I bought this bike the end of last summer, so I am really excited to ride this summer. Here are five tips for a 1st ride with a new rider (That would be me):
1. The Goal is that your friend has a great time and wants to stick with bicycling.
2. Fun more than fitness. Your friend will likely want a comforable experience more than a high-intensity workout. Start slow, be conscious of the exertion level and end before the friend is tired.
3. Smart route. Plan roads/trails with light traffic, and a minimum of starts, stops and busy intersections. If your route has traffic, ride it in the direction with mostly right turns.
4. Destinations are good. Unlike "cyclists", most people like to go somewhere and stop- cafes, ice cream stores, parks, etc. This gives a feeling of accomplishment as well as a few minutes to rest.
5. No Lycra. Instead of tight shorts and bright jersey, try baggy shorts and a t-shirt.
Thank you "The Ultimate Cycling Experience".
Wish me luck with my new bike. I can't wait.
4 comments:
Hey MELINDA! Awesome bike! That sounds like a lot of fun going biking this summer. Thanks for the good pointers- they're all true! I like this blogging stuff.. it's pretty fun! Can you believe there are only 26 more days until we are in HAWAII!!? It's crazy! Well.. enjoy your bike riding. I will talk to ya later!
Linds
Wow, you've really thought this through. Sounds like my kind of bike ride. I'm no longer into the long hard rides. Give me a gentle ride to a fun place and definated NO CRASHES!
Okay everyone I got the 5 rules from the magazine The Ultimate Cycling Experiece. And I thought it sounded great since I am a first time rider. :)
Now, now M - don't hide your genius-ness :)! Please let's plan a bike ride with me and Marissee - something fun and ... what were those rules again? Heehee. Seriously - let's set a date, eh?
Love, Meesh
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