Basic Cycling Mistakes – 8 Things Cyclists Shouldn't Do

Whether you're a new or an experienced cyclist, here are 8 road cycling mistakes that you should avoid.

Is there something you'd add to our list? Tell us down in the comments!

Here are the 8 things that we really think that you shouldn't do while cycling...

1. Don't wear underpants underneath your cycling shorts
2. Don't jump red lights
3. Don't eat too much before a ride
4. Lifting
5. Never stand when you can sit
6. Look down on other cyclists
7. Take your hands off the bars when it's a *bit* windy
8. Don't celebrate too early

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[Tympan]

Number 9: don't toss away energy bar and gel wrappers. Put them in a pocket, or under the hem of the leg of your shorts, and dispose of them appropriately and lawfully at your next stop.

[radiostation]

"We've got strong legs and... well we've got strong legs." Perfectly said dan.

[johnbouttell]

No. 9 Not What To Do. Don't pass another cyclist who is stopped by the roadside taking a wheel off or looking at their bike as if there's something wrong: always slow down and confirm with them that they are OK. If they need help, stop.

[joelklingenberg]

Number 9: don't spit into the wind

[fursteveferret]

over dressing for winter then getting to hot and sweaty that's my biggest mistake it can ruin a ride. And its hard to perfect.

[johnbouttell]

2:42 I wouldn't advise telling a stranger that they shouldn't be wearing underpants. Wars are started by less than this.

[Subie_Rench]

"Don't humiliate the person in public... humiliate them on the internet, like a normal person!" 😂 ❤️ GCN

[jonny]

the first real bike ride I ever went on I was wearing swimming shorts. those with the net lining inside. not the greatest idea I ever had ...

[djaaronmorris]

Thank you for the tips as I'm about to purchase my first road bike and start my journey of cycling.

[jinngeechia]

Don't lift but do body weight exercises. Push ups, back lifts, planks, mountain climbers, burpees, squats etc. All these build core strength in the comfort of anywhere!

[patricksheard]

That light did not stay green for very long....

[porthpatho]

I think the look down on other cyclists is the most important.

[mediumrick]

+1 on NOT running red lights and stop signs, or other forms of breaking traffic laws. Please, just don't. It makes us all look bad.

[karvinsunny]

i once got in-n-out before a ride, it later went in and out of me

[schlaurits]

Once had incredible luck when riding with my hands off the the bar and a rather strong wind caught my front wheel and I made an inelegant u-turn which was really a close call. But hey, I did not crash! :)

[saleemwaheed]

I watch every one of you guys videos, and I don't even have a bike! Just great info and good entertainment!

[qlezkhk]

GCN, before I became a cyclist, I used to lift quite a lot and spend so much time in the gym lifting but after I got into cycling, the massive arms and shoulders are almost gone.... and yes within 12 months of cycling. I'm left with girly arms and shaved legs😂😂😂 #LoveCycling

[arkinhk]

Love the vids, but sorry, disagree witrh lifting weights in the gym. Having a strong core, and tonned torso helps prevent injury and assists in power transfer to the legs.... Now, I am not saying become Mr Olympia - far from it - but I do recommend getting to the gym and lifting weights.

NSAM qualified instructor for 30+ years and avid (hilly) cyclist since there are no flat areas here in Hong Kong... just hills.

[mustangrt]

2B: when in group, dont occupy the whole road

[bkmontgomery]

Lol the dumbbells crack is getting you lots of love I see ;) How about don't stop lifting! <3 - A runner, lifter, cyclist.