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How to start?

Just hop on your bike and you’re ready to go. British cycling, externalscottish cycling,, externalWelsh cycling, external and NI cycle, external they have information about clubs and racecourses and about Breeze , externalThe Women’s Cycling Program offers a range of safe and social cycling routes for all abilities. If you don’t have access to a bike, there are hundreds of bike hire companies across the UK.

What is cycling?

Road cycling, the most popular form of cycling, is simply riding a bike outdoors for exercise, playing a sport, or getting from point A to point B. Track cycling adds a competitive element and involves racing around a specialized track at high speeds. .

Is this for me?

From little kids on stabilizers to adults going on long rides around the neighborhood, cycling is for everyone. Tired of being stuck in traffic? Cycling to work is also one of the easiest ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. There are also many cycling clubs in the UK where coffee and cake stops are as important as the route you take!

What to expect when I start?

• An hour-long road race can burn up to 844 calories and an hour on the track can burn even 782 calories.

• To make sure you ride safely, you should wear approx helmet, reflective clothing and equip your bike with eyes Winter.

• No matter how or where you cycle, your wear and tear will increase muscle strength and endurance while reducing the level of body fat.

• There are cycling clubs in the UK, so this is a great way to do it make friends and develop communication skills.

• Paracycling, external takes various forms, including: Handcyclingwhere competitors power the bike with their hands and arms, and tandem bikes blind or visually impaired athletes and their helpers.

• This is low impact kind of exercise, so yes it is easier to put stress on the joints than running or other similar activities.

• Go, external introduces young riders to this sport and improves their bicycle riding skills. Go Ride Racing is a competition program offering entry-level competitions for young riders.