Cycling is a fun exercise that gives the body a solid workout without leveling too much pressure and stress on the legs like running does. If you’re new to the activity of cycling, fear not! These fundamental cycling tips will guide you through your stint as a cycling newbie!

It’s never too late to Start Cycling!

Pumped up for all the cycling that you envision yourself doing, but unsure of how to get started? Don’t prick that bubble of excitement just yet; the guidelines to start cycling are really quite simple! And we aren’t just saying that to put your nerves at ease. These cycling tips cover the basics: safety, equipment,   and other fundamental guidelines. If you’ve chosen cycling as your prime mode of getting fit, you’ve taken a wise decision; it is fun, an excellent exercise, an effective way to lose weight and easier on the knees than running! You don’t have to gear up for a triathlon just yet. Spend some time getting used to the experience of cycling. Your enthusiasm might influence you to go the extra mile when you start, but you must remember that your body will need time to adjust to this new form of exercise. Take your time, maintain a steady pace, and stick to covering 2-3 miles for the first few days.

Cycling Tips for Beginners #1

 The Bike

Of course, nothing beats buying a brand new bike. But if you have budget constraints you can always get the old bike in the garage repaired, or opt for a good quality secondhand bike when you decide to start cycling. If you’re out bike shopping keep in mind that the best road bikes have light but strong frames, and thin tires for reduced friction to make cycling easy and fast. Moreover, make sure the bike is a good fit for your height; your knee should only be slightly bent when your leg is fully stretched out.

Cycling Tips for Beginners #2

 The Equipment

There is a mindboggling variety of supporting bike equipment available in the market. Keep it simple for the time being and invest in four essential items for now: a helmet, a pump, a water bottle and a repair kit. Buy a sturdy helmet that fits well and wear it whenever you venture out on your bike. A solid helmet can save you from serious, sometimes fatal head injuries. With an easily attachable portable pump, flat tires or slow leaks will never be a problem. Just make sure that you know how to use it! To minimize any additional weight on your body get hold of a water bottle that comes in an easily attachable cage. Lastly, buy a handy repair kit with basic tools such as a patch kit, a multi tool for bikes, tire levers and a spare inner tube. Additional equipment that you can add to your essential stash later includes gloves, glasses, racks, lights, gel-padded seat and a bike computer.

Cycling Tips for Beginners #3-

Safety

Cycling accidents on the road are not a rarity. Keep that in mind before you start cycling, again. Every cyclist must be fully alert while cruising on the road so as to avoid any unfortunate, life threatening accidents. Try cycling in daylight, wear brightly colored clothing so that you are easily visible to car drivers, obey traffic rules, always yield the right of way, watch out for parked cars; you don’t want to slam into a car door that opened out of nowhere, and do not in any case even try to be daring! There is no need to put your life on the line for a fleeting moment of excitement that could very well end in disaster.

Cycling Tips for Beginners #4-

Clothing

This probably your last priority when you decide to start cycling. Appropriate cycling wear is thin, made of sweat absorbent fabric, brightly colored so that the cyclist is easily visible, and fits well so that the clothes do not flap around and distract the cyclist.