{"id":18851,"date":"2022-02-01T11:21:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T10:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/11-best-urban-cyclist-para-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:59:33","slug":"11-best-urban-cyclist-para-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/11-best-urban-cyclist-para-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Tips for Urban Cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18851\" class=\"elementor elementor-18851 elementor-1156\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d75aa37 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d75aa37\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dea0dac\" data-id=\"dea0dac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb11098 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb11098\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are about to read this post, you are already hitting the pedals to move around the city or you plan to do it very soon! We&#8217;re so glad you&#8217;re using the energy in your legs to contribute to cleaner, healthier, and more efficient cities. Thank you!<\/p>\n<p>If you are going to cycle around your city, either to go to work or sporadically on weekends, don&#8217;t miss the following <b>tips for urban cyclists<\/b>. Pay attention because they will not only be very useful to ensure your safety, but also that of others.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd0619 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"2fd0619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIndex\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2fd0619\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2fd0619\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__2fd0619\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8e25d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a8e25d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11 essential tips for urban cyclists<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da3a0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7da3a0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose the right bike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcbf462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcbf462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/mejores-bicicletas-electricas-urbanas-plegables\/\">city bikes<\/a> on the market, but we believe that the best way to get around cities are <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-best-folding-electric-bike-what-should-it-have\/\">folding bikes<\/a>. These compact bikes have become the new allies for the urban cyclist, as they can travel the distances of a city in a very practical way. In addition to being able to store them at home, take them on public transport or even at university, they provide <b>greater versatility<\/b> and are perfect for driving around the city. Do you already know them? If your answer is &#8220;no&#8221;, we leave you this post to catch you up:  <\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"H9Brk9KbCc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/best-electric-urban-folding-bikes\/\">Mejores bicicletas el\u00e9ctricas urbanas plegables: Caracter\u00edsticas y Comparativa<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Mejores bicicletas el\u00e9ctricas urbanas plegables: Caracter\u00edsticas y Comparativa&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/best-electric-urban-folding-bikes\/embed\/#?secret=wLuxGQjgAv#?secret=H9Brk9KbCc\" data-secret=\"H9Brk9KbCc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5101a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5101a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read your city's local urban mobility regulations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff33e19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff33e19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>It is very important that you follow the ordinances of the city council in which you travel<\/strong>, since the regulations can vary from one city to another. When driving in the city, please <strong>respect traffic rules and all signs.<\/strong> The fact of riding a bicycle does not exempt you from not braking at a red light or going on the sidewalk.<\/p>\n<p>In the article entitled &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/por-donde-deben-circular-las-bicicletas-en-ciudad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Where should bicycles circulate in the city (in Spain)?<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">&#8220;, you will find detailed information on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8817be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f8817be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/consejo-Ciclismo-urbano-ossby-Geo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12364\" alt=\"tips para ciclistas urbanos - Ossby\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/consejo-Ciclismo-urbano-ossby-Geo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/consejo-Ciclismo-urbano-ossby-Geo-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/consejo-Ciclismo-urbano-ossby-Geo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/consejo-Ciclismo-urbano-ossby-Geo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2368c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2368c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signals all manoeuvres<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5183d76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5183d76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do not zigzag along the road, better in a straight line, and anticipate your changes or maneuvers, so you will avoid problems with other drivers. When changing direction or performing a maneuver, <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/cyclist-signs-to-go-around-the-city-learn-to-sign-on-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indicate your intentions through the arms<\/a>s, indicator lights or better: With a smart vest for cyclists!<\/p>\n<p>We leave you with the following article <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/cyclist-signs-to-go-around-the-city-learn-to-sign-on-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Cycling signs to go around the city&#8221;<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9z1reTVXtB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/cyclist-signs-to-go-around-the-city-learn-to-sign-on-bike\/\">Se\u00f1ales ciclistas para ir por la ciudad: aprende a se\u00f1alizar en bicicleta<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Se\u00f1ales ciclistas para ir por la ciudad: aprende a se\u00f1alizar en bicicleta&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/cyclist-signs-to-go-around-the-city-learn-to-sign-on-bike\/embed\/#?secret=d3VXbUYxee#?secret=9z1reTVXtB\" data-secret=\"9z1reTVXtB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7606d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7606d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan your route before you leave<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5a96d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f5a96d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is one of the most important tips for urban cyclists (or other modalities). It is always advisable to plan ahead and make sure of the correct itinerary through <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/por-donde-deben-circular-las-bicicletas-en-ciudad\/\">the enabled bike lanes, cycle paths or<\/a> quieter roads (for example, the old town of a city is a highly recommended option).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7543d elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"fa7543d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tTo cycle around the city, we recommend having the bike lanes under control and following traffic rules\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584c7c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"584c7c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Invest in Safety Equipment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b434d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b434d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Safety is paramount, essential, and vital. Invest in a high-quality helmet that complies with European regulations and is comfortable. Although a helmet is NOT mandatory for adults when riding on urban roads, <strong>we always advise wearing a helmet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t forget about front and rear lights, and reflective clothing to make sure you&#8217;re visible to drivers and pedestrians, especially at night.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0346df0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0346df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Beware of the rains!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dc63d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dc63d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atmospheric phenomena condition any bike journey, especially if we are talking about rain. If you are going to ride a bike on a stormy day, try to plan your ride a little earlier and take extreme precautions at all times. The rain can make the terrain slipperier and play tricks on you.