corners and navigating safely in traffic. And you will also need to learn how to fix a puncture (it's easy with a few inexpensive tools).Consider The BikeIf you think running shoes are complicated, wait until you buy your first bike. You can spend anywhere

combination of hand signals and voice to indicate hazards."Going the distanceIf you're planning a long run or bike ride, David Tilbury-Davis, a Level III triathlon coach, recommends that you carry a mobile phone in a waterpoof bag - it won't be much use

commute on my cyclo-cross bike," says Lumley. "It's more robust and safer in urban environments, and I can also go off-road when possible - along canal towpaths, for example."Suit your own needsYou may be lucky enough to have a quiet route to work