Mountain-style outing

Equipment

A bike in good condition and well equipped helps ensure your safety as well as that of other road users.

Before you leave:

• Make sure the mechanical condition of the bike is perfect, including tires and brakes
• Ensure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape
• Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
• Take a repair kit with you
• Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists at all times
• Never ride more than two abreast and move into a single file when traffic conditions require it
• Respect other users as you would like them to respect you
• Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities
• Inform those around you of your itinerary
• Check the weather conditions
• A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful
• Find out and keep emergency phone numbers.
• Respect the environment by not throwing food packaging on the roadside
• If you have to return at dusk, make sure you can see and also be seen