3.8 MUSCLE CONDITIONING:
A)
DO NOT immediately ride your bike for long distances as
it takes some time for your muscles to become accustomed
to the recumbent position. Ride 5-10 miles on the first day,
then increase by 5-10 miles per day thereafter. Your
quadriceps and rear end muscles may be mildly sore while
you are getting used to the bike. This is normal; should
disappear once the daily miles you ride stabilize.
B)
If your Knees hurt constantly, this could be cause by
improper crank adjustment. Try adjusting the cranks in or
out slightly and see if the condition improves. Also, low
rpm gear mashing can cause knees to hurt.
3.9 SAFE RIDING:
A)
If for some reason you fall over while moving,
DO NOT
PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN!
It can be drawn underneath
the seat, causing severe injury to your leg and knee. Instead,
keep your feet on the pedals and let the seat take the impact.
B)
WEAR A HELMT!
If your head is worth less than $50 (the
price of a good helmet); you don’t need one.
C)
WET WEATHER:
Your brakes do not work as good in
this condition, so allow for more stopping distance on down
hills. Also,
BE CAREFUL
when cornering!
D)
BE CAREFUL when cornering fast on unfamiliar roads.
Any gravel in the corner may cause a slide-out. Because of
the low lighting seat position, it is possible to lead over
more in a corner than a standard bike without realizing it.
E)
Try to observe all traffic regulations. Cars like it when you
are predictable, so don’t make any sudden moves, and
always signal your intentions.
F)
If you ride in heavy traffic, brightly colored clothes are a big
help. A warning flag may also be a god idea.
G)
For night riding, buy a good lighting system. NightSun has
the best light for dark roads at Lightning Speed.
H)
BE CAREFUL on roads that have been repaved, leaving a
lip where the new pavement drops off onto the old pavement
at the shoulder. The small front wheel sometimes has
problems negotiating this lip.
