Originally Posted by
scooter_steve88
Hello all, I'm 29 years old and just bought a hybrid bike. My wife and I were in Duluth, MN recently for vacations and rented some hybrid bikes for the week as a way to explore the city and I fell in love with it so I'm excited to explore it more. I went on a 14 mile ride around town and it was awesome but I am definitely inexperienced when it comes to vocabulary and the know-how as far as basics/necessities to pack while on rides so I'm looking for some tips and advice from more experienced riders that could help me out. Anybody have any good tips or advice?
Just ride, and read around here and you値l learn a lot.
Learn to change a flat, it happens to everyone eventually. Check your air pressure once a week or so. You値l want to learn how to clean your bike and oil your chain every once in a while. I usually take my keys, wallet, and water. Sometimes a lock or a purse if I知 going out. I壇 recommend a set of lights, especially if you値l be riding near dawn or dusk. 14 miles out of the gate is pretty good, so it sounds like your bike is pretty set but you値l always find things to tinker with.