Due to the COVID-19, many friends are trapped at home or in some other places and lack exercise. Spring is a good season for cycling and fitness. Let’s ride bikes together for health. Before we travel, it is necessary to understand some precautions for outdoor cycling in spring, which will help cyclists to protect themselves.
- Pay attention to the choice of time
In the spring, the temperature in the morning is generally very low, the fog is relatively large, and there are more impurities in the air. At this time, it is not suitable for us to travel; the sun comes out, the fog has cleared, and the temperature has risen to a certain extent. At this time, it is more suitable for riding. When doing fitness. If you encounter rain, heavy fog, or blowing sand, try to stop your travel activities to avoid catching cold or suffering from respiratory diseases.
- Take care to avoid the wind
There is a lot of wind and sand in spring and the climate is dry. Therefore, it is not easy to expose too many limbs when we are cycling to prevent the spring breeze from causing joint pain and chapped skin. (You can apply glycerin, etc.) At the same time, learn the breathing method of sniffing and exhaling. When cycling against the wind, try to wear a collar that can block sand or dust to prevent choking and dust from causing respiratory diseases such as rhinitis.
- Keep warm
In spring, the climate is changeable. It is warm and cold at first. Dress reasonably when riding. It is best to wear cycling clothes to ride the bike. For example, I am wearing Vigmi, which is very comfortable every time I ride. Do not take off your clothes at will between cycling. It is advisable to slightly reduce your clothes when your body feels slightly hot. Don’t take off your clothes and rest at the wind vent after sweating profusely, it is easy to catch a cold and induce a cold.
- Pay attention to sun protection
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, so you must pay attention to it. Tanning does not matter. The key is not to get sunburned. Although the spring sun is not very strong, you should also apply waterproof and sweat-proof sunscreen on the exposed skin.
- Supplement moisture
No matter how low the temperature is, hydration is necessary and important. Cycling is a kind of endurance exercise. It wicks a lot of perspiration and needs a lot of hydration, while ordinary cycling water bottles seem to have insufficient capacity. Therefore, you must bring enough water for long-distance riding. Water bags are the best. Way.
- Supplement energy
Long-distance riding makes it easy for cyclists to exhaust their energy. In this state, people have a poor appetite and basically do not want to eat, so everyone needs to be equipped with corresponding food.
- Complete protective equipment
Because the helmet can effectively reduce the chance of a concussion when you fall off the bike, the American insurance regulations stipulate that you must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, otherwise no compensation is required for an accident.
In addition, the commonly used protective gear when cycling is knee pads, ankle pads, elbow pads, and wrist pads, which can prevent injuries such as sprains and contusions during cycling. If cycling is regarded as a sport, then these protective devices must be equipped.
Warm reminder, cycling is a sport that competes with endurance. Long-distance cycling is easy to cause fatigue and cause accidents. When cycling, you must slow down and follow traffic regulations. Stop and rest as much as possible if you are physically weak. Long-distance cycling is the best Focus on safety, or read more information about safe riding.
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