7 tips for novice cyclists who want to participate in Chisinau Criterium 2019

Whether you want to find a new hobby, to do sports, to have long escapes in nature, or to adopt a healthy lifestyle, no matter the reason you chose to do cycling, this piece of information will be useful for you.

Here are some tips for a novice bicycle rider:

1.  Invest in quality

Turn your attention to a quality bicycle and accessories. Give preference to a reliable helmet and LED bicycle headlights. A good and high-quality bike will save you from many troubles and, ultimately, will save your life in dangerous situations. Invest in vital parts such as locks, connecting rods, saddle, brakes, steering wheel, and shifters. A poor quality bike will not only endanger you, but will require frequent repairs and large investments.

2. Do not neglect your own safety

For a start, practice in the daytime. For a beginner, riding even a good bike with reflectors and headlights, at night or in the evening, can be dangerous. Drivers drive at high speed, even in the city, and often do not turn on the dipped beam to illuminate the road for cyclists.

3. Have a rest more often

Besides the usual stops for drinking water, it is desirable once in a while to simply walk alongside the bike. This will help you stretch your muscles tired from riding.

4. Take with you the essentials

Do not carry heavy or oversized luggage. By following this advice, you will make your trip easier and more comfortable.

5. Plan your route in advance

Before traveling, always check the route. Thus, you will not get lost and this will save your time.

6. Do not forget about hydration

Avoid long trips in hot weather. In the summer it is better to travel either from morning until lunch, or in the evening from 6 pm to 9 pm. It is advisable to travel in cloudy or cool weather. In this way you will spend energy on pedaling instead of having to fight dehydration. It is very important to have enough water with you, even on cloudy days.

7. Regularly check the technical condition of your bike

Before the trip, at the end and even during the trip, check bike condition: whether the wheels are well inflated, whether there is dirt on the chain, if the brakes are working.

You have just entered the world of cycling and you feel ready for adventure? Then you should know that on May 26, the sixth bicycle race “Chisinau Criterium” will take place – a circular bicycle race for professional and novice cyclists.

You can choose one of the following distances:

15 km by Naturalis (MTB ONLY) - CUTOFF - 40 min

30 km by Technosoft (MTB + ROAD) - CUTOFF - 80 min

60 km (ROAD ONLY) - CUTOFF - 140 min

Also on the day of the competition, the traditional fun ride „Velo Fun by Skoda” will take place! 

If you want to register and learn more details, please visit: https://criterium.md/en/