The bicycle•Lourdes González Asensio

•Javier Belmonte Torrecillas

•Fuensanta Hernández Salmerón

•Jose Luis Martínez Pardo

•Antonio Saorin-Perez Muelas

•Raquel Carrillo Cañaveras

Equipment you need to Equipment you need to ride on bicycle.ride on bicycle.

Things You'll NeedThings You'll Need A helmetA helmet Riding gloves (optional)Riding gloves (optional) Cycling shoes and clipless pedals ORCycling shoes and clipless pedals OR Basic pedals with clip in straps-closed toe Basic pedals with clip in straps-closed toe

shoes, no sandles!shoes, no sandles! Sunglasses recommendedSunglasses recommended Rear view mirror that fits on to your Rear view mirror that fits on to your

helmet, sunglasses or handlebar (optional)helmet, sunglasses or handlebar (optional)

Step 1, Equipment. A helmet is NOT Step 1, Equipment. A helmet is NOT OPTIONAL. Over 90% of all fatal bike OPTIONAL. Over 90% of all fatal bike incidents involve a rider who was not incidents involve a rider who was not wearing a helmet.wearing a helmet.

Step 2 Brakes. The right brake controller controls the Step 2 Brakes. The right brake controller controls the rear brakes and the left controls the front. This is rear brakes and the left controls the front. This is important because you should gently use both but important because you should gently use both but also understand that squeezing the front brakes too also understand that squeezing the front brakes too hard or alone is likely to send you flying over the hard or alone is likely to send you flying over the handlebars. Step 2 Brakes. The right brake controller handlebars. Step 2 Brakes. The right brake controller controls the rear brakes and the left controls the front. controls the rear brakes and the left controls the front. This is important because you should gently use both This is important because you should gently use both but also understand that squeezing the front brakes but also understand that squeezing the front brakes too hard or alone is likely to send you flying over the too hard or alone is likely to send you flying over the handlebarshandlebars..

Step 3, Shifters. Again, the right and Step 3, Shifters. Again, the right and left sides had different jobs. The right left sides had different jobs. The right shifter controls the rear derailleur or shifter controls the rear derailleur or shifting on the cassette and the left shifting on the cassette and the left controls shifting on the front chain controls shifting on the front chain rings.rings.

Step 4, Mount up and ride!Step 4, Mount up and ride!

Factors That Influence Factors That Influence Bike SafetyBike Safety

Safety in NumbersSafety in Numbers The first factor is the  The first factor is the number of cyclists in the city. Areas with a number of cyclists in the city. Areas with a

higher density of cyclists have a lower higher density of cyclists have a lower accident rate per KM. There is also a accident rate per KM. There is also a

virtuous circle. If the roads are deemed virtuous circle. If the roads are deemed safe, then it will encourage more people to safe, then it will encourage more people to

cycle.cycle.

VisibilityVisibility.  One of the commonest causes of cycle .  One of the commonest causes of cycle accidents is when motorists fail to see cyclists. This accidents is when motorists fail to see cyclists. This failure to see cyclists can be due to:failure to see cyclists can be due to:

no lights / dark clothesno lights / dark clothes

cyclists in drivers blind spots cyclists in drivers blind spots

Method of CyclingMethod of Cycling How people cycle also plays a key role. Accidents are How people cycle also plays a key role. Accidents are

often due to lack of attention and care. For example often due to lack of attention and care. For example cycling on the pavement is a relatively more cycling on the pavement is a relatively more dangerous than on the road. This is because motorists dangerous than on the road. This is because motorists are less likely to see a cyclist on pavement come are less likely to see a cyclist on pavement come around corner.around corner.

Time of DayTime of Day. The most dangerous times for . The most dangerous times for cycling tend to be around twilight (early morning cycling tend to be around twilight (early morning and late evening). A report suggested in Florida and late evening). A report suggested in Florida 60% of bike fatalities occur at twilight despite 60% of bike fatalities occur at twilight despite only 3% of all journeys.only 3% of all journeys.

Roads Used / Average Speed.Roads Used / Average Speed. In the UK, the  In the UK, the roads with the highest fatality rates are mainly roads with the highest fatality rates are mainly rural A roads. These are fast twisty roads with rural A roads. These are fast twisty roads with speed limits of 50mph. At higher speeds, speed limits of 50mph. At higher speeds, accidents are more likely to be fatal. At 20mph accidents are more likely to be fatal. At 20mph only 5% of impacts with car prove fatal. At only 5% of impacts with car prove fatal. At 30mph this rises to 45%. At 40mph this rises to 30mph this rises to 45%. At 40mph this rises to 85%.85%.

