Cycling Safety Gear Views
If the worst does happen, and you end up in collision with a vehicle, you will need some bike safety gear to try to minimise injuries. The one piece of gear all riders need is a bicycle helmet. The law varies from place to place, and many countries do not make wearing a bike helmet compulsory. But whether compulsory or not, get yourself a cycling helmet e– would you prefer to bash your head against the road after a bike accident, or have a padded helmet take most of the damage? You donD’t need to be a brain surgeon really, do you!
More competitive riding calls for more protection. Cross country mountain bike racers and road racers may only wear minimum protection, but downhill mountain bike racers go heavy with complete body armor and full face helmets. Similar to motocross racing protection, this kind of exo-skeleton safety equipment is designed to absorb major impacts and collision, outfitting the rider in spinal protection, shoulder, neck and head protection, as well as elbow, arm, wrist, knee and shin gear. As all day remote trail mountain biking becomes more popular, many riders now choose to include knee and elbow protection in their cycling gear bags.
Many cyclists enjoy all types of cycling, from commuting to road biking, mountain biking to family fun, so its natural they combine a bit of practice from all bicycle safety. Helmets are always a good idea, but so are gloves and reflective wear. Part of bicycle safety is keeping others aware of your presence, so it's wise to help others see you. Many regular cyclists have their cycling gear ready, so it is a matter of putting it on and heading out the door, safe and ready.
Cycling Safety Gear Images
