Cycling experts reminded about safe travel on two-wheeled vehicles
Cycling around the city is associated with the development of physical health and a pleasant pastime. But in order to ride it safely, you should follow certain rules. Cycling experts told which ones.
The most important thing is to comply with the rules of the road when using a bicycle. After all, a cyclist is a full-fledged participant in road traffic. He must ride in specially designated places: on bike paths and lanes for cyclists, experts emphasize.
You should always check your bike for any faults before riding. If necessary, tighten or lubricate something, inflate the tires. Moreover, such inspections should be carried out on a regular basis. And if the bike is defective, then it is better to refuse the ride.
After checking your two-wheeled vehicle, you need to go to equipment - put on a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, special glasses. You should give preference to comfortable bright clothes, if possible with reflective inserts. It makes the cyclist more noticeable and he feels more comfortable in the saddle". It is better to refuse headphones in order to respond in a timely manner to changes in the environment.
It's best to stop to answer an incoming call, have a drink of water or a snack. Do not do this while driving. Indeed, along the way, in addition to transport, dangerous obstacles may arise - bumps, pits, open hatches and even animals.
Unfortunately, not all cyclists follow the rules. And many do not even know about basic safety techniques. Nevertheless, they are able to maintain health, and sometimes save lives.
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The most important thing is to comply with the rules of the road when using a bicycle. After all, a cyclist is a full-fledged participant in road traffic. He must ride in specially designated places: on bike paths and lanes for cyclists, experts emphasize.
You should always check your bike for any faults before riding. If necessary, tighten or lubricate something, inflate the tires. Moreover, such inspections should be carried out on a regular basis. And if the bike is defective, then it is better to refuse the ride.
After checking your two-wheeled vehicle, you need to go to equipment - put on a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, special glasses. You should give preference to comfortable bright clothes, if possible with reflective inserts. It makes the cyclist more noticeable and he feels more comfortable in the saddle". It is better to refuse headphones in order to respond in a timely manner to changes in the environment.
It's best to stop to answer an incoming call, have a drink of water or a snack. Do not do this while driving. Indeed, along the way, in addition to transport, dangerous obstacles may arise - bumps, pits, open hatches and even animals.
Unfortunately, not all cyclists follow the rules. And many do not even know about basic safety techniques. Nevertheless, they are able to maintain health, and sometimes save lives.
Earlier, OXO spoke about another hobby - collecting guitars. One collector bought an Elvis Presley guitar at auction for $ 1.32 million.
