Safety issues that you must understand during cycling

Before cycling, it is important to maintain and adjust your bike.

The main points to note are: 1.

The transmission should be flexible.

Especially the 1- and 2-speed conversion of the teeth that we don’t often use.

If there is a problem going up or down a steep slope in mountainous areas, it can be very frustrating.

2.

Inspection of brake issues.

Check if the brake line needs to be replaced and if the brake stroke is appropriate.

Generally, the stroke of the rear brake should be smaller than that of the front brake.

Also, pay attention to timely adjustment after a long downhill journey, as the brake line may be stretched and the rear brake stroke may be too large.

3.

Tire issues.

To go to mountainous areas, use mountain tires (1.75 or above) to ensure stability during cycling.

Friends who use V-brakes should be careful not to use inner tubes with patches, to avoid the high temperature generated by prolonged braking causing inner tube leakage.

4.

Remove kicks and mud guards to ensure safe riding.

5.

Pay attention to routine maintenance such as chains.

Special emphasis is placed on developing the habit of wearing helmets for cycling protective equipment and measures, as there is a possibility of falling a bike whether on flat ground or in mountainous areas.

Helmets are the guarantee of our lives! Other protective equipment is also necessary, such as gloves, trouser straps, etc.

In addition, necessary equipment for survival in the wild should also be available, such as guidelines, sufficient water and food, first aid supplies and emergency medicine, stool shoes, and even protective ropes.

Don’t forget that your phone needs sufficient power and phone bills.

Clothes and rain gear also need to be prepared.

Cycling requirements and safe collective travel require the use of a 1-line formation.

This not only showcases the team’s style, but also saves energy (following a rider can save one-third of energy).

When traveling in a zigzag motorcade, it is important to have a good understanding among riders.

The leader should rotate and the rider should always pay attention to the gestures, body movements, and changes in the ride of the preceding rider.

A certain distance should be maintained, and overtaking should not be allowed at will.

It is not allowed to go fast, slow, or sway left or right, and even stop suddenly.

If you need to stop for something, you should slow down and keep to the right, and use gestures to inform your fellow cyclists.

Be careful not to ride and talk side by side, and avoid answering or playing mobile phones or listening to music while cycling.

When cycling in urban and rural areas, the speed should be slow and the distance should be appropriately shortened.

When encountering intersections and turns, it is necessary to pass as a whole or wait for everyone before cycling to prevent people from running away and getting lost.

Pay close attention to changes in factors such as vehicles, pedestrians, and even animals (dogs, pigs, etc.) to prevent accidents from occurring.

When going downhill, especially in the mountains, the saddle should be lowered appropriately to maintain a balanced center of gravity, the spacing should be widened, and the slope should be arranged in sequence.

When encountering turns or complex road conditions, it is necessary to slow down in advance, avoid sudden braking, and not show temporary courage and unrestrained behavior.
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