Before you start riding, you need to learn about your bike and how to ride it safely. Information includes the parts of your bike, standard fittings and extras, how to tell if the bike is the right size, and the right clothing for biking, focusing on safety and comfort. It is important to practise bike-riding skills and to know how to use breaks and gears before going out onto the road. You also need to learn the road rules, how to ride defensively, how to maintain a bike properly, how to fix a puncture and what to do in an accident.