My dad owns a small, honest independent bike shop in the north of England, he's been in business for over 40 years and can't remember a time when there have been so many old battered bikes wheeled through the workshop. All these rusty and unloved bikes are now being spruced and breathing new life. Bike sales had risen to the levels of the Christmas in the years before the Nintendo NES system came along when bikes were what everyone wanted.
There's always an upside to pretty much anything. And for these crazy times that we find ourselves in at the moment, it seems to be that cycling is going gangbusters.
All this means that there's a whole host of new people are finding or rediscovering cycling. And it's bloody brill. This also means that there are people out there that may not know as much as the usual CyclingTips reader (we like to think you're a knowledgable lot, you often show it in the comment sections). So we thought it a perfect opportunity to rack our brains for the stuff that may seem a little simple for the seasoned cyclists, tips that may come second nature to many who have many miles in their legs, but tips we feel would be a good starting ground for those new two-wheeled wonderers. Yes, it may seem a far cry from what we usually post here on CT, but heck look at the top of the website, look at that address bar, it says CYCLINGTIPS after all.
So here we go, just a few tips. For more detailed explanations, click the video above.
1) Enjoy it! Bikes are fun.
2) Find a great bike shop. They’ll take care of you, get you fit on your bike properly, and tell you where the best coffee stops are .
3) You don’t need to look like an Avenger.
4) Get in the right gear.
5) Riding in the rain is part of the fun (sometimes).
6) Learn to fix your own flats
7) Don’t be a muppet. Respect other road users.
8) Get comfy. A good bike fit will make riding much more enjoyable.
9) Clean your bike!
10) Freewheel when you can, pedal when you must
We welcome the new cyclists, let us hope these tips help you on you're way to loving cycling as much as we do.
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