Equipment:
1. A helmet is mandatory (unless you're absolutely certain your skills surpass those of professional riders and you can guarantee avoiding brain surgery).
2. Gloves are mandatory (unless you want to decorate your palms with embedded stones in case of a fall).
3. The legs of your long pants, especially the right one, must be secured with straps to prevent them from rubbing against the chainring or even getting caught in it, which could be dangerous.
4. It’s best to have a pair of sports sunglasses to reduce UV damage to your eyes and protect them from branches, dust, and stones.
5. Protective gear such as knee and elbow pads can be used only on more challenging sections (those who are cautious may wear them throughout—if they don’t mind the tightness. For downhill cycling, it’s best to get armor and a full-face helmet—

that is, a helmet that protects the entire head including the face).www.vietnam-luxury-trip.com
6. Try to avoid riding at night. If unavoidable, equip yourself with headlights, handlebar lights, and other lighting gear before setting off. When cycling at night, reduce speed and maintain close formation.
7. To avoid having to throw stones into the air when you get a flat tire or your bike malfunctions, bring Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, a pump, and a spare tire.
8. Before every trip, check your bike’s condition (especially brakes, gears, and drivetrain). Address any issues as soon as possible before the ride.

Riding:
1. On descents, try to limit your speed and ride within your ability. High-speed descents are not encouraged (of course, go as fast as you can uphill—but safety first).
2. Maintain proper spacing between bikes. On high-speed descents, keep 20–25 meters apart, generally using single-file formation. When the road is wide enough, double-file can be used.
3. Before overtaking, check behind for oncoming traffic, then signal to the rider ahead to avoid collisions with the bike in front or behind.
4. When encountering complex sections during off-road mountain biking, if you’re unsure about your control skills or bike condition, get off and walk (falling only hurts you).
5. Dangerous riding postures (such as holding the front fork) are strictly prohibited. Horseplay or chasing between riders is not allowed during the ride.
6. Obey traffic laws whether cycling in urban areas or the countryside.
7. Avoid straying from the group to act alone or charging ahead on unfamiliar routes based solely on your stamina (if you notice no one has caught up with you after a while, turn back the way you came).

Special Notes:
1. To avoid adverse effects from excessive physical exertion—such as dizziness, weakness, or even fainting due to low blood sugar, as well as dehydration—each person should carry energy-boosting foods like chocolate and compressed biscuits, along with ample drinking water. For rides over 80 km, increase these supplies appropriately.
2. Cyclists with a history of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, or other medical conditions must declare them in advance and undergo a health check. Participation is only allowed with a doctor’s approval.
3. Each trip must have a designated person carry wound care and bandaging supplies such as band-aids, gauze, medical tape, hydrogen peroxide, and antiseptic powder. For long-distance rides, it’s recommended to have a double backup (these items aren’t heavy anyway).
4. Adhere to the scheduled meeting and departure times. Wasting others’ time is akin to harming them.www.golden-degree.com