We recently asked Cycling Weekly readers what their golden rule of cycling is. Here are a selection of answers, brought to you in association with B'Twin.
What do you think should be the one golden rule that all cyclists should follow? Let us know in the comments section below.
Please say hello and/or give a friendly nod or gesture to other cyclists, walkers, horse riders, etc. Being friendly and polite goes a long way.
Julian Barr
Stop at red lights. I was on a local reliability ride a few weeks ago, and 30 or more riders from a number of local clubs all deliberately (no doubt about it) went through a red light and turned right across traffic. Not only dangerous and stupid, but reflects extremely poorly on the cycling community as a whole.
Marc Mageean
Always make sure you’re prepared to repair a puncture at the roadside, in the middle of nowhere, in the rain. It happens to everyone eventually.
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Andy Miller
Whenever descending, you have to shout, “Wheeeeeeeeee!”
Terry Hudson
Make sure to take control of the road. Remember you have the right to ride in the middle of the lane if it is risky to hug the kerb to let cars pass.
Chad Upton
Free your mind. Leave all your worldly thoughts behind you. Do all your worrying about finances, relationships, career, etc. before you get on your bike and head out. Once the pedals start to turn, cloak yourself in the sensations of how your body and bike feel together. Take in the scents, the sounds and the feeling of the sun and wind on your skin.
Ask for advice. Just don’t always listen to the loudest voice.
Tom Wall
Be humble and inspire people. Even if you’re racing as a first-cat or can go under 20 minutes for a 10-mile TT, spare 30 seconds for the new bloke on the club run.
Mark Griffin
Spare some time for the new guy on the club run
Never leave a bike with disc brakes unattended if there are children or pros around, lest they cut themselves to shreds.
Stephen Minchin
Don’t wear knee-warmers without also wearing arm-warmers. It looks ridiculous. The other way round is fine.
Simon Worsley
For the sake of your riding partners, please make sure your bike doesn’t make any squeaking, creaking, ticking, crunching or pinging sounds.
