Anyone else gearing up for winter cycling?

by Gabriel H | Posted in Cycling

Has anyone done any serious winter riding near the Arctic Circle? I am a daily commuter here in Alaska, even when the snow is thick, and I try every means to maximize my cycling efficiency.



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