Physical activity is important. And essential for the physical and mental well being of every person and it is good to spend at least an hour each of his available time, every day. Although cycling is seen mainly as a competitive sport many, especially in cities, practice it as a hobby.
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Choose the right clothing for cycling is still important; is always well-dressed and comfortable fit, while you practice your physical activity. In the specific case of the racing bike, I’ll give some tips that, surely, will be useful.
- Unlike the jogging, which allows you to do anyway limit distances, unless you have really trained, many prefer to ride a bike because this sport you can space, especially in cities, and distraction, while the body is training. To choose the right clothing, it is clear that you have to think about everything you need: your shoes, ” the bottom ” (pants) and ” above ” (sweaters and jackets). It all depends, of course, the season in which you are located, as well as by time and temperature. As for the shoes, the choice is simple. It is winter or summer. It is the only function of footwear is to stand on the pedal. And advisable to wear light shoes to be easy on the foot and ankle during the ride, and it is important that the shoes have soles thin, to feel good contact with the pedal. For example, the sneakers are fine.
- As for the ” below “, there is nothing simpler: the so-called ” cycling pants ” ! These garments are shorts, usually mid-thigh, tissue elastic and comfortable, but also breathable. Although professional cyclists use them in summer as in winter, it is well, for starters, avoid using them when temperatures are stiff, because the knees and the muscles are not enough trained. The low temperature and currents could adversely impact on knees and ligaments. And better, opt for the long pants and elastic members, who are not too heavy.
- As for the ” over “, it is recommended to use. In the summer, t-shirt is not too long and not too loose, so that does not get in the way while you practice sport. They must be, then, a little members and comfortable, breathable and light. With the colder weather, but especially with the wind, it is a good use of windproof jackets to give protection to the chest. It is always advisable to dress ” onion “, and more layers (top, t-shirt, jacket), in order to adjust the clothing according to the temperature and under the heat, the body produces during the sport. Finally, it is important to always use a helmet when you ride !.
