| Where do you want to go and what do you want to do? The art of cycling is not a simple act of making pedals go round and round at different speeds. Many different activities are covered in the topic of cycling and each one has a different equipment need and fitness requirements.
Undisputably the first trick is to have a bike. A bike when you think about it is usually a two wheeled version. Both tricycles and four wheelers have their place too, they are stranger machines though. Bikes ususally have just one seat although there are tandems which are making a comeback for couples who never want to have to look at one another again.
The reason for doing it is also prime.In this introduction to the casual cyclist we will concentrate on the two wheeled versions.
If you are looking for a speedster for track cycling, which is becoming more popular again now as more velodromes are built, then there are certain manufacturers that give more confidence in their product. There is no point buying a specialized bike for the mountains and then trying to speed round the embankments of a track in a Madison event.
If you are searching for a road bike most buyers look for the weight as the determining factor as the lighter the bike the easier it is to get up the hills using the gear ratios allowed, the only thought is to actually lose some pounds quickly so as to make it even easier.
If you are looking for or want a mountain bike, then the rigid tubular structure, well sprung suspension and really thick tyres may help you avoid the nastiest falls and the inevitable broken collarbone (Yes I am bitter about it)
The occasional cyclist may well want a hybrid that allows you to cope with the hills and a bit of off road as well as getting up a head of steam on the flat roads on the way to your destination.
Whichever is the type of bike and the sort of cycling that you want to do you will find innumerable benefits for your general wellbeing and health. You should expect to lose weight, get a lower resting heart rate and feel fitter within yourself after the first couple of weeks of saddle soreness as your softer undercarriage gets used to the seat and the bumps. Cycling is an activity that allows you to take advantage of the countryside and beauty but don’t get into it too seriously to start as you will be frustrated by 60 year old fatties passing you at will to start. They are freaks of nature and there is no explanation as to why they are so much faster than you. |
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