Holy chromoly, cycling season is here (almost!)
The sun is shining. Your heart’s pumpin‘ anticipation for the 10am meetup. You find your shorts buried in the drawer (strange… they definitely shrunk). You’re ready for blastoff. You and your bike? Reunited at last. You’re groovin’. You might even show up early.
Start Strava. Grab bike.
…What the heck??? A flat tire?!
Now your hair’s on fire and your heart’s pumping backwards (still unclear if that’s medically possible).
Let’s go Proactive!
ABC Check (your 60-second miracle worker)
A – Air: Tires pumped?
B – Brakes: They stop you… right?
C – Chain: Not squeaking like a family of mice?
Charge ALL the things
Lights. Bike computer (Garmin/Wahoo). Electronic shifting.
If it beeps, blinks, or shifts—charge it.
Lube That Chain
Happy chain = smooth ride = fewer weird noises = happier you.
Quick Spin Around the Block
This is where your bike whispers, “Hey… remember me?” Better now than 5 km into the ride.
Helmet Check (protect the noggin)
Level. Snug. No wobble. Straps in a nice little “V” under your ears.
Homework (yes, actual homework)
Print your Emergency Contact Info and carry it.
Adds approximately 0.0002 g of weight (0.0004 g if you go full luxury with a ziplock snack bag).
A little prep now = a lot less “whattheheck???” later.
