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Ten Tips For Enjoyable Bicycle Touring
1Wear A Helmet- Helmets save lives and prevent serious injuries. While other injuries can heal, a head injury can lead to disability or death
2Check Your Bike- Use a bike with a lightweight alloy frame that is in good condition. If you are not certain have it checked out by a trained bicycle mechanic.
3Get In Shape- Ride 30 kilometers (20 miles) or more several times each week. Ride the distance that you plan to ride in a day at least once prior to the trip.
.4Ride Safely And Be Visible- Always follow the rules of the road. Wear bright colours to increase your visibility. Use a headlight and rear light at night.
5Be Alert- Look ahead constantly for hazards including turning vehicles, rail tracks, sewer grates, road debris and broken pavement.
6Drink Water- Take a large water bottle or two and drink before you are thirsty to avoid dehydration.
7Pack A Snack-Carry your favourite snack such as fruit, fruit juice and granola bars to eat on the road. Eating dairy products (other than yogurt) and large meals during a strenuous ride may cause indigestion.
8Dress For Comfort- Wear purpose designed bike shorts to protect the contact area with the bike seat (available in styles that look like walking shorts or form fitting lycra shorts). Dress in layers so that you can adjust your clothing to stay comfortable.
9Lock You Bike- When your bike is out of your sight lock the rear wheel, frame (and front wheel if possible) to a secure object. A "U" shaped security lock is best.
10Reserve Ahead- Always reserve needed overnight accommodation in advance. Be certain that you will have a comfortable place to rest and a secure place for your bicycle at the end of the ride.
Ten Tips For Enjoyable Bicycle Touring may be reprinted provided that notice is given by E Mail to info@bikeontours.on.ca and provided that the following is included: "Reprinted courtesy of Bike ON Tours - Ontario Canada - Bike Tour Guides http://www.bikeontours.on.ca"
1Wear A Helmet- Helmets save lives and prevent serious injuries. While other injuries can heal, a head injury can lead to disability or death
2Check Your Bike- Use a bike with a lightweight alloy frame that is in good condition. If you are not certain have it checked out by a trained bicycle mechanic.
3Get In Shape- Ride 30 kilometers (20 miles) or more several times each week. Ride the distance that you plan to ride in a day at least once prior to the trip.
.4Ride Safely And Be Visible- Always follow the rules of the road. Wear bright colours to increase your visibility. Use a headlight and rear light at night.
5Be Alert- Look ahead constantly for hazards including turning vehicles, rail tracks, sewer grates, road debris and broken pavement.
6Drink Water- Take a large water bottle or two and drink before you are thirsty to avoid dehydration.
7Pack A Snack-Carry your favourite snack such as fruit, fruit juice and granola bars to eat on the road. Eating dairy products (other than yogurt) and large meals during a strenuous ride may cause indigestion.
8Dress For Comfort- Wear purpose designed bike shorts to protect the contact area with the bike seat (available in styles that look like walking shorts or form fitting lycra shorts). Dress in layers so that you can adjust your clothing to stay comfortable.
9Lock You Bike- When your bike is out of your sight lock the rear wheel, frame (and front wheel if possible) to a secure object. A "U" shaped security lock is best.
10Reserve Ahead- Always reserve needed overnight accommodation in advance. Be certain that you will have a comfortable place to rest and a secure place for your bicycle at the end of the ride.
Ten Tips For Enjoyable Bicycle Touring may be reprinted provided that notice is given by E Mail to info@bikeontours.on.ca and provided that the following is included: "Reprinted courtesy of Bike ON Tours - Ontario Canada - Bike Tour Guides http://www.bikeontours.on.ca"