Before you go, be prepared and ready!

Together with adults, kids can help check out the stuff below on their bikes-making sure everyone will have a fun and safe cycling adventure!

• Tires for wear- are there cuts or threads showing on treads or sidewalls?
• Tires for proper air pressure.
• Brakes to insure they are functional and not excessively worn.
• Do they rub against the tire or rim?
• Wheels for wobble, are they properly secured and true?
• Chain-is it clean and properly lubricated?

You should be aware of basic bike safety before you go, check out these areas before you take off for a ride. Remember to always Ride Smart and put safety first!

Prevention

Your bike is a marvelous machine withstanding the test of time,  demonstrated by the same basic design from 1890s.  However, like most machines; “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

If you want to keep you bikes in good condition, you’ve got to do it through proper care and maintenance.  Most experts recommend a tune up or routine preventative maintenance once a year depending on riding habits and conditions.

An experienced mechanic can diagnose problems and solve them quickly most of the time with adjustments or minor repairs. This is especially important at cycling events.

Mobile Bike supports local cycling events such as the Boise Bike Swamp and Special Olympics and provides technical and race support for the annual Blue Cross Blue Cruise  and Bob LeBow Bike Tour.  Consider having your bike serviced first thing each year, so you can enjoy it all season long.
 
It is important keep your bike in good working order to insure safety and enjoyment. Tune ups involve adjusting your bike’s mechanical systems to the manufacture’s specifications and replacing needed parts, insuring a fun and enjoyable cycling adventure for the season.