riding Tips to go very fast on my cycle?
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A quick way to go faster is to add aero bars, you're more aerodynamic and will be faster.\nOther ways:\nlighten up your bike or yourself, pedal in circles, 85-90 rpm cadence.\nThe best way to get fast is to ride fast.  This takes time, but if you break it onto intervals you can ride for a minute or two, rest for the same amount of time, then ride fast again.  Eventually you'll be able to sustain higher speeds for longer durations.  You can do this twice a week and do a longer slower ride once a week for endurance.
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it is indeed! I would encourage you to start slow and work your way up, best part is to compare your speed and distance to the last few days and keep going up, we have a stationary bike so can not compare but still find it enjoyable, good luck
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Everyone's lessons are different... I've learned that a saddle that feels great for 30 miles can be agony at 75 miles. Always check the tightness of components. A crank coming off 30 miles from home just sucks. Sometimes, leave the thorn in the tire until you get home! Carry a spare tube AND a patch kit. And if the worst that happens is that you have to walk your bike home 5 miles and it's a nice day out, hey, it's a nice day. You're still alive.\n\nI've learned that road bikes, with wide enough tires, can tackle about 70 percent of the trails designed for mountain bikes. Sometimes you should slow down and enjoy the ride, look at the scenery. Not every ride is a training ride - take the kids along and show them how to bunny hop and pull wheelies. I've found out that if you are out riding your MTB and come upon a motocross track the locals have built, ride all the way around it before you try to ride the 8' hill or you'll do the concusion confusion. Don't do wheelies when you're clipped in unless you're Floyd Landis. Realise that sometimes, if all's quiet, your Grandfather is there with you, having a good time. \n\nI've learned the "ugly" side, too: That some drivers are not only just plain ignorant, but vindictive as well. I've learned that if you flip someone off for driving like a jerk, most loudmouths won't get out of the security of thier car.  The ones that do are most likely small but scrappy women (more balls then most men). I've learned that most drivers who swear at you have a very limited vocabulary, and if you point this out to them, they get so frustrated they will sit thru a green light. And I've learned that when a vehicle does strike a rider it's never, ever a pretty sight and even worse when it's a kid (ran as an EMT/Firefighter for a while).\n\nAnd I've learned that if you empty your mind while riding that your God will reveal him/herself.\n\nGo. Ride. Enjoy.
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If you ride regularly and average 10 or more hours a week, I would recommend a half mile hill to do repeats on.  Any hill that is driveable is bikable.  Do it only once or twice the first time, and every two times after that, increase the repetition by one.  Give yourself a 45 second break in between the repeats after you coast down to the bottom.  When you are able to effectively ride it 10-15 times, find a longer hill and start the cycle over, although you don't have to neccesarily start back at 1 or 2 times.  That will help your endurance.  If you want more power during sprints, you can find a steeper hill of roughly the same length.  Hope this helps!
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I agree with the other comments with a few added things to put into your training.\n\nIntervals- as going around corners you will be surging just like you would in traffic you have to be able to keep up with the pack and not get dropped off the back.  Once your off...your most likely off.\n\nSprints- If you can't sprint- your dead in the water.  Set "finish lines" on some of your rides and then sprint towards them as you come up to them (kind of like a time bonus in the Tour de France).  This will also keep you thinking competiveley out on your rides.\n\nTeam riding- or at least group riding.  This is crucial because crits tend to be some of the most dangerous riding (cat  5 for sure) as you will have many people all around you jockeying for position and so you must have awareness to being around other riders.\n\nGet on a team-  While many think that road biking is often seen as an individual sport it helps to have teamates to help draft and manuevour with in order to get good field position.\n\nAs for moving up the ranks an important thing is to become known with your USCF officials at the race.  They are the ones who can upgrade you and offer advice on moving up the ranks.  I'm guessing you have already registered at usacycling.com, but if not make sure you get your liscense (there are a lot of great perks- I love the coupons for flying)\n\nJust remember you can be in the best shape...but you need the experiance of racing and team riding to get really good.
