Everything You Need To Know If You're New To Road Cycling

Have you just bought a new road bike? Or are you planning your first road ride? We've got just the video for you as Manon takes a short ride around her local roads to explain everything a beginner cyclist might need to consider!

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[gcn]

Are you new to road cycling? Did you find our tips helpful? Let us know 👇

[nickw]

and remember its not against the rules of cycling to just stop and admire the view.

[mr_x]

Most important: don't compare yourself to more experienced cyclists

[davidf]

0:50 I remember cafés! They were those places that accepted money in exchange for food and beverages, right?

[emmettroche]

First cycle: didn’t bring water, pushed myself to hard, nearly passed out, fell and cut my knee and hip, got lost. Exact opposite of this video.😂

[jakubfabisiak]

Or just ride fixed, and you won't have to worry about being in the right gear, cause you're always in the wrong one.

[Mazurizi]

Is it just me or has Manon's presenting skills improved so much since she started. I know she was really self conscious at the beginning but now she's a natural! Ride on!

[FX_productions]

Did a three Km ride today on my first ever road bike. That's 3Km more than since I was kid and I enjoyed myself even if I was out of breath when I got home. By next year I hope to be able to do 100Km and be two stone lighter. The tips were great and of course very sensible as the roads can be dangerous if you don't take care.

[dalechen]

I bought myself a gravel bike at the start of quarantine, and I found myself installing bar extensions and obsessing over getting faster and more efficient. Absolutely life changing hobby. Cardio is no longer a chore 😃

[fletcherchambers]

My favorite gear tip for new riders so they don't need to worry about front vs back gears when shifting: As the chain gets closer to the bike, (front OR back) it's easier to pedal and good for hills. As the chain moves away from the bike (again, front OR back) pedal resistance increases and you go faster... :)

[dnb]

One of the biggest struggles I'm having with getting into cycling is deciding which bike to buy... it is so overwhelming. It's a big purchase for me too so it needs to be the right one

[Ivan-vwne]

A godsend, especially in these times when there is so many new riders, GCN, once again you outdid yourself!

[ridlerfisherable]

Another one I would give is get some sunglasses to prevent flies or anything else to get in your eye.

[sdolman]

Keep an emergency £5 note in your saddle bag for emergencies only, ie to purchase food, drink, inner tube, also can be used if you split your tyre.

[aretethought]

This is so inspirational. Sigh, where was Manon when I was 19 watching GCN and just getting into cycling? So great to have a female role model for young cyclists represented on the channel! ❤️🚴🏻‍♀️

[gkar]

I sold my car in January and have been cycling everywhere on my old heavy mountain bike. I hadn't ridden a bike in years and must admit i found it it tough to begin with but I watched lots of GCN vids for advice and confidence and now I'm lighter, fitter and faster. My commute is the favourite part of my day even in the morning when it's all up hill and that little nod of the head to other cyclists as you pass them makes you feel your part of a large community.

[DerRofflers]

as a new rider GCN has been extremely help- and resourceful. I didn't know cycling was this fun and rewarding

[newsbuster]

As someone in my early fourties, I very much regret not going into cyling when I was younger, even though I was given the chance. So my tip would be, if you want it, go for it at a young age and see what you can do! It's a generally healthy way of living, building up condition, being outdoors all the time, seeing beautiful scenery every day. As opposed to drinking, smoking, partying every weekend...and then feeling like shit the day after. Even if you won't get very far in cycling, for whatever reason, it will have many side benefits to live that kind of life.

[MizzSlim]

I just transitioned from a hybrid bike to my first road bike yesterday! I fell 2.5 times.. Not ascending, not descending, but stopping. My feet used to automatically jut out if I began to lose balance. My muscle memory now has to account for the fact that I’m CLIPPED IN!!!
Practice clipping in and out somewhere soft! Take it from me, your body will appreciate it.

[frazergoodwin]

Great little video Manon - you're such a natural infront of the camera! Another tip for absolute newbs would be to get in touch with a local cycling club - as soon as you're allowed to ride with others doing so with more experienced riders can provide a wealth of learning - from local routes to ride to tips and hints on the bike...