{"id":120032,"date":"2019-09-10T20:15:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T17:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/"},"modified":"2019-09-10T20:15:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T17:15:10","slug":"cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"#Cycling Tips For Beginners: The Definitive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a246823670b4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a246823670b4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#1_Weather_Shouldnt_Always_Stop_You\" >1. Weather Shouldn\u2019t Always Stop You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#2_Fat_Bikes_For_Crazy_Trails\" >2. Fat Bikes For Crazy Trails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#3_What_About_Mountain_Bikes\" >3. What About Mountain Bikes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#4_Choosing_Your_Helmet\" >4. Choosing Your Helmet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#5_Improving_Your_Health_Muscles\" >5. Improving Your Health &amp; Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#6_Take_Advantage_Of_Bike_Lanes_Around_Campuses_Cities\" >6. Take Advantage Of Bike Lanes Around Campuses &amp; Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#7_Get_A_Bike_Permit_If_You_Need_One\" >7. Get A Bike Permit If You Need One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#8_Save_The_Tricks\" >8. Save The Tricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#9_Ease_Into_Your_Turns\" >9. Ease Into Your Turns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cycling-tips-for-beginners-the-definitive-guide\/#10_Get_The_Right_Bike\" >10. Get The Right Bike<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Cycling Tips For Beginners: The Definitive Guide<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-inner \">\n                                We here at Chief Health have been in biking more than a couple of times (up and down all types of mountains and hills), and there\u2019s nothing better than getting someone new on their bicycle.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-35958\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is the reason we compiled a list of some of our greatest beginner cycling tips. Let\u2019s get you out the door and onward with your journey!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Weather_Shouldnt_Always_Stop_You\"><\/span>1. Weather Shouldn\u2019t Always Stop You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--color-text);\">Whether you\u2019re an occasional cyclist or a daily commuter, a little wet weather shouldn\u2019t scare you off your bike for the season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--color-text);\">Keep your ride streak going with these tips and hacks for biking in the rain, and turn a dreary forecast into a bearable commute. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> The bike lane will have much fewer people in it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--color-text);\">Inclement weather can be rough on your bike. Moisture can corrode components, causing them to rust or seize. But with some prep, it will be ready for the rainy season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--color-text);\">Use a heavier lube on your chain to keep moisture out (make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly it when the chain is completely dry). If you want to take things even further, protect your cables by running full cable housing. You can do this yourself if you feel confident or have your local REI bike shop do it for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fat_Bikes_For_Crazy_Trails\"><\/span>2. Fat Bikes For Crazy Trails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not only have fat bikes opened up a whole new season to cycling, but they are also a great recreational training ground for your bike commute.<\/p>\n<p>Give one a try.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find fat biking as a fun and exhilarating as mountain biking, but a little slower and a little less technical. Using a fat bike in the winter will allow you to glide over rocks and roots much easier than in the summer, spring, or fall seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Added Bonus<\/strong>: The snow will dampen your falls. <em>Seriously, it\u2019s a blast.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_About_Mountain_Bikes\"><\/span>3. What About Mountain Bikes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mountain bikes are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly used as many bike packing destinations are reached via forest-service roads or singletrack trails.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re cruising through the city, a mountain bike probably isn\u2019t your best choice because it will require more effort to really get moving than a street bike, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t do\/try it!<\/p>\n<p>Mountain bikes specific to bike-packing use a slightly taller frame to get the maximum frame-bag capacity. This is achieved by using a longer headtube, a more horizontal top tube, and a reduced stem degree.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choosing_Your_Helmet\"><\/span>4. Choosing Your Helmet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bicycle helmets are invaluable gear that anyone can use or wear when riding a bicycle, and should definitely be considered to prevent head injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Helmets provide the necessary or much-needed protection and safety in case of a fall or crash while riding a bicycle. A bicycle helmet can help save lives, which is why it is very essential to wear them each time anyone decides to take a bicycle ride.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced riders may shrug off helmets because they don\u2019t believe they\u2019ll fall off their bike, but it means a world of difference when they\u2019re clipped by a moving vehicle when <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing in the bike lane (which is rare but can happen).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Improving_Your_Health_Muscles\"><\/span>5. Improving Your Health &amp; Muscles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Driving a bicycle not only conserves energy and reduces pollution, but it is also an excellent exercise that can help you to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Consider driving a bicycle when traveling short distances. Over 50% of all car trips in the U.S. are less than 5 miles, a distance easily covered in 20-30 minutes on a bicycle.<\/p>\n<p>In urban areas, a bicycle can even travel at the same average speeds as automobiles and rarely have the same problems locating parking, thus saving time too. See the section on bicycle driving tips.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Take_Advantage_Of_Bike_Lanes_Around_Campuses_Cities\"><\/span>6. Take Advantage Of Bike Lanes Around Campuses &amp; Cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bike lanes are there for a reason, and boy are they a wonderful feature just for cyclists. You can usually get through cities and around campus much faster than people in cars and fly by all campus attendees on foot.<\/p>\n<p>In some areas of the city, your bike lane may disappear suddenly. Don\u2019t worry about it too much. You do have the right away and can stay to the side of the road to avoid any fast travelers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Get_A_Bike_Permit_If_You_Need_One\"><\/span>7. Get A Bike Permit If You Need One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some cities will require you to register your bike with the city. The primary purpose of registering your bike is so you can prove it\u2019s yours.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than when someone jacks your wheels and you have no way to prove it to the police.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, not registering your bike may end in a small fine (usually less than $20).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Save_The_Tricks\"><\/span>8. Save The Tricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll see more experienced bikers doing really cool tricks that you may want to give a try, but don\u2019t go all-in at once!<\/p>\n<p>You find that some riders don\u2019t hold their handlebars or are able to stand up on the pedals of the bike without holding on. This can be a risky maneuver when you\u2019re first hitting the roads.<\/p>\n<p>If you do want to perform these feats, be sure to start practicing gradually \u2013 only do the trick for a few seconds to begin to understand the control and handling that\u2019s required. We\u2019ve seen many people wipe out trying something new.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Ease_Into_Your_Turns\"><\/span>9. Ease Into Your Turns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should absolutely avoid pumping into your turns in the city and on trails. Doing so in the city can end up with your face on the hood of someone\u2019s car and taking a turn to quickly on a trail can result in your flying down a mountain (or large hill).<\/p>\n<p>The faster you move, the greater tunnel vision you experience \u2013 this creates a lack of awareness of what\u2019s going on around you. Use your brakes and be modest with your speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Get_The_Right_Bike\"><\/span>10. Get The Right Bike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are more bikes available than you\u2019d think, but the most common ones are road bikes, city bikes, touring bikes, cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes, and cruisers.<\/p>\n<p>Cruisers, touring, city bikes, and road bikes are preferred for pavement and fast traversal throughout a city or suburban area.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain bikes, dual-sport bikes, fat bikes, and cyclocross bikes can be used on a variety of surfaces, but they are preferred for mixed terrain or offroading.<\/p>\n<p>We have created another article for you, so you can learn everything about the bike you\u2019re thinking of getting.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"meta_text\">by<\/span><br \/>CHIEF Original<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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