Wear comfortable clothing. It may be cool when you start your ride, but you can get work up a sweat pretty quickly even on cooler overcast days. Carry a water bottle to quench your thirst and replenish your fluid levels as you ride. If you re a beginner, take it easy for your first couple a runs. Pushing and tiring yourself increases the risk of muscle strains and can impair judgement, which can lead to an accident.
Safety is an important concern for bikers of all ages.
In 1999, the U.S. Department of Transportation recorded 746 deaths among bikers involved in collisions with motor vehicles. In 98 percent of cases, the bikers weren t wearing helmets. Make sure you wear an approved helmet at all times. A properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of head injury and possibly even save a rider s life. Motorists and cyclists are required to share the road and obey the same traffic laws.