Well Everybody,

I have survived another ride through the winter months.
I don't know where everyone is from but if you live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada or 9 hours North from Minneapolis, MN you know how cold it gets. There were a few days that it got down to -45. Very cold, you're essentially riding on 1 gear.

The cold is one of the issue about riding in the winter. The other is the amount of salt the city uses when they clean the streets. If you're like me you want to park your bike in the shed or garage and run inside to keep warm after your ride. Well I did that all winter and now I'm paying for it.

My chain, derailleurs (front and back) cables are all rusted out from the salted snow. Sure it can be re-greased but that will be whole weekend of work. I also noticed my handle starting to rust. The bike will need a complete overhaul.

What's my point? When riding in the Winter take time and wipe all the snow off your bike when your done riding. It will help for the rides in warmer weather.