| If you intend to cycle then choosing the right | | | | far superior than trainers. Cycling shoes stick your foot |
| accessories is essential. Amongst others you will need | | | | to the pedal meaning there is always 100% contact |
| a good lock, clothing, shoes, lights and a bag. | | | | and no possibility of your foot slipping off and causing |
| Selecting the correct lock is crucial. If you bike is shiny | | | | injury. With a bit of practice they will improve your |
| and new then it will be a target for thieves. Get a good | | | | pedalling movement, speed and efficiency. |
| lock to help prevent this. Bikes will be stolen, your goal | | | | Lights are also essential if you ever intend to cycle at |
| is to make you bike less appealing than those that | | | | night. Lights vary in design and brightness. Considering |
| surround it. To do this you should not only spend | | | | the number of accidents on the road keep yourself |
| around 50 pounds on a decent D-lock, but also fill the | | | | seen. Spending a good 50 pounds on lights will help light |
| space in the D with as much of the bike as possible. | | | | up the road and allow you to be seen from miles |
| Generally the best way to lock a bike is to put the lock | | | | away. For the back light look for the cateye 10 led |
| through the rear wheel and frame. This will put the lock | | | | version. This is incredibly bright and nobody could ever |
| in a awkward position to work on. | | | | use the excuse of not being able to see you if you |
| Clothing is essential if you wish to cycle any great | | | | have one of these. The cateye opticube series |
| distances. For this you will need to get a good | | | | produce an incredibly bright front light and for most |
| waterproof jacket, and a series of layers. These | | | | situations this would be ideal. |
| layers can be added or removed to keep you at the | | | | If you need to carry any items on a bike it is best to |
| ideal temperature any time of the year. Proper cycling | | | | get a pannier rack and a proper cycle bag. This is a |
| shorts will also make the journey more comfortable | | | | better way to carry items than on a rucksack as this |
| and help wick away sweat. This helps you to arrive at | | | | lets the bike take the load rather than you. Using these |
| you destination on time and ready to start work. | | | | bags you can carry substantially more than you could |
| If you are cycling daily then proper cycling shoes are | | | | on your back. |