5 common mistakes cyclists

1. Sit too low

Many novice velolyubiteli and even those who are riding the first year, the seat is placed at a height at which the saddle can reach the ground with both feet. Low-slung explained simply: "What if I do not have time to jump," "sit above - just drop."

When planting goes wrong big load on his knees, as if pedaling stronger muscles thighs almost never used. As a result - you get tired quickly, start to hurt your knees, you find it hard to keep the pace and speed.

Proper planting assumes your leg straightens out almost entirely at the lowest possible position of the pedal.

Of course, in this case, you get kicked to the ground will not. What if it is a pity knees and lift the seat up scared? Lift the seat slowly! We skated half an hour - rose half a centimeter, half an hour - even half a centimeter up. So you gradually come to the correct height.

We have to learn to get off the bike in a new way. Determine what your foot jog. Snowboarders and so they know what for them is more important than the foot, for the rest we recommend to jump it on one leg, then the other. The leading leg is stronger, on it you can jump longer.

Now, to get off the bike, you will need to fill up a little in the direction of his shaking leg. And yet - you can easily peeled off.

2. Do not switch the transmission

One of the most frequently asked questions about the bike: "And how many of your speed?" Number of speeds depends on the number of stars. For example, in the front you have 3 stars, and the rear wheel may be 7, 8, 9 or even 10.

It is believed that the velocity is more, the bike abruptly. But even the most expensive one is great with plenty of velocity does not make you the fastest, if you do not know how to shift gears.

Find your most convenient combination of digits and use the speed when traveling in a straight line and more or less flat road.

I met on the road hill climbing or any other - so throw off the speed to go easily up the hill.

You've seen some scorcher screwed into the hill standing up? So, this person just does not know about the existence of transmission in his bike. (And here we are not talking about the Tour de France, or any other event.) This method is wrong, follow this example, you are strongly restart lap. Perfectly normal and is not ashamed to rise on a combination of 2-3, 1-2, and in severe cases - 1-1.

Climbing up, you can enjoy the descent, and if set to transfer to a heavy mode, the inertia will help bring you to the next hill. To start more convenient to use the transfer layer 2-3 or 2-4, 3-6 and higher transmission actually apply only when driving downhill, or a strong tailwind.

It is not recommended to set the bit to the extreme situation, such as 1-7 (if you have a 21 speed), 1-8 (at 24 speeds) or 3-1: in such cases there is a crossing of the chain, which leads to more rapid wear of the entire transmission.

Regardless of whether you are traveling on a flat road, puffing while climbing uphill or race down - in all cases, you should be easy pedaling.

Always switch the transmission in motion and a little to the point it will become difficult to rotate the pedals. Toggle speed sequentially. No need to jump through a number: set the 4 - and made a full turn the pedals, set at 5 - and did turn.

If the switch is heard strange sound, then switch did not happen, even though you can see on the handle the next digit. In this case, just go back to the previous transmission indication, loosen the pressure on the pedal and switch again.

3. We did not find your rhythm

If you've ever traveled in a group, you notice a simple thing - part of lunging forward, some behind, and the middle is hopelessly stretched. Why is this happening?

Each person has their own individual rhythm of pedaling.

You first need to understand on what programs convenient to go on a straight road, and then - to support convenient for you to speed. Modern cycling computer or mobile applications allow to monitor cadence (pedaling frequency) in numbers, but you will have to rely sufficiently on personal feelings. If you drive comfortably, then it's your beat.

Correct cadence - a half full turns of pedals per second and faster, which is unattainable for beginners, but this should strive for.

4. Ignore the rules of the road

Cyclist - road user, even less protected than those same motorists. Adhere to the following rules.

1. On-road helmet and bright clothing optional. In the dark - lights.
2. Move to the right as much as possible during the movement of cars. To go against the flow is strictly prohibited. Beware of cars parked at the curb. The driver stopped to smoke can suddenly open the door and shoot down a cyclist.
3. Since April 2015, you have every second right move along dedicated lanes for public transport, if you do not create interference for boarding-disembarking.
4. Driving on motorways is forbidden to cyclists, choose workarounds.
5. Prohibited turn left or turn on roads with the tram traffic or width of more than one strip. In such cases, dismounts, is transformed into a pedestrian and you pass the crossroads of "zebra".
6. Be predictable. Be sure signalte drivers who go for you on possible maneuvers: turns (outstretched arm points in the direction of rotation) or stop (raised hand).
7. At the intersection, if you plan to go on in a straight line, stand in the extreme right lane, but slightly ahead of parked cars. Thus, you podstrahuete against the possibility of rotation of the machine right at your side, and will demonstrate to continue moving in a straight line, never deviating his intention.
8. To pedestrians at crossings! If the cyclist moves the way for "zebra" on horseback, it is automatically considered to be in an accident and the driver, is likely to be guilty.

5. You forget to eat and drink

If your trip is limited to the road to the nearest supermarket, where you go for some bread, then it is possible to do without additional power supply.

If the trip requires that you spend on the road for several hours, then stock up on water or isotonic and easy snack. Nuts and dried fruit perfectly satisfy hunger, for these purposes is also perfect bananas, bagels and cakes.

From a lack of water in the first place begin to suffer the joints, even before you feel thirsty.

It is recommended to drink every 20 minutes.

IN cycling tripBesides organized breakfasts, lunches and dinners, participants should deliver on the package with a snack that everyone will spend based on their needs.