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First bike ride on the Vasco
The time has come. Your first experience on your own Vasco! 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 Vasco, which will improve as you use it, it is
important that your bike is in optimum condition when you take it out on
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. When starting off on a steep slope, lean forward if necessary to
prevent the front wheel from lifting. When reversing on a slope, brake
carefully until you stop.
•Descend a slope at a moderate speed so that you can always come to a
stop in time and safely.
•Always lock your bike when parking it (with a cable lock if desired). Use the
parking brake to avoid the risk of driving off.
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.
