Episode 2

A beginners guide to winter cycling

Cycling is a great way to reduce transportation costs and travel around our cities, but once the snow hits the ground it can be a bit intimidating! In this episode, Bri chats with Jen and Jeremy Tweddell from the Canmore Community Cruisers about the benefits of winter cycling and tips to get started.

What's in this episode?

01:30 - Why did you start winter cycling and how long have you been doing it?

04:14 - More about the Community Cruisers Bike All Winter program

07:33 - What are the benefits of winter cycling?

11:32 - How can winter cycling help us take action against climate change?

16:53 - How to get started with winter cycling

24:44 - Bike handling tips to keep you from falling

29:13 - Using electric bikes in the wintertime

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The Alberta Emerald Foundation is our province's environmental good-news storyteller, a nonprofit that showcases and inspires environmental achievements. We connect environmental leaders and provide a voice to share their positive examples to inspire others. What began as the Emerald Awards in 1992, our flagship program, has evolved into a 12-month conversation.