bike winter

We're counting down to our Annual Coldest Day of the Year Ride on Saturday, February 2, 2019!

What better way to build momentum than to feature Toronto riders who commute by bike year-round - regardless of the weather?

We're counting down to our Annual Coldest Day of the Year Ride! What better way to build momentum than to feature Toronto riders who commute by bike year-round - regardless of the weather?

Data Analyst by day and stand-up comedian by night, biking gives Theresa the flexibility to maintain a busy schedule year-round. For her, biking isn't an all-or-nothing matter - it's often the best solution, but there's nothing wrong with switching to transit or walking if the weather gets really rough.

On a bracingly cold but sunny Thursday afternoon, we spotted Timna in between a busy day of meetings at CSI Spadina. Having grown up in Winnipeg, winters in Toronto are no big deal for this 365-day cyclist. Here are her top tips on choosing snow-free routes, dressing for comfort, and what to pack in your bag to warm up after riding.

We're counting down to our Annual Coldest Day of the Year Ride! What better way to build momentum than to feature Toronto riders who commute by bike year-round - regardless of the weather?

To kick things off, here's how Director of Programs, Keagan, dresses for those cold, blustery days - and why she chooses to ride even when the forecast isn't the friendliest. 

Photo by David Keogh

We’re working to provide everything you need to keep riding this winter. Read our winter riding tips, try it out at our annual family-friendly Coldest Day of the Year Ride (date to be announced January 2019), post a selfie showing us how you stay warm while riding (tag us @CycleToronto), and challenge yourself to ride on Winter Bike to Work Day!