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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
1. Wear a helmet
2. Clipless pedals
3. Bail onto grass not asphalt
4. If you are using it as a commuter get a bike rack and panniers
5. Learn your damn hand signals
6. Get a good jacket that is reflective and water resistant
7. If you are dragging around your kids - have your kids wear a helmet, I always shake my head when I see the adult with a helmet and the kid with nothing at all.
8. Enjoy your bike.
9. Get a bike maintenance kit and know how to use it if you need to do so (how to change a flat for example or in case your chain breaks).
10. Bike gloves - good investment
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Those are all good points.
I would add to keep your water bottle full. Even if you're not going for a long ride it can be used to clean off any scrapes if you do bail...
I've got clip one side/egg beater the other on my cross bike in case I don't have my shoes with me.
And I work from home so the vinegar smell only effects me...