I'm creating this post to discuss and plan for the Cycling in All-Weather / Biking in Any Weather webinar (name TBD). The goal is to have one presenter so we can either make this a Mission Impossible webinar or a webinar similar to that format, with one speaker and then a Q&A session at the end.
Date: Week of February 7th - 11th
Duration: 1 hour (5 min welcome, 30 min presentation, 20 min Q&A, 5 close and link to resources)
Potential presenters: Matty Semkowich, LCI
Here are some resources I've collected as I've researched the topic. Websites: LoveToRide: Winter Riding? Snow Problem.
RadPowerBikes: Wet Weather Ride Care
A Guide to Bike Maintenance and Upkeep
Videos:
I'm putting together some slides and thinking about the content. Putting my thoughts here to review with the committee and presenter. One option is to focus on the season rather than the specific weather conditions.
SUMMER
Cool clothing
Hydration
Ebikes
Ride in the shade
Ride with others for safety
Encourage riders to take a break/relax
Be mindful on greenways because of more activity
FALL
WINTER
Topics for the speaker to address:
Weather Conditions
Snow/Ice
Rain (Ex. be mindful of wet leaves)
Heat
Windy
Fog
Night/dark riding
Gear
Personal gear (poncho, waterproof materials, earbags)
Bike gear (fenders, tires)
Safety
Rules of the roads
Bikes have the right to take the lane
Bikes should stop at red lights
How to report issues (SeeClickFix)
Skills Assessment
Identify slick spots
What do you do if a truck goes past you
Encourage riders to be familiar with the route - don't plan your first ride during poor weather conditions
Facilities
What does your employer need to provide for successful all-weather bike commuting
Think employer as well as property managers
Finding cycling partners
TriangleBikeGroups.com
STRNC.org
Legal Statement / Language
We need to make sure we put the responsibility of riding as the responsibility of the rider. Our webinar is only to provide guidance.
State "At your own risk"