What do you need to prepare for cycling?

What do you need to prepare for cycling?

Many friends like to travel long distances by bike, so you should make necessary preparations before traveling long distances by bike. Both material and spiritual needs to be prepared. What should friends who like cycling pay attention to before departure and during the journey?

What do you need to prepare for cycling? Remember the precautions and pay attention to the luggage carried on the road.

knapsack

The less luggage you carry when traveling, the better. Therefore, the choice of backpack should be based on the number of things you bring. Two backpacks, one big and one small, should be the most reasonable choice. It's best to take a wallet and put something in it, but be careful not to put it behind your body in town.

Several elements of backpack selection:

The materials used in backpacks are waterproof and wear-resistant; Common types of backpacks are: mountaineering bags (divided into two types according to capacity, travel bags, bicycle bags and shoulder bags. We'd better choose the driver's bag.

Dress

Because I don't know where you are going, it's hard to say. You can master it yourself. You should also prepare a set of sweat-wicking underwear. In the wild, it is troublesome to have sweat sticking to your body, which will quickly take away your body's heat. All equipment, including coats, trousers and shoes, should be waterproof. Clothes must be waterproof.

sleeping bag

If you are going to Tibet, buy more than 80% cashmere. If you are going to other southern cities, you can make yourself at home. The compressed volume is not much larger than a large bottle of coke, so it is very convenient to carry. It is best to bring a moisture-proof pad, too. In some places, you need to live in an ordinary family. All you can offer is an empty stone house. Even if you have a sleeping bag, you can't sleep directly on the ground.

shoe

It is best to choose waterproof, warm and strong shoes. It is recommended to choose hiking shoes with hard soles and high tops. The road surface is often not very good. High-heeled hard-soled shoes are not easy to enter the sand, so as to avoid rubbing or stepping on their feet, and it is not easy to fall off when they pass through the muddy ground. Moreover, hiking shoes are waterproof, warm and very strong.

Cotton socks are best matched with hiking shoes, so that the feet and shoes are more tightly attached. If they are new shoes, you'd better wear them a few days in advance so as to run in. At the same time, I suggest you bring a pair of slippers to avoid taking a bath barefoot in the bathroom.

Detailed list of items to be carried:

I. Bicycles

1, bicycle (not too bad, the tires are preferably bald tires with teeth on the side, and mudguards must be installed)

2, bicycle rainproof backpack (essential) small pocket (containing all kinds of commonly used small items)

3. Helmet (required)

4. Gloves (a pair of long fingers and a pair of short fingers)

5. Glasses (with protective rope)

6, bicycle code table,

7. Kettle (prepare two)

8, high brightness bicycle lights, headlight rain cover.

9. Spare inner tubes (2), folding outer tires (1 tire), brake pads, brake lines and a bottle of bicycle oil. Buy a set of bicycle tools and a pump when you get to Chengdu, or buy a bicycle and get one free. )

Second, the life class

1, sleeping bag, moisture-proof pad (required)

2. Nylon rope (10 meter, I'll take this)

3, towels, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, shampoo, wet paper towels, lip balm, sunscreen and other daily necessities. 4. Change clothes, clothes, trousers (according to your preferences), sweaters, short-sleeved T-shirts (2 pieces), long-sleeved shirts (2 pieces, quick-drying clothes), loose trousers (1 piece), loose shorts (1 piece), several pieces of underwear, socks (3 pairs) and raincoats (3 pairs)

5. Chargers and batteries for digital cameras and mobile phones.

6. Sun hat (1), scarf (1), mask (take more).

7. 1 down jacket is best with a hat.

Third, drugs.

1, painkiller

2, cold medicine

3. Anti-inflammatory drugs (Yunnan Baiyao, Wanhua oil, band-aid, cotton wool, gauze, bandage, white tape)

4, safflower oil

5. Potassium permanganate

6. antibiotics

7. Niuhuang Jiedu Tablet

8. Vitamin tablets (Jin Shi Er Kang, Sun Shan tablets, other vitamin tablets)

Fourth, food.

