With summer just a short time a way, many people are dusting off their bikes and preparing to get back out on the bike trails as well as prepare for the various bike races that will be all over the country. Though some more hardcore bikers never put their bike away for the winter, there’s more to the sport than just jumping on your bike and taking off. There are many training tips that people could use that, if they’re interested in getting into this recreation, would greatly improve their performance out on the road.
There’s a common misconception that endurance is the name of the game. This is totally wrong. Given that, if you’re enrolling in bike tournaments or races, you need to take a lot of breaks. This is to eat and stretch. Even if it’s just for the day or during a multi-day cycle tour, you need to consume calories and energy. Also, if you don’t stretch, you body will give out later on. Think of this as stretching out parts of your body that are super tense from all of the exercise it’s getting and fueling your body with the necessary nutrients is essential. Eat really nutrient dense foods like fruits, hard-boiled eggs, and nuts. It’s a great way to keep your electrolyte levels high so you don’t burn out on your trek.
Make sure you’re using the proper equipment. This is half the battle. By using cycling shoes and a good bike seat, you can greatly reduce the strain on your body overall. Also, getting your bicycle tuned-up regularly does a world of good. You might not notice the difference but an un-tuned bike runs roughly and ends up working against the rider and can end up greatly subtracting from their overall performance. You want to put as little strain on your body as possible to get the best performance out of your body that you can. That’s why it’s a good idea to take yoga classes and use chairs for lower back pain. Use these tips to reduce the stress on your body and increase your endurance.
Get your bike “fit” for performance. This isn’t just getting a tune up. It’s kind of like retooling your bike to maximize its performance and make it fine-tuned to your body’s shape and contours. This is a big deal in the cycling community and many people who just think of a bike is something to jump on and go often regret not having this done sooner. You can get this done at your local bike shop.
So in order to maximize you’re riding efficiency, use some of these steps and training techniques to ensure that you’re able to perform at your peak. Even if you’re not a serious rider, you can still do some of these things to lower the stress that’s placed on your body just as a recreational biker. You might not feel it now but down the road you could end up with arthritis or joint issues that were exacerbated by your biking excursions.
Photo Credits: M.V. Jantzen
Originally posted 2011-05-16 12:14:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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, in order to prevent chafing.
, to keep your energy up between events.
, excellent for restoring electrolytes more quickly than water.
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for repairs. Hopefully you won’t need it, but if you do it’s easier to have this on you than not.
to protect your hands. Full-finger is especially useful in events that happen during the winter.
with water, energy gels and other vital equipment.
