Tips for new road cyclists who want to ride with Muggaccinos Bicycle User Group *

  1.         Prologue 

  2.         First-up, get the correct size bike for you at the right price

  3.         Bike handling skills

  4.         Road surfaces

  5.         Obey all road traffic laws

  6.         Be Visible, Night and Day

  7.         Take the Road Least Travelled

  8.         Use hand signals when turning left, right or stopping

  9.         When you should take a lane?

10.         Road traffic disciplines, protocols and dangers

11.         Gearing to climb steep hills

12.         Learn how easy it is to -
 *        adjust your gears;
 *        correct a brake pad rubbing against a rim; and
 *        true your wheels

               Doing your own bike maintenance is simple and satisfying

13.         Braking and turning

14.         Equipment, clothing and accessories - the Do's and Don'ts

15.         Body strength and endurance

16.         Cycling in a pack or bunch - known as a Peloton

17.         An army marches on its stomach and a cyclist burns carbs and fluids! 

18.         Avoiding Cycling Injuries

19.         Report unsafe road conditions

20.         Pedalling Pointers

21.         Learning from other seasoned cyclists

22.         Social aspects of cycling

23.         Graduating to +100km Sunday rides in a few months  

24.         Implementing a training strategy               

25.         Duty of care and public liability

26.         Look after your pride and joy!!!

27.         Epilogue

_*     Bank Teller -

 (i)        welcomes an e-mail to ScribePJ@TPG.com.au  re any of the above points that could be improved or embellished or if U know of additional points which could be added, particular if you disagree with any of the above suggestions; and

 (ii)       accepts no liability for any of the cycling tips contained herein which are provided to new cyclists with the best intentions.