18 tips for finding winter motivation to ride

Don't let cooler weather keep you off the bike, there are plenty of ways to keep the enthusiasm high

Male cyclist riding outside in the winter
(Image credit: Future)

The road season has ended, the weather has turned, and dropping temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere can be mirrored in motivation levels.

As a cycling coach, to pros and amateurs, I've seen it countless times - the mercury drops, and so does the enthusiasm for long, hard miles.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Andy Turner

Andy is a Sport & Exercise Scientist, fully qualified and experienced cycling coach, personal trainer and gym instructor. He spent 3 years on the road riding for a UCI cycling team and 7 years as a BC Elite rider. 

 

After graduating in 2020 with first-class honours in his Sport & Exercise Sciences BSc, he continued to pursue his interest in research in the field of sport science alongside setting up his coaching business, ATP Performance, and working for USA-based firm, Wahoo Sports Science. He balanced this with racing at international level, competing in prestigious events such as the Tour of Britain and the Volta a Portugal.