In your opinion, what are your top 3 cycling tips for a new rider.

[winjim]

1. Balance
2. Pedal
3. Off you go!

 

[Mr_Kipling]

What is a track pump? My tyres max out at 55psi.. But I like them at 45 psi.

 

[vickster]

What is a track pump? My tyres max out at 55psi.. But I like them at 45 psi.

A big stand up pump, most useful with a gauge attached

 

[iwantanewbike]

1. Track pump - it'll save you frustration, time and money in inner tubes by preventing pinch flats. These are far more common than punctures caused by sharp things.
2. If locking your bike then regardless of its value lock it up with gold rated locks through both wheels and the frame.
3. Vary your commute or trio into town so you don't get bored.

 

[Dave 123]

1-pay road tax
2-don't pay road tax
3-look smug either way

 

[TheDoctor]

What is a track pump? My tyres max out at 55psi.. But I like them at 45 psi.

Are you riding a mountain bike? Because a road bike needs far more than 55 psi, let alone 45 psi.
I'll add some advice - if you're just riding on the road, don't get a mountain bike. Seriously.

 

[derrick]

Check your tyres regularly.

 

[Theseus]

My top 3 ...

1. Buy a bike
2. Ride the bike
3. Learn to maintain the bike

 

[Drago]

1. Learn to ride a bike.
2. Don't buy a bike based upon a spec sheet and brochure - go ride a few.
3. Buy a bike.

 

[I like Skol]

Are you riding a mountain bike? Because a road bike needs far more than 55 psi, let alone 45 psi.
I'll add some advice - if you're just riding on the road, don't get a mountain bike. Seriously.

Utter boleros! I only stopped using my hardtail MTB for the 10 mile commute because I didn't want to burden it with rack and guards!

 

[jonny jeez]

if road riding, then.

1. Ride with Grace
2. Ride when you want, not when you should
3. Don't make lists.

 

[TheDoctor]

Utter boleros! I only stopped using my hardtail MTB for the 10 mile commute because I didn't want to burden it with rack and guards!

It would have been an easier ride on a road bike, even a flat bar one.
Just saying...
Plus - most MTBs with disk brakes come with at least some suspension these days, and you deffo don't need that for roads.

 

[S-Express]

Please can someone lock this thread now. It's only going to deteriorate further. Any genuine newbies reading this would have already moved onto golfing forums by now anyway.

 

[dim]

1.) Join Strava and record all your rides and progress

2.) Try and do high intensity (fast speeds) and high cadence on sections of your rides ... this will make you fitter

3.) Get a decent satnav and explore new areas close to you, by using Ride With GPS and Strava Heat Maps

 

[Fab Foodie]

Please can someone lock this thread now. It's only going to deteriorate further. Any genuine newbies reading this would have already moved onto golfing forums by now anyway.

Or bike radar....