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Cycling Do’s and Don’ts
Tags: Cycling Helmet, cycling jackets, cycling jerseys, cycling shirts, Cycling Wear
Posted in Cycling Helmet, Cycling Wear on August 10th, 2009
Cycling is a favorite exercise or sport by many. Many are intrigued and interested to try it out. If you are one of them, you must read this before you attempt. Here are some do’s and don’ts in terms of cycling apparel:
Do’s:
- Wear a cycling helmet. A good and well-fitted helmet can save your life.
- Wear cycling jerseys that will keep the sweat off you. Choose one that has back pockets where you can store food, money and other necessary items. Also choose one that can be zipped so you can just unzip whenever it gets too hot.
- Wear bright-colored jerseys or cycling shirts for other drivers to see you.
- Wear cycling shorts that are comfortable and can make you endure long hours of cycling. Choose those that have chamois to reduce chaffing.
- Wear cycling shoes that fit you perfectly because you will be spending a lot of time in them and you can’t risk any discomfort.
- Wear glasses to protect your eyes from bugs, wind and the sun.
Don’ts:
- Wear tight-fitting jeans. They become uncomfortable after some time and become heavy when soaked in water from the rain.
- Wear flip-flops or shoe where the heels are not covered.
- Wear earrings in cold conditions for they tend to freeze your ears.
Like any other sports, cycling requires the right attire to ensure safety and comfort at all times. With the proper cycling wear, you’re on your way to becoming the world’s next renowned cyclist.
What Cyclists Wear and Need
Tags: bike gear, Bike Helmets, Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, Cycling Helmet, Cycling Wear, Mountain Bike Gear, mountain bike helmets, mtb gear
Posted in Bike Helmets, Cycling Helmet on August 5th, 2009
The group of items that should make up every cyclist’s gear is clothing. A cyclist needs a quality bike helmet. A bike helmet that doesn’t fit perfectly increases your risk of getting a serious injury so it is best to make sure that it fits properly.
What a cyclist wears depends on whether he or she is riding for sport or on a competitive scale. The average cyclist will be comfortable in the usual cycling apparel, which consists of comfortable shorts and tops. The advanced riders, on the other hand, need cycling skinsuits to decrease drag and improve their speed.
For cycling accessories, protective eyewear or sunglasses is important since covering the eyes protects you from the sun’s blinding glare as well as those unexpected bits of debris that fly through the air. Next on the list is cycling gloves and these are a must for both safety and comfort. A cyclist’s hands need special attention regardless of the season because they are exposed to cold, wind, rain and the rays of the sun. If a cyclist goes down due to an accident, for instance, his hands are usually the first to make contact to the ground. A cyclist should not forget to include socks and sports shoes in the list of cycling gear.
One very important item that a cyclist should bring with him is a tool kit that includes a bicycle pump together with a puncture repair kit with patches. Bringing these ensures a safe activity for beginners and veterans.