Riding in autumn: how not to lose grip

1. Check the tyres: worn ones are better replaced now. Check the pressure at least once a month, in the morning before you ride.

2. Treat wet leaves like ice: brake early, pick the cleanest line and keep the bike upright.

3. Throttle, brake and steering work gently, with no sudden moves.

4. Ride the first kilometres calmly: tyres build grip as they roll. Sports tyres need extra care in the cold.

5. On a wet road leave more space. In fog and dusk, ride so you can stop on the clean stretch you can see.

6. Be visible: reflective details, bright clothes, lights on, and ride in daylight when you can.

7. Dress in layers, take a rain suit and, if you want, heated grips: cold scatters your attention.

8. Take care on country roads and in the shade: mud by field entrances, morning frost, and wild animals at dawn and dusk.