Tips to plan a bicycle tour

      TIPS TO PLAN A BICYCLE TRIP 

It is important to go on a trip once in a while to get off from your regular life and have some fun. By a proper outing, you can release your stress or anxiety and keep yourself motivated. But it is also important to plan a good trip that can help you to refresh yourself.

 Travelling by bicycle is a good way to enjoy your journey as you can enjoy the beauty of the forest, mountains, lakes and sky and people you will meet during your journey.

So to make your trip a success here are a few basic tips that you should have while planning for your trip:

· Plan a proper route for your trip.

· Carry all necessary items with you.

· Wear proper gear for your safety and convenience.

· Your bicycle should be in proper condition.

· Keep yourself connected.

 

1. PLAN A PROPER ROUTE FOR YOUR TRIP.

   Make a proper route plan before starting your journey for your convenience. Make sure that your route has places to stop like petrol pumps, hospitals, stores or any other public places at proper distances so that you can stop by to buy stuff if you need any.

 

   You can use Google maps to plan your journey route and look for places where you can stop by. You can download your journey route plan on your device to prevent the problem of poor internet connectivity during your journey.

Check the weather condition of the area where you are planning to go on a trip before you leave.

 

2. CARRY ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WITH YOU.

It is necessary to keep all the important stuff with you when you start your journey so that you don’t face any difficulty during your trip. Try to keep things as handy and compact as possible.

These are the possible things you can carry with you on your journey:

• First aid kit with proper ointments, gauge and bandages. You can also carry sun cream.
• A pair of water bottles to keep you hydrated.
• Some snacks to feed you during cycling.
• Bicycle repair kit.
• Charger and power bank to charge your phone or any other electrical equipment that you are carrying with you.
• If you are planning a trip for more than one day, then it would be suitable to carry a foldable tent with you.
• Keep a rain cover with you, in case rain occurs.
• And a comfortable bag and a pannier to carry all these things.

 

These are the basic items that you should carry. If you find any more things useful, you can carry them with you.

 

3. WEAR PROPER GEAR FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE.

 

Safety comes first. That’s why you should wear proper cycling gear during your trip to avoid any kind of serious injury. Wear helmets properly to avoid head and face injury. Also, wear cycling gloves as they not only give you a proper grip on the handles but also protect your hands from the cold air.

 

4. YOUR BICYCLE SHOULD BE IN PROPER CONDITION.

Your bicycle will be your friend on your journey. It will carry you to the long-distance that you want to cover, that’s why it’s also important to keep your bicycle in good condition.

 

Check your bicycle before your journey like tire pressure, chain, gears and that the moving parts are completely free. Keep checking your bicycle at a regular distance or when you feel that something is wrong to avoid any breakdown in the middle of your journey.

 

5. KEEP YOURSELF CONNECTED.

Keep yourself connected with the outer connected with the world so that you can know what’s going on in the world and share about yourself. Share about your achievements, like what you saw during your journey, the types of people you met, share your photos. It will help your family and friends to know about your well being and make them worry less.

 

When you go on a journey just enjoy it and forget about every other negative thought. Enjoy the beauty of nature and appreciate it and make some happy memories that will stay with you forever.