Currently, the demand for cycling is increasing to enhance health and exercise the body. It is not difficult to see the image of the bike convoy gliding across the road. Red and blue Asama bikes with eye-catching designs. However, somewhere there are still a lot of you who are afraid to start or have dropped halfway. You're worried because:
Do you want to cycle alone, but worry about the danger?
Your work is busy, you can only ride a training bike in the early morning or late evening. This time the road is dark and empty, prone to risks?
Are you concerned about cycling alone encountering uncertainty, without help, so still do not dare to cycle?
And thousands of other concerns prevent you from coming to the bike.
According to Asama, whether you're a beginner or have been a persistent cyclist for a long time. You also need to add tips for yourself when cycling alone, the following cycling tips will be useful to you:
1. Keep yourself safe.
2. Equipped with tools and equipment to support bicycles.
3. Check the bike before starting the trip.
1. Keep yourself safe.
When riding a bike, your purpose is to train your body, strengthen your health. so:
- Do not bring items of great value. You should only bring 100,000-200,000VND for bargaining. Do not use headphones when cycling. Headphones block important sounds, such as an approaching vehicle or promptly hear shouts from those around you. Regarding mobile phones, this is considered an inseparable object of each person. You can take it, but keep it in your pocket, absolutely do not cycle while using the phone. All valuables, leave them in your pocket and hide them in your shirt. There were a lot of robberies, the killer cut the bag rope as fast as lightning.
- Regularly change your cycling route. You prefer to cycle alone at a specific time. However, you should use different routes to cause blind spots. Those with bad intentions will find it difficult to prepare in advance. This tip isn't just for safety - it also keeps you happy every time you cycle.
- Find your bike-specific route. You may be less nervous and stressed when looking for a bike. If you are cycling alone or have just returned to cycling after a long break. Join cycling groups around your area, to know and choose the safe routes people take or the peaceful, beautiful routes. Then your mood when cycling is also more relaxed.
- Medical masks. The Covid-19 situation remains uns controlled. Therefore, add a medical mask to protect yourself from potential risks and keep a safe cycling distance according to The Ministry of Health's standards.
- In addition, you can equip yourself with personal medical equipment, self-defense tools. These tools are easy to find at stores specializing in protective and self-defense products.
2. To equip bicycles with tools and equipment.
Sometimes, the trip is not as smooth as planned. Please equip the following devices. It's like an "amulet" for bicycles. if you have these tools, you won't have to worry about cycling alone anymore:
- Extra bike tire. Make sure there's always a side bike on your bike. You run on a highway or a deserted road, it is difficult to find a bicycle repair shop.
- Mini bike repair toolbox. This kit is handy with some essentials to save your bike on the road. As long as you equip some basic bike repair knowledge in combination with this toolbox, it can help you repair your bike on the street quickly. This mini kit is also compact, you mount it on the bike without feeling entangled.
- Bike pumps. The bike you ride on the road will experience tremors. The wheel can be flattened gradually reducing the speed and affecting your pedaling power. If you do not pump in time, it will gradually affect the braces and the bike, by which time it will cost you a cost to fix it all. So a small handheld pump will help you.
- Lights. You often go early in the morning or late at night, attach more bike lights to illuminate the road, and signal to those around you to keep you safe and minimize traffic accidents.
- You can attach a bicycle watch. This watch shows the speed and distance you ride. assist you in adjusting your velocity appropriately.
3. Check the bike before starting the trip.
Take about 5 minutes to re-examine your bike before starting your trip:
- Check the tires. If your tire has the right tension, check if there are holes or tears.
- Check the chains. You turn your chain to see if it is smooth or strange. If it is not smooth, clean, and looks more viscous.
- Check the brakes. Squeeze the brakes as they cling tightly to your wheels or plates.
Above are the tips that Asama gives you so that you can confidently cycle alone without worrying. If you are prepared but have not yet chosen the right bike in size or style. Come to the Asama Bike.