Spring Biking: Few Tips Every Biker Should Know

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The winter months are characterized by low levels of fitness, bad food choices, and all-around sedentary lifestyles. If you are like most bikers, you always struggle to clamber back on your bike once the sunny spring comes knocking. But that doesn’t have to be the case. With sufficient preparation, it is possible to get off to a flyer and begin your springtime rides on a high gear. This article seeks to help you energize, adjust, and challenge yourself in readiness for the spring cycling season. Be inspired by the following 7 spring biking tips:

1. Prep your e-bike

You can never be too sure that your bike is still in excellent shape after the long winter hibernation. Before you start riding your electric bike, it is important that you take it to a bike service shop for maintenance checks. Here is a checklist of the parts you should get checked before bringing your bicycle out for a spin:

• Ensure that the brake mounts, axle nuts, stem nuts, fender stays, and crank nuts are tight enough.
• Ensure that the tires have the right pressure range. Most standard tires require about 40-60psi, but that varies depending on the tire type and the rider’s weight.
• Have the chain examined for possible stiff links or rust, and ensure that it is adequately lubricated.
• Confirm that the stem, seat post, and handlebars are well fastened.
• Get the spoke tension checked and, if need be, rectified by a professional.
• Make sure that the brake levers and pads are in excellent shape.

2. Give your bike a cleaning

The brakes, gears, and chains have probably collected lots of gunk, dust, and debris, all of which can cause the bike to malfunction on the road. Use a degreaser to clean the gunk off the brakes and drivetrain, and then wipe down all the other parts using a damp cloth.

3. Clean up your diet

If you have been a fan of sugary, processed, and carbohydrate-dense foods all winter, now is the time to clean up your diet and get back to shape. Get your waistline back by eliminating junk foods from your diet and replacing them with wholegrain cereals, natural juice, lots of vegies, and fruits. If you feel like overeating or snacking all the time, drink lots of water instead of eating solid food. Water will fill you up without increasing your weight.

4. Upgrade your apps

Your smartphone is an important asset when it comes to monitoring your ride and fitness goals. You need Google Maps or Ride with GPS, for example, for turn-by-turn instructions on the routes to follow when riding through unfamiliar neighborhoods. An app like Strava will help you track your fitness progress when riding. Ensure that all the apps you need for your riding needs are updated.

5. Protect your knees

Many bikers suffer from the ‘spring knee’, a frontal knee pain that precipitates from sudden increase in riding volume or intensity. Other causes include poor riding technique, muscular weakness or imbalance, and damaged soft tissues. The solution to this problem is to build up slowly- start with short rides and then gradually increase the riding distance. It is also important to get aches checked by a doctor as soon as they start developing.

6. Layer up

Spring is definitely warmer than winter, but it is still not warm enough for shorts and sleeveless shirts. The sun is warming your face, alright, but the winter snow, mist, puddles, and fog is not completely gone just yet. Your knees and other lower body parts can get pretty cold and more susceptible to injuries. Layer up those waterproof and water-wicking clothes!

7. Pack appropriately

Buy a saddlebag for your bike for all your packing needs. A backpack would be okay, but then it adds more unwanted weight on your shoulders and that reduces your flexibility. What should you pack in your saddlebag?

• A spare tube and tire levers
• A pump
• Tools to help you change a tire. These include a chain breaker, a chain-link bolt, duct tape, plastic zip ties, scissors, and knife.
• A flashlight
• Spare cash.

Conclusion

After hibernating all winter, you will have a lot of catching up to do if you are to go back to your prime biking level. You will need to ditch comfort food and ride consistently as part of pre-spring preparation. But it will all be worth it when that first glorious morning of spring comes knocking.