Bicycle winter tires: cycling in ice and snow - how it works

With winter tires, cycling is really fun even in the cold season. The winter tires for the bicycle are explicitly tailored to the tougher conditions in winter. In this way you minimize the risk of suddenly falling onto the ground.

Cycling with winter tires - you should be aware of that

The weather is particularly tricky in winter. Good winter tires are therefore not only popular for the car, but also for the bike if you like cycling through ice and snow.

• Well-known tire manufacturers offer special winter tires for bicycles in their range. These winter tires are a little more expensive, but they have a much better grip on ice and snow than conventional bicycle tires.
• In addition to the winter tires, there are other options for safely cycling through the cold season. Which option is best for you depends largely on the weather conditions in your area and your individual driving habits.
• In addition to the secure tires of the bike, you should not forget to care for the rest of the bike, especially the chain. Ice, snow, salt, water and cold pose major challenges for the bike.
• So that rust does not form anywhere, it is particularly important in winter: Clean the bike regularly and protect it with special care products.

Bicycle winter tires - safe with your bike through ice and snow

If you live in a snowy area, special bicycle winter tires with spikes are a good investment. The tires have a very deep profile and are particularly easy to grip, so that the risk of slipping is significantly minimized.

• The wider the wheel profile, the better the grip. But you should make sure that the winter tire fits your bike. By the way, optimal for the winter are mountain bikes, which have wider tires anyway, in contrast to racing bikes, for example.
• In ice and snow, the risk of falling and injury is extremely high, so you should pay less attention to money and more to a good quality of winter tires for winter tires. If you take your bike with you when you buy the winter tires, then you or the specialist can best see which tires harmonize well with your bike.
• If you buy winter tires in spring or summer, you are ready when the first snow is at your door. In addition, you may be able to bargain if the store wants the winter goods from stock in spring. Also remember that you should run in the winter tires carefully before winter spreads to us.
• If you live in an area where the days with snow and ice are within manageable limits, the winter tires are not quite as ideal. As good as the tires are in snow and ice, they make you uncomfortable with the loud clatter in normal road conditions.
• In addition, the winter tires are quite difficult to mount due to the material. The coats are not really suitable for pulling them on or off, depending on the weather.
• We have put together in a separate article how you can quickly change the tires of your bike.

Cycling in winter - you have these options

If you rarely ride a bike in winter or if you live in an area where snow and ice are rare, snow chains are probably more suitable than winter tires.

• In contrast to winter tires, the snow chains can be quickly and easily attached to the bicycle tires in a few simple steps.
• You will get along well with the chains in the snow, but caution is advised in the case of black ice. The snow chains do not cling to the ice like the spikes, so that the risk of slipping is not reliably prevented.
• If you are one of the intrepid people who generally ride their bikes in wind and weather, the use of two winter bikes is ideal.
• Provide one bike, for example a mountain bike, with stable winter tires and a second bike with good all-weather tires. So you always have the optimal bike at hand for both the snowy days and the snow and ice-free days.
• Conclusion: With an optimally prepared bike you can get through the winter with a careful driving style. Whether you use winter tires or use snow chains depends on the individual situation. However, one thing applies to everyone: the word security cannot be written large enough, especially in winter.

Make the bike suitable for winter

By the way: If you visit the Christmas market, it is better to push your bike after enjoying mulled wine or other alcoholic beverages. If you get drunk on the bike, a severe punishment awaits you.