Cycling on the plateau, especially in high-altitude areas such as the Sichuan Tibet Highway, generally falls under the category of plateau areas with an altitude of 500-1000 meters or above. Special attention should be paid to the following points:
Vehicle preparation: Try to choose mountain bikes that cost over a thousand yuan, such as Jeanne, Shunfeng and other brands, to cope with possible poor road conditions. It is not recommended to use road vehicles because the road conditions in remote and high-altitude areas are sometimes difficult.
Sunscreen measures: The ultraviolet rays at high altitudes are very strong, and sun protection measures should be taken, including wearing cycling glasses to prevent UV damage to the eyes.
Helmet wearing: Helmets are essential safety equipment when riding on high altitudes. Wearing a helmet correctly is crucial, including adjusting the size of the helmet, wearing it horizontally, tightening the adjuster, adjusting the height of the straps on both sides, and adjusting the length of the chin socket to ensure comfortable and safe wearing.
Adapting to high-altitude environments: Cycling on high altitudes may encounter natural phenomena such as landslides. When cycling, attention should be paid to slowing down and changing cycling arrangements at any time, and attention should be paid to road conditions. At the same time, the body will gradually adapt to the high-altitude environment and hardly feel the phenomenon of high-altitude reactions, so there is no need to worry excessively. The main symptoms of general altitude sickness include headache, dizziness, vomiting, palpitations, shortness of breath, nausea, and anorexia.
Avoid catching a cold: The most important exercise during high-altitude cycling is to avoid catching a cold. A cold can exacerbate altitude sickness and affect cycling progress.
Carry necessary drugs and equipment: Prepare a bottle of portable oxygen and drugs for the prevention and treatment of acute high-altitude diseases, such as Rhodiola, High Altitude Ning, Nordicam capsules, etc. At the same time, there are medicines, antibiotics, and vitamin drugs available to prevent and treat colds, just in case.
Diet and rest: On the first day entering the plateau area, do not take a shower, do not drink alcohol, and do not eat too much spicy food. Just entering the plateau area, do not eat too much food or drinks that are not commonly consumed, in order to avoid not adapting to the local climate and environment, which may cause diarrhea.
Heart rate monitoring: In high-altitude areas, hypoxia can lead to hypoxia in multiple tissues and organs of the human body. When sleeping at night, you can wear a watch or wristband with photoelectric heart rate function. If the resting heart rate at the time of waking up exceeds the normal average by more than 10%, then cycling on that day should try not to make the body too tired.
Following these precautions can greatly improve the safety and comfort of high-altitude cycling.
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