Getting Started 11 Practical Tips for Novice Cyclists

2021-06-08 09:04:15

If you are a new rider, or if you have friends around you who are new riders, please accept these suggestions quickly.

1. Before starting to ride, adjust the bike to the most comfortable state for riding.

Even many professional riders who have been riding for decades are still constantly fitting and adjusting their bikes. For many riders, fitting is a never-ending task, which requires constant adjustments according to personal factors and sports goals.

If you want to ride more comfortably and avoid injury, one of the most basic recommendations for most people is that the seat cushion must be of the right height.

2. Learn how to change tires

I clearly remember my first tire blowout experience: riding on a deserted road, carrying a backpack with a bag of crumpled mixed dried fruits, a sweater and a bottle of water. Even with the inner tube, inflator, and tyre digging stick, I still don’t know how to replace the punctured tyre.

This is a problem that any rider will encounter-looking at the flat bicycle tires that burst, I don't know what to do.

If you don't know how to change tires, you can ask your local bike shop or friends, or learn from the Internet, and then practice at home until you can master it.

3. Buy some necessary equipment.

It is recommended that novices buy the equipment from the beginning: helmet, car lock (if you need to park the bike in a public place), lights, gloves, cycling pants (long leggings in winter), bottoming shirt, cycling Clothing, good quality waterproof jacket, lock pedals and cycling shoes, air pump with tire pressure dial (for home use), portable air pump, and portable tool set.


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4. Join a cycling club

A good cycling team will welcome new people to join, and will help you when you encounter any problems, whether it is in terms of cycling technology, mechanics, or route.

5. Before parking, it’s always better to unlock earlier than later.

Once you learn and successfully unlock it for the first time, in the future riding process, unlocking the pedals in advance will make the riding much easier. You can practice slowly on the grass at a low speed, or use a clip to block the pedals in the middle of the lock pedal to prevent it from being really locked.

6. Adjust the seat cushion to the most comfortable angle and state.

The problem of uncomfortable cushions is very common, so cushions have always been diverse in style and design, and each person is different. You need to follow your body's feelings and find out the uncomfortable areas. It is best to find a dealer who can try the cushion to avoid unnecessary losses.

7. The gear shift is used to assist you in riding.

Don't fight with shifting. When climbing a hill, dial the large plate to the small number of teeth and the flywheel to the large number of teeth to make yourself more relaxed; also when riding on a flat ground, dial the large plate to the large number of teeth and the flywheel to the small number of teeth, you can ride faster and smoother.

Take a moment to practice on the flat road. One day, you will naturally and quickly switch to the most suitable gear when riding.

8. Be confident when you are on the road.

Ride one meter away from the shoulder of the road so that you can not only avoid obstacles such as sewer covers, but also signal other riders to keep a safe distance from you when overtaking.

Obey the bicycle traffic rules. Especially at intersections and roundabouts, try to walk in the middle. These intersections are usually relatively dangerous areas for other pedestrians.

9. Practice some basic riding skills.

We don’t need to start at zero speed and accelerate to the fastest speed right away, but learning some basic skills can make us more confident.

Remember some tips: the front brake will be more effective in braking. You have to make yourself accustomed to squeezing the front brake lightly, not hard braking.

When turning, be sure to slow down before turning to save braking time. Lift the inner knee and apply weight to the outer side to better maintain your balance.

When approaching the ramp, keep pedaling to absorb as much kinetic energy as possible; from time to time, lift the tire off the cushion to get rest and maintain a comfortable state.

10. Need to replenish energy when riding.

If you were used to doing other sports before, such as running or swimming, then the practice of eating and drinking while exercising may be a bit strange to you. But you have to know that riding a bike may be a continuous battle for several hours, so it is necessary to replenish water and energy.

If you ride for more than 90 minutes, you can choose energy snacks like cereal bars and keep eating something every hour to replenish energy. Cyclists usually bring a bottle of water with a bottle cage. It takes a little practice to take out the bottle to drink while riding, but it is very necessary.

11. Don't rush to ride too much at once.

Cycling is a sport that does not bear weight. This is one of the many benefits of cycling: it does not put a lot of pressure on your joints. If you want to keep fit and lose weight, cycling is a good choice.

However, no matter what you do, if you rush too quickly, you may feel tired quickly, or hurt yourself, or get tired quickly.

If you have a goal you want to achieve, you can slowly increase your exercise volume, develop a training plan and follow it.

It is also necessary to ensure that there is enough rest time, and pay attention to the overall situation, and gradually improve in order to achieve long-term results.