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subscribe to the roadbikerider.com newsletter.. they'll send you lots of tips, news, product reviews, etc.. every thursday.. you won't regret it!!\n\nhere`s a tip 4 U:\n\nTry This on Your Next Ride  o^o  o^o  o^o  o^o  o^o  o^o\n \nLast week we looked at an effective way to make wind work for you by turning it into a "climb." That's an approach that can improve your attitude as well as your training when facing a windy day.\n \nBut let's get real. On many rides you'd rather not "climb" but simply reduce the wind's impact to make the effort a bit easier. So let's look at four riding techniques that can effectively lessen the force of that invisible wall holding you back.\n \nIf you're riding solo:\n \n---Don't overgear.  If you fight the wind in an excessively large gear, you'll soon be down for the count. The ratio that works on a given road when it's calm is guaranteed to be too big in a headwind. Gear down far enough to keep your cadence between 90 and 100 rpm.\n  \n---Don't be a sail.  Headwinds reward a tight, narrow profile. To get low, grip the drops or hold the brake lever hoods with your palms cupped over the rubber with forearms parallel to the ground.\n \nAlso, watch what you wear. On a windy day, choose form-fitting clothes. For example, rather than wearing a blousy jacket that acts like a drogue chute, try a long-sleeve jersey with a layer or two underneath for warmth.\n \nIf you're in a paceline:\n \n---Don't miss the draft.  The area of maximum shelter depends on wind direction. If it's a direct headwind, the best draft is straight behind a rider. If it's a quartering headwind from the left, the "cone" of shelter moves to that rider's right. In crosswinds, you may need to ride almost beside another rider to get maximum draft.\n  \n---Don't dwell at the front.  It's tempting to pull for several minutes to prove your strength. Don't do it. Before long you'll be unable to come through, and you may even get dropped. Trade off at the front every 20-30 seconds and you and your group will go faster with less individual effort.\n \nHeadwinds make riding tough no matter how many tricks you use. So resign yourself to working harder. There's no use bellyaching about it or, worse, calling off rides on windy days. Other roadies handle it and you can too. Like other challenges in cycling, meeting wind head on will make you stronger.
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uh its hard to explain depending on the bike race bike or a trail bike? ive got a four stroke an XR450/get the speed that feels comforable to you in 2nd or 3rd gear rev it slightly/shift/pop the clutch/and lean back/while ridin it you'll have to keep ur balance and keep the throttle right, when ur ridin it its all in ur right hand w/ the gas thats the part thats hard to explain>>>
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make sure you have your board on turn it side ways and lean back hold on and your up \noh and get driver to go slow
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Since you had a traumatic experience with riding bikes when you earlier tried it----Ride with a pro experienced rider with your OWN bike---better if its equipped with basics ( good brakes, platform pedals, use sneakers for quick dabs,a well fit helmet)----its best to ride where there is zero distractions ( pedestrians, joggers, baby kids on strollers)----make sure you learn with caution and when you accomplish your mission---RIDE THE WIND!
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try cycling to work if it is less than ten miles after about six weeks you will probably do it faster than driving to work. time your self each day.  it saves you money on gas too and gives you a work out before and after work give your self a bit of extra time when you first start. after one week you will see the difference
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Have someone who knows how ride with you in an area where there is very little traffic.  And remember, push in the gas and ease off the clutch.  That is the hard part, once you get that part down, shifting is easy.
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riding my bicycle,  I ride 7 miles a day around the town I live in, up and down hills. mostly in 5th gear. I like it because it makes me feel energetic. helps keep my weight down, stregthens my legs and keeps my cardio in good form. I am a pro wrestler breathing is a must. (a certain way of breathing) and riding my bike helps with that breathing process. I am 6'4 and 318 lbs I ride to keep in shape so that desease doesn't set in. diabettes runs on both sides of my family, I have to exercise.
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Periodize your training year. Start with several months of endurance training...working on building either the amount of time you ride a week, or milage. When you get roughly 1000 miles on your legs start working in some intervals, or more hill training a few times a week to increase your on the bike strength, and lactic acid buffering ability. \nRiding in groups that are slightly faster then you is a great way to push yourself when you are ready for it
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lessen driving and try go ride a bicycle...
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spin around really fast
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Easy try doing bicycle first then practice 2 wheeler every day I'm 13 but i drive two wheelers that can go 140km/h so you will if you do it and get used to it DUDE! GLAD TO HELP IF WORKED!
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Find a grassy park or golf course.  \n\nWear some blue jeans.\n\nBring a friend.  \n\nStart with the bicycle seat height too low at first--set it so that your legs reach the ground while seated.  Later, you will set it high so that your legs straighten while pedaling, but save that for next week.  ;)\n\nGet the friend to push you very quickly while you're upon the bike, on the nice soft grassy area. \n\nTRY TO GO FAST!\n\nSlow bikes are nearly impossible to balance.  So, a bit of speed helps.  Landing on the grass won't really hurt, so this can let you go fast enough to balance easily.  \n\nIn all 50 states, it is legal to ride upon the sidewalk any time you feel endangered by the car traffic.  \n\nIt is also legal to ride upon the sidewalk whenever the cars are going fast and they have only one lane each direction.  \n\nIt is not a good idea to ride upon a sidewalk because many cyclists are hit by cars as the cars suddenly turn right and drive across the sidewalk and into a parking lot or side road.  So, it is usually much safer to ride on the street.  \n\nA neighborhood street is usually better than a major street.  \n\nJudge the desperation (mood) of the drivers, and do always make eye contact with a driver who might turn right--right over you.  \n\nIf a car hits you from the side, it is considered that the cyclist ran out in front of the car.  However, if a car hits you from behind (very rare!) then it is nearly certain to make you a lot of money.  Most car drivers know that rear-ending someone can cost a fortune.  This is another reason not to ride on the sidewalk.  \n\nHowever, if you're sharing a lane with the cars, make sure it is wide enough on the right to allow you some room.  If not, take the whole lane, but use a rear "blinkie" and follow a somewhat erratic (not quite straight) path so that you're easier to notice by the car driver.  \n\nHave fun!