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This is a Guest Post from Andrew at Probike<\/a><\/h5>\n

It\u2019s hard to narrow down all the essentials you\u2019ll need as you start your journey as a cyclist, but we believe we\u2019ve given it a good go. There are thousands of accessories you can take on board as soon as you decide you want to be a cyclist, but deciding which to leave behind is almost as important as deciding which to take with you, as added weight leads to a slower ride.<\/p>\n

These 5 Essential Cycling Accessories\u00a0 have made the cut based on their usefulness in almost all cycling situations.<\/h5>\n

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Whether you\u2019re a city cyclist who uses a bike purely for the daily commute, or you find yourself biking up in the mountains at the weekend, each of these accessories will serve you well on your journey.<\/p>\n

No. 1 Cycling Accessory – A Bike Helmet<\/h3>\n

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Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist writes about her own bike accident here<\/strong><\/a>. She is sure her bike helmet saved her from serious injury.<\/p>\n

Choosing not to wear a helmet is simply unwise. Not wearing a helmet based on the way it makes you look (or the way it shapes your hair into the ever-unpopular helmet-hair style) is ignorant. We can\u2019t stress enough how important it is to wear a bike helmet. It may save your life one day, so your bike helmet will be worth every cent you spend on it<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Average Joe Cyclist interrupts this guest post with an important safety announcement!<\/h3>\n

The above is one point of view. There are also other points of view on bike helmets. Helmets are necessary simply because most of the world does not have safe cycling infrastructure. If we did not have sidewalks, pedestrians would also need to wear helmets (and body armor). Cycling is not dangerous – cars are dangerous<\/strong>. In The Netherlands, where almost all cycling is car-free (separated bike lanes), less than 1% of cyclists wear helmets (and yes, that includes kids) – yet they have the lowest rate of cyclist head injuries in the world<\/strong>. Read\u00a0 more here about why we need separated bike lanes<\/strong><\/a>. And bear in mind that while a helmet might help, it will most likely NOT save your life if you are hit by a car. So don’t let a helmet give you a false sense of securit<\/strong>y (research shows that motorists are less careful around helmeted cyclists, and that helmeted cyclists take more risks). For that and other reasons, many cyclists strongly oppose bike helmets, and especially mandatory bike helmet laws, which make people less likely to ride, and therefore less likely to be fit and healthy. Overall, the negative health impacts of bike helmet laws have been shown to outweigh their benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
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No. 2 Cycling Accessory – Weather-Appropriate Clothing – Cycling Jackets, Cycling Tights, etc.
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Cycling clothing varies depending on the weather and where you\u2019re doing your cycling. A large waterproof poncho<\/strong><\/a>, for example, is perfect for mountain biking. However, on the slippery city roads, it may be a distraction that drivers around you struggle to see through.<\/p>\n

Related: 7 of the Best Cycling Jackets: How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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