Tips for Safe Cycling
For most bike enthusiasts, the holidays are the most exciting time for bicycles cycling. If any of readers want to use vacation time to do intensive cycling with exploration of many bicycle tracks scattered throughout the archipelago, I try to give some tips for safe cycling in order cycling events to be successful and enjoyable. safe cycling tips this course is general and can be applied by all bicycle activists in the country.
Second tips, for which will start touring or track exploration rather extreme, pre-requisite is to maintain fitness. It is not recommended for staying out the night before. cycling activities especially with high speed and difficult terrain requires high concentrations found impossible if you are in a state of sleep deprivation. remember that the body needs optimal sleep 7 hours a day.
Third tips, prepare the journey. good drinking water in the bottle or bladder and snacks that are high in calories, highly recommended. some cyclists often take a banana and chocolate consumed during the trip. can also buy a calorie / power bars that are sold in many bike shops. knowledge of the track that will be implemented is absolute so we can estimate the amount of stock that will be taken. if you are a beginner, do not hesitate to ask them a more senior.
Fourth tips, clothing and equipment using standard cycling. helmets are mandatory. glasses to avoid the dust into the eyes, gloves to grip the hands while avoid the tingling fingers, shoes that were allowed cleats or not, and the last is clothes. easy to use clothing to absorb perspiration dry quickly shape and size that fits in the body. worth noting that the costume (dress) among touring cyclists, cross-country, donwhill, or street / dirtjump was very different from each other. street cyclists prefer jeans and t-shirts, touring cyclists like to use long and jersey long sweatpants. downhiller while applying the highest security level equip himself with jersey and pants or 3 / 4 with a helmet and goggles google fullface. not to mention the obligation to use body armor (body protector). cross-country cyclists, who have the most interest in using the average bike jersey and short pants with a helmet Category xc or road. This difference due to the nature of bicycling activities of each of these categories. so would not fit if you make a bike to work by using a downhiller costumes.
specifically for the helmet, should be recognized that this equipment required alias not negotiable. activities including biking is a sport that is high risk of injury. the risk of falling when cycling, especially on mtb, is quite high due to the uneven terrain and obstacle management. there are enough cyclists who feel rescued when he fell in a high speed because it uses the complete equipment, especially helmets.
Fifth tips, at the time of or crosscountry touring, it is advisable to bring a spare tire and a toolkit, including handpump. if the weather is not favorable, bring a raincoat and change of clothes is very sensible. there is a special raincoat his design when considering cycling comfort. so definitely movement in the foot pedal will not be disturbed.
Sixth tips are related to the way we ride. make sure that the leg did not bend when pedaling. reserving a little bending at the knees, not too straight. This position will increase the efficiency of strokes and not made quickly tired. tip of the saddle position (nose) was slightly decreased in order not to press the perineum to provide circulation space. stand on the pedals at least once for 10 minutes of blood circulation in the legs, perineum, and pelvis. on the ground as it passes through undulating kontour / rocky, hardtail users are advised to reduce vibration with a little stand on the pedals.
Seven tips, do not forget to always do before cycling stretching muscles to avoid injury. if you are not riding long, begin with light pedaling to condition the muscles for about 10 minutes. after that a new set of gear position according to the track.
Eighth tips, pray before you start cycling. if you pass in the township areas, always be polite and exchanged greetings with the indigenous population. remember you are a guest in their land.
Hopefully the above eight tips useful for all. safe cycling