It is really important that we have a good look at our bikes to check that they are in good condition and safe to ride.
Check that the brakes work properly so that you can stop safely.
Do your tyres need pumping up?
Have you grown? Your saddle and handle bars may need raising.
Are your gears looking a bit dry and need some oil?
Cycling is great fun and really good exercise. It can improve the strength in your muscles and help your heart work better.
Cycling is also good for the environment. A bike does not give out any fumes and pollute the atmosphere in the same way that a car does.
When you use your bike, remember to cycle in a safe place well away from the traffic. As you ride your bike more, you will become more confident, but please remember if you ride your bike on the road you are a vehicle and have to abide by the signs and road markings just the same as all other vehicles.
And always remember to Arrive alive
As the weather becomes better and we have moved the clocks forward one hour and Spring is here, many of us will start cycling again.
It is really important that we have a good look at our bikes to check they are in good condition and safe to ride.
· Check the brakes work properly so that you can stop safely
· Do your tyres need pumping up?
· Have you grown? Your saddle and handle bars may need raising?
We have a check list that you can have so you can give your bike a thorough check before you use it. If you want a copy of our check list then come and see us.
Cycling is great fun and really good exercise. You can improve the strength in your muscles and help your heart work better.
Cycling is also good for the environment. A bike does not give out any fumes and pollute the atmosphere in the same way that a car does.
When you use your bike, remember to cycle in a safe place well away from the traffic. As you ride your bike more, you will become more confident but please remember if you ride your bike on the roads you are a vehicle and have to abide by the signs and road markings just the same as all other vehicles.
Let’s all enjoy our cycling and remember to Arrive Alive
I can be red, I can be white
You must not confuse me with a light.
I mustn’t be broken, I must be clean
And most of all I must be seen.
I appear on spokes and pedals too
But I’m never green, black or blue.
To go out at night you must have me
For I help others in order to see.
I’m not really something you can dislike
And you’ll find me somewhere on your bike.
It is of course….reflectors.
It is good to be seen when riding your bike and a clean reflectors are important.
You also must have front and rear lights that are clean and in good working order. At night it is a good idea to wear something reflective too. Reflective strips on jackets, and on backpacks are good ideas.
Wear a cycle helmet too, it is important to protect your head if you fall from your bike.
Cycling can be fun and good exercise too, but always remember to cycle safely and:
Arrive Alive.
