Using a bicycle is a healthy option, which in times of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to being a means of mobility, is positioned as a lifestyle and source of recreation. However, ignoring the risks on the road can be very dangerous for life. That is why we want to share some recommendations to continue enjoying a non-motorized, fun and healthy means of transportation.

In a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), stands out how convenient it would be, for many cities, “promote active and safe mobility (for example, by bicycle or on foot) that also encourages healthy habits” and encourages governments to transform and adapt public policies to guarantee the safety and infrastructure necessary to make traveling by bicycle a safe and responsible activity.

This type of mobility reduces the spread of COVID-19 because it is done outdoors and does not require physical contact with other people. It also promotes, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), "physical and mental health, prevents sedentary lifestyle and helps also to improve the quality of air in cities” as well as the recovery of public space for people.

The benefits of cycling are many and these can be constant if we pedal responsibly while taking care of our health and integrity. To do this, we want to share some recommendations before starting to pedal. But first it is important to highlight that the bicycle, being a means of transport that shares the roads with motorized vehicles, complies with road safety regulations in each government or locality.

Some recommendations that we can begin to know and implement, to ensure that we live a healthy and responsible mobility, according to the blog specialized in bicycles worldbizi, are the following:

»Let's not forget to pedal according to the basic rules and obligations: ride at a moderate speed, respect traffic lights, do not invade sidewalks, do not ride against traffic and wear the necessary clothing to counteract impacts in the event of an accident, including the helmet.

»The appropriate distances between cars and cyclists must be Maintain a preventive distance of 1,5 meters and in turn, cyclists must always move in the right lane at a distance of no more than 1 meter from the edge, which means that if there are several cyclists they must pedal one behind the other.

»Cyclists must wear reflective clothing identification when we travel on the roads between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Likewise, we must find a way to place a flashing light on the front and back of the bicycle that allows car and truck drivers to identify our presence.

These are some recommendations that can help us Start a more responsible road experience, taking care of our well-being. Let us remember that we can always count on insurance specialists SURA who are prepared to deal with all kinds of eventualities professionally and with human quality at all times and advise us on how to adapt our habits in terms of protection.