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First bike ride on the City
The time has come. Your first experience on your own City! Whatever bike ride
you do, your safety comes first! If it is your first time cycling on a Huka tricycle,
you may have to get used to it. The most important tip we can give you is that
you have to relax as much as possible while cycling. To make sure everything
goes as smooth as possible, we give you some instructions.
Safe on the road
Apart from your agility on the City, which will improve as you use it, it is
important that your bike is in optimal condition when you hit the road. We
recommend that you take the following aspects into account:
•Before each use, check the condition and function of the brakes, tyres, rims
and steering system.
•Bear in mind that the braking characteristics change and the braking distance
may increase if the road surface is slippery.
•Make sure that any luggage is securely fastened and cannot move.
•Ride on flat and firm surfaces and avoid deep potholes, high thresholds and
puddles of water.
•Ride at an appropriate speed on wet or slippery surfaces, slopes or precipices.
Avoid bumping into kerbs.
•Adjust your speed before cornering to keep all wheels on the ground. Leaning
in helps with this.
•When starting off on a steep slope, lean forward if necessary to prevent the
front wheel from lifting. If you are reversing on a slope, brake carefully until
you come to a stop.
•Downhill at moderate speed so that you can always come to a stop in time
and safely.
ADVICE FROM TONNIE Make sure that the handlebars and saddle are
properly adjusted before you start cycling. This way, you can assume the
correct posture on the bike.
