| I agree with the great advice being left by the others here - START RIDING!!
I ride for the Ohio State team, and also as one of my summer jobs I attend many bicycle tours with a group called "The Bike Detail" where I aminly fix, clean, repair,etc on bikes.
As has been said - Get a helmet, get a helmet, GET A HELMET!! After some of the stupid accident Ive had, I think a helmet is the only reason I am not vegetable or worse, dead
Also, Fit of the Bike is Important! Allow a bike shop to help you choose a bike that is correct for the riding you want to do, and the right size for you. Getting a bike that is the wrong size for you will have you cursing like a sailor and in pain before the end of your ride, and leave you very discouraged.
When riding, dont try and push big gears to go fast. It requires less energy and power to move a smaller gear at a higher tempo, and its a much better cardio workout that way
Lastly, DONT EVER try to ride with headphones of any kind, or answer your phone while riding, etc. I carry my phone, but dont answer it unless Ive stopped somewhere. And also obey all traffic laws, we areheld to the same exact rules the cars are, and they arent gonna pay attention to them
Oh, and have fun!! feel free to email me, or shoot me some PMs if you've got any questions! |