Comments on: 4 Things Every Beginner Cyclists Should Know

By: tim

tim — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:29:02 +0000

Hey there, I’m twitter follower of yours and I read your blog every now and then when I remember to check back. I’ve just made a new cycling website, it’s called IronLegs.co.uk, I won’t spam you with the link The idea is that cycling blog owners can submit links to their latest articles. Also cyclists who find interesting cycling orientated articles online, can submit links to it for everyone else to enjoy.
The idea is that if people subscribe to the IronLegs feed they will get links to all the most interesting cycling articles available on the internet, without searching around google etc.

There are lots of interesting cycling blogs out there, alot are hard to find, hopefully IronLegs will help bring them altogether.

I have submitted this article to the IronLegs site, but it would be great if you submitted your future articles there too

Happy cycling, keep up the blog.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:15:41 +0000

Thanks for the advice. I live in a really rural area so I’ve only ridden alone thus far ~ I bet it is a lot of fun to ride with some other people. I’m new to the sport and having a blast (it’s one way to get some time to myself and have some silence in a really noisy toddler world lol)

What’s the best way to transport a bike when you drive a Honda civic? just thinking about going to town for a group ride and how to get the bike there.

By: Dr. Mac

Dr. Mac — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:02:30 +0000

Great advice, Andrew! Also, thanks for the link to the sweepstakes. I’m sure many readers will appreciate it. Take care!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:05:10 +0000

You also should make sure to get the right eyewear! I didnt think I needed special sunglasses for cycling, but I changed my mind after a small rock flew into my eye through the side of my cheap glasses…I personally like Oakley, Bolle, or Rudy Project. They all have some pretty interesting designs and all talior to the sports buff. I recently found store called N3L Optics in my local mall, its like no other sunglass store ive seen! its geared totally towards the sportsman and they have all this really cool interactive technology in the store. After trying out the new oakley Jawbone in their wind simulator, I was convinced that it was the glass I needed to keep the rocks out of my eyes. Not to mention, lance is wearing a pair himself in the tour. If you go to their website now you can actually enter to win 3 different pairs of glasses, I signed up myself, I mean why not, a chane to win the top sports performance glasses for free! Check it out! http://www.n3loptics.com/sweepstakes

By: drmac

drmac — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:26:16 +0000

@Christian T. — Thanks for stopping by. And, you bring up a couple of very good questions for beginners. Stay tuned because my next post will address them specifically.

By: Christian T.

Christian T. — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:46:40 +0000

Are cycling shoes and clipless pedals that much better than pedals with toe clips and straps? Also, can you recommend a good pair of reasonably-priced cycling shorts ($30-$60). I am having trouble undertsnading all the terminology – 8 panel, etc. Thanks!

By: drmac

drmac — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:15:58 +0000

@eric whitten — Glad you stopped by, Eric! You definitely need to find a good group to ride with. Your local bike shop should keep a list of group rides that vary in skill level. Stick with the beginners group and you’ll have a wonderful time!

By: eric whitten

eric whitten — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:22:08 +0000

Thanks from me as well. I just started riding a few weeks ago (started as a commuting replacement after my wife’s car was totaled, but I’m seriously hooked). I’ve only ridden alone so far, but after accidentally ending up in the middle of the Pan-Mass challenge on Cape Cod, I’d really like to try riding in a group next. It is a bit intimidating, though.

By: drmac

drmac — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:28:37 +0000

@ John Paul Handrigan — You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by the site and best of luck on finding a bicycle club in your area. It truly is a great place to start and I trust your experience will be positive.

By: John Paul Handrigan

John Paul Handrigan — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:34:52 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I plan on joining a bicycle club this coming Fall ( a late start in a North American club), but I wanna get involved as soon as possible!