Tips to Remember when Cycling on Road in India
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- 07 Jun 2022
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After lockdown, everybody is making cycling a hobby to be fit. But without knowing anything about riding a bicycle is not a good idea to head out. There are some tips to remember when cycling on road in India that will make your riding journey safe and healthy.
Indian people do not follow traffic rules results in several accidents on the road that happens daily. Your safety is our first priority so these are some tips to remember when cycling on road in India.
Road accidents have been increased to 1.3% in India (As per ncrb.gov.in).
Whether you are a starter or have experience in cycling, look at these tips that will help you to ride a bicycle on road in India.
Tips to Remember When Cycling on Road in India
1. Do Not Talk on Phone While Cycling
2. Checking Cycling Gears Before Going For a Ride
Before going for a short or a long ride it is essential to check your bicycle condition and cycle gears. Here checking cycling gear means, checking helmet, seat, brakes, soccer, chain oil, water bottle. One must ensure all the things before any ride.
3. Escape from Road Hazards
Road hazards may be big or small rocks, puddles, uneven roads, potholes and dogs etc. All these things can be dangerous and make you fall if they come in your way treat them like a good cyclist and cross them intelligently.
Indian roads are not favourable for cycling because cycling is not famous here. Therefore, Many people ride motor vehicles, not bicycles.
4. Obey the Traffic Rules to Stay Safe
It is a great question that can a cyclist run a red light in India? No, All the traffic rules are the same even you are riding a bicycle.
I have seen many cyclists who do not follow even a single traffic rule sometimes results in accidents while jumping red lights. So, It is a good practice to follow all the traffic rules as a cyclist in India.
If you are a beginner in riding a cycle on road and do not know anything about traffic rules in India you must know some golden traffic rules. Read More...
