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HOW TO ELIMINATE THE RISK OF INJURY WHEN RIDING A BIKE (GUEST POST)

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 Bicycling is usually a very common mode of travelling among children and teenagers, as it is inexpensive and environment friendly. Today apart from being a common mode of transportation for many across the world, it is also a world famous sport. Risk of injury is involved in every sport be it swimming, running, riding and so on and bicycling is no different. The amount of risk involved in cycling on the road is greater than any other sport, that is played within a boundary. Hence, it becomes all the way more  important to take a few measures of safety before indulging yourself in cycling. 

No matter if you are a trained cyclist, or a regular cycle commuter, this article is specifically written for you to prevent you from unexpected and undesired circumstances. It is necessary to take necessary precautions to prevent injuries. Small injuries can heal quickly, but serious ones heal may take long to recover or sometimes never heal. This could result in many undesired circumstances which is dreaded by every person. Prevention is better than cure should be the mantra of every one.  

 Safety Tips for Riding a Bicycle 

Wear a Helmet

  • ●        The golden rule – always wear a helmet that is approved by consumer product safety commission, while riding a bike.
  • ●        Never leave your straps unlocked.
  • ●        Always wear a  cotton hat underneath the helmet.
  • ●        If your old helmet is all broken then buy a new helmet.
  • ●        One should never compromise on the safety standards while buying a helmet. 

Wear Proper Clothes

  • ●        It is very important to wear a proper and comfortable clothes while bicycling.
  • ●        One should not wear loose pants as they can get stuck in the bicycle.
  • ●        Do not listen to music while riding as this could distract you from listening  to the traffic sounds.
  • ●        Always wear shoes, instead of sandals, and flat slippers while riding a bicycle , as this could damage your ankle.  

Check Your Brakes

  • ●        Always check your brakes before riding a bike.
  • ●        Make sure the brake wire is not loose.
  • ●        Get the tyre pressure and bicycle chain checked everyday, or at least twice in a week. 

Follow The Traffic and Road Rules

  • ●        While riding a bicycle always check for traffic signals, people crossing the roads, puddles, wet grounds, gravels, rains and storms.
  • ●        Do not speed up in crowded places as this could not only harm them but also you.
  • ●        Non-compliance of the traffic rules will not only harm you but also land you in jail.
  • ●        Obey traffic, as well as road rules to avoid major injuries, road accidents and other destruction. 

Do Not Ride At Night

  • ●        Avoid riding a bike at night as much as possible as you are not visible to car and truck drivers, which increases your chances of serious accidents.
  • ●        If necessary ride with bicycle lights and reflectors on your clothes or bike. 

Follow the above mentioned rules and preventive measures to avoid any kind of mishappening. Taking necessary precautions will not only save you, but will also let you enjoy your fun time without any unnecessary stress and hassles. Click here to know more in this context. 

Happy Cycling!

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General Safety Issues, High Visibility Safety

FIVE STEPS FOR RUNNING OUTDOORS SAFELY (GUEST POST)

It’s not uncommon for a runner to choose to run alone, whether they’re seeking solidarity or trying to hit training run paces, and many don’t think twice about choosing to lace up and hit the pavement by themselves. However running solo can open the door to many safety risks, and there are some running safety rules that runners should keep in mind as they head out alone:

1.      Always let someone know where you’re going and how long you expect to be gone. If no one knows that you’re going out for a run then hours can pass before anyone may realize that you’re missing. You should always let someone know where you’re planning to run at and how long you plan to be out there, and then tell them when you’re back to your car safe and sound. That way if you don’t show up when you’re supposed to, whether it’s because you’ve hurt yourself or you’ve been abducted, someone will notice right away.

2.      Run with your cell phone. It may be a little cumbersome to have to carry your phone with you while you’re running, but that small inconvenience can end up being a lifesaver if you’re hurt out on a trail and are unable to get yourself back to your car.

3.      Wear bright colors and say hello to everyone you pass. You should acknowledge the people that you run past for three reasons: 1. They’re more likely to remember you if you say hello to them, 2. Making eye contact and showing that you know they’re around can be a deterrent for people with less than friendly motives, and 3. It’s just nice practice. Wearing bright clothes in addition to acknowledging other runners will also help make you more memorable to anyone you pass by should something happen and you go missing.

4.      Only carry mace if you know how to use it. While having mace on you is a great way to fend off attackers, if you don’t know how to use it then it can easily end up being used against you. Practice using it before you run with it.

5.      Run without music. It may be hard at first to switch from running with music to running without it, but running with headphones on makes it hard to hear any cars or people coming up behind you and makes you less aware of your surroundings. When you’re out by yourself you need to be very aware of anything and everything happening around you.

If you choose to run alone then you need to be aware of the risks that come with it and take any and all necessary precautions to ensure your safety. Failure to take the necessary safety measures has consequences that extend far past listening to your favorite song while you run or not wanting to bother anyone with your schedule.

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