10 Tips For Your First Cycling Race |
Posted: March 8, 2018 |
Is the idea of ??a game starting to itch more and more? Do you see yourself in a platoon drive? Then it is perhaps time to sign up, once must be the first time! It is nice to know a thing or two, hence The Cycling Geeks has listed some basic points with best tips. 1. Get everything off your bikeBut then, really everything. In a competition you can only leave your bottle cages. You saddle your saddlebag, mudguard, lights and other frills in advance. This is mainly due to safety and if it is seen during the match, the jury will immediately take you off course. 2. Drive a practice roundAn accident is in a small corner and as an inexperienced platoon driver you just have to pay twice as good. Always drive the course in advance. Get a feel with the turns and see where the heaviest part is. Also pay attention to the wind and determine in which position in the peloton you have to place in order to get out of the wind. Take the tricky turns at least once at full speed to estimate how to cut it. Preparation is half the work and here you will have to invest a lot of time as a start. 3. Provide at least one basic licenseFor a few dollars per year you have a basic license from USACycling. You need this in most clubs to be allowed to ride with club games. So make sure you have it, often you can not start without a basic license related to insurance and safety. In addition, it is certainly worth it to become a member of the club where you are often a guest, then you can also order the club outfit and 'do you really belong'. 4. Do not make unexpected movementsA platoon moves like a snake on the asphalt, if you step out of that pattern as a loner, you are guaranteed to have a fall. So look carefully for you to see how the patterns run in the peloton. Hold the wheel in front of you and if you encounter a pit or other obstacle at the last minute, grab your handlebar firmly and catch the blow yourself without endangering others. 5. Keep drinking and eat well in advanceSounds so logical, yet many novice riders go wrong here. During a race you quickly cycle with an average of around 40 kilometers per hour. That is a big effort and because of this you sweat a lot in a short time. So drink plenty of water before the start of the competition and get at least one full bottle during the race. Just like drinking, you also need to eat enough. The engine must have enough fuel to perform. There is at least one maxim: Do not eat within two hours of the start of the course. Eating a plate of pasta half an hour before the race is not a good idea! For emergencies you can always bring an energy bar or gelletje. 6. Do not make unnecessary last minute adjustments to your bikeThis is not necessary and can only make you sit ugly on your bike. It is very tempting to set your saddle 1mm higher or lower so shortly before the race. Experts at The Geeky Cyclist says, experience shows that you can do this better a few days before so that you can get used to the new settings of your bike. 7. Take spare pinsOne of the great charms of cycling a race is to pin your shirt number. In principle, you always get four pins with your back number, which you can use to make the number well. It can only be that a pin is broken or that you prefer to attach the number with six pins, for example. Always take a few spare pins with you so that you do not end up with surprises. 8. Start as far in front as possibleThe best position in a peloton is at the front of the peloton. Here you are just before the crowds, but full of wind. Especially the first few kilometers the course is very hard and you can sit better in front, so you can strategically drop a few places in latent places. Of course, you also have to move these places into a handy location. 9. Do not be afraid to ask questionsIf you can prevent a fall with a stupid question, just ask that question. Cyclists are generally social beings and will always help you answer your question. This way you have direct contact in the peloton! 10. Do not wait too long with your first gameFinally, you are never really ready for your first game. After reading these cycling tips, you learn how to drive a course by doing it. Do not wait until tomorrow, but register today with the cycling club in your area!
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