How to get the most out of Cycling?

Alex_Osborne
Alex_Osborne Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Gonna start cycling. I have owned a Trek 1.2 for about a year and used it regularly last year before the winter. One think I wish I could do is get the most out of biking. What are some tips you all use to get the most out of the cycling?

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  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    Ride the bike. It's that simple.
  • SBRRepeat
    SBRRepeat Posts: 384 Member
    cowbellsandcoffee wrote: »
    Ride the bike. It's that simple.

    Yep.

    You could do intervals or hill repeats or similarly difficult workouts that competitive cyclists do, but I think the above advice is better.
    Put in the miles, explore, learn to love the bike. All I did for the first year I cycled was explore local bike trails and gradually go further and further. Trust me, you'll get a good workout.
  • DangerJim71
    DangerJim71 Posts: 361 Member
    Ride it everywhere: work, errands, wherever. Find a friendly cycling club near you and join their group rides.
  • Sutnak
    Sutnak Posts: 227 Member
    ride it. always go faster, or farther than last time.
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    go up hills and enjoy the ride down hills.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,720 Member
    cowbellsandcoffee wrote: »
    Ride the bike. It's that simple.

    Yep ... at least for the first few months.

  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    cowbellsandcoffee wrote: »
    Ride the bike. It's that simple.

    This. Build a solid base before trying anything else.
  • Alex_Osborne
    Alex_Osborne Posts: 3 Member
    Note taken. Thanks everyone!
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