Paul
I've just bought a bike, and plan to cycle to and from work. I also have a helmet and lights. What other kit do I need? Also any general cycling tips, I've not been on a bike for years. The journey to work is about 5 miles with some quiet and some busy roads. I'm a nurse in a hospital. Thanks
Answer
1) Read this thoroughly!!! http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
2) Understand that a bicycle is a legal street "vehicle". You have the same rights & responsibilities out there as any car, truck, bus or motorcycle.
3) In a narrow lane situation - "take the lane". Ride right down the center of the lane until such time it's safe to move over to the right a little.
4) Don't be a "gutter bunny". Always ride at least 3 to 4 feet away from the curb to #1) Avoid road debris which causes flat tires. #2) You will be SEEN by motorists!
5) Always go around parked cars leaving 4 to 5 feet of space in case some fool doesn't look opening car door. Stay out of the "door zone".
6) Get yourself an under-the-seat bag. Carry a spare tube, tire levers, folding hex head tool & CO2 cartridges or frame pump. A frame pump is better. See your local bike shop.
7) Get a GOOD U-Bolt lock and thick cable or chain. LOCK the bicycle up.
http://bigshark.com/how-to/locking-your-bicycle-pg263.htm In fact, lock it up inside if possible in a store room.
Watch all the You Tube videos & read one more article...
http://thinkbicyclingblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/2012-01-18-stl-beacon-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist/ This man is over 70 & has been accident free for YEARS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIr3mI96FZk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLu0DHPeYm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
1) Read this thoroughly!!! http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
2) Understand that a bicycle is a legal street "vehicle". You have the same rights & responsibilities out there as any car, truck, bus or motorcycle.
3) In a narrow lane situation - "take the lane". Ride right down the center of the lane until such time it's safe to move over to the right a little.
4) Don't be a "gutter bunny". Always ride at least 3 to 4 feet away from the curb to #1) Avoid road debris which causes flat tires. #2) You will be SEEN by motorists!
5) Always go around parked cars leaving 4 to 5 feet of space in case some fool doesn't look opening car door. Stay out of the "door zone".
6) Get yourself an under-the-seat bag. Carry a spare tube, tire levers, folding hex head tool & CO2 cartridges or frame pump. A frame pump is better. See your local bike shop.
7) Get a GOOD U-Bolt lock and thick cable or chain. LOCK the bicycle up.
http://bigshark.com/how-to/locking-your-bicycle-pg263.htm In fact, lock it up inside if possible in a store room.
Watch all the You Tube videos & read one more article...
http://thinkbicyclingblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/2012-01-18-stl-beacon-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist/ This man is over 70 & has been accident free for YEARS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIr3mI96FZk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLu0DHPeYm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
ANYONE TRIED IT YET ? LOL?
dLegend
...Yeahhh...Cycling with a waste-bin over yr head ?
http://belladotka.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Best-helmet-ever.jpg
HAHAHA.....LMAO
Answer
No-I have not.
No-I have not.
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