1, high-calorie food (chocolate, beef jerky, etc. )

2, kimchi or mustard tuber (seasoning)

3. Purchase according to conditions along the way

Verb (abbreviation of verb) survival category

1, matches (ten thousand matches)

2. Swiss army knife (optional belt)

3. Compass and whistle (for summoning)

4. Map

In recent years, more and more people in our country are keen on long-distance cycling, fitness or tourism, investigation and so on. Not only can you exercise and enjoy the scenic spots, but you can also go deep into remote areas with inconvenient transportation, conduct in-depth investigations and experience many little-known customs. When you are ready for a long journey by bike. And have no experience, should pay attention to the following matters:

First of all, be mentally prepared.

Determine the purpose and goal of travel, and establish a firm belief. No matter how long the road is, there will be an end. No matter what difficulties you encounter, just be firm.

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Second, the preparation before departure

First of all, we should collect, consult and sort out all kinds of relevant data and information along the way, including newer versions of maps and traffic maps, as well as geographical, historical, cultural, historical and meteorological data along the way. Then make a detailed travel plan according to your own or team's physical condition, holiday length, travel season and other factors. Generally speaking, the best season for long-distance cycling travel is from May to 10 every year. Long-distance cycling is best to travel together, but the number of long-distance travelers should not be too large. The ideal number is 3 to 5 people, and it is best to have the opposite sex. There are too many people, so it is difficult to stay and board along the way, and it is also difficult to receive in remote small places. Because of the differences in people's personalities and hobbies, it is difficult to act in unison when there are many people. The number of people is too small and the security is poor. And in case of special circumstances on the way, the number is too small to take care of each other. In addition, if the number of people is too small, everyone's relative burden will increase, and some materials and equipment, such as car repair tools and camping equipment, only need one copy.

Third, the preparation of relevant materials

When traveling by bike, the first thing to prepare is a bike. If possible, it is best to choose a 27-inch all-terrain vehicle specially designed for cycling. This kind of car is generally equipped with front and rear frames, which can carry more than 150 kg (including passengers), with good shock absorption performance, portability and firmness, and can adapt to various road conditions. The disadvantage is that it is expensive, and it is difficult to buy spare parts in China at present.

The light bicycle under 26 inches that we usually ride is not suitable for long-distance bicycle travel. You can choose an old-fashioned 28-inch heavy-duty bicycle. If it's a new car, you must run 200 to 300 kilometers before you go, and then go on the road after comprehensive adjustment. If it is an old car, it should be completely overhauled, especially the processing and transformation of the seat. Car seats should not be too hard or too small. It is best to add a sponge pad with a thickness of 3 to 5 cm. Pay attention to keep the surface of the cushion dry, without wrinkles and seams, so as to avoid wearing the skin or getting prickly heat after riding for a long time. The seat should not be too high or too low, and it is appropriate for individuals to ride comfortably. The handlebar should be basically equal to the height of the seat, and the height difference should be within 3 to 5 cm. You should also install a bag rack at the front and back of the bike. Riding with a backpack for a long time is very tired and uncomfortable. It is best to install a kettle rack on the bicycle beam, so that drinking water can be taken conveniently at any time during riding. In addition, some sealant is injected into the tire. Once the tire has a puncture, just pull out the puncture and pump enough air into the hole, and the hole will be automatically blocked to ensure the continued riding.

Be sure to master the adjustment and repair of bicycles before departure, including; Repair tires, replace car strips, replace brake pads, repair and adjust front, middle and rear axles, and repair flywheels.

