# Winter

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[How to ride through winter and crack the Rapha Festive 500](/content/gb/blog/winter/how-to-keep-riding-through-the-festive-break-and-crack-the-rapha-festive-500-this-year/index.html)

## How to ride through winter and crack the Rapha Festive 500

For many, the winter holidays are a chance to unwind, eat, drink and be merry. But for a lot of cyclists, it’s spent trying to cram in as much riding as possible without getting called scrooge by your relatives.

[Protecting your bike on the turbo trainer: Carbon bikes, warranties, and insurance](/content/gb/blog/winter/protecting-your-bike-whilst-indoor-training-carbon-bikes-turbo-trainers-and-insurance/index.html)

## Protecting your bike on the turbo trainer: Carbon bikes, warranties, and insurance

Turbo training is on the up. Millions of us are riding our bikes indoors on turbo trainers or on static bikes. With apps like Zwift, Rouvy, RGT, and Wahoo SYSTM, riding indoors has never been so appealing.

[The ultimate London cycling routes to ride this winter](/content/gb/blog/cycling/home-roads-top-london-cycling-routes-to-try-this-winter/index.html)

## The ultimate London cycling routes to ride this winter

The home roads of the local cyclists who use them most. Provided by Laka staff and our brilliant collective of cyclists, download a route and have some fun! Starting with London, this series will explore the best routes in the UK, as provided by Laka staff and our brilliant community of cyclists.

[Clothing Care with Albion | How to look after your winter cycling kit at home](/content/gb/blog/cycling/how-to-look-after-your-waterproof-jacket-at-home-albion/index.html)

## Clothing Care with Albion | How to look after your winter cycling kit at home

It's the time of year when layers are essential. The weekend group ride now requires a dozen items of clothing from skull caps to glove liners. It's also important to look after your kit, especially when it's being rigorously tested by the winter weather.

[The Brightest Bike Lights for Dark Winter Rides](/content/gb/blog/winter/the-best-bike-lights-for-dark-winter-rides-2019/index.html)

## The Brightest Bike Lights for Dark Winter Rides

Choosing bike lights can be tricky. However from our years of experience riding through the winter, here are our best and brightest bike lights that you should buy this winter. Whether you're commuting, mountain biking, or squeezing the road miles in after work, you'll find something for you here.