The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025)

Stay strong, fair-weather friends--you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days. Biking to work is a thing. A regular bike commute gives you the chance to squeeze in extra cardio, and that extra exercise can do remarkable things for your health. Startling research has discovered that cyclists have about a 41 percent lower risk of dying overall (assuming you stay safe, obviously!), a 46 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a 45 percent lower risk of cancer incidence, compared with non-active commuters. Swapping car trips for bike rides cuts fuel and parking costs; results in fewer sick days and higher productivity; and is great for your carbon footprint, besides easing congestion and improving air quality. Then the idea of commuting by bike becomes a whole lot less appealing, even if it good for you. That's why we wrote this guide to the best bike gear for winter commuting. Instead, we just want you to stay warm, safe, and dry. Be sure to also check out our other outdoor buying guides, including, Best Bike Lights, Best Electric Bikes, Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Best Rain Jackets and Best Base Layers .