| Here are just a few basic cycling tips for those of you | | | | By maintaining the right tire pressure, you will be able to |
| who intend to give cycling a try in the near future: | | | | prevent some flats. However, flats do happen and this |
| Learning to Share the road | | | | is due to glass, nails, and anything sharp. Most flats are |
| There are how-tos to everything in life and bicycle | | | | easily repaired with a patch kit. Know your bike and |
| commuting is no different. So the tips given here will | | | | get regular inspections done. Bring tools with you to fix |
| only help to inspire him or her to be the very best they | | | | things that you know you can fix. |
| can be while out cycling. One of the very first things to | | | | Bicycle Safety Practice |
| know and learn about bicycle commuting is realizing | | | | Your cycle is a very precious investment to you on all |
| that you have to share the road. Remember that you | | | | fronts. Good bicycle safety practice begins and ends |
| do not own the road. The same laws that go for | | | | with you. Make sure to lock your bike in a place that is |
| motorists go for cyclists. You must ride on the right | | | | very visible and that is close to pedestrian traffic. Do |
| side of the road with traffic and not against it. Respect | | | | not lock your bike behind big objects that obstruct |
| the rights of motorists the same as you would | | | | visibility. Also if you park somewhere at night make |
| yourself. Obey all the traffic signals and signs. | | | | sure that there are many streetlights around. The |
| Protective clothing | | | | safest thing to attach your bike to with a lock is |
| The wearing of a helmet is necessary for the overall | | | | something that is metal and not movable by a long |
| safety of a cyclist especially if you are riding road | | | | shot. Use u-locks only to secure your bike. Because |
| bikes. But other things that are just as equally important | | | | they are hard to pick and are made out of heavy |
| is the clothing and or rain gear that a cyclist wears | | | | tempered steel that is impossible to break. If you are |
| while he or she is out cycling as a rule. It does not | | | | going to park your bike overnight, it is wise to use both |
| matter if their trip is for transportation or recreation. | | | | a u-lock and a cable lock combination for added no |
| First, wear bright colors, so others can see you. Some | | | | theft protection. |
| of the most popular of cycling clothing materials do | | | | Finding the time to do your cycling |
| include, lycra and spandex, wool, nylon, cool-max and | | | | Time is something that many people seem to not have |
| gore-tex. | | | | enough of these days. This is because life is very |
| These specific materials are great for different | | | | demanding and so are the every day things that go |
| weather conditions and help the cyclist to adjust | | | | along with life. However, if you truly love cycling and |
| accordingly. Appropriate rain gear can be a | | | | enjoy doing it, the time can be made to fit it into your |
| waterproof jacket and pants, as well as waterproof | | | | regular schedule. Do not ever postpone a bike ride. |
| gloves and socks. | | | | Cycling is a sport that is done and done again, you |
| Making necessary checks, fittings and adjustments | | | | learn it from momentum; find ways to prune your time |
| Make sure your tires are properly inflated and that | | | | to make time for cycling. Even if it means hiring a |
| your brakes are in good working condition. Also, make | | | | babysitter and what not, do it, just never give up your |
| sure that your bike is comfortable for you and you are | | | | cycling because of time constraints. Cycling is a |
| comfortable with it. Select the bike that is definitely for | | | | worthy investment from a health perspective. |
| your needs. Some tips for advanced cyclists are that | | | | Finding the "cyclist" in you |
| you should have a white light mounted on the front of | | | | Life is all about change. So do not think you cannot |
| your bicycle and a red reflector to the rear area of | | | | change the fact that you have allowed events in your |
| your bike. Be as visible at night as possible. If you plan | | | | life from preventing you to ride your bike. Anything can |
| to do a long trip by bicycle. It is wise to incorporate | | | | be altered and set straight if you have the faith and |
| stretches into your commute. | | | | determination. Finding the cyclist in you is easy. The |
| Keeping your bicycle in good riding condition | | | | first tip is to take your bike for a complete overhaul |
| Bicycle maintenance is just important a thing as is | | | | and to be reacquainted with riding all over again. Make |
| wearing a helmet. It is something that is necessary to | | | | a trip to a local bicycle shop and buy a new helmet |
| maintain good safety while out cycling on the road. | | | | and maybe a jersey to signify your completely new |
| There are different brake types for bikes. Know your | | | | start at coming back. Be like a kid again and ride in |
| bike as well as you know yourself. If your brakes | | | | your street clothes as you did long ago. Your bike will |
| make a scraping noise, this indicates that you need to | | | | help you to find the feeling of free that you used to |
| sand the metal from the brake pads or replace them. | | | | know in your youth. |