Iv. preparation of other materials

Clothing: If you ride in summer or warmer seasons, you'd better buy a specially designed short riding suit. It has the functions of heat preservation, ventilation, wind protection and rain protection. There is also a leather pad in the cycling pants, which is wear-resistant and breathable. Can adapt to riding in various climatic conditions. Just more expensive. If you don't have cycling clothes, especially cycling pants, you can wear elastic tights directly, without wearing other clothes inside, and apply some grease to the parts that are often rubbed. Wear a long-sleeved coat and a sun hat when cycling in summer to avoid sunburn. When riding in winter or in cold regions, besides keeping warm, we should also pay attention to prevent clothes, pants, shoes and socks from being too tight, which will lead to poor blood circulation and frostbite. In addition, you can't wear a mask when riding. If you wear a mask, the exhaled hot air will unconsciously form thin ice outside the mask, causing facial frostbite. The most vulnerable parts of frostbite in winter are ears, nose, hands and feet, so special attention should be paid to the insulation of these parts. The combination of cycling and cart walking can be used to promote and improve the blood circulation of the whole body. Also prepare a rain batch, which has many other uses besides rain protection.

Other equipment: In order to prevent wind and small flying insects from invading your eyes, you should be ready to ride glasses. Colored ones can protect against the sun, colorless ones are suitable for cloudy days, and light yellow ones are especially suitable for night. It is also essential to prepare a small medicine box. Long-term medication includes: drugs for treating diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, cold, acclimatization, anti-inflammation, trauma, eye drops and so on. In summer, we should also prepare some ten drops of water, wind oil essence, cool oil, prickly heat powder and so on. Prepare some chilblain cream, "Cold Pain" and ginger tea in winter. If you are in the northwest, Xinjiang and other places, you should prepare more drinking water (5 to 10 liter per day)

Five, the problems that should be paid attention to in cycling.

The first is the problem of riding speed. The speed of riding depends on the physical condition of the whole team, the distance of the road and the length of the holiday. Generally speaking; If the road is flat, ride for about 20 kilometers per hour. Mountainous or hilly terrain, it is more suitable to ride at a speed of 10 ~ 15 km per hour. The daily riding time should not be too long in the first 3 days to a week. It has been 6 to 7 hours a day, and it is more appropriate to ride 120 to 130 kilometers. After the body adapts, it will increase by 20 to 30 kilometers every day, and there will be no big problem.

If you sit for a long time, your feet will be congested and swollen. Lie flat at rest, raise the foot pad as high as possible to promote blood circulation. If there is a small slope, you can also lie down for a while or put your feet on your bike to have a rest.

Because the temperature is too high in summer, riding during the day consumes a lot of energy and is prone to heatstroke, which is not suitable for riding. It is best to choose to ride in the morning and evening.

If you have to sleep outdoors, you should bring a damp-proof pad. Put on dry clothes and pants, put on a raincoat, and lie on a damp-proof mat. And not for too long. Never lie down in wet clothes.

When riding in dry areas, you should apply some grease to the nasal cavity to avoid nasal dryness and ensure smooth breathing. When riding in summer, if you feel dizzy and headache, general weakness, irritability and palpitation, nausea and vomiting, dry and thirsty tongue, sweating and rapid heartbeat, you should lie down in the shade quickly and drink a dozen drops of water immediately. After the body recovers, it gradually moves. Remember not to be cooled by the fan.

When riding in winter, if you feel itchy, red, swollen, numb or even blistering, you should apply it gently with chilblain cream as soon as possible to keep warm locally. Never rub it hard just because it itches.

When traveling by bike for a long time, you must pay attention to food hygiene, otherwise you will get sick halfway, not to mention suffering, and even bring trouble to your companions.

If you feel tired after riding for a long time, you should rest and adjust in time when your legs and feet are weak. Otherwise, due to the decline of control ability, it is easy to cause rollover and collision accidents.

It is also important to be vigilant when traveling long distances by bike and take good care of your belongings, cameras and other valuables. Due to fatigue, distraction and other reasons, it is often prone to relaxation and paralysis. We must be vigilant, otherwise we may not only cause our own economic losses, but also make things worse.

The above is some common sense and basic knowledge about long-distance bicycle travel. If you plan to take a long bike trip. Be sure to know more information, learn from experienced partners, and be aware of it before you go on your way!

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