Healthier! Greener! And good for your pocket!!
You and your bicycle
Safety tips:
- you have the right size and type of cycle for your comfort and safety
- the lights and reflectors are kept clean and in good working order
- the tyres are in good condition and inflated to the pressure shown on the tyre
- the wheels spin freely
- the gears are working correctly
- the chain is properly adjusted and oiled
- the saddle and handlebars are adjusted to the correct height.
- you should fit a bell to your cycle.
You MUST
- ensure your brakes are efficient
- have white front and red rear lights lit when cycling at night
- New Cyclist or have not ridden for a while
IF you are an inexperienced cyclist or have not ridden for a while, consider taking a cycle training course. Bikeability offers hourly on-site sessions for all ages and all abilities at a very reasonable price.
They also teach traffic signs and the rules of the road, planning routes, safe road positioning, and signaling (particularly at junctions), and basic cycle maintenance. For more information, see https://www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk/what-we-provide/