I agree completely! I ruminated about not posting that myself. Maybe more than anything else wear bain protection.Originally Posted by alienator .
I'd consider a helmet a necessity.
I agree completely! I ruminated about not posting that myself. Maybe more than anything else wear bain protection.Originally Posted by alienator .
I'd consider a helmet a necessity.
for the smart phone cycling computer, I use mapmyride it's pretty good and will give you verbal stats as you ride. I don't wear earbuds and hold my droid in an armband and hear the updates just fine, even with wind and traffic.Originally Posted by davereo .
If you have an Iphone or any smart phone you can download free cycling computer Apps that are fairly accurate.
Fixing a flat is the number one road side repair by far. You will need the following.
Tire Levers
Spare tube
Patch kit
Tire inflator of your choice.
I never thought of getting an armband. Good Idea.Originally Posted by danrche .
for the smart phone cycling computer, I use mapmyride it's pretty good and will give you verbal stats as you ride. I don't wear earbuds and hold my droid in an armband and hear the updates just fine, even with wind and traffic.
You NEED tire levers, tube, and pump for sure if you're going to do long distance ridding, else make sure mom or girl friend is willing to pick your butt up.
I recommend you practice learning to change the tube before you go on the ride though, else your ride could be extreamly frustrating if you get a puncture and have to learn on the road.
Originally Posted by RyanScribner .
I am also 17. And new to biking. This is my first week in and and I am tackling 20 mile rider like it's nothing. Just do it! #Nike
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