{"id":8605,"date":"2025-01-31T15:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.cronoteam.com\/chris-dawsons-tips-for-winter-training\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T09:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:19:02","slug":"chris-dawsons-tips-for-winter-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/en\/chris-dawsons-tips-for-winter-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Dawson&#8217;s Tips for Winter Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8605\" class=\"elementor elementor-8605 elementor-5393\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50d6210 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50d6210\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cd6f1d\" data-id=\"7cd6f1d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f026dc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f026dc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Motivated and Ride Strong!<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1126d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1126d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e8cc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46e8cc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hey everyone, Chris Dawson here!<\/p><p>As a professional cross-country mountain biker, <strong>I know a thing or two about pushing through tough conditions, and let me tell you, winter in Northern Ireland can be brutal!<\/strong> The combination of cold, relentless rain, and high winds make it hard to stay motivated and maintain your training schedule. But with the right mindset and gear, it\u2019s definitely possible to not only survive the winter, but enjoy it! <\/p><p>One of the hardest parts of winter training is getting out the door and onto the bike. It\u2019s easy to feel unmotivated when it\u2019s cold and wet. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9c76e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e9c76e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5a5027\" data-id=\"e5a5027\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49eed62 elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" 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src=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF3703_1000px-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"DSCF3703_1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF3701_1000px-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"DSCF3701_1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF3700_1000px-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"DSCF3700_1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8b5deb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8b5deb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e996ff\" data-id=\"3e996ff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba4fd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ba4fd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So here are a few tips I\u2019ve learnt to keep me on track:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c3b03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c3b03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Gear Up<\/strong><\/p><p>The right gear makes all the difference. Waterproofs are an absolute must for the rain. I\u2019m not talking about those shower-proof jackets either, you need quality waterproofs to stay dry and (relatively) warm. Don\u2019t forget waterproof gloves and a thermal skull cap to keep your hands and head warm. A snood, windstopper, or cycling balaclava can make a big difference on those icy days when the wind is in your face.    <\/p><p><strong>Layer Up<\/strong><\/p><p>It\u2019s easy to overheat when you\u2019re riding, even in winter. Instead of one big jacket, wear lots of thin layers that you can easily take off as needed. Baselayers, thermal mid-layers, and a windproof outer shell make all the difference.  <\/p><p><strong>Warm Feet<\/strong><\/p><p>There is nothing worse than cold feet, to ensure your feet stay warm, a good pair of socks and waterproof shoes are a must. One of the products I was excited about when I first started riding for Crono was their Winter CW1 shoes. They are internally lined with Primaloft and fleece to keep the heat in. The external gaiter is made from water-repellent lycra, so they keep my feet both warm and dry. The special insoles are also made with Primaloft and fleece, and this has been a complete game changer for me as the drying time of Primaloft is much faster than other materials.   <\/p><p><strong>Be Visible<\/strong><\/p><p>The nights are longer in the winter, so it is essential to be visible to other road users. Make sure to use bike lights, not only when it\u2019s dark but also during the day, and wear high-visibility clothing. <\/p><p><strong>Bike TLC<\/strong><\/p><p>Winter conditions are hard on your bike, so make sure you give it a bit of attention after every ride. Rinse and wipe down the bike to remove any dirt, salt and grit. Pay particular attention to the chain, gears, brakes and wheel rims. Dry the bike off, and use a spray lubricant to disperse water from moving parts and add bike oil\/wax to the chain and gears.   <\/p><p><strong>Take it Slow<\/strong><\/p><p>It takes time for your body to warm up properly in cold conditions, so don\u2019t go all out as soon as you leave the house. Leave extra time for your body to warm up and cycle slower in wet and snowy conditions. <\/p><p><strong>Get a Grip<\/strong><\/p><p>Make sure your tyres are in good condition, and perhaps inflate them a little less than you would in summer. This will help to increase your grip in slippery conditions. I use the Schwalbe G-One gravel tyre on the roads in the winter to give me extra comfort and grip.  <\/p><p><strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to take a break<\/strong><\/p><p>If the conditions are too bad, don\u2019t be a hero, call it quits and head back inside. If the weather is consistently bad \/ dangerous then consider also investing in an indoor turbo trainer. I use the Wahoo KICKR MOVE for my indoor training.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-99309af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"99309af\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2307fe0\" data-id=\"2307fe0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8700f0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8700f0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Remember, the key to successful winter training is consistency. Don\u2019t let the weather put you off! <\/strong> It can be hard to keep your motivation up in winter, but it\u2019s all about mindset. Focus on the fact that you are getting a workout in, and if you can, train with others. A group is much more noticeable than a lone cyclist, and you have someone to help if you have any mechanical problems.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a055714 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a055714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c07fb55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c07fb55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keep those wheels turning and remember,<br>winter miles = summer smiles!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c53c149\" data-id=\"c53c149\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a3aa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34a3aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/special-cw1\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CRONO-STORIES-banner-CW1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7698\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CRONO-STORIES-banner-CW1.jpg 842w, https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CRONO-STORIES-banner-CW1-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CRONO-STORIES-banner-CW1-768x726.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chris Dawson, professional mountain bike cross-country cyclist, shares his top tips for approaching winter training with the right spirit and equipment.<\/strong> From strategies for staying motivated to the importance of technical clothing, find out how to turn winter\u2019s hardships into an opportunity to improve your endurance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7827,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[140],"class_list":["post-8605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","tag-blog-racing-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Chris Dawson&#039;s Tips for Winter Training - Crono Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cronoteam.com\/en\/chris-dawsons-tips-for-winter-training\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Chris Dawson&#039;s Tips for Winter Training - Crono Team\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Chris Dawson, professional mountain bike cross-country cyclist, shares his top tips for approaching winter training with the right spirit and equipment. 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