Although many of the bike security tips listed below are base sense it is fabulous how many cyclists do not consequent them. The list below is in no single order of importance:
1 Lightening and Storms - do you wear brightly colored clothing during a storm so drivers can see you? If there are lightning strikes nearby sitting on motorcycle is a risk, the metal frame and skinny bike tires show the way electricity and will not insulate you. Your first choice is to seek protection in a construction or car and stay away from tall objects along with trees, telephone poles and hilltops.
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If you are cycling across a large open area make sure you are not the top point and get protection in a valley, ditch or low lying area. Crouch down, but do not lie flat and if with a group of cyclists spread out, do not mass as a group. Take off cycling shoes with metal cleats.
2 Bike tool - have the allowable bike tool along with a bell, reflectors and helmet. A helmet, not a cap, will help you if you should fall. Replace your bike helmet every few years as the materials weaken in the sun. In some regions these pieces of bike tool are required by law.
3 First Aid Kit - at a minimum of one man in every cycling group must carry a first aid kit designed for cyclists. In increasing you may wish to carry a pain relief lotion and aspirin.
4 Hydration & Food - surprised to see this listed under bike safety, you should not be. Carry abundance of water or sports drinks and snacks such as vigor bars, nuts, and bananas. Dehydration in single can impact your quality to cycle and the lack of vigor leads to manufacture poor decisions. Most cyclists do not drink enough.
5 Safe Bike Practices - signaling when turning or stopping so everyone knows your intention. In a group voyage in single file, not only on busy roads and busy bike paths. In Europe when cycling on cobblestones take it slow the first time, they can be tricky if you are not used to the road surface. Enjoy the scenery and that means focusing on your cycling and no headphones while stopping if you need to use a cell phone.
6 Bike Tune up - make sure your motorcycle has been checked by a expert at the starting of the season or before a major motorcycle touring trip. Always carry a spare tube and bike pump. Every year I meet other cyclists in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire and no spare tube.
7 Your route - pick your bike route carefully to avoid road with a high volume of traffic using a motorcycle path where possible.
Follow these bike security tips and have a enjoyable ride!
Bike safety - Seven Top Tips For a Safe Ride While Cycling