| Cycling is an activity that has great health benefits. Not | | | | with you on the ride, such as granola bars, bananas, |
| only does if tone your muscles, it also helps to keep | | | | energy drinks,etc. |
| your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. | | | | *Always bring a phone with you when you are going |
| Here are ten tips that that can make your cycling | | | | out. It's helpful if something unexpected happens, for |
| experience more enjoyable: | | | | example if you drive on something sharp and get a flat |
| *Finding a bike that is a good size for you is important | | | | tire. I recommend keeping it off and only using it when |
| if you are going to enjoy your ride. Make sure that | | | | you need to, don't get distracted by talking while you're |
| your posture feels good while riding. | | | | riding. |
| *The kind of bike you should invest in depends on | | | | *Prevent your bicycle from getting stolen by investing |
| what type of riding you will be doing. Are you riding in | | | | in a quality lock. Also, it's a good idea to park your bike |
| the city, traveling long distances or will you be going | | | | at designated parking areas since a lone bike usually |
| off-road? For long distances you want a light bike with | | | | attracts thefts easier. |
| thin wheels, for off-road you want a thicker frame and | | | | *The clothes you wear also has a great impact on |
| wider tires. | | | | your experience. To choose comfortable yet fitting |
| *Another thing to look at if you are planning to go long | | | | clothes makes a big difference. In this way you can |
| distance is your bicycle seat. A long distance bike | | | | move with ease and still have as little resistance from |
| should be more comfortable and it's a good idea to | | | | the wind as possible. |
| invest in a well padded seat. | | | | *You're better to start off slowly and go for short |
| *Make sure that you bring plenty of water with you for | | | | rides in the beginning, than to go for long rides straight |
| your ride. A good idea is to have a water bottle | | | | away and end up with a sore bottom and aching |
| attached to the bike so you can easily have a drink at | | | | muscles. |
| any time. | | | | Cycling really is a wonderful way to get out into the |
| *If you're going on a long ride it's important to eat | | | | fresh air and it's a great way to see the landscape |
| proper food a few hours before. Pasta, rice and bread | | | | where you live. Most of us could use a little more |
| are foods with a high amount of slow carbohydrates | | | | exercise and cardiovascular training, it can be as easy |
| wich help to stabilize your body's energy level. | | | | as getting on the bike and pedaling. |
| *It can be helpful to bring some fast carbohydrates | | | | |