Every day the number of people who choose any type of cycling to lead a healthy life and be in contact with nature increases. The practice of road cycling in Lanzarote is an activity that is becoming more and more fashionable, the love for our sport is gaining significant numbers.
At Papagayo Bike we are very clear, pedaling on a road bike on the roads of Lanzarote is a sport that is engaging , and very engaging. You just have to see the large number of cyclists that we can find on the roads any weekend.
Riding a road bike is one thing, but sharing the road comfortably and safely with other vehicles and cyclists requires another level of skill.
Starting from the idea that road cycling is an endurance sport, we must also take into account that technique plays a very important role when we ride a road bike. I am going to show you a series of tips that will help you improve your cycling technique.
Using the appropriate sprocket and chainring when pedaling a bicycle is essential to get the most out of the exercise we are doing. The experience and certain sensations we have on the bicycle are one of the main key factors in knowing when we should use one speed or another.
We go in parts, to begin with, we will never have to cross the chain. We must use an appropriate gear correlation: high sprockets with high chainrings, low sprockets with low chainrings, etc.
Before changing the sprocket, it is advisable to consider whether the chainring we have marked is the right one. On the other hand, your effort is a signal that will allow you to know when you should change speed. If you progress with your bike with increasingly difficult pedaling, this is a clear indication that you should lower the sprockets and chainrings. It is also true that you pedal very fast, feeling a kind of emptiness in said exercise.
But what is the key to knowing if you are in the right gear?
Finally, something very useful is to plan to change gears before the exercise intensifies. That is, if you are contemplating a long slope, the most normal thing is that in the middle of said ramp, you will have to change speed to be able to continue. Therefore, it would be much more efficient and comfortable to change gears before starting said hill.
If you already know the dates of your next getaway on the roads of Lanzarote , don't miss the opportunity to try one of our road bikes and discover the island in a different way.
Plan your adventure through Lanzarote on one of our rental bicycles . You can reserve one of our bicycles here , being able to configure the bicycle to your needs, such as the size of the bicycle, the type of pedals, etc ...
Remember that we take our road bikes wherever you tell us , so you don't waste time looking for a place to rent a road bike and save it for your cycling getaways in Lanzarote .
More than 21 years of experience in the world of bicycles support us.
At Papagayo Bike we are very clear, pedaling on a road bike on the roads of Lanzarote is a sport that is engaging , and very engaging. You just have to see the large number of cyclists that we can find on the roads any weekend.
Riding a road bike is one thing, but sharing the road comfortably and safely with other vehicles and cyclists requires another level of skill.
- Maintain a straight line.
- Know when you have to brake.
- Have control in curves.
- Know when to change gears.
- Know how to pick up the water bottle.
Starting from the idea that road cycling is an endurance sport, we must also take into account that technique plays a very important role when we ride a road bike. I am going to show you a series of tips that will help you improve your cycling technique.
1- Learn to use the proper gear ratio.
Modern road bikes have a large number of gears to combine between sprockets and chainrings, it is not so easy to know how to use them properly. It's not just about going up or down gears, we must also take into account issues such as cadence. We must know how we feel most comfortable pedaling , with hard or softer developments. At the same time, we must take into account how these changes affect us muscularly.Using the appropriate sprocket and chainring when pedaling a bicycle is essential to get the most out of the exercise we are doing. The experience and certain sensations we have on the bicycle are one of the main key factors in knowing when we should use one speed or another.
We go in parts, to begin with, we will never have to cross the chain. We must use an appropriate gear correlation: high sprockets with high chainrings, low sprockets with low chainrings, etc.
Before changing the sprocket, it is advisable to consider whether the chainring we have marked is the right one. On the other hand, your effort is a signal that will allow you to know when you should change speed. If you progress with your bike with increasingly difficult pedaling, this is a clear indication that you should lower the sprockets and chainrings. It is also true that you pedal very fast, feeling a kind of emptiness in said exercise.
But what is the key to knowing if you are in the right gear?
“…You should pedal comfortably but feeling like you are making an effort…”
Finally, something very useful is to plan to change gears before the exercise intensifies. That is, if you are contemplating a long slope, the most normal thing is that in the middle of said ramp, you will have to change speed to be able to continue. Therefore, it would be much more efficient and comfortable to change gears before starting said hill.
Are you coming to pedal through Lanzarote with us?
At Papagayo Bike we have the best road bike models to cover many kilometers on the roads of Mallorca.If you already know the dates of your next getaway on the roads of Lanzarote , don't miss the opportunity to try one of our road bikes and discover the island in a different way.
Plan your adventure through Lanzarote on one of our rental bicycles . You can reserve one of our bicycles here , being able to configure the bicycle to your needs, such as the size of the bicycle, the type of pedals, etc ...
Remember that we take our road bikes wherever you tell us , so you don't waste time looking for a place to rent a road bike and save it for your cycling getaways in Lanzarote .
More than 21 years of experience in the world of bicycles support us.
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