Now that you know that biking is great, are you itching to start biking?
But we have to prepare for it no matter what. Yes, you learned how to ride a bike as a kid with your two-wheeler, exploring around your neighborhood. Now that you are older, just like everything around you, riding seems much more complicated. You have to worry about traffic, equipments, safety problems and all those serious stuff, but relax.
Cycling today isn’t much different from when you were a kid and the activity brings you great benefit and brings back the golden time of your childhood memory. Of course, you can hop on your bike with your gym shorts and your sneakers, but if you want to get more serious and ride strong and explore wider territory, here is what you need to know before you start.
1) Obviously, you need a bike, a good one
To find a perfect bike for yourself, you need to do some homework on what you want to focus on. What’s your need? What’s your goal? Where will you ride it? How far? After you had those done, you can do some research online or go to a bike shop and ask for help. Plan for at least $400 on your first new bike. That might seem like a lot but if you do the math, that is $33 a month for a year, and less than some gym membership and it’s more permanent. Look for review online on different bikes and different bike shop and see which one works best for you and your need.
2) Bike accessories are just what you need
Helmet - This might seem very obvious, but there tend to be people that like neglect the fact that helmet is important. Why? 900 People die each year in bicycle accidents, 75% of them from head injuries. Do you want to be one of them?
Lights - The best way to avoid getting hit while biking is to be seen. Get a white light in front and a red light in the back.
Tire pump - How to ruin your mood? Getting excited to ride a bike but end up finding your tire pressure is low. So get one before you get stuck in the midway of your road trip.
Bike lock - If you want to use your bike for daily transportation, you need a bike lock. Wrap your lock through the bike frame, around an immovable object, and back through your front tire before connecting the lock. This simple steps can help you save you tons and save your day.
Chain oil - This is an easy one to forget, which one can be detrimental in the future. A well-oiled chain keeps you out of the shop and save tons of money.