WHY YOU NEED TO GO OFF-ROAD THIS WINTER
I suspect I find you in a difficult situation, where the nights are drawing to a close just too soon, the weather is way too cold and the pleasure of riding your road bike has become, well, less pleasurable. However, despair not, I’m here to tell you about a form of cycling that will save your fitness over these harsh winter months. I think you know what I’m talking about, and no I’m not asking you to trade in your fashionable lycra* and high tech carbon roadie for soft suspension and baggie shorts. I am however going to persuade you why you need to consider it and have a go at ‘the dark side’ of cycling this winter . *Disclaimer: You will remain fashionable in the Spokesman Cross Jersey, no baggies required. So here are the four big reasons why you need to hang up your slicks and head out on that trail this winter. IT’S A WHOLE BODY EXPERIENCE It’s the truth, when you go out on the trails for the first time you’ll wake up the next day with jelly arms. Those long road m...