You must know about outdoor cycling!
Spring is warm, flowers are blooming, and the sunshine is bright. More and more cyclists are using weekends and holidays to leave their homes and immerse themselves in the embrace of nature, enjoying comfort and relaxation in their busy schedules..
However, although outdoor cycling may seem simple, without adequate preparation and protection, it can also pose risks to one’s own health and safety..
To this end, the editor would like to solemnly remind everyone to pay attention to the five precautions for outdoor cycling, be prepared, and help you reduce the occurrence of risks while exercising and enjoying the natural scenery..
When cycling for exercise, do not choose urban roads as exercise locations, as car exhaust and dust pose great harm to people during exercise. When cycling, due to increased exercise, the cardiovascular function increases. If exhaust gas and dust cannot be avoided, the harmful gases passively inhaled will quickly spread throughout the body with the strengthening of cardiovascular function, thereby poisoning the organs throughout the body. In the short term, it can cause discomfort and dry cough in the heart, and over time, it can cause headaches and overall weakness. Cycling and exercising on the road for years and months, the passive inhalation of exhaust gas may also cause lung diseases..
Women in their menstrual period are less suitable for this exercise on heavily polluted roads due to their weaker physical resistance..
Therefore, it is recommended to choose suburban areas with fresh air or parks that allow cycling..
Outdoor cycling is an endurance sport, and long-term cycling is a test of the rider’s physical endurance. The warming temperature in spring increases the driver’s sweat production, so it is necessary to pay attention to replenishing a large amount of water and salt. At the same time, due to dehydration and fatigue, drivers are prone to excessive physical exertion, dizziness, nausea, and decreased appetite. Therefore, it is necessary to supplement small volume, high-energy foods in a timely manner during cycling..
Moreover, due to the uncertainty of outdoor sports, drivers should try to prepare more water and food than expected. For example, during a three-day outdoor cycling trip, they need to stock up on supplies for four to five days to prevent unexpected shortages during the journey..
Equipped with professional sports equipment, it can better protect your personal safety during outdoor cycling. The first thing to do is wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet can effectively reduce the risk of concussion when riding a bike and falling. Do not skip wearing a helmet because of excessive sweating on the head..
In addition, commonly used protective gear during cycling includes knee pads, ankle pads, elbow pads, and wrist pads, which can prevent injuries such as sprains and bruises during driving. If cycling is considered the main way of daily exercise, then these protective equipment must be fully equipped, and do not try to buy cheap equipment that only has its own appearance and poor quality inside..
There are many unexpected situations in outdoor sports, and it is difficult for one person to cope with all of them. Therefore, traveling with a professional team is particularly important. At present, there are many cycling clubs or organizations with professional qualifications in China. These clubs have activity plans when organizing activities, and the logistics department will also provide support and support, which can greatly improve the safety of outdoor cycling. In a team, it is important to collaborate with other teammates, have a collective consciousness, and avoid acting alone, as this can be very dangerous..
Due to the inevitable occurrence of accidents and injuries during outdoor sports, in addition to the above precautions, buying insurance for oneself is also a way for cyclists to avoid and transfer transportation.
