Just as joggers
should wear appropriate attire for a comfortable and enduring
run, attire plays a fundamental role in bicycling. During bicycling,
a comfort strategy can be found in the cyclist’s attire. Shorts
and pants with thick inseams have a way of chafing the thigh
region. If you cannot afford an expensive pair of chamois-lined
biking shorts, regular sweat pants are a feasible alternative.
Certain cyclists prefer to
improve their comfort and safety by using toe clips to the bicycle's
pedals. For the novice riders, the attachments represent an
inability to remove the feet from the pedal. On the contrary,
it is quite simple to expediently remove the feet quickly from
stirrups during an emergency. The key to riding with toe clips
involves leaving sufficient slack in the adjustable straps.
Bicycling safety strategies
and tips:
•Wear a bike helmet to prevent
any biking fatalities
•Always wear protection on
the eyes (goggles or sunglasses)
•Always make sure that you
are visible to motorists (reflective accessories)
•Caution is advised when passing
parked cars, too.
•Never ride against traffic
since a head-on collision may prove to be more detrimental than
a hit from behind
•Maneuver over train tracks
at a right cross angle
•Sand, potholes and gravel
pose risks to cycling safety. Whenever a rider encounters the
threats, lift your weight off the bicycle seat.
•Carry a water bottle during
both cold and warm climates
•When cycling in harsh, cold
climates, dress in layers.
•Take heed when crossing sewer
grates
•A kryptonite u-lock or high-quality
lock is a must-have to prevent bike thieves
•To
properly secure the bike run the cable or u-lock through the
frame of the bicycle to a rack or an immovable object.
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