What preparations need to make before departure?
Taking children for outdoor cycling is becoming more and more popular among parents. Not only can parents spend more time with their children, but they can also allow their children’s life experience and vision to continue to grow and enrich through outdoor sports.
But don’t forget to do your homework before you set off. Choose the right bike and safety equipment, plan a travel route, and pay attention to the health and safety of your children. Only with adequate preparation can your children and family enjoy the fun of cycling during the trip.
First, parents need to consider the purpose of the bike. Do you plan to use the bike for long-distance travel or just ride locally and explore the surrounding area? This will affect the type and size of the bike you choose.
Secondly, parents need to consider the size and weight of the bike. For children, they need a bike that is suitable for their height so that they can ride comfortably. In addition, the weight of the bike should also be light so that the child can easily control the bike and not get tired.
Third, parents should choose bikes that are fully functional. For example, the bike should be equipped with brakes, transmissions, and tires. If you plan to ride on mountain roads, the bike should also be equipped with a suspension system and large tires to provide more stability and control.
Finally, parents should buy high-quality bikes. A good bike can be used for a long time and can provide better safety and comfort. In addition, buying high-quality bikes can also reduce the cost of maintenance and repairs because these bikes are usually of better quality and more durable.
In short, choosing a good bike is the key to completing a cycling journey. Parents must spend time and energy to research and choose a bike that is suitable for themselves and their children to ensure a smooth and safe ride.
How to choose the right bicycle?
A good quality bicycle should be based on safety, handling and complete accessories, rather than just considering the price. When buying a bicycle, it is recommended to take your child for a test ride to confirm factors such as height, brakes and comfort. When choosing a bicycle for your child, you must choose the right wheel size according to the child’s height. A good quality bicycle can not only be adjusted in height as needed, but the height should be based on the child’s feet being flat on the ground when sitting on the bicycle, or at least the toes being able to touch the ground.
Choosing the right frame size is crucial to the child’s riding experience. A frame that is too large or too small will make the child feel tired and difficult to concentrate. In addition, the braking performance of the bicycle is also crucial. When purchasing, the braking performance should be tested with the child’s own weight to ensure that the bicycle can stop in time. Only in this way can the child’s riding safety be guaranteed.
It is generally believed that beginner children with a height between 90 cm and 115 cm are most suitable for bicycles with 12-inch wheels; children with a height between 100 cm and 120 cm should choose models with 16-inch wheels; senior elementary school students with a height between 115 cm and 135 cm are suitable for models with 20-inch wheels; middle school students with a height between 130 cm and 150 cm should choose models with 24-inch wheels.
When riding a bicycle, you must wear a helmet that meets the standards and do not wear a damaged helmet, because even if there is only a small crack, it will lose its protective effect and the helmet must be replaced immediately. The helmet material must be certified high-quality material, only in this way can it have a protective effect in the event of a collision. The size of the helmet must also be appropriate and fit the head tightly to effectively protect the child’s safety.
7 cycling precautions to ensure safe travel:
1.Five essential safety equipment: safety helmet, front and rear warning lights, bicycle bell and reflective device.
2.It is recommended to carry a compass and a water bottle for easy travel.
3.Comfortable dressing suggestions: wear sweat-wicking and breathable clothing, choose bright and recognizable colors, wear windproof and sun-proof glasses, wear ventilated and lightweight shoes, beginners should wear protective equipment such as knee/elbow pads, and can also wear sweat-absorbing headscarf or helmet pads to absorb sweat and shock.
4.Four thoughtful preparations: children’s sunscreen, sports drinks or mineral water for long-distance riding, easily digestible food to avoid low blood sugar, and towels to wipe sweat at any time.
5.Six pre-departure checks: check whether the left and right brakes are sensitive, whether the front and rear tire pressures are appropriate, whether the transmission is normal, whether the chain is smooth, whether the bell is working properly, and whether the screws are loose.
6.Five riding points: safety instructions before departure, follow road rules and drive on the right, parents should accompany their children to ride, teach children to use brakes correctly, and ride on bicycle lanes. (When riding together as a family, you can agree on some specific gestures, for example: when the parents are riding the lead bike, if they need to turn right, they can extend their right hand; when braking, they can put their left hand behind and make a fist to signal)
7.Car tools: It is best to have a screwdriver, ordinary wrench, hex wrench and hex tool.