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What to Wear Fat Biking in Cold Weather
Yesterday the high was about 8 degrees F. Despite the frigid temps, the sun was shining and I wanted to get outside. Many people think going out in this type of the weather is nuts, but if you have the proper clothing you can ride comfortably! The key is layers. Here’s what I wore yesterday: EMS Excel Thermo ½ Zip Hoodie EMS zip-up sweater fleece Columbia Sportswear Voodoo Falls 590 Down Jacket – 550 Fill Power Balaclava/face mask Avalanche Mogul fleece-lined leggings Pearl Izumi mountain biking shorts (over the tights) Ski socks Khombu insulated, waterproof boots w/ hand warmers inside the boots. Next time I would wear my hiking gaiters with my…
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Where to Mountain Bike in the Capital Region
Now that I’ve been mountain biking for about 2.5 years, I think it’s time I shared a post about my favorite places to ride locally! I learned to mountain bike on these trails, so they are as good as any to learn to ride, improve your skills, and get some exercise! My favorite app for finding new trails is called TrailForks and you can find maps of all these trails on this app. Best Bet for Beginners: North Bethlehem Town Park, Guilderland Not only is North Bethlehem close to Albany, it has many features, such as bridges, berms, wooden drops, and obstacles like logs to ride over. It is a…