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]]>Before you even think about riding in heavy traffic, start to get comfortable on the road in light traffic. Start with streets that are lighter in traffic and where there are bike lanes. After you feel confident, move on to busier streets.
Many cyclists won’t ride in the rain, but if you live in an area where rain is common, this can limit how much you can ride outdoors. To build up your confidence, go for short rides in the rain and stick to slower speeds on flat roads. Remember to break well before you need to stop and to use wider tires at a lower tire pressure to increase contact with the pavement.
While group rides can be fun, you’re first few times can be overwhelming. Start by riding with one or two other cyclist and once you feel confident, increase the group by a few people. Get used to drafting, hand signals, and avoiding hazards.
After crashing your bike, getting back on is hard. Take as much time as you need off the bike and when you’re ready, take a slow ride on streets you feel comfortable with. Go during less busy times and take some close friends along with you.
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]]>Before you even think about riding in heavy traffic, start to get comfortable on the road in light traffic. Start with streets that are lighter in traffic and where there are bike lanes. After you feel confident, move on to busier streets.
Many cyclists won’t ride in the rain, but if you live in an area where rain is common, this can limit how much you can ride outdoors. To build up your confidence, go for short rides in the rain and stick to slower speeds on flat roads. Remember to break well before you need to stop and to use wider tires at a lower tire pressure to increase contact with the pavement.
While group rides can be fun, you’re first few times can be overwhelming. Start by riding with one or two other cyclist and once you feel confident, increase the group by a few people. Get used to drafting, hand signals, and avoiding hazards.
After crashing your bike, getting back on is hard. Take as much time as you need off the bike and when you’re ready, take a slow ride on streets you feel comfortable with. Go during less busy times and take some close friends along with you.
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