Although there are many legal requirements that are known and followed by motorists, and these requirements tend to mean that most cars on the road are safe to drive, the same requirements are either non-existent or scarcely followed by a number of cyclists. This is no criticism of the average cyclist, who will take every effort to ensure that they can cycle safely. However, some people will always let the side down. It is important that you do not let yourself become one of those people. This means that you need to check your bicycle tires regularly.
The importance of quality bicycle tires is significant. The average bike tire has grip and tread in it that allows you to brake swiftly if you need to and means that your tires will hold fast to the road when you are going at speed or changing direction. Checking that tread is one of the most important things you can do. If you let the tread on your bicycle tires run down, then there is a very real chance of it leading to an accident. If you let your tires become flat, then the tread will wear away more quickly, and there will be a very real danger of the tires slipping and causing you to fall off.
One of the most sensible things you can do is briefly check and, if necessary, pump up the tires of your bicycle before you set off. Even if it is not a matter of urgency, getting your tires to a requisite level of firmness means that you will not have to worry unduly about the risks of cycling.
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