Episode 34: How do you get your bike ready for winter? Top tips from the road.cc team plus chatting to Silca’s CEO Josh Poertner

Send us Fan MailAfter a short break we're back for Season 3 of the road.cc Podcast, and it's a packed episode to kick us off!Those nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dipping, so it’s time to think about prepping that bike and yourself for the winter again. George is joined by Pat, Liam and Jamie to share their best advice for training and commuting through the winter, such as lighting recommendations, tyre choices and that burning question of whether to brave the great outdoors year-round, or stick to fair weather riding. In our second segment Dave is joined by Josh Poertner, ex-technical director of the legendary wheel brand Zipp, who bought Italian tools and equipment maestros Silca from their Italian family owners back in 2013. How have Poertner and Silca continued that legacy and tradition while continuing to innovate? Just don’t call Silca “the lube people”… they’ve been making pumps for a fair bit longer ya know! Laka bicycle insuranceCollective bicycle cover by Laka exists to rewrite the rules of insurance so it's something people stand with, not against. Laka has been voted best cycle insurance provider for the last four years running - no excess, no depreciation, no contract, no funky fine-print and a 5-star-customer service.To find out more visit: Laka.coOffer code: ROADCCPOD30 for 30 days free bicycle insurance (new customers only)