Bicycling Tips For Beginners

Jan 25th, 2010 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By Harold Baldwin

Bicycling is a great way to get or stay fit, see the roads you often travel from a closer to the ground and more personal viewpoint, and also perhaps spend time with your kids or friends. Of course if you’ve ever cycled, you never forget, but it is different if you are an adult now and you last cycled as a kid. For starters, those minor falls as a kid can be much more major as an adult, and you’re also much more likely to go longer distances on busier roads. Here are a few tips to help you along your way.

Remember that you are required by law to follow all the rules of the road just like cars. This means you follow all signs, including stop signs, and ride with the traffic. You also need to pay attention to lights. Use the hand signals you learned in drivers ed.

Right of way applies,
but you will lose every argument with cars. Be extra careful and never trust cars to do the right thing. Caution rules.
Start on easier,
wider trails or quieter roads with a big shoulder if possible. As you gain confidence you can expand the roads or trails you tackle.
On hills and curves,
make sure you’re going slowly enough to stay in control and feel comfortable. Don’t expect to be able to go as fast as seasoned cyclists.
A few more quick tips.
Keep your eyes on and around the road. If you’re going any distance, carry something repair flat tires – they will happen. Also carry a cell phone just in case.

NHTSA Bicycle Safety Tips For Adults

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By Harold Baldwin – Harold Baldwin writes on health, wellness, and technology issues. See his latest at Photo Printer Reviews and Professional Photo Printers.

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