Tips for Cycling in Sydney

There is no doubt that Sydney is a cycling-friendly city. As a cycling fan, I can feel it. From high quality roads for cycling throughout the whole city, to top-classed air conditioning.From the courtesy behavior shown by car drivers, to the large number of people who do cycling. It has been a pleasure since I started cycling in Sydney. About 6 months' experience, I have come up with some tips and suggestions that may help you cycle better here in Sydney.

1. Safety first. Make sure you are equipped with a cycling helmet every time before start riding. Also, make sure your bike is equipped with flash light when cycling in poor light conditions, so that drivers are able to distinguish your position and track. These are not just tips, but a rule every cyclist has to follow.

2.Complete components and apparels are required if you want to achieve better training effect. Cycling glasses prevent your eyes from small sand and ash, which indirectly make your riding safer. Cycling jerseys and bibs always make you cool, comfortable and aerodynamic. Cycling shