Henry

I remember my first winter fat bike ride like it was yesterday. Within 45 minutes, my toes had gone completely numb despite wearing what I thought were “warm” hiking boots. That experience taught me a harsh lesson: regular winter boots simply cannot handle the unique demands of fat biking in extreme cold. The wind chill … Read more

Nothing ruins a winter ride faster than numb, frozen feet. I learned this the hard way during a 40-mile gravel ride in February when my toes turned white and I had to cut the ride short. That experience sent me on a 3-month quest testing 15 different winter cycling solutions to find the best insulated … Read more

Winter commuting on a flat bar bike doesn’t have to mean frozen fingers and numb brake control. After testing handlebar mittens through three brutal seasons and logging over 2,000 cold-weather miles, I’ve learned that the right pair of pogies can extend your riding season by months while keeping your hands warmer than any glove ever … Read more

I still remember the morning my fingers went numb at mile 12 of a winter gravel ride. The temperature had dropped to 18°F overnight, and my expensive winter gloves weren’t cutting it. I couldn’t feel my brake levers. Shifting required peering down to confirm my hands were actually on the paddles. That ride ended early, … Read more

I remember the first time I tried riding my fat bike in winter without proper hand protection. Within 15 minutes, my fingers went numb despite wearing thick ski gloves. The wind chill off the snow made every descent miserable, and I cut the ride short. That evening, a fellow rider introduced me to pogies, and … Read more

Winter cycling on ice and snow-covered roads demands gear that keeps you upright when conditions turn dangerous. I learned this the hard way three years ago when my gravel bike slid out from under me on a patch of black ice I never saw coming. That crash cost me three weeks off the bike and … Read more

Winter commuting on a bike can feel like an exercise in survival. I remember my first icy morning commute without proper tires, sliding helplessly toward a busy intersection. That experience changed everything for me. Studded bike tires are the difference between riding with confidence and white-knuckling your way through winter. They transform winter cycling from … Read more

Winter riding transforms familiar trails into something magical. But that magic disappears fast when you hit a patch of black ice and find yourself sliding toward a tree. I learned this lesson the hard way three years ago during a January ride in Vermont, where a seemingly innocent frozen puddle sent me over the handlebars. … Read more

I spent three winters testing studded fat bike tires across the icy trails of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Through freeze-thaw cycles, glazed-over groomed trails, and sketchy lake crossings, I learned one truth fast: not all 26 inch studded fat bike tires are created equal. Our team has ridden more than 2,000 miles on eight different tire … Read more

Riding through snow on a fat bike is one of winter’s greatest thrills, but the wrong tires can turn that joy into a slippery struggle. After testing dozens of options across three snowy seasons, our team has identified the best non studded fat bike tires for snow that deliver exceptional traction without the noise, weight, … Read more