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Cycle Care & Safety

Both knowing how to safely ride and also look after a bicycle is a major part of the Rain or Shine Club Heritage Trail Project. The following very good advice was found online by some of the young people participants.

“It is extremely important that your bike is checked and serviced at regular intervals to ensure its reliability and especially that it is safe to ride.

Cleaning and lubrication also forms an important tool in the proper maintenance of your bike and this is covered in more detail immediately after this section.

Some servicing and repair tasks require specialised knowledge and tools, improper adjustments may result in damage to the bike or may lead to a serious accident.

If in doubt always consult bike dealer or qualified mechanic.

Please note that these schedules are suggestions. Frequent and heavy use of your bike such as off road riding will require more frequent maintenance.

Remember good maintenance will prolong the life of your bike and components and ensure your and other people’s
safety.