Get out, short rides, long rides, lone rides or group rides. Make adjustments and learn to fix it yourself. Always spend the last mile of your ride listening to your bike, so when you get home it can be cleaned and fixed.” Alex Palmer – Member Of Team WR CCġ3. “My biggest tip would be to ‘Just ride’. Bikes shouldn’t squeak or make funny noises. Clean it every week, fresh degrease and grease. Your trusty steed will take you thousands of miles, so respect it. Before you know it you will be doing things you never believed you would ever do.”ġ2. “Look after your bike well. Stay motivated, have goals and a plan to achieve them.
Probably the worst thing you can do is not challenge yourself, go further, go faster and don’t look back. The rides where you bite off more than you can chew always turn out to be the best. Going out without a rain cape stuffed in your jersey pocket only for there to be downpour is disheartening to say the least.” Robbie Ferri – Adventure Cyclist and Blogger at Living The Dreamġ1. “Get out of your comfort zone. Descending quickly with numb hands is not cool, you can’t feel yourself squeezing the brakes!Īlso, check it for rain. I can live with my core being cold but my hands? Definitely not. In England you can get deceivingly blue skies, it looks like it may be warm so you go a layer less only for it to actually be really really cold. Just enjoy yourself!” Matt – Cycling Photos at #3CountiesĨ. “Buy the best bike you can afford, buy the best shorts you can afford”ĩ. “Always use lights” Brad Collard – Passionate Cyclist and Blogger at VeloBlogUKġ0. “Always check the weather forecast. Build it up steadily over time and as you feel more confident and comfortable push your limits.
Tips for starting a successful mtb ride drivers#
Claim your place on the road, be confident and look at drivers at junctions – they will feel your burning gaze!” Cliff Brownħ. “Start slowly, don’t aim to go too far or fast too soon. Spend your money on decent bib shorts as they make all the difference”Ħ. “Don’t be afraid of traffic but sit away from parked cars, at least an open door’s width. You can also get more advanced with sprint training once you have the hang of the bike” Bryan Donnellyĥ. “Good cycling clothing is the best investment you can make. Don’t waste money on an expensive fancy helmet as they all meet the same safety standard. Then on the other hand see how things like the headwinds can affect your ride so don’t get too disheartened if you are having a slow ride. For me seeing my speed increase on rides and seeing my average speed increase on my training route was and still is a huge boost. Eventually it becomes second nature.” Bryan Hutton – Cyclocross King & Blogger at Ĥ. “Buy a cheap Garmin. Slightly slower but way more comfy thanks to the tyres (not the frame as many manufacturers will tell you)”ģ. “Cadence is really important. Set an alarm on your computer for when cadence drops below 80rpm, meaning it’s time to drop a gear. I spend half my life trying to explain to people that a 48cm in Cannondale is like a 51cm in Cervelo”Ģ. “If you are new to road biking consider an adventure/gravel bike. Neil Morrison – Blogger at Grit.cxġ. “Never take what one bike shop says as your size as gospel for all bike brands. Reaching out to experienced cyclists from across the web, I have put together the best beginner cycling tips from experienced cyclists.
My aim here is to save you some of that time. Whilst some of what you hear is built on deeply rooted ‘traditions’ such as The Rules, these guys have earned their stripes out on the road, so by asking the right questions you will unearth those amazing tips that will help you through your first few years. The best way to pick up knowledge quickly is to ride with others. There is no right or wrong answer to a lot of the questions you have, but taking in information quickly and forming your own opinions will put you ahead of the pack. Making the right decisions early on can save you time, money and embarrassment. With cycling there are infinitely more variables.Īs a beginner cyclist this can feel intimidating. I used to be a runner and that was simple.
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