subject: Kitting Yourself Out For Biking [print this page] Buying a bike is an exciting time; you have to ensure you choose the right bike for you; too big and youre likely to fall off and injure yourself; too small and youll just look silly. If you buy your bike from a reputable, well-known company, therell be someone on hand to give you all of the helpful, friendly advice you need.
Okay, so youve bought a bike; now you need to start thinking about kitting yourself out; theres a large selection of different cycling gear out there for you to buy, so whether youre into trail biking or bmx-ing, therell be something to suit you.
Its important you choose clothing items made from breathable material. When you exercise, you tend to sweat in order to help cool your body down. Wearing the correct fabric will help you to stay fresh and in control of your performance. Theres a fantastic range of cycling gear in stores; depending on the season, youll want different clothes. In spring and summer you may prefer to wear shorts and t-shirts; some cycling shorts come with extra padding around the buttocks area, meaning that you can cycle for longer without having to worry about any pains or aches the following day.
If the weathers slightly chillier, wear a jacket. There are some great waterproof ones out there so you can cycle in all weathers, (we all know how unpredictable UK weather is).
Another great and useful item you can buy is reflective trousers clips; these are multi-functional; not only do they prevent long trousers from getting caught up in the wheels of your bike, their reflective nature means that drivers will be able to see you if youre cycling at night, thus keeping you extra safe.
If youre interested in mountain biking or own a BMX, you can purchase body armour, perfect for ensuring your body doesnt get battered and bruised if you fall off your bike. Tracks for mountain bikes are usually more dangerous than normal bike trails, and so its a good idea to wear extra protective gear if youre going to be doing this type of biking.
Last but certainly not least, youll require a bike helmet; it doesnt matter that you dont look cool; thats not number one on the list of priorities here. Biking can be very dangerous; its easy to lose control and fall off; if you happen to hit your head, it could cause a fatal injury. Wearing a helmet will protect your head from any serious damage. Stay safe when youre biking.
