Sonning Common

Most people don’t fall off their bicycles but if they do, there are some basic pieces of kit that will help to minimize any damage:

Helmets

To wear or not to wear, that is question

We strongly recommend that you should use a helmet when cycling.
Modern cycling helmets are light and comfortable to wear. They help to absorb some of the impact if you have an accident. The impact absorbed might make the difference between hurting your brain or not. Helmets aren’t compulsory on the ride. It’s your brain: you choose.
We think that the benefits outweigh the inconvenience. For many of us putting on a helmet when we get on the bike is like putting on a seat belt when we get into the car.

Gloves

Consider using cycling gloves. They have two benefits

• They make it less tiring to grip the handlebars on a long ride.
• They protect your hands if you fall off.

What to bring with you

A drink
A snack
Some self adhesive plasters and wipes
4 safety pins per person (to attach your number)
A puncture repair kit, tyre levers and a pump

We will provide

A map of the route
A number to pin to your shirt
Water at the half way point on the short ride