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How Far Should I Ride

You have your new bike, all the accessories and are full of motivation, but how far should you ride on your first few rides? This will depend on a number of factors including age, fitness, goals and style of riding. The below simple rules should assist you on your way.

  • Ensure you are correctly positioned on the bike. If your position on the bike is not correct riding may cause you an injury. The further you continue riding in a poor position the worse this will be.
  • Regardless of your fitness level it is important to ease into cycling. Even if you are very fit riding may use different muscles that you do not normally use. Body parts, such as your neck, buttocks, shoulders and legs will need to adjust to being in a riding position.
  • Begin slowly and avoid starting with a big ride. This can cause your body a lot of pain which may put you off the sport. An example of starting out slowly would be to ride for one hour (maximum), two or three times a week, for your first few weeks on the bike. Do not be concerned about the distance or speed you’re riding. Just set yourself an achievable time based goal.
  • After you have started off slowly for two or three weeks you will have a better idea of your ability and how you feel on the bike. From here you can take the next step depending on your ambition.

 

 

 

 

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