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Bicycles and Cycling
Environmental benefits
Cycling 10 km each way to work would save 1500 kg of greenhouse gas emissions each year
Bikes reduce the need to build, service and dispose of cars
Bike riding uses minimal fossil fuels and is a pollution-free mode of transport
Competitions
La Vuelta España
Giro d'Italia
Le Tour de France
World Bicycle Day
3 June
Did you know
Bicycles save over 238 million gallons of gas every year
Seven out of eight people in Netherlands that is older than 15 year old has a bicycle
Over 100 million bicycles are manufactured each year
The first verifiable claim for a practically used bicycle belongs to German Baron Karl von Drais, a civil servant to the Grand Duke of Baden in Germany. Drais invented his Laufmaschine (German for "running machine") in 1817, that was called Draisine (English) or draisienne (French) by the press.
Health benefits
Your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout
Cycling improves your posture and increase muscle strength.
Cycling reduces anxiety and depression
Types of bicycles
Triathlon/Time Trial Bike
Road Bike
Hybrid/Comfort Bike
Mountain Bike
Tips and safety
A bicycle multi-tool with a chain tool
Make sure both tires are properly inflated using a pressure gauge. The recommended pressure (psi) is listed on the sidewall of the tire.
Check both tires for cuts and/or embedded debris.
Try to turn the handlebar while holding the front wheel stationary to see if the stem is tight.
Squeeze both brakes and make sure they require an even amount of pull (about halfway to the grip) to contact the braking surface of the rim or rotor properly.
Spin both wheels to make sure they spin freely and do not rub the brake pads.
Make sure the quick release levers are secured properly.
Lube the chain and wipe off all excess.
Tire levers to aid in tire removal
If you must ride at night, use the best lights and reflective gear you can afford.
Ride in groups when possible.
When riding in a group, try to maneuver as a group.
Make sure your bicycle is of good quality and in good repair
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Water and sunglasses for eye protection
Wear brightly colored clothing, lights and reflectors.
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV light, bugs, wind, and debris.
Wear tight fitted clothing so nothing gets caught in the chain.
A properly fitted quality helmet
Make sure your helmet is properly adjusted. The front of the helmet should come just above the brow ridge, the chin strap should be tight and the two straps should create a Y just beneath the ears.