| Buying a bicycle is very exciting, and it's easy to | | | | drink, which means you lose sight of the track ahead. |
| forget that you need to buy some appropriate biking | | | | That means you lose both speed and control. |
| gear as well. If you're wearing the right gear, cycling | | | | Sometimes it seems easiest just to avoid drinking |
| is a great deal safer and more enjoyable. Of course | | | | water, and wait for a break. However you then run |
| you can ride your bicycle wearing any old track pants | | | | the risk of getting dehydrated. A hydration pack |
| or running shorts, but if you're planning to ride longer | | | | allows you to sip your water without disrupting your |
| distances or only bumpy mountain trails, you'll be very | | | | ride, plus you can also store your cell phone, keys, |
| glad you invested in some padded shorts. Riding will | | | | rain jacket and some food inside it. It's still a good |
| be a lot more comfortable, and because they're soft | | | | idea to have a water bottle with you too, just in |
| they will help prevent rashes.A helmet is definitely a | | | | case.A good pair of goggles or wraparound |
| must when you're cycling. Don't just buy the | | | | sunglasses is also recommended. They protect your |
| cheapest one you can find, either. It's important that | | | | eyes from the sun's glare and from any dust on the |
| the helmet is made of superior materials, so that it | | | | track. Orange or yellow lenses are recommended, as |
| provides optimum comfort and protection. If you try | | | | these colors brighten the track, lighten the dark and |
| and save a few bucks on your helmet you will regret | | | | shady patches, and help increase visibility. They also |
| it in an accident, because a low quality helmet won't | | | | work well when the sky is overcast or in early |
| do much to save your from head injuries. It might | | | | evening.Another good idea for longer rides is |
| even cause neck problems if it's a poor fit. So spend | | | | half-finger gloves. The gloves have padded palms for |
| the few dollars extra and choose the best helmet | | | | protection, but your fingers are free. These help you |
| you can. It's also good if the helmet has proper | | | | to avoid developing rashes or other problems with |
| venting to stop you overheating in hot riding | | | | your hands on long rides.Remember, too, that your |
| conditions.Another good idea, although perhaps only | | | | bicycle is part of your bike gear. It's worth spending |
| essential if you plan to do long-distance rides, is a | | | | the money to buy one that is durable and designed |
| hydration pack. Traditionally, cyclists have carried a | | | | for the type of riding you plan to do. It helps if it's |
| water bottle on the frame of their bicycle, and that's | | | | lightweight and has good suspension. By choosing the |
| okay for short trips. But it means you either have to | | | | right bicycle and bike gear, cycling will become a |
| stop to drink, or else you have to lift your head to | | | | great deal more enjoyable. |