#3 Bicycling Safety Tips

In everything, safety plays an important role in our life. Before driving your car, you fasten your seat belt. Before eating a fruit, you wash it. Bicycling safety is mandatory too. From wearing a helmet to checking your bicycle, all of these are important to insure a safe ride.

The first thing that you will need to know about bicycling safety is the helmet. Many bicyclist are not wearing helmet these days and some do. In my opinion, the bicycle can go over twenty miles per hour, wearing a helmet can be really important in that situation. If your bicycle has a problem with the breaks or the wheels, the helmet can protect your head from any collision with a pole or even the ground. In some cases though, wearing a helmet can be optional as long as you don't exceed eight miles per hour. Because at the speed you can stop your bicycle safely with no problems. 

Checking and inspecting your bicycle is vital. You can't use your bicycle without knowing its condition. There several steps you can do to make sure your bicycle is safe to operate. Wheels can be lose from continues driving and they need to be tightened. Tires also needs to be checked for sever worn and they need to be inflated to the prober air pressure. The recommended air pressure can be found labeled on the bicycle tire. Make sure your don't use your bicycle with low tire pressure. 

Breaks are important. You cannot reduce your speed or stop without them. Make sure they are balanced and in good condition. Test your breaks regular and make sure they are placed on the right position. 

Chains and axes are very important because they are your power transmission that move your bicycle. Make sure that they have an adequate lube on them to prevent corrosion. A well lubed chains and axes will provide you a smooth paddling and a quiet ride. Always add the right amount of lube and avoid adding to much. You don't want have excess lube splashing on your feet while paddling.

Last point I think its important is bicycling in the dark. Installing light reflector in the front and the back of your bicycle is essential and mandatory.

Always make yourself visible while riding your bike to cars and pedestrians as well. In addition to light reflector, flash light can be very useful in the dark and make an excellent visibility in the dark. They don't cost that much and they give a peace of mind while riding your bike at night.

 In conclusion, bicycle safety is not a laughing matter. It is your responsibility as a responsible bicyclist to maintain your bike. Your safety and the other around you start from you.