Cycling Tips

Cycling has some major health benefits and it's pretty cost effective too.

After all, there's no road tax, MOT or insurance to be paid. So whether you're a cycling pro in need of some tips to improve your performance or a complete novice eager to learn, we're here to help!

1. Firstly your bike frame needs to fit you from the very start. Although things like handlebars and saddles can be adjusted you’ll need to find a frame that’s the right fit for you. This way you’ll ensure you have the most comfortable ride possible. To find the right frame size, all you have to do is straddle a bike and stand flatfooted: there should be about one or two inches between the sole of your foot and the floor.
2. In order to maximise your performance fuel your workouts with the food you would normally eat on race day. This way you'll ride a lot faster during practise sessions and you’ll learn to digest your food when it counts.
3. Our next tip is to make sure you always ride with the traffic, making sure you obey road signs and give right of way to motorists is crucial when avoiding accidents. It probably goes without saying but always ensure you use hand signals to alert drivers of your direction and try not don’t ride side by side with another cyclist.
4. Don’t block out surrounding noises. By listening to music whilst you cycle you increase your chances of having an accident, not hearing properly means you aren’t able to ride defensively.
5. A small investment into some basic bike kit will be extremely helpful if you want to get the most out of your training. Thing’s like a helmet, shorts and tool kit including a set of Allen keys and a puncture repair kit are absolute musts.