Some tips for Staying
Safe While Biking
Protect Yourself
A Helmet save your life!
Properly-fitted helmets provide protection from a potentially life-threatening head injury. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years old must wear a bicycle helmet while riding on a public road.
How to wear your Helmet
Maintain control
The following steps are the most important especially with the Mtb:
- Ensure your bicycle is the right size and properly adjusted to fit you.
- Find your right position with the saddle
- Check the brakes and memorize the front one in the left side
- Have the right balance and low speed during downhill trails
Ride in a Safe Lane Position
Ride in the same direction as traffic so you are more visible to drivers entering roads or changing lanes in the following scenarios:
- Passing a vehicle or another bicycle
- Preparing to make a left turn at an intersection.
- When a lane is too narrow for a bicycle
- When approaching a right turn.
- If the road is one-way with two or more lanes.
Don’t forget to signal a lane change by holding your left arm out to the left side of your body and signal a right turn by holding your right arm out to the right side of your body.
Be Visible and Alert
Even if you obey all traffic laws, there is always a risk of a collision.
- Be prepared to stop for vehicles waiting at stop signs, in driveways, or parking spaces.
- Be prepared to take evasive action relating to vehicles that have just passed you and may turn right.
- Use hand signals before making turns or changing lanes to warn traffic around you.
- Never ride with headphones or an earpiece. You need to hear everything you possibly can.
Know the weather forecast
Wear waterproof gear as needed. You might even carry a small backpack to hold lightweight extra layers and other essentials for every ride.
Wear sunscreen, especially on the back of your neck. Wear long sleeves with breathable fabric. Wear sunglasses.
Tips for Racing Riders
Ride with a buddy. Two cyclists will be more visible than one. Plus, if something happens to you, your buddy may be able to facilitate the emergency response process (and vice versa).
Bring drinking water for longer rides. This is especially important if you’re mountain biking and racing bikes in Summer season.
Wear bright colors and reflective clothing, especially in the early morning, late at night, or on cloudy days.
Terms and conditions
rental agreement
Please read carefully our rental policy
The Client acknowledges and agrees that they have inspected the Equipment, and that the Equipment is in good condition and suitable for the intended use.
The Client will take proper and reasonable care of the Equipment during the Hire Period, and will return it in good order and condition to BKS by 19:00, on the return date specified in the Contract, unless otherwise agreed by BKS. Late returns will be charged a daily hire rate until returned, unless prior arrangements have been made.
The Client warrants his competency in using the Equipment, we will follow any directions relating to the use and safety of the Equipment, and will comply with all laws and obligations in relation to the use and control of the Equipment
The Client will not change or modify the bike and its equipment without the company agreement. If the Client changes or modifies the bike and its equipment without our authorization, such changes or modifications will be considered damage and a cost could be applied.
In the case of damage to the Equipment (excluding reasonable wear and tear, and any damage to inner tubes), however caused, the Client will be responsible for and will pay BKS for the full cost of all repairs, including the cost of replacing any damaged parts and any labour to restore the Equipment to the condition it was in at the commencement of the Hire Period. For the avoidance of doubt, BKS has the sole right to reasonably determine: (a) whether the Equipment has been damaged during the Hire Period; (b) whether such damage is beyond reasonable wear and tear; (c) the extent of such damage; and (d) the full cost of the repairs required.
In the case of loss of the bike, however caused, the Client will be responsible for and will pay the company the full cost of replacing such bike. No insurance can cover a stolen or loss bikes
Bikes like to sleep indoors, just like people. If you’re staying in a hotel, check with the bellhop, concierge, or reception to find out if you can take your bike to your room or if they want to keep it in their luggage room. Keeping the bike indoors overnight is the best way to avoid potential damage or theft. In case this is not allowed, please contact us soon.
By our Governement law we apply the following procedures:
- All staff and guests entering the store will be required to wear a face mask or face covering.
- All staff will be wearing gloves when handling equipment.
- All bikes and equipment are sprayed down before and after each use.
- There is a limit of guests allowed into each location at one time, dependent on the space.
for more informations please read our Covid-19 page
