How to Get Back Into Cycling

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Establish a clear, simple goal for yourself.. Determine why you stopped biking in the first place.. Make a list of the reasons you want to start biking again.

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Establish a clear, simple goal for yourself.

Step 1

Establish a clear, simple goal for yourself.

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Determine why you stopped biking in the first place.

Step 2

Determine why you stopped biking in the first place.

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Make a list of the reasons you want to start biking again.

Step 3

Make a list of the reasons you want to start biking again.

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Find a riding buddy if you want to keep yourself accountable.

Step 4

Find a riding buddy if you want to keep yourself accountable.

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Treat this process like you're learning to cycle for the first time.

Step 5

Treat this process like you're learning to cycle for the first time.

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if you haven't been active in a while.

Step 6

if you haven't been active in a while.

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Inspect your bike to make sure it's road-ready.

Step 7

Inspect your bike to make sure it's road-ready.

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Adjust your saddle so that your bike is comfortable.

Step 8

Adjust your saddle so that your bike is comfortable.

9

Break out your cycling clothes and see if you need to replace anything.

Step 9

Break out your cycling clothes and see if you need to replace anything.

10

Pick up a new helmet to stay safe on the road.

Step 10

Pick up a new helmet to stay safe on the road.

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Pick a calm, free day to go on a casual ride and get used to the bike.

Step 11

Pick a calm, free day to go on a casual ride and get used to the bike.

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Keep it unstructured and fun for the first few rides.

Step 12

Keep it unstructured and fun for the first few rides.

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Choose interesting locations for your first few tougher rides.

Step 13

Choose interesting locations for your first few tougher rides.

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Build your stamina up over time and take rest days after long rides.

Step 14

Build your stamina up over time and take rest days after long rides.

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Be consistent and take regular rides every week.

Step 15

Be consistent and take regular rides every week.

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Track your performance with an app or journal.

Step 16

Track your performance with an app or journal.

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Reward yourself after long rides with a small treat.

Step 17

Reward yourself after long rides with a small treat.

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Build your way up towards events or tough trails.

Step 18

Build your way up towards events or tough trails.

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