What Are Some Safety Precautions For Bicycle Cycling?
The joy of riding bike is inseparable from safety. Many accidents are caused by neglecting details. The following 6 key safety points can help you avoid risks, whether commuting or riding bike outdoors.
I. Preparations Before Riding Bicycle
1. Check the braking system for malfunctions: Grip the handbrake and ensure it is responsive.
2. Check the wheels for damage: Tire pressure is normal, tires are free of leaks/objects/cracks, wheels are perfectly round, and spokes are not loose.
3. Check key components for damage: Handlebars and seat bolts are secure, chain tension is appropriate.
II. Safety Rules During Cycling
1. Wear a helmet and obey traffic rules.
Choose a helmet that fits your size properly, ensuring it doesn't wobble or slip off. Obey traffic lights and rules, do not compete with motor Bikes for right-of-way, minimize sudden lane changes and sharp turns, and maintain high concentration at all times, observing road conditions and surrounding traffic dynamics. Avoid wearing headphones or other distractions.
2. Preventing Extreme Weather Changes During Travel
When cycling in rain or fog, visibility is low and roads are slippery. Reduce speed, increase braking distance, and avoid such weather conditions if possible. Additionally, turn on front and rear lights when cycling at night to ensure your safety and the safety of others (wear reflective strips on your bike, backpack, or clothing to increase visibility to motorists).
3. Emergency Preparedness
Carry a small tool kit, spare inner tube, and pump. Know basic first aid skills. For long-distance or mountain biking, wear cycling gloves and consider wearing knee and elbow pads to reduce the risk of injury.
III. Emergency Handling: Remain Calm in Unexpected Situations
1. Sudden Malfunction: If you experience chain slippage, brake failure, or other problems, immediately pull over to the side of the road, place a warning sign behind your Bike (e.g., place a backpack), and only attempt repairs after confirming it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to repair the Bike in the middle of the road.
2. Accidental Fall: Use your arms and shoulders to cushion the fall, avoiding direct impact to your head and knees. After falling, observe the surrounding traffic conditions before getting up and moving to a safe area to check your body and Bike.
IV. Safe Cycling Requires Long-Term Maintenance
1. Body Protection: Avoid maintaining the same posture for extended periods; stop and move your joints every hour; stretch your leg and lower back muscles after cycling to prevent soreness.
2. Bike Maintenance: Regularly check for brake pad wear, tire aging, etc.
