There'€™s no denying that gearing up and taking on the wide open road on your bicycle is an invigorating experience. It'€™s one of those special sports that means different things to each person who takes the time to mount.

For some, it'€™s a chance to revel in solitude; a way to unwind away from the hustles and bustles of daily life. For others, it'€™s a cleaner mode of transport and a family friendly activity that tears the kids away from the TV. For the rest, it'€™s a part of their livelihood. Once you venture out on your bike, you are completely self-sufficient, an exciting concept that can easily turn sour if you are unprepared. So how do you make you journey safer?

Hydration System

Keeping hydration and nutrition levels up while you'€™re exercising is a bit of a no-brainer, but for unco-ordinated nellies, steering your bicycle in the process of taking a sip of water makes you lose concentration. This is where hydration systems come in handy. A hydration system (for those playing at home) is a specialised bag of water that can either be placed in a hydration pocket on a compatible backpack or sits inside the pack itself. It'€™s more common these days that you'€™ll have the hydration system already built in. To make it even easier to consume, the hydration system also has a drinking tube connected to the water which allows riders to effortlessly rehydrate without having to fetch for a water bottle.

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Trail Repair Kit

A top of the range bike with all the safety features still won'€™t make you exempt from accidents or performing maintenance on the road. As frustrating as it can be to lug around tools, it could mean the difference between cutting your journey short by having to walk your bike home and gliding carefree into the distance because you decided to bring your bike pump along. The key is to keep it light and opt for mini tools that are easy to fit into tight space and don'€™t weigh down your bike.

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Rear Brake Light

While it'€™s safe practice for riders to run a set of lights for night time cycling, a rear brake light will make you more visible to drivers. Just like a car brake light, it will tell them what your intended motions and be especially helpful if you have to break unexpectedly. 

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Hear Rate Monitor

Heart rate monitors aren'€™t just for pro athletes, they're ideal for any level of fitness especially if you are looking to take your cycling training to the next level. A HRM keeps you in touch with your body'€™s movements throughout your ride and is a convenient and reliable indicator of the intensity of your workout. It will also be able to tell you whether you are over-exerting during your ride and how much more you can push yourself.

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