| If you intend to cycle then choosing the | | | | If you are cycling daily then proper cycling |
| right accessories is essential. Amongst | | | | shoes are far superior than trainers. Cycling |
| others you will need a good lock, clothing, | | | | shoes stick your foot to the pedal meaning |
| shoes, lights and a bag. | | | | there is always 100% contact and no |
| | | | possibility of your foot slipping off and |
| Selecting the correct lock is crucial. If you | | | | causing injury. With a bit of practice they |
| bike is shiny and new then it will be a | | | | will improve your pedalling movement, speed |
| target for thieves. Get a good lock to help | | | | and efficiency. |
| prevent this. Bikes will be stolen, your goal | | | | |
| is to make you bike less appealing than those | | | | Lights are also essential if you ever intend |
| that surround it. To do this you should not | | | | to cycle at night. Lights vary in design and |
| only spend around 50 pounds on a decent | | | | brightness. Considering the number of |
| D-lock, but also fill the space in the D with | | | | accidents on the road keep yourself seen. |
| as much of the bike as possible. Generally | | | | Spending a good 50 pounds on lights will help |
| the best way to lock a bike is to put the | | | | light up the road and allow you to be seen |
| lock through the rear wheel and frame. This | | | | from miles away. For the back light look for |
| will put the lock in a awkward position to | | | | the cateye 10 led version. This is incredibly |
| work on. | | | | bright and nobody could ever use the excuse |
| | | | of not being able to see you if you have one |
| Clothing is essential if you wish to cycle | | | | of these. The cateye opticube series produce |
| any great distances. For this you will need | | | | an incredibly bright front light and for most |
| to get a good waterproof jacket, and a series | | | | situations this would be ideal. |
| of layers. These layers can be added or | | | | |
| removed to keep you at the ideal temperature | | | | If you need to carry any items on a bike it |
| any time of the year. Proper cycling shorts | | | | is best to get a pannier rack and a proper |
| will also make the journey more comfortable | | | | cycle bag. This is a better way to carry |
| and help wick away sweat. This helps you to | | | | items than on a rucksack as this lets the |
| arrive at you destination on time and ready | | | | bike take the load rather than you. Using |
| to start work. | | | | these bags you can carry substantially more |
| | | | than you could on your back. |