3 Tips for Staying Safe While Riding Your Bike in the Fall
Riding your bike during the fall can be invigorating and inspiring. Whether you ride for fun, as part of a workout, or to commute (or all of the above), you get to spend more time enjoying the fall vibes day to day.
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However, riding during the fall can come with challenges
you might not encounter during the summer as you cruise around on your hybrid and comfort bike, or any other style of bicycle. This can include rainy conditions, debris on pathways, and shorter days.
As you pedal your way through fall, here are three tips for staying safe along the way.
Maximize Your Visibility
Shorter fall days can mean riding in lower light conditions in the
morning and evening. When riding in low-light conditions, no matter the
time of year, you always want to make the pathway visible and yourself visible to pedestrians, other cyclists, and motorists.
While many bikes come equipped with reflectors, it’s worthwhile to add dedicated lights to your ride. If you’re shopping for discount bikes for sale
this season, search for lights to add to your new purchase. All you
really need is a front-facing headlight and rear-facing taillight.
Keep Your Bike Clean
Fall brings wet and windy weather. Even the best-kept paths can end up
covered in debris, like leaves, twigs, and so on. It’s debris that can
end up on your bike and get entangled in your brake and gear systems.
After every ride, check your bicycle and give it a quick cleaning with a
towel or rag. Keep it free from any debris, including small leaves.
Pro tip: Keep a can of compressed air or a small air blower handy to easily remove debris from your brakes and gears after a ride.
Know Your Limits!
One of the best ways to maximize your safety on a bike this fall is to
know your limits. Check the weather before going out. If it’s
questionable or you don’t feel confident riding in certain conditions,
ride at a later time.
Similarly, if your route is muddy or
covered in significant debris, consider an alternative route. Biking
through muddy conditions can degrade the trail, while biking through a
lot of debris can lead to accidents.
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