Check out our ride calendar for opportunities to get outside and on your bike! It’s cold, yeah, but with some preparation and the right gear you can still have a fantastic ride. Here are a few tips to inspire you to try a winter ride:
- Wear layers of moisture wicking clothing that can be easily removed when the pace gets hot.
- Don’t over-dress. You should feel just a tinge uncomfortably cool at the start of your ride.
- Avoid cotton! It traps moisture against your skin and when it’s cold, that’s a fast ticket to hyperthermia.
- Wear a sunscreen, rated SPF15+ even on cloudy, overcast days.
- Don’t forget to protect your feet, hands, and ears because if those body parts feel frosty, you’ll be tempted to cut your ride short. Wool socks or booties that cover your cycling shoes are great. So are ear-warmers made of thin fleece material and gloves designed to block the wind will do a lot to increase your comfort.
By the way, Valentine’s Day is coming up so let the holiday inspire you to cycle with your sweetie!
Located in the Old English Section of South Carolina, the Rock Hill Bicycle Club (RHBC) represents a collection of recreational riders, racers and mountain bikers. As of 2005, the club has been in existence for over 25 years, with a membership of more than 100 riders.
Known for its growing sports market, York County is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, just minutes south of Charlotte, NC. While many RHBC members reside in York County many others hail from neighboring Lancaster and Chester Counties as well as North Carolina cyclists from Mecklenburg, Gaston and Union Counties.
The RHBC is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to promote the personal enjoyment of bicycling by its members and the cycling public. One of the oldest bike clubs in the Carolinas, the organization promotes fitness, friendship, safety, maintenance and competency in cycling. The club is actively involved in arranging bike tours, scheduling rides and races, encouraging bicycle commuting and sponsoring bicycle events. The RHBC serves as a voice for the community by promoting cycling education to the general public.
The RHBC boasts the oldest continuously held bicycle race in South Carolina, the RHBC Spring Race, and supports area cycling by sponsoring a monthly ride calendar with levels ranging from beginner to expert. We also host a variety of races throughout the year such as sprints, criteriums, road races and time trials. We encourage you to take a look around our site! Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions regarding our clubs efforts! |
