Preparing for winter cycling adventures with Savlon

Bright, winter days offer the perfect opportunity in the colder months to get cycling with the family.  

This year, we have joined up with our partner, Savlon – the #1 Antiseptic Brand* – to bring you top tips on how to keep your little ones safe, happy and prepared for winter adventures. 

To help families build confidence, feel prepared and enjoy a day of cycling this winter, here are Savlon’s five top tips:

Wrap up

Keeping your feet and hands warm will transform your winter ride. A thick pair of winter gloves and socks will protect your hands and feet adequately, but make sure that you can still brake, change gear and grip your handlebars safely before you set off.  

Be prepared for all weather

Even if you’re in a rush, check the weather and dress in suitable cycling gear. If there’s a chance it’s going to rain, pack waterproofs and some warm layers; you won’t regret it when the heavens open. 

Take first aid seriously

Invest in a good first aid kit with key items including plasters, antiseptic cream, scissors, sticky tape and sterile gauze. It is also important to make sure your first aid products are suitable for the age ranges of all your family members and to check the use-by dates from time to time.  

Savlon Antiseptic Cream comes in various sizes, and whilst perhaps the 100g is better suited for a first aid kit at home, the handy 15g pack is a great addition to your rucksack, ready for any little skin drama whilst on the go. 

Keep your bike in tip-top condition

It’s a good idea to give your bike five minutes of TLC to keep things running smoothly. Give it a general rinse and wipe-down to remove dirt, salt and grit. 

Know Your Emergency Contacts

In the event of an accident, it is important to know who to call. If you are unable to memorise, keep to hand a list of key names, numbers and information that you can reach for in an emergency. This might include your doctor’s name and telephone number, or another member of the family who could assist.

If your family does encounter an accident on any winter adventure, Savlon’s range can help prevent infection, provide pain relief and promote faster healing of a variety of skin mishaps.

The range offers the following first-aid kit products:  

• Savlon Antiseptic Cream – cleanses skin and helps prevent infection. 
• Savlon Scar Prevention Gel – speeds up healing, helps soothe pain, and reduces the likelihood of scarring. 
• Savlon Antiseptic and Pain Relief Gel – helps prevent infection and contains anaesthetic to help numb pain. 
• Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream – treats minor burns and scalds, with a formulation specifically designed to provide effective relief and treat the skin.  
• Savlon Bites & Stings Gel – a multi-action formula which soothes, helps protect against infection and relieves pain, itching & irritation caused by bites & stings.  

Introducing Savlon Wound Cleansing Wipes 

The cleansing wipes are gentle on skin, sterile and alcohol free – suitable for cleansing cuts, grazes and minor wounds. Also available in handy travel sachets, they’re convenient for cleaning skin mishaps on the go and are designed to comply with NHS Guidelines (unlike most other wipes available buy in the UK).  

*Circana sales data for Savlon Antiseptic Cream. To verify contact savlon@thorntonross.com 

EI: Savlon Antiseptic Cream to cleanse and help prevent infection. Savlon Antiseptic and Pain Relief Gel and Savlon Bites & Stings Pain Relief Gel (12+ years) are indicated for topical relief of pain, itching, irritation and antiseptic protection for use on bites, stings and skin reactions. Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream. For the treatment of minor burns and scalds. Contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Always read the label. 

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