It's getting cold!!!

Now for all you runners out there that's no big deal, but for cyclists AHHHH!!

In fact a lot of cyclists put there bikes into hybination for a few months fearing the wind chill factor. Especially those of us who ride at 5am. However i have noticed a speacial trend in the cycling around brisbane and have a system to help you get the jump on everyone else.

You see the cold weather comes and the bikes dissappear. Then just after the tour de france is telecast on SBS (best TV all year, thanks SBS) all the cyclist re-emerge. If you keep going during the winter when the hoads return to the roads you will be leading out like a legend. At this time of year all you need is some arm warmers and a wind vest. You can go to a cycling shop and spend up big or just get some gear online. Large shops like anaconda sell fluid gear cheap all year round. When it gets really cold though, i say splash out and get a lined long sleeve jersey. They are awesome! When i have it on all i need is knee warmers, but some people buy long leg knicks as well.

I bought my winter kit three years ago and all but the knicks are still kicking, so its costly at first but can be managed (just like everything in cycling). Remeber winter weather is the best for cycling, you just need to keep warm.

The hard part this year will be getting any sleep with the world cup and then the tour. At least this year the stupid ashes won't be telecast during the final stage in Paris!!

STEVE