A week of working so hard deserves a weekend full of fun. Maybe, you have planned it that you would play your favorite online games or watch your favorite series or movies all day. While it is understood that you enjoy the comfort of your home while doing those pastimes, it’s no secret to you that they are not actually good for your health for an obvious reason.
Instead of doing those, why not try to go biking with your family or friends.
Biking improves mental well-being, promotes weight loss, builds muscle, good for your lung health, lessens heart disease and cancer risk, etc. Also, biking is timesaving; let’s say you are going to work. Instead of driving your car every day to work, why not go biking every other day? That saves time and gas too.
Thus, thinking of starting this hobby? Well, see these must-haves first before you start pedaling.
Must-haves
Suitable Bicycle
Biking without a bike is not biking at all for an obvious reason. However, it should not be all about buying, it must also be about choosing one that suits you perfectly. Well, there might be a question in your head that asks how you will know if the bicycle is right for you. Consider your reach, so you’ll know the right seat height for you. Do not get a bike with a seat too high for you, or buy a bike with an adjustable seat height.
Saddle
After figuring out the seat height, it’s time to choose the most comfortable saddle for you. It’s basically important because it’s the factor that signals whether you are comfortable pedaling. Choose one with a cushion and curved, so it will be easier to pedal.
Clothing
Technically, you can wear any clothes you like, but the question is, will it be comfortable enough to keep pedaling for a few more kilometers? Let’s say you’d like to wear jeans, won’t it itch or give you rushes after pedaling for a few hours because of sweat accumulated in your pants? Thus, it’s important that you buy cycling clothes such as mountain bike shorts that help absorb sweat, it does not have excess fabric and with a good fitting. This is especially a must for men as they need to keep their most important part in place.
Cycling Helmet
Just like your umbrella for protection from rain and getting sick because of the rain, it is imperative that you wear a helmet while cycling. Among all your body parts, you should protect your head the most as it is vulnerable, and when it’s badly damaged because of the accident that happened while biking, then, you would not want the next possible scenario. You might not be reckless, but other drivers and cyclers are. Thus, just be extra careful and buy a helmet for your head.
Gloves
Sure you would be having your grip on the bike, so make sure your hands won’t slip. How? Buy gloves. That way, you won’t need to worry about losing your firm hold on your bike. Also, gloves are worn to avoid getting calluses.
Cycling Glasses
Sure the sunray will hit your face during your ride, especially if you are doing it in the morning. Thus, to avoid being distracted by it, buy sunglasses for cyclers. Also, this protects your eyes from little insects flying or even from dust.
Pumps
Long rides will definitely require a pump. You will never know when your tires will be deflated, and it’s prone to that, especially if you are pedaling for a few kilometers along with other cyclers. You do not want to be left behind by others.
Bike Locks
You would have stops to recharge and eat. Possibly, you would lose sight of your bike, so to prevent it from getting stolen, buy a bike lock. With a bike lock, the wheels won’t be able to roll. Thus, any thieves would find it hard to steal it.
Water Bottle and Cage
Biking makes you sweat a lot, so it makes you thirsty and dehydrated. You would not want to faint in the middle of the ride because your body lost too much water. Therefore, to avoid that possible scenario, make sure to buy a bottle to be filled with water to keep yourself hydrated, and when bringing a bottle of water, how can you, at the same, carry it while pedaling? Can one of your hands manage to hold it? Well, it is not a problem if you have a cage attached to your bike that holds the bottle for you without a hassle.
Final Words
A healthy weekend activity is the best answer to a very toxic and tiring work and school project.Thus, when going biking, it is like pedaling away the stress of the weekdays. If you are considering this activity already, better prepare all the must-haves to avoid another stress during your ride. Good luck!
