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Doing the same old thing will make you stale so look out for new tracks or take that road you always wondered where it went. Better still plan a day on new routes and you\u2019ll be amazed what more you see.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to cycling or returning after years away and are cycling to keep fit and lose weight then here a few tips to help you along.<\/p>\n

Before you start any exercise regime it is recommended that you have a check-up with a doctor or health professional to assess your current state of health as we don\u2019t want you overdoing it.
\n\"fat<\/p>\n

The bike<\/h2>\n

This is the most basic rule but make sure your bike fits you<\/a> and is working properly. This will make it easier to ride and also won\u2019t put you off from using it.<\/p>\n

Make sure the saddle is the correct height, you\u2019re not too stretched out or bunched up and pump your tyres up to the correct pressure as this makes it easier to push.<\/p>\n

Kit<\/h2>\n

Get some padded shorts<\/a> to make the seated area more comfortable and don\u2019t wear any underwear underneath them.<\/p>\n

Lycra shorts can be worn under other clothing if you don\u2019t want it on show or baggy mountain bike shorts are much more forgiving and also have a padded liner in them.<\/p>\n

A pair of gloves<\/a> will also make your hands more comfortable and help wipe sweat away from the face.<\/p>\n

Have a plan<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided that you are going to cycle more then make a plan of how many times you are going to ride per week and stick to it.<\/p>\n

Do a weekly plan and build it up a little each week, slightly longer distance or more time spent cycling, so you push yourself slightly more as time goes on.<\/p>\n

Keep a record of the plans and the rides you did as they great for looking back on and seeing how far you\u2019ve progressed since you started after a few weeks.<\/p>\n

Stay hydrated<\/h2>\n

Make sure you have enough fluids with you on the ride.<\/p>\n

Attach a water bottle cage<\/a> to your bike and take a bottle with you or at least carry a plastic bottle if you have pockets if you haven\u2019t got a cage.<\/p>\n

If you have a backpack then use a bladder drinking system<\/a> if you are planning any longer rides. Make sure you are well hydrated before you go out as this will also help you cycle longer.<\/p>\n

\"drinking<\/p>\n

Eat on the move<\/h2>\n

Cycling is a great sport in that it allows you to eat while doing it. Having a few light snacks or fruit with you to eat on slightly longer rides will fuel your efforts and stop you gorging when you get home or worse still getting the hunger knock while riding.<\/p>\n

Make sure the snacks are light though, no point eating more than you are burning.<\/p>\n

Use the bike instead of the car<\/h2>\n

If you have a short journey to make, why not use the bike instead of the car. Not only is this is a great way of including cycling in your everyday life without having to make specific time for it but saves you money on fuel and is better for the environment.<\/p>\n

By the time you\u2019ve parked up etc it\u2019s usually just as quick to take the bike and by replacing short car journeys you\u2019ll hardly notice you are cycling more.<\/p>\n

Once it becomes second nature to use the bike you\u2019ll find yourself using it for slightly longer trips or maybe even cycling to work which is one of the best ways to integrate cycling into your day.<\/p>\n

Go exploring<\/h2>\n

Mix up your riding routes or try some new paths.<\/p>\n

Doing the same old thing will make you stale so look out for new tracks or take that road you always wondered where it went.<\/p>\n

Better still plan a day on new routes<\/a> and you\u2019ll be amazed what more you see on the bike compared to being in the car.<\/p>\n

\"off<\/p>\n

Ride early in the day<\/h2>\n

Studies have shown that exercising in the morning really sets you up for the day and we can vouch for this.<\/p>\n

Riding in the morning is so much easier than later as you are fresh and it wakes you up. We all know what it\u2019s like to come home from work tired and do all the usual things and by then you\u2019ve either talked yourself out of it or there\u2019s no time left.<\/p>\n

Get up a bit earlier and go for a ride, trust us you\u2019ll enjoy it.<\/p>\n

Push it hard every now and then<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to push it a little bit on your rides. We\u2019re not talking flat out all the time but a few sprints or maybe pushing hard on a hill will help your fitness and bring you on in no time.<\/p>\n

Soon you\u2019ll find yourself riding up hills or completing circuits quicker than you ever thought possible when you started.<\/p>\n

Studies have also shown that including a few sprints in your training increases the body\u2019s fat burning ability and increasing metabolism means you are also burning fat after the ride as well as during.<\/p>\n

\"event<\/p>\n

Enter an event<\/h2>\n

Sign yourself up for an event in the future to give you a goal to work towards.<\/p>\n

It could be a charity cycle, a sportive, a race or simply joining a club and going on one of their rides. This focus will keep you motivated when the going gets tough or you think you don\u2019t have enough time to train.<\/p>\n

Be careful though, this can become addictive and once you enter one you\u2019ll find yourself looking for others which are further, hillier, tougher… and you\u2019ll love it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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