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Get on your bike and ride with our beginner\u2019s guide to cycling. From getting your first bike to having the gear as well as some idea, here\u2019s everything you need to know.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CYCLING.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Cycling is such a fun hobby; you can meet new friends or take the family out for a ride, and you get to see some of our gorgeous Great British scenery while you\u2019re at it. Cycling is great for the body as well as the mind, and here is everything you need to know to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two main types of cycling that we deal in at PAU, road cycling and mountain biking. This journal entry is all about road cycling, which is a great place for beginners to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing your first bike <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re buying your first bike, think about going for something entry level. We would love to sit here and tell you to get the shiniest, flashiest, nicest bike, but if you\u2019re just starting out, you need something that you\u2019re not afraid to get dirty, and something that will help you find out whether you\u2019re in this for the long haul. You can get some great deals on decent bikes that will last you a long time, but won\u2019t break the bank in the process. C<\/span><\/strong><\/a>heck out our Bike Buying Guide here. <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get some gear <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need seven cycling outfits and head to toe Lycra if you\u2019re getting started. Get some good gear that is going to keep you warm and dry, and then just get on the bike and go for it. You can add to your cycling wardrobe as you go, but don\u2019t let it be the thing that stops you getting out. A helmet is a must, the rest can wait!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Highway Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get familiar with it. If you\u2019re cycling on roads then you need to know the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts and the ins and outs of the highway code<\/a>, so that you can ride with confidence when you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start off slow <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Tour De France can wait. Start off slow and steady, and choose a route that feels familiar in terms of setting, so that you can see how you feel when you\u2019re riding. You can build up your distance and get more adventurous with where you\u2019re heading once you have been out a few times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join a club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to make an event of it, think about joining a local cycling club. We can confirm that they\u2019re a welcoming bunch, but you might want to try a few to find one that fits the vibe and feel you\u2019re after. Some are super serious, while others use it as a social and a trip to the pub. There are no prizes for guessing which one we prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it fun <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s what it\u2019s all for, right? Enjoy yourself, stop for a slice of cake, don\u2019t take it all too seriously, and have fun while you\u2019re riding. We love getting out on our bikes and seeing the sights, and we love getting to do it with friends old and new, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do need a bike or some gear, get in touch and we\u2019ll point you in the right direction, or visit one of our three stores and we will get you kitted out and on your way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the ride, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PAU Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A bike fit will improve your efficiency, comfort, and help prevent injuries. Get your bike fitted by our expert team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ OUR JOURNAL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

See our latest adventures and recent discoveries, as well as finding inspiration for your next ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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