The Precautions tO bE Taken

You learn when you fail, and our first trip although not a failure, had nearly come to a halt, thanks to a lack of organization and pre-planning. To make sure YOU don't get into the same situation like we did, here are some do-s and don't-s on adventure biking.

Please Note:- This is a general list of precautions with regard to cycling around a city. It doesn't deal with biking in hilly areas or forests.

• Make a detailed inspection of your bicycle's major components, especially parts that may have been damaged during previous accidents.
• Check for air pressure, good braking, and mud-guard stability.- if the mud-guard is rickety and hits the tyres, you may have a very noisy experience. Moreover it will wear out the tyres.(This is where we messed up!)
  
• Once you have a bike ready, you can go for planning your route and destination. If you aren't going to carry a map then be sure to make a list of NavPoints/Landmarks that you should cross. It will keep you on your pre-planned route.
• Try and select a route where small shops come by, in case you need something.
• Now you have a bike and a route, so lets go for the items to carry.
• Wheather your journey is long or short, certain items you must carry at all costs.
  Some spare nuts-bolts, a wrench/screwdriver, cloth to catch you greasy chain in case it falls out, a water-bottle, some snacks, and some cash with change. Besides this carry some band-aid and anti-septic.
  
• You may add other things but try and keep the bag as light as possible.
  
• If you are going in a group as i did then there's no need for everyone to carry all these items. Just two-three would be more than enough.
• Try not to carry valuables and expensive gadgets. A 2MP mobile camera should be enough for photography. Avoid wearing baggy cloths. Wear cloths in which YOU are comfortable cycling, not what mommy suggests! Keep her suggestions for a formal outing.
  When it comes to all this, they may not be wrong, but we ARE right!
  
• Now you're all set to go, so grab that bike, and disappear.

Please do let us know your views about the blog by commenting. And if this blog has inspired you to ride then tell us about your adventure at chirag91@gmail.com. We will surely put it up.