Bike To Wherever Week – #BikeBasics
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Welcome to Bike To Wherever Week we want everybody riding to be safe out there, part of that is making sure that you and your bike are ready to ride. You want to get on your bike this week and ride, Lets start with the basics.
There’s more to riding safely but this will get you started for Bike To Wherever Week, and be sure to sign the pledge that you are going to ride your bike this week
Click to play our video below from Joan of our Education Committee to get your bike rolling this week
Helmet
We recommend wearing a helmet, and making sure that fits well. In the unlikely event of a crash we want to be sure that our heads our safe.
Be Prepared
You don’t need special clothes to go for a ride, you just need to be prepared for the weather and comfortable. Be sure to check the weather before you go out a pack an extra layer in case the weather changes.
Bring water, a snack and a lock if you plan to leave your bike unattended.
Be Visible
Now that the days are starting to get a bit shorter be sure that others can see you and that you can see your way. A white headlight is required by law but we recommend a headlight and a tail light when riding at night.
If riding at night also avoid wearing dark clothes as it makes it harder for other road users to see you.
Check out some of our other resources for safely getting our our city
Make Sure you Bike is ready to roll with an ABC check
A – Air
B – Brakes
C – Chain
If you’re stopping be sure to have a lock and know how to securely park your bike, for more information about bike parking in Colorado Springs be sure to check out our Bike Parking Resources page
If you’re stopping be sure to have a lock and know how to securely park your bike, for more information about bike parking in Colorado Springs be sure to check out our Bike Parking Resources page
One of our favorite bike bloggers Ayesha McGowan (AKA: A Quick Brown Fox) has put together a great Bike Commuting Basics guide. And we love her ride like a hippo mindset
Ride like a hippo means to ride like a big assertive hippo, take the lane when necessary, and be predictable and deliberate while riding.
