Although the days in the near future must always shorter and wetter, completely dismount the bicycle adults and children still do not. Provided one is well prepared. "It is important that the cyclists are recognizable without wearing safety vest," explains Brigitte, senior manager at Garden art-Bikes.
Wear Bright clothes
This can also Manuel agree, he is consultant at the two-wheeler experts Fredric. "In the fall and winter it is possible do not wear black or dark clothes," advises Czech. Beyond the legal lighting regulations on the wheel of time, there is a wide range of equipment. From safety vests, jackets bright, reflective pants belts or helmets with already built-in taillight.
Most new wheels also already have reflective strips on the tire walls. And who goes to work every day, for example, for a suitable large area reflective pannier. For frequent travelers tire could be worth with spikes in the winter also.
Maintain bike
Also do not forget: The care of the wheel. "Salt on the roads is the killer," says Brigitte. Therefore, you should clean the wheel with a damp cloth and then maintain with special agents. Above all, the derailleur moves the oil to a lot of dirty. "The old grease and dirt should run men ago before it gives new" advises Czech.
Before winter, the wheel should undergo an inspection. Be checked light, braking and wear parts. Also should be controlled tires.
For the cold season there are winter tires for the bike. These are more expensive than the standard tire models to buy. Alternatively, you may use coarse-profile tires, giving in autumn and winter more grip on the road.
For e-bikes, it is important to note the storage battery. Stand the wheel times a night out in the cold, do not hurt the explain Manuel. "But if it is really cold and the wheel a long time is out, then you should remove the battery and store them at room temperature. This is not negative for the battery and you do the bike something good, "says Czech in reflective vest.
Routes in autumn
And why in the fall should still rise on the bike? "Alone, because the autumn is so beautiful - with the leaf discoloration everything looks great," says Rolf, press officer.
He recommends the route around the dam because the roads were tidy and no sand or gravel paths. The stretch is mostly lined with deciduous trees, which give additional protection from the weather. From Thule we head August doff, at Oldenburg and East Friesland Water Association (OOWV) over and direction Derogate. "Because you have a beautiful view over the dam," said Strand.
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