Thursday, August 4, 2022

Pre-Ride Safety Precautions for Biking


 An accomplished architect and city planner with over four decades of experience, Douglas Austin is the chairman and CEO of San Diego, California-based architectural firm AVRP Studios. He oversees the firm’s operations in its offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His achievements in the architectural space have gotten him significant awards and recognition, including the People to Watch Award by San Diego Magazine, the finalist for Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, the San Diego Big Hitters Award, and more. Outside of his work, Douglas Austin enjoys biking.


Biking is one of the most rewarding hobbies as it is both fun and healthy. However, this exciting activity could also be risky, especially when people don’t take the necessary safety precautions to prevent injuries or even fatalities.


One of the most important safety precautions is pre-ride inspection. This is because a faulty bike may undermine the things you do to stay safe after hitting the road. Pre-ride inspections include checking key parts of the bike, such as brakes and tires, and knowing if they are defective. Hold the brakes and try moving the bike to how firmly they grip the tires.


As for the tires, they must be well pumped, after which you must press them hard to confirm whether or not they’re deflated. Also, the tires should roll freely without touching the brakes when you ride, so turn the bike upside down, roll the tires and see that any obstacles don’t hinge on them.


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