What to do in the first week of cycling?
This first week is all about building confidence and comfort. On a flat, steady route away from heavy traffic, use each ride to check your bike’s set-up. Make sure that you are happy with the way your body positioning feels when riding and make adjustments if necessary. Expert tips on how to nail your pedalling technique and cycle like a pro.
What happens when you hit start on a bike?
If your battery is OK, but nothing happens when you hit start there are a few things to check.
What should I take on a 30 mile bike ride?
Hydration is important on longer rides, so take a drink every 10-15 minutes. For an added energy boost, use sports drinks or water supplements containing electrolytes and carbohydrates. Focus on your pedalling technique – you should be pushing down on the pedal with the ball of your foot, knees pointing straight ahead.
How to prepare for a Sunday bike ride?
If you have followed the training plan, you should be feeling fit, energised and raring to go. Use the remaining midweek rides to prepare for Sunday. Light and short sessions will keep your legs ticking over, but stay away from any heavy cross-training.
Where can I Ride the Great Cycle Challenge?
Donate to a friend or team and support their challenge to fight kids’ cancer. If you’ve taken part previously or you’re already registered in this year’s challenge. You can take part from any location across the USA and ride at any time throughout September. Sign up for FREE and set your personal goal of miles to ride throughout September.
How to make the most of your first century ride?
Here’s how to make the most of your first century ride and ensure you’ll want to immediately sign up for another one. Increase gradually. Start stretching out your long rides by five to ten miles every week until you can comfortably ride 75 miles.
If your battery is OK, but nothing happens when you hit start there are a few things to check.
How often should I Ride my Bike before a century ride?
Start stretching out your long rides by five to ten miles every week until you can comfortably ride 75 miles. Don’t try to cram in last-minute mileage in the two weeks before the event—you want to taper off as ride day approaches. Give your ride a quick looking-over.