| Cycling has great benefits for your health. It's an | | | | with you on the ride, such as granola bars, bananas, |
| effective way to lose weight and it firms up your legs. | | | | energy drinks,etc. |
| It also helps the heart and cardiovascular system to | | | | *Always bring a phone with you when you are going |
| stay healthy. | | | | out. It's helpful if something unexpected happens, for |
| Here are ten tips that that can make your cycling | | | | example if you drive on something sharp and get a flat |
| experience more enjoyable: | | | | tire. I recommend keeping it off and only using it when |
| *Finding a bike that is a good size for you is important | | | | you need to, don't get distracted by talking while you're |
| if you are going to enjoy your ride. Make sure that | | | | riding. |
| your posture feels good while riding. *The kind of bike | | | | *Bikes do get stolen every so often so it's well worth it |
| you should invest in depends on what type of riding | | | | to invest in a quality lock. Also, it's a good idea to park |
| you will be doing. Are you riding in the city, travelling | | | | your bike at designated parking areas since a lone bike |
| long distances or will you begoing off-road? For long | | | | usually attracts thefts easier. |
| distances you want a light bike with thin wheels, for | | | | *The clothes you wear also has a great impact on |
| off-road you want a thicker frame and wider tires. | | | | your experience. To wear comfortable and fitting |
| *Another thing to look at if you are planning to go long | | | | clothes really makes a difference, since you want to |
| distance is your bicycle seat. A long distance bike | | | | be able to move with ease yet have as little |
| needs to be more comfortable and it's great to have | | | | resistance from the wind as possible. |
| extra padding on the seat. | | | | *Another tip is to start off slowly and go for short |
| *Make sure that you bring plenty of water with you for | | | | rides in the beginning, then you can increase the |
| your ride. A good idea is to have a water bottle | | | | distance and you will be able to go for long rides |
| attached to the bike so you can easily have a drink at | | | | without having a sore bottom and aching muscles |
| any time. | | | | afterwords. |
| *Before you go out on a long ride it's important to eat | | | | Cycling really is a wonderful way to get out into the |
| proper food. Pasta, rice and bread are foods with a | | | | fresh air and it's a great way to see the landscape |
| high amount of slow carbohydrates wich help to | | | | where you live. Most of us could use a little more |
| stabilize your body's energy level. | | | | excercise and cardiovascular training, it can be as |
| *It can be helpful to bring some fast carbohydrates | | | | easy as getting on the bike and pedalling. |