1. Get to know the area to practice road cycling: geographical features, location, and amenities near the area can help or hinder your road cycling experience. Check the following before you start:

• Roads- Check if they’re mostly smooth, bumpy, plains, hills, or near the coastline, or mountains.
• Type of community- Knowing if the location is urban, suburban, or rural will determine how active the area gets.
• Traffic- Note the time and places where it is lighter and heavier. Also, the flow of truck drivers.
• Street patterns- Look at the traffic flow, roundabouts, bike lanes, intersections, stops, traffic lights, etc.
• Location – The place you are in has particular weather, climate, and
• Amenities-Check for parks, canal trails, bike trails, recreational sites, oceanfronts, canal trails, bike trails, recreational places, oceanfronts, etc.

2. Recognize your level of health and fitness: think about your physical and mental health. How much and for how long do you exercise weekly? What are your motivation, self-confidence, and awareness levels? These are all essential for road cycling. Do you have asthma, high blood pressure, cardio, or other health conditions? (If so, you should consult with your doctor before getting into any workout). Here’s why:

• The more hills and uneven the roads are, the more challenging your experience will become. They require more skills riding on the road to prevent accidents. The more you climb, the more you will depend on endurance, strength, and cardio capacity to get from point A to point B and back.
• Flat roads are best for beginners; add distance and challenges gradually to prevent injuries and health concerns.
• People who practice self-awareness have more chances to succeed in any sport; learn to build it up.
• Weather changes impact your performance. You need to keep hydrated and keep up a good pace.
• Bumpy roads, distracted drivers, unsafe riding, and insufficient skills can lead to more flat tires and accidents. So, make sure that you begin in a place at a level you can endure and can prevent or be ready for any mishaps.
• The heavier the traffic, the more complicated to transit zones, the higher the chances of getting stressed, and the longer your bike ride could take. Especially if the street patterns are complex and there are no bike lanes/ routes.
• If you notice that the area is not cycling-friendly or makes cycling difficult for your skill level, take your bike to places where it’s easier to do so. For example, many recreational, state, or national parks have areas for road cycling. Canal trails, oceanfronts, and bike trails tend to be ready for road cyclists; plus, these tend to offer safe parking spaces and other amenities.