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that braking distance may vary. <strong>On a rain-wet road, the braking distance is significantly longer<\/strong> (up to 40%). This distance will also vary depending on the type of brakes your bike has. In the case of wet or damp surfaces, the best system is <strong>disc brakes<\/strong>, such as those on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you are lucky enough to ride a <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-best-folding-electric-bike-what-should-it-have\/\">folding electric bike<\/a>, it will allow you to go to the nearest metro or bus station to complete your journey. <strong>Blessed folding bikes and their versatility to combine it with public transport!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56bdd2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56bdd2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bet on the maintenance of your bike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0ea3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f0ea3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A bike in good condition is the basis for a safe experience through the city and this is another tip to keep in mind that every urban cyclist should check. To do this, check the brakes, steering, wheels and lights well. This way you can ride calmly without the fear of being stranded anywhere or, worse! suffering an altercation in the middle of the crossing.<\/p>\n<p>In the instruction manual of your bike manufacturer you will surely find information on the correct maintenance of your bicycle.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc2160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9cc2160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Consejos-para-ciclistas-urbanos-ossby.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12371\" alt=\"consejos para ciclistas urbanos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Consejos-para-ciclistas-urbanos-ossby.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Consejos-para-ciclistas-urbanos-ossby-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Consejos-para-ciclistas-urbanos-ossby-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Consejos-para-ciclistas-urbanos-ossby-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-628eb95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"628eb95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be careful when driving at night. Be Visible: Wear Lights and Reflective Clothing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1162b48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1162b48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have to move at night or you are already a night cyclist, <b>it is essential to indicate your presence to other drivers <\/b>through the appropriate lights and signals. The front and rear lights, the reflectors on the wheels and, if possible, on the helmet or on your clothes will be essential to make you look and ride more safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> to ride at night or in situations of low visibility in Spain (and most countries) it is mandatory to carry a red rear light and red rear reflectors and white light and white reflectors on the front of the bike on the bike. For more information you can read the following article on our blog: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/5-useful-tips-for-riding-on-bike-at-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 useful tips for cycling at night<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bNscHLtlvK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/5-useful-tips-for-riding-on-bike-at-night\/\">5 Consejos \u00fatiles para ir en bicicleta de noche<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;5 Consejos \u00fatiles para ir en bicicleta de noche&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/5-useful-tips-for-riding-on-bike-at-night\/embed\/#?secret=ktZEaZl5OR#?secret=bNscHLtlvK\" data-secret=\"bNscHLtlvK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41232c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41232c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drives at the appropriate constant speed<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a6426 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1a6426\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we mentioned in a previous point, driving safety begins by following the established rules. <span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">And one of the most notable is <strong>to respect the recommended speed in all areas<\/strong>: for example, 30 km\/h on bike lanes enabled on the road or 10 km\/h for some sidewalks with bike lanes.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">When pedaling around the city, maintaining a constant speed is key. Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden braking. Not only will this help you save energy, but it will also allow you to react better to unforeseen situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0caa6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0caa6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Always alert: it is forbidden to wear headphones or use your mobile phone<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1c4e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff1c4e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Urban streets are full of distractions. Keep your senses alert, see the road you are going on, the obstacles and listen attentive to all the stimuli.<\/p>\n<p>Listening to your Spotify playlist or your favorite rock classics is a real pleasure, but NOT when you&#8217;re riding a bike, as you put your safety and the safety of others at risk. In fact, <strong>having headphones on or using your mobile phone while riding a bike is prohibited and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgt.es\/comunicacion\/noticias\/20-normas-que-todo-ciclista-debe-conocer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fine reaches up to 200 euros. <\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83aa64d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83aa64d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don't let your bike be stolen!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21e732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a21e732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We all know that bicycles are a very <i>greedy<\/i> lure for thieves, especially in the city.  <span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">To avoid any scares, bet on two padlocks and try to park it in places that are not too crowded but not too lonely either. If you&#8217;d like to know  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/i-stole-the-bike-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to prevent the theft of your bicycle<\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">, take a look at the following article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"YfpXKgJekZ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/i-stole-the-bike-i-do\/\">Me robaron la bicicleta, \u00bfqu\u00e9 hago?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Me robaron la bicicleta, \u00bfqu\u00e9 hago?&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/i-stole-the-bike-i-do\/embed\/#?secret=eTbqisAdJy#?secret=YfpXKgJekZ\" data-secret=\"YfpXKgJekZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">If you&#8217;ve already experienced several of these incidents, have you tried switching to a folding bike or <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">folding ebike<\/a> that you can take everywhere? The folding ones offer the freedom to enter stores and supermarkets with them, so you don&#8217;t lose sight of them. Oh, And they are very easy to store in the office or in a small apartment with <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/guardar-bicicletas-en-poco-espacio-las-mejores-alternativas\/\">space problems<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a6af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58a6af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bonus track: Stay hydrated: here yes h20!  <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2559ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2559ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Hydration is essential during your bike rides,<\/strong> especially in hot weather. Carry a reusable water bottle with you and make sure to take frequent sips to maintain your hydration levels. You can carry it in your backpack or install a bottle holder on your bike for easy access to your water while on the go. Remember that staying hydrated not only improves your performance, but also contributes to your overall well-being.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f34478d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f34478d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Urban cycling is a fantastic way to get around the city, combining exercise with efficiency and sustainability. By following these tips, you&#8217;ll be better prepared to face the challenges of driving in urban environments and enjoy your bike journeys to the fullest.<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">&nbsp;We hope you find them useful and do not stop pedaling!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We tell you the best tips for urban cyclists. 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