5 STEPS TO BECOMING A BETTER CYCLIST
 Today
we'll talk about how to become a better cyclist. As with the
sport of running or most other popular sports for that matter
– anybody can pretty much do it. So it's HOW we do it
that makes all the difference. Below are the 5 steps to becoming
better at cycling recommended by Dr. Romanov. Follow these
and ride like never before!
LEARN HOW TO PEDAL. It is obvious that you have to learn
the cycling technique first. Pedaling is the most important
part of cycling technique. Everybody can pedal, so the way
to be ahead is to learn how to pedal correctly.
LEARN DIFFERENT WAYS OF PEDALING. Once you get the basics
of the pedaling technique, it is very important to learn to
do it with high and low cadence, going faster, going slower.
It is also of paramount importance to learn how to switch
gears. An art form of it's own, it will require some serious
learning, but when integrated correctly with the rest of your
efforts, it will make for one smooth, controlled and powerful
ride.
START FROM SHORT DISTANCES, GRADUALLY INCREASE. As with running
technique, it is recommended to start from short distances
when first learning how to cycle. Once you will feel more
comfortable, you can slowly increase your training distances
but don't overdo it. Never ignore fatigue, when you feel it
– stop training.
LEARN TO CYCLE IN DIFFERENT CONDITIONS. Practice cycling
with change of direction – practice turning left and
right and making a U-turn. Include different speeds –
ride faster and slower. Do it uphill and downhill, on various
terrain. And the last but not least - practice cycling with
a headwind, tailwind and side wind.
LEARN TO RIDE IN A GROUP. If you're planning on making cycling
a part of your training regimen and your competitive racing,
you need to learn how to ride in a group. There are rules
and regulations and all violators are disqualified and ousted.
Since a little mistake can take out the entire group, the
rules are strict and are diligently enforced.
Article by Dr. Nicholas Romanov
Composed by L. Romanov
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