Mexico City bikes have taken over the cities, thousands of people around the world have chosen this transport for the day, and that is not only environmentally friendly, it also prevents you traffic and free.
Unfortunately, the lack of culture of road (this includes pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists) has caused accidents, some fatal, and we know that riding a bike is a whole way of life, which is why you should follow these tips to avoid being part of this statistic.
Check the basic conditions of your bike: wheels, handlebars, brakes, pedals, chain and speed changes, must be in perfect working order.
Use reflective accessory when there is little light, therefore they must go on your bike and your clothing to make you more visible to motorists; believe it or not sometimes your clothes, lighting and other causes that do not see.
The hull is of drawer, take it as well as it reduces the chance by 85% of head injuries and brain injuries 80%.
Forget full of headphones, even if only superimposed take to answer calls. You need to bring all your senses to the fullest to react to the carelessness of other drivers and even pedestrians wear reflective stripes on clothing, as well as the surprising elements of the road, as badly paved streets, potholes, puddles, etc.
Always respect traffic laws, from traffic lights to crosswalks; remember that your bike is not as fast to cross the highway with preventive light, for example.
If your bike does not have the design or accessories to bring safely to another person, avoid at all costs, not only will you risk your life, but yours too. It is best to keep the original design and put the least amount of accessories.
Use appropriate clothing, loose clothing or accessories may get caught in the chain, tires or handlebars in any area and cause an accident.
When a vehicle stops, I care and slow before moving to his side, as it can open a door.
Circulates Routes used for bicycles and corresponding sense, if there use them lanes, sidewalks or walk avoided because these ridges are pedestrian, but have no right to move far right lane and the center of it; also circulates in the direction of the car, remember you are a conveyance and must respect the rules of the road.
5 Tips to ride a bike
However well you know the road may be a stone or elements that make you lose control, it is important to come down to a moderate pace and with the utmost caution.
It never hurts to make sure pedestrians in reflective clothing and cars are aware of your presence, so you reduce considerably the possibility of accidents.
At crossings with much lower movement of the bicycle and walks beside her to prevent injury to you or others.
If rain occurs in your area, try to have on hand a brightly colored waterproof and slow.