Cycling is one of the best ways to get up close and personal with the sights in someone else's and your own city. By bike, you can also make a country trip to nature, the main thing is to think over the route correctly.
Baseline conditions
The first step is to determine the time you want to spend walking. Perhaps you would like to go for a ride in the evening after work, spending a few hours on it, or maybe you want to go on a real bike trip for a few days?
It is important which bike you have at your disposal. Some models have different dampers and shifters, so you can easily tackle difficult climbs and tackle rough terrain. City bikes with no gear shifting and even the most basic cushioning on a fork will break down quickly if you ride them too aggressively.
It is also important what physical shape you are in. Even if you think cycling is going to be easy and fun, pedaling all day can be tricky for a misfit person. To enjoy the walk, do not try to "give your best", stop to rest if you feel tired. To do this, it is useful to provide places for rest during planning.
Cycling around the city
City walks are the best option if you are still new to two-wheeled transport. Firstly, urban asphalt is much more suitable for riding than country roads, and secondly, if something in your bike breaks, you can easily return home.
Map out a few points of interest and points of interest that you plan to cover. Try to plot your route along small roads, avoid wide highways with a lot of traffic. In addition to the difficulties of moving around them on a bicycle, you also risk breathing in carbon dioxide. If there is an opportunity to do part of the way along bike paths or parks, do not hesitate to use it. Avoid uphill roads unless strength training is part of your goals.
Think about where you can stop for a rest or a snack if your walk takes a long time. Take care to take water with you, you can place it on the mount on the frame or take a small bicycle backpack with you.
Country walks
Country walks can be divided into two types: exploring the suburbs of your city (this is especially interesting if you live in Moscow or St. Petersburg) and skiing in the woods, that is, where there is no asphalt pavement.
Planning outings for cultural attractions in the suburbs is almost the same as for city walks, but it will require a certain amount of stamina and skill on your bike as the distances will be greater.
When going for a ride in nature, make sure your bike is suitable for this. You should not try to conquer forest paths on an ordinary city bike. Be sure to take your first aid kit with you.