One of the commonest causes of cycle accidents is when motorists fail to see cyclists.This failure to see cyclists can be due to:

• Cyclists go without proper clothing and lights for the bike.

• Cyclists in drivers blind spots (especially when lorries turning left)

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Accidents are often due to lack of attention and care. This is because motorists are less likely to see a cyclist on pavement come around corner.

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• Make a noise. Tone.

• Often motorists will be signalling left.

• Wear Helmet.

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 Here are the items bike commuters need to make

sure they stay safe and comfortable on their daily

trips:1. Headlight:

If you're going to commute regularly, you need a good front light for your bicycle.

2. Tail lights:

Just as important as the white light on the front of your bike is a red one on the back. Most offer several blinking patterns - steady, continuous flash, random, etc., -- to give you and your bike visibility from the rear to approaching motorists and others from a long way off.

3. Reflective Vest or Jacket:

Your goal is to be as visible to motorists as possible.

4. Bike Rack:

With a rack or basket on your bike, you can tote along the necessities like your lunch, a change of clothes or books and papers for school or work.

5. Fenders:

Fenders are wheel covers that prevent your wheels from throwing water and road filth all over you as you ride.

6. Rain Gear:

If you ride regularly, you're going to get rained on. It's just a fact of life. The good news is that decent raingear makes riding bearable and even fun when it gets wet out.

7. Basic bake tools:

A basic set of tools will keep you going even if you have minor breakdown along the way.

8. Frame Pump:Whether you carry a patch kit or spare tube, if your tire goes flat, you will need to find a way to get air back into it. That's where a nice little pump comes in. Usually clamped to your frame, these mighty little dudes will put enough air in your tire to get you back on your way.

9. Spare tube:

When riding day in and day out on your commute, by far the most likely problem you'll have with your bike is a flat tire. So bring along another tube specific to your bike. They are fairly compact, easy to change out, and you'll be back riding in no time

Beginner’s Mountain Bike Beginner’s Mountain Bike info guideinfo guide

This mountain biking information guide This mountain biking information guide was created for the beginning off-was created for the beginning off-road cyclist by the Responsible road cyclist by the Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROMP). In it you will find important (ROMP). In it you will find important basic information on trail rules, basic information on trail rules, safety and equipment. safety and equipment.

SafetySafety

Etiquette and safety rules are Etiquette and safety rules are important for the well-being and important for the well-being and enjoyment of all trail users, but there enjoyment of all trail users, but there is another reason you should obey is another reason you should obey them: them: If we don't follow these If we don't follow these simple guidelines, all cyclists will simple guidelines, all cyclists will lose access to our trails.lose access to our trails.

Safety RulesSafety Rules

Ride on open trails onlyRide on open trails only Leave no traceLeave no trace Control your bicycleControl your bicycle Always yield the trailAlways yield the trail Never spook animalsNever spook animals

EquipamentEquipament

The following equipment is required for safety: The following equipment is required for safety:

HELMET – Buy one that fits right and wear it. Not HELMET – Buy one that fits right and wear it. Not only is a helmet required in many local parks, but only is a helmet required in many local parks, but it will save your life. it will save your life.

Water – Carry two water bottles and cages, or one Water – Carry two water bottles and cages, or one of the alternative water systems (such as a of the alternative water systems (such as a CamelBak). You will lose a lot of water as you ride. CamelBak). You will lose a lot of water as you ride. Drink water to prevent dehydration. Drink water to prevent dehydration.

Appropriate clothing – Dress for the weather and Appropriate clothing – Dress for the weather and riding conditions. The weather on the trail is often riding conditions. The weather on the trail is often much different than where you live. Be prepared.much different than where you live. Be prepared.

The following is a brief description of some basic riding techniques. To learn more, try ROMP's Mountain Bike Basic clinic, or read a book on technique for beginners. Always remember to ride within your level. It is better to get off and walk an area that you aren't comfortable with than to risk injury.

BalanceClimbing

Descending CorneringBrakingShifting

SingletrackMud

SandRocks holes

bumpsWater and water crossings–

Basic RepairWhat good is carrying all these tools if you don't know how to use them? Your bike will

break down at some point, and it is much more convenient to fix it and ride out than it is to have to walk out. You should know how to

perform basic repairs, such as:Fixing a flat tireDerailed chainBroken chain

Loose or broken spoke

MaintenanceYou may prefer to have a shop do all your major maintenance, but there are certain maintenance tasks that need to be done often. You should learn how to do these.

Clean chainLubricate chain and wipe off excess lubricant

Check and adjust tire pressureCheck headset for play

Adjust brakesTighten bolts

Check wheels for alignmentClean bike

Lubricate cables and derailleurs