Training Advice and Tips

• Setting up your bike
Where possible adjust your handlebars, saddle and stem to suit your body before you start.

• Fluid intake
Fluid requirements increase when you are cycling so make sure you drink small quantities of water or sports energy drinks at frequent intervals when you are cycling.

• Food intake
Eating small meals or snacks at frequent intervals when you are cycling will help to maintain your energy levels.

• Bike helmets
Make sure your head is protected if cycling outside and always wear a cycle helmet.

• High visibility clothing
Wear some high visibility clothing if cycling outside so that you can be seen clearly by pedestrians or other road vehicles.

This is not an exclusive list, please see the useful websites list on this page for more detailed information. Please note SIA cannot take responsibility for personal safety, loss or damage to goods whilst taking part in the Cycle-A-Thon.

This is not an exclusive list, please see the below useful websites list  for more detailed information. SIA cannot take responsibility for personal safety, loss or damage to goods whilst taking part in the Cycle-A-Thon.

Useful Websites
A number of websites provide training and safety advice to cyclists if you would like further details, please visit the websites below:
www.road-bike.co.uk
www.britishcycling.org.uk
www.realbuzz.com
www.handcyclinguk.org.uk