Does anyone have any tips on biking?
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First of all, depending upon the type of riding that you're planning on doing, I would recommend a hybrid type bicycle that's from a bicycle shop.  This means that you have a mountain bike frame, 700 mm wheels (larger wheels), 27-gear range, and a much lighter package that you could get from a retail store.  Next, have them fit you to the right size bike and tell them the type of riding that you will be doing.  Why I recommend a hybrid, I can run 700 mm wheels with less tread for commuting (l live off a rail trail) to and from work, then put 650 mm wheels with more aggressive trail for riding.  In theory I have two bikes in one package.  My bicycle is a Cannondale with a head shock for front suspension and a cane creek seat post to absorb the shock of riding on the seat.  I have rode from New York to California with this bike and it still serves me well after 10, 000 + miles.  Because of my love of biking and my dedication to the sport, I would love to share any insights I have that may help you or answer any questions that you would like to ask.  Please Email me at discgolfforever@myway.com and I will answer you as soon as possible.
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bicycling. Especially mountain biking. It is fun, challenging and a great workout.
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start off from the beginning and do it slowly... have a hack out at just a walk - one day\ngo over trotting poles the next- then a hack out and include trots- keep it slow- get to know each other again.\nstart of slow - build up to bigger things and most importantly just enjoy riding - theres noting worse than riding and not feeling confident..
798527
first, post your question in the proper category (this is cycling)\nsecond, learn English
675059
Riding on the road takes a lot of courage and patience.  I'm a road rider, and although I've never been hit, I have been forced off the road a couple times.  I would say that 99% of the motorists out there are very careful of cyclists, but there is that 1% who can be dangerous.  Keep in mind...as a cyclist riding on the road, you have just as much of a right to be there as a car does.  Follow the rules of the road.  Go with the flow of traffic.  Stop at all red lights and stop signs.  And always ignore those cars or pick-ups that try to scare you.  They aren't worth the attention.\n\nAnd here are a few tips to help make riding with traffic a little safer and easier.  Always ride several feet away from the curb or the edge of the road.  This will give you room to maneuver if you need to without going into the curb or off-road.  Remember that it's the car's job to go around you, not for you to avoid the car.  Always listen for cars coming up behind you.  Be aware that they are there.  Ride predictably.  Ride in a straight line, don't make the car behind you have to guess if you will keep your line.  Don't ride in the dark.  Always wear bright, highly visible clothing.\n\nThe more you ride on the road, the more your confidence will grow, and the more enjoyable your ride will be.  Good luck!
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Any exercise is a good thing. Riding bikes, or walking are good easy ways of exercising. Have fun
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Single leg lunges are a great exercise to build up your muscles for biking  - start with your feet together, then step forward with one foot and bend knee of the back foot so you drop straight down (not forward). Then push up again, spreading the weight between both the front and back legs.  Throughout, ensure that your front knee does not extend beyond your front toe - if it does, simply move your foot further out.  This will help to avoid knee injury.\n\nAnother good tip is simply to start slow and short when you bike and don't try to do 50 miles on your first ride.  Take it easy, let your body get used to it and you'll avoid too much muscle strain.  Then, next time out, go a bit further and so on.\n\nGood luck.
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I race mtn bike endurance events year round.  Sometimes I feel like I'm constantly 'in training'.  I've found what works best for me is to find some hills and climb, climb and then climb some more.  I'd also recommend getting a cheap road bike if you don't have one.  Putting lots of miles on a road bike will do a few things.  It will get you used to being in the saddle for long periods of time.  It will get you used to keeping a high cadence and get the legs used to spinning.  It will also get the lungs ready for the burn you feel in a race.  \n\nI also picked up the Mountain Biker's Bible.  It helped me lower my lap times by 10 minutes last year.  I think Amazon has it for like $15 and it's so worth it.  It has a list of good/bad foods, how to keep a training schedule, what to do b/4 and during the race and a whole lot more.  \n\nAlso check out forums.mtbr.com for some great info.  Check out the training forum and the endurance racing forum.  Both great areas to get some great info.\n\nGood luck at the race and welcome to the world of endurance mtn bike racing.  After this race, I bet you're hooked and you'll want to do more and more of them.  They are great fun and the biking community is a great group of people.
