The safety of riders is necessary while riding a bicycle. Wearing safety gear is necessary to save yourself from injuries in case of accidents or crashes. You can easily buy a helmet and other safety gear from a known cycle shops in London. Also, you should carry a sports drink, protective glasses and a headlight whenever you plan to travel on your cycle. Here, we have discussed some safety precautions that you must follow whale riding a bike. 

1)  Wear a helmet

Always wear a fit helmet that covers your forehead and secures it. Also, ensure that it is safety certified. If you do bicycling regularly, then get your helmet replaced after every 3-4 years.

2) Keep yourself hydrated

Always carry a sports drink with you and keep yourself hydrated while you are travelling. Riding your bicycle in scorching heat can lead to a dry mouth and dehydration. Therefore, it is important for you to keep your energy levels intact by drinking lots of water. 

3) Protection from Sun 

Wear goggles while travelling and protect your eyes from UV radiation of the Sun. Also, you should wear lightweight clothes if you are gonna remain exposed to sun for long. Cover your face, head and neck from the sun by wearing a hat. 

4) Follow traffic rules  

It is necessary to follow safety rules while riding a bike. Make sure you follow traffic signals. Also, take turns by giving a signal with your hand. 

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So, these are some safety precautions that you need to follow while riding a bicycle. 

If you are using a rental bike and you are planning to buy a bike, then you can take advantage of the cycle-to-work scheme. According to this scheme, you can easily own a bike by making some sacrifices from your monthly salary.