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Long-distance riding|Pay attention to these issues

Long-distance riding|Pay attention to these issues .

Outdoor riding, you will encounter various weather conditions, especially for long-distance cycling trips, it is easier to encounter various weather and road conditions.

weather:

Sun exposure can be said to be the most consuming weather, and this situation is also the most common.

Long-distance riding under the scorching sun makes people sweat a lot, lose water, and also increase body temperature. If you continue to ride for a long distance under the scorching sun, your body temperature will be too high, which will cause heat exhaustion, dizziness, and severe heat stroke. Strong ultraviolet rays can also sunburn the skin. When riding a long distance, look directly at the road. The ultraviolet rays reflected by the road can irreversibly damage the eyes.

Suggest:

Avoid long rides in the hot sun. When the outdoor temperature exceeds 35 degrees, stop riding and seek shade to escape the heat. Use the time of day when the sun is at its fiercest to take a break, eat lunch to replenish your fitness, and buy water and other supplies. Have your bike inspected. If there are any rattles or glitches in your bike in the morning, use this time to maintain it. Wear sun protective clothing to block UV damage and sunglasses with UV protection while riding. Hydrate promptly with 500ml or more of electrolyte drink every hour to balance body fluids.

If it’s just a light rain, it’s perfect for long distance riding, but if you encounter heavy rain with lightning and thunder, you should seek shelter in buildings, avoid tall trees, and do everything possible to avoid long distance riding in thunderstorm weather.

Suggest:

Pay attention to the weather, if there is a thunderstorm in the weather forecast for the day, stop cycling. Use rain cover and raincoat to avoid getting wet equipment and clothing. When the rain becomes heavy, pay attention to the road conditions to avoid washed away manhole covers or rough roads to prevent crashes. Do not use electronic equipment when it is thundering. During the ride, the weather suddenly appeared lightning, look for sturdy buildings to escape

After carrying a lot of travel items on a windy day, the bicycle will become bulky and easily affected by the wind. If you are riding on a mountain road, always pay attention to the crosswind to avoid being unable to control the bicycle when the strong wind blows, and fall down. Or collide with passing vehicles. Especially when going downhill, you must control your speed well to avoid getting too fast and getting out of control.

Suggest:

Relax your upper body, avoid pressing your hands too hard on the handlebars and cause the front of the car to lose control. Keep your core stable, lower your upper body slightly when going downhill, and control the speed of the car.


Road conditions:

The unhardened gravel roads are generally hard soil roads or gravel roads. This kind of road is generally easier to cope with. The only problem is that the road is not smooth. Slow down to avoid too much bumps and damage to the bicycle. The road has poor grip. The brakes should be advanced and the force should be gentle. Don’t lock the wheels to prevent sideslip and fall.


Crushed stones are more common in some mountainous areas, or winding mountain roads that have been in disrepair for a long time. Some are naturally formed, and there are also cement roads that have been crushed by vehicles for a long time in disrepair. Faced with such road conditions, you should slow down your riding speed and adjust to a lower gear to prevent excessive torque from causing tires to slip, and you can also maintain a better balance.


See the line of sight 10-15 meters ahead, predict the road conditions in advance, and choose the route forward. The buttocks are slightly off the cushion to better adjust the center of gravity.


Muddy roads are usually accompanied by heavy rainfall. The roads that have not hardened are washed by rain and then crushed by vehicles and become muddy. This kind of road condition is the most difficult thing for cycling. First of all, the mud does not have much grip at all, and it is easy to slip; at the same time, it is easy to attach to the wheel and get stuck between the wheel and the frame, and the riding becomes unsmooth; Will contaminate clothing and leave marks.


When encountering this kind of road, either ride slowly along the rut where the car in front passes, or get out of the car and walk through the grass on the side of the road-this should be the best way to face the muddy road.

Remember safety first. Outdoor riding. The road conditions are complicated. You must ensure safety first. Make sure to wear helmets and gloves before you start riding the bicycle. For such personal safety items, turn on the taillights in day mode to ensure that the passive safety factor is increased to maximum.

Be sure to keep to the right when riding, don’t rush to the car, keep your eyes open and listen to all directions, pay special attention to the movements of large trucks that appear in your field of vision.

Here are some equipment references:

Safety equipment

Safety-guaranteed helmet, riding gloves, rear lights with daytime functions


Choose the right equipment


Spare tires for station wagons, mountain bikes, jersey maintenance tools that can adapt to long-distance riding


A high-end carbon fiber competitive road bike will definitely have a very good riding experience, but a competitive bike is not suitable for long-distance riding. In the event of accidental collisions, slips, and crashes, the delicate carbon fiber may be It produces cracks that are invisible to the naked eye, burying potential safety hazards.


Therefore, most of the station wagons on the market designed for long-distance cycling are mostly made of metal, and they are mainly made of stainless steel, as well as other aluminum alloys and titanium alloys. The main reason is that the metal frame has good impact resistance. Generally, crashes and other situations will not cause damage to the frame. Even if deformed or broken under extreme conditions, the rider can distinguish in time and take countermeasures to ensure safety.


In the same way, ultra-light competitive tires can have very powerful performance, but they cannot resist the gravel, glass slag, nails, and iron wires that you will encounter during long-distance riding. The most likely cause is a flat tire. , Repairing a tyre and worrying about a puncture. Therefore, it is also important to choose suitable stab-resistant and wear-resistant travel tires.

Learn simple repair skills

Riding on the road, the most common faults are like chain drop and puncture. These problems are easy to solve, but once they occur, they can’t be solved. The problem will be more serious. If the tires burst and continue to ride, the rims will be deformed and severely cause damage to the vehicle.

Before each ride, check whether the brakes, handles, and quick releases are stable, whether the tire pressure is normal, and whether there is any damage or sharp foreign objects on the tire surface.


Must learn skills:

Repair tires, change tires, adjust speed, adjust brakes, and tighten screws.

Outdoor riding, fun and risk coexist, choosing the right equipment is very important. Add more fun to the journey, more convenient operation, and less risk.

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