2. Be safe

Before you are too gung-ho about your cycling adventures, make sure you understand the road rules and how to keep yourself safe as a cyclist. This is especially important if you’re in a major city, where traffic and congestion can be real problems for commuting cyclists or frequently cycling down narrow country lanes where cars often go faster than they should.

Have a read of UK safety hints and suggestions from Think. before venturing out. Don’t forget your helmet and lights (if cycling at night)!