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With the arrival of autumn and winter, cycling has become a pleasant form of exercise, however in the colder season, cyclists need to pay more attention to safety and health. Here are six key elements of autumn and winter cycling to ensure you can enjoy riding safely and healthily during the cold season.A warm shield in the cold air, in autumn and winter, when the temperature plummets, wearing the right warm gear is the first condition to ensure the health of the cyclist。Choose a close-fitting and breathable inner layer, a middle layer to maintain body temperature, and an outer layer that is windproof and waterproof.
Accessories such as hats, gloves, and neck protectors are also not to be overlooked, providing full coverage to create a warm shield in the cold air.
Reasonable arrangement, healthy cycling, in the cold season, cyclists need to pay more attention to the intensity and time of exercise. Arrange your riding time wisely and avoid traveling in bad weather. At the same time, moderately control the intensity of the ride to avoid overexertion. Scientific and reasonable exercise helps to strengthen immunity and improve the body's ability to resist cold.
Protect joints and reduce sports injuries, cold weather can easily lead to joint stiffness, so the correct riding posture is particularly important。Raise the seat appropriately to ensure that the rider's knees are slightly bent to reduce the impact on the joints. Regular stretching exercises for the neck, shoulders and hands can help reduce sports injuries caused by long rides.
Cold season maintenance, smoother riding, cold weather has a greater impact on riding equipment, so in the autumn and winter season more need to strengthen maintenance. Pay attention to cleaning and lubricating the chain to maintain the sensitivity of the brakes. Check the air pressure of your tires to make sure you can maintain a stable ride in different temperatures. Do a good job of equipment maintenance to make the ride smoother.
Moisturizing in the cold season to prevent dehydration, in cold weather, people tend to overlook water replenishment. However, even in cold conditions, you still need the right amount of water when riding. Choose a thermos kettle to replenish water in time to prevent the adverse effects of dehydration on the body. At the same time, pay attention to replenishing mineral-rich drinks to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body.
Protect yourself from potential risks, in autumn and winter, the weather is unstable and the road surface is slipperyYou need to pay more attention to safety when riding. Avoid rain and snow, and try to avoid riding in poor road conditions.
Strengthen compliance with traffic rules, maintain vigilance, and anticipate potential dangers in advance. At the same time, wear reflective equipment to improve visibility at night or in dim environments, effectively reducing the incidence of traffic accidents.
Riding in autumn and winter, although there are some additional considerations, through scientific and reasonable preparation and precautions, cyclists are still able to enjoy riding in cold weather.
Wear warmth, moderate exercise, pay attention to riding posture, maintain equipment, hydrate and stay safeare the six key elements to ensure that the safety and health of autumn and winter riding are synchronized. Only under the premise of comprehensive protection can cycling truly become a healthy and safe way of exercise.
Golden autumn is healthy