Sunday, January 5, 2014

5 tips to start travelling by bike

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Seven years ago that the Brazilian Jonatha Junge works in the field of cycling, giving tips to anyone who wants to see the world on a bicycle and, in parallel, helping learners to overcome some initial difficulties.

The sustainable planet, Farha, owner of bicycle touring, Backcountry paths explained that you don't have to be an athlete to get a project like this. "All we need is available," he stressed.

The Paths of the Interior plans to bicycle tours in Brazil â€" especially in the southern region of the country â€" and promotes a closer contact with the people and local culture. According to Jonathan, the bike is a versatile vehicle, and can be transported in the car, boat or train. Also fits in a hotel room or Board and, above all, do not pollute the environment.

See the five expert tips.

Travel with the support of experts

Organized by travel agencies rely on tourist guides, maintenance crews for bicycles and cars. If someone is too tired, you can dump the bike and continue by car.

Adapt your bicicletaAs bikes for cycling are hard to find, by that, what many people do is adapt to mountain biking. We recommend that you raise the handlebar and put a more comfortable seat. These adjustments improve posture and extend the field of vision â€" the installation of trunk is essential for longer trips.

Start gradually, in your cidadeAntes thinking about travel, do short rides to get used to it. Lisbon has several kilometres of bike lanes, that can be an excellent training for anyone who wants to start an adventure like this.

Worry about security

Always wear a helmet and eye protection (prevents bugs and small stones from entering or harm your eyes). The gloves protect your hands in case of falls. The doorbell, signaling front, rear, lateral night and on the pedals, and the rear-view mirror on the left side are mandatory items on the bike.

Join the a group of ciclistasEsteja always in contact with who are interested by the subject. Look for groups that organise cycling nighttime or Rails on weekends. "Travel accompanied is more fun and safer," concluded the specialist. In Portugal, a visit to the FPCUB Web site can be a good option to enter the world of cycling.

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