| Biking is an excellent way to get into shape. It is an | | | | the proper shatterproof sunglasses. This other gear will |
| easy exercise that not only helps you, but the | | | | help prevent minor injuries and make riding much more |
| environment also. Some important things to remember | | | | comfortable. |
| when biking are: | | | | - Learn how to fix a flat. Ask the technician and sales |
| - Get the right gear. It is super important to invest in a | | | | people at the bike shop to show you how. Carry a little |
| good bike if you are serious about cycling. The experts | | | | air pump in your pack or attached to your bike. That |
| suggest that you visit a few bike shops to see what | | | | way you can always fill up your tire with air on the |
| type of service they offer, and what type of bikes | | | | trails or road. You can also pick up some tire filler. This |
| they carry. You want to make sure that you purchase | | | | will fill a flat tire with goop and seal any holes, plus fill it |
| your bike from a shop that offers good service, | | | | up with air. This is more of a onetime fix in order to get |
| because that is where you will most likely take it for | | | | you to your car home. After that you should have the |
| repairs. | | | | tire fixed correctly. |
| - Get the best bike that you can afford. Many times | | | | Before you begin your routine, always remember to |
| the less expensive bikes have a heavier frame that | | | | stretch. The deep lunge, stability ball lift, and standing |
| can make it harder for you to bike uphill. You should | | | | ankle-to-knee hold are all very helpful for bikers. |
| also invest in a professional fitting. This is when a bike | | | | Some exercises that can help build your biking power |
| technician adjusts all of the bikes features to fit your | | | | are the bicycle crunch, the overhead lunge, and the |
| body. Having your bike properly adjusted can mean | | | | single-leg squat with bar. |
| the difference between a comfortable ride and aches | | | | There are a variety of locations to choose from when |
| and pains. | | | | it comes to biking. You may want to check into the |
| - Make sure safety comes first. A helmet is a must, | | | | parks located in your town. If your neighbor hood is |
| don't ride without one. If you fall off your bike and hit | | | | quiet, that may be a great option as well. You want to |
| your head without a helmet that can mean major | | | | look for a place that has little traffic, and make sure to |
| injury. Other parts of your body are less dangerous to | | | | take all of the safety precautions to keep you safe |
| injure. Breaking your wrist is nothing like fracturing your | | | | out there. You can also check the mountain biking trails |
| skull. So put on a helmet no matter what. Other pads | | | | and locations. Mountain biking will get you off the beat |
| can be optional, a helmet should never be optional. You | | | | track and away from most people and vehicles. |
| may also want to invest in gloves, biking shoes, and | | | | |