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Safety Measures that you need to Adopt while Biking to Work

Cycling is definitely easy, fun and safe mode to drive down the city. Bike to work is thus increasingly becoming popular amongst city folk. While driving there are certain rules that an individual needs to follow. The same holds true for biking as well. The following checklist should give you an idea about ensuring the complete safety of your bike and to make sure that you have a proper ride.

 

First, you need to determine the bike size that would serve you right. The basic rule to follow in this case is the fact that whenever you are pedalling, your legs should not be completely stretched. Your feet should touch the ground easily when you are gradually slowing down or attempting to stop the bike.

 

You need to ensure that the different bike parts, especially the brakes should be in proper condition.  You should have a bell, not because it is ordained by the law of the land, but it is one of the basic requirements for biking. As per the rules of the Road Safety Authority, it is recommended that you wear proper clothing and also a cycle helmet for the sake of your own safety.

 

If you need to carry a bag or any other thing along with you when you are riding to work, it is necessary that you strap it up tightly to the carrier. You can also use panniers or a basket attached with the cycle to take your things along with you. You should refrain from carrying your things on the handle of your bike.

 

It is necessary that you remain completely aware of the Rules of the Road that are applicable for drivers, riders as well as pedestrians. In most cities of the world including Dublin, there are special lanes dedicated to cyclists alone.

 

You should not be wearing headphones whenever you are riding on a bike so that you can remain aware of what is happening around you.

 

It is important for you to understand that trucks have a rather limited visibility. You should refrain from positioning yourself on the left of an HGV which is about to turn. At difficult turns, HGVs often swing slightly to the right before taking to the left.

 

You should keep your weight on the saddle whenever you need to apply the emergency brakes. You should be careful of the fact that the front and back brakes are applied almost simultaneously.

 

Ensure that your bike is maintained on a regular basis. You can do the maintenance work on your own but you can also take the help of professional services in this regard.

 

If you have to cycle at night, then it is necessary that a red back light, a white front light and a rear reflector be installed as a means of securing your own safety. The same set of rules hold true even for bikes for work. It is necessary that you follow all or most of the steps mentioned above to ensure a safe and smooth ride to work.

 

 

About the Author

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Daniel Smith is an advocate of the bike to work practices. He has published several articles on topics such as bike tax scheme and recommends that they visit the website http://www.biketowork.ie/ for further information on bike 4 work.

Where can I find what type of panniers and bags will fit my HM mountain bike?

The HM website doesn't offer these products, what type would you reccomend?

Try any bicycle shop. The kind will depend on how much you want to spend.....good luck

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