Quick Tips For New Riders

• Absolutely crucial: always wear a helmet.
• Brake right.
• On a long downhill, don’t stay on your brakes.
• Going uphill, shift gears to maintain normal cadence.
• When cycling at night or when visibility is poor, wear brightly colored, reflective clothing and use your headlight.
• To avoid saddle soreness, get the right seat.
• Keep your arms relaxed and don’t lock your elbows.
• Wear the right shorts if you cycle a lot.
• Don’t wear headphones.
• Change your hand and body position frequently.
• Position the saddle right to protect your knees.
• Don't ride side by side.
• Don't pedal in high gear for long periods.
• Ride with traffic, obey all signs and give the right of way to cars.