What to wear? What to carry for your bicycle’s wear & tear?After studying the gospels of bicyclists from all over, we put together these tips for your safety and convenience. May non-believers end up riding tricycles.
Helmet
Wear a properly fitted helmet. Make sure that the helmet fits on top of your head and is parallel to the ground. Remember, after a crash or a significant impact on your helmet, you should replace it.
Everyday clothes
You don’t have to wear special cycling gear in order to ride a bike, everyday clothes are just fine. If your bike doesn’t have a chain guard, you can keep your pants away from the chain by rolling up your pant leg or using a leg band. Clothes with a tight and close fit keep the fabric from rubbing your skin and causing irritation. Bike shorts can be worn alone or under another pair of lightweight shorts.
In cold weather
Wear layers. Gloves and ear warmers are particularly helpful.
In rain
Wear bright colors and reflective gear,waterproof jacket and pants.
In the night
Wear bright colors and reflective gear.
For long rides
Jerseys help pull moisture away from your skin and have pockets at the back for food, tools, and money. Cycling shorts offer cushioning and bike gloves help distribute pressure across your palms.
What to carry on rides
It is important to have some basic tools with you on the trail. Have a good saddle bag containing the items below:
Other Interesting items to keep:
Single-day Ride Checklist
Going for a weekend ride? What all do you need to keep in mind?
Multi-day ride checklist
When it is spread over many days, a bicycling trip needs more preparation. General rules are as follows:
Things to carry:
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