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Ignore the idiot above.\n\nHang 5s are the devil's trick, they are so difficult it is untrue.\n\nI don;t know what your problem is, you didn;t give nay info so I'll just try to go through them.\n\nYou can learn the balance point without having to ride into them by standing on a curb and just gettin gthe bike in the right position to balance over the front with your foot on whichever peg you want it to be on.\n\nOK, so if you have a basic idea of where the balance point is likely to be (it wil change when you start to move in the position) you can start to ride in to it.\n\nYou want to be riding slowly about walking pace when you learn, so that you don;t die when you flip over the front... it iwll happen... alot.  In fact, people tell you that you need to fip over to learn the balance point, just like you do for manuals.\n\nI am going to go through brakeless hang 5s, but you can just add in your brakes whenever you think you need them if you run them.\n\nSO, walking pace, feet on pedals.  In one movement, shift your weight forward, put whichever foot you want on the peg to the peg, with your weight over it and kick the back of the bike up with your other foot by pulling back on the pedal. That should all mean that the back has lifted and you are in the hang 5 position, except your foot is on the pedal.  SO take it off and use it as a counter-balance.\n\nYou want your seat to be wedged in your butt crack.  Try to keep relatively upright, rather than crouched over the front, as you will be able to move and balance more easily.\n\nComing out is easy, just shift your non-peg foot to the pedal and lean back.  Put your peg foot to pedal and ride off.\n\nHope that helps.\n\nhttp://www.westernveil.com/
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Try creating alternative fuel. I'm reduced to cycling since the recent fuel price increase.
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I don't know where you can go, but I have a suggestion. Take the pedals off the bike and practice scooting around on it. You'll eventually be able to coast farther and farther. When you get comfortable balancing for longer periods, put the pedals back on.
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First, get a helmet and wear it. One way to learn balance is to get next to a tree, just to have something to catch your foot on if you start falling. If you ever fall while riding, keep your hands on the handlebars. I learned the hard way breaking my wrist. Get a good biking book. There are lots. Don't ride in the road while learning and be careful. Good Luck!
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as soon as ur front tyre is in the air u try to pull the bike towards ur body n try to stand up on the foot rest.don't worry u keep trying n u will get there.the more u practice the more easy it becomes.
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That is a tough one. It really comes down to your physical fitness and ability. Ride at a speed which you feel comfortable with, and push it out. Its alot easier to ride a bike into a headwind than is to run, if you've ever tried it. Just do what feels right. You know what I'm saying, baby!
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get smaller gearing and itll make it harder to pedal a little bit but youll get more speed so yeah or u could just get lighter parts so easier to pedal just make sure everythings tight or ulll get screwed over so yea if u need to know anything else bout bike email me crashnbad@yahoo.com
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I would recommend talking to your friends who cycle as well as stop in at a few bicycle stores. Odds are you plan on riding with others so it is a good ice-breaking to start talking about bike types and applications. It's great to know a few good bicycle shops in your area. Then ask yourself, what kind of terrain I plan on riding on (paved streets, dirt roads, trails, etc.) How often do I plan on riding my bike and how much can my budget afford. A good bike shop can help you with those. Then as far as women specific bikes, again talk to the bike shop, maybe take one for a test ride and see how the bike fits you. The bike fit is very important, if it doesn't feel good to you, are you really going to ride the bike. I personaly like the Trek bike line. I've riding one for the past few years (over 35,000 miles and counting) and I love it. Good luck and happy cycling. jim
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ok - safety advice aside - have exit strategies - where and when you may want to pull out.  have support people around to help give advice on the route.  if you are doing a strict downhill thing - start at the bottom and increase your start point as you get used to the speed and turns.  (make sure there are no cars!)  the faster you go, the more tipsy you become so make sure the condition of the surface is suitable.  other than that if it isn't just speeed you are after, the same principles apply as they do for surfing or skiiing - zig zags slow you down etc.  HAVE FUN