Cycling can be enjoyable, but it's not an easy one. Beginners often find themselves in difficult situations such as running out of air in the middle of their ride, difficulty in maneuvering, and even minor road accidents. Whatever the reason is, the fact remains that these challenges discourage beginners from making cycling one of their regular hobbies.

If you're one of those people, this blog is for you. We've come up with the top 5 cycling tips for beginners that will help you make your rides safer and more enjoyable–leaving you wanting more.

1. Don't pedal on high gear frequently.

Keep your cadence between 70 and 90 revolutions per minute. When you cycle in high gear, your knees are put under additional strain. 

Allow your body to adjust to greater distances and more challenging trails gradually. Similarly, don't start too fast on a training ride to avoid burnout and exhaustion in the second half. Imagine dividing your entire course into three parts–warm up on the first part, settle into a rhythm for the second, and give it your all for the last third.

2. Complete your biking accessories.

Biking accessories aren't just meant for a show. They're made to keep you safe on the road.

Aside from your trusty helmet, make sure that you always ride with a pair of bike lights. Most cities require a white front light with at least 400 lumens and a red rear light with at least 60 lumens. These two bike lights can reduce the risk of road collision by up to 72%.

Fortunately, some bike lights also come with additional features to ensure your convenience and safety on the road. This includes anti-theft technology, smartphone connectivity, ambient light sensing, etc.

3. Less is more.

Travel lightly–especially when you're cycling. We recommend cycling with only the important stuff such as your snacks, water, phone, wallet, small power bank, and a compact tire pump. 

Instead of going for a backpack, look for a durable top bag for your bike. Its compact size will force you to pack only the essentials so that you will ride lightly and hassle-free.

4. Mind your height.

If you're having problems with your pedaling, then there's a high chance that your seat is too low. It will force you to exert more force on your legs and under-extend your pedal stroke, which will cause discomfort on your rides.

But you can't just raise your saddle at a random height. You should measure the distance between the bottom bracket and the top of the seat. 

To get the perfect saddle height, you should measure the distance between your bottom bracket and the top of your seat. It should be close to the result of multiplying your inseam (in cm) by 0.883.

5. Ride on a group.

Last but not least, it would be best for beginners to join riding groups. Other riders will not just help you be safe on the road, but they can also share a trick or two to make the most out of your every ride.

To make things more exciting, some bike lights come with a group synchronization setting that will allow you to share a configured light pattern as you ride. This will improve your road visibility and make your group riding more fun.

Cycling may be hard at first, but it's worth all the effort and patience–imagine all the benefits it can give you! And as long as you follow our tips, you can ensure a safe and fun ride.