How to stay safe and comfortable while riding

Cycling is one of the best ways to explore a new city, or just get home. Maybe you dream of a bicycle trip in Europe (I definitely am!), or just want to make your daily commute more enjoyable.

Whatever your reason for riding, it is important to know how to stay safe and comfortable on both wheels. Follow these bike safety tips to protect yourself.

Stay visible

Blinder 1300 and Blinder R-150 rear bicycle light kit — Norg

If the driver can’t see you, they won’t be able to avoid you, so please (and your bike) be as visible as possible. I love Nog’s Blind 1300 Seta powerful lamp that allows you to see from a distance. The set includes headlights with 1300 beams with 1300 paths that illuminate 150 lumens of rear lights on the road 390 feet away, allowing you to see from both sides.

Since the light has a very long time (full brightness of 1.5 hours, 1.5 hours in Eco Flash mode, headlights for the headlights, and rear lights up to 50 hours), and is waterproof, the tool set is my commuter set. My favorite feature is the Smart Button LED, which shows the battery level.

The compact light set is also great for driving, as it can be attached at a few seconds without any tools. You can pack and use it on a rental bike.

Convey your actions

Unlike a car, there is no turning signal or brake light on your bike, so you have to use a manual signal to operate with the driver of the bike. this National highway traffic safety management chart An excellent graphic description of what to do.

Bicycle gloves and bicycle taillights with turn signals — Amazon

However, it is difficult to see signals in the dark (confusing for drivers who may not know what the gesture means). To make your intentions more obvious, you can also purchase Rotate signal to your bike or Bicycling gloves with light indicator.

Let people know you are there

As someone who is often both pedestrian and cyclist, I hate being shocked when a cyclist screams “on your left” across the board.” As a cyclist, I don’t want to scare someone by sneaking around behind them.

Safe navigation

Trying to guide with one hand is the secret to disaster when checking instructions on your phone. Stay focused on the road while keeping navigation in an easy view nite ize hangeband universal smartphone bar installation seat. This versatile seat is fastened around almost any bike handlebar (for users who travel, rent a bike or bike sharing) and is made with lightweight silicone and aluminum base. Flexible silicone stretches to fit most smartphones and has a disassembled design that allows you to see the screen clearly without blocking.

Prevent theft

according to A studyan average of 2 million bicycles are stolen every year. Prevent theft by following the following tips:

Park your bike in a busy, well-lit area
Lock your bike to something safe
Lock the wheels and frames
Avoid leaving your bike outside overnight
Carry any easy-to-move components with you
Use U-shaped lock

Stay comfortable

Once you start riding your bike mileage, you may also start making some physical complaints such as abrasions, saddle sores, and urination. Here are my suggestions for staying comfortable while riding:

Car body cycling

It only takes five seconds to prevent scratches Bodyglide’s loop glide. Simply slide this deodorant-style applicator on your skin or shorts to create a dry, invisible barrier that protects your skin while riding. Small containers and solid formulas make it perfect for travel.

Hestra Bike Short 5 Finger Gloves

Man wearing Hestella's bicycle gloves — Hesterla gloves

If you remove your wrist pain or callused palms, try Hestella’s Bike Gloves. These lightweight gloves feature silicone prints on the fingers to strengthen grip and vibration absorbed gel filler on the palms to combat fatigue and numbness in the hands and wrists. Most importantly, they are machine washable, so you can clean them after a sweat ride.

Patagonia Nude Bicycle Shorts

If you want the extra comfort and filling that Antelope shorts offer but hate their appearance, check it out Patagonia’s no-cycle shorts. These sleek spandex shorts fit your body with little noticeable understated filling, especially when layered under other shorts. I love silicone leg clamps that actually prevent shorts from rolling while riding. The sides of these shorts don’t even have a bounced pocket, big enough to hold snacks, phones, or anything else you need to easily get into while riding.

Wear a helmet

Thousands of fashionable helmets — Amazon

If you only follow one of the suggestions on this list, make it one: always wear a helmet while riding a bike. Your bicycle helmet should have a sticker indicating that it complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) cycling standards.

For my daily commute, I wear this Thousands of fashionable helmets. Not only do I love the look, but I also love the safe popular lock that locks the helmet safely to your bike so I don’t have to carry it with me all day.

The sleek design is lower than most helmets and comes in a variety of interesting colors (such as rose gold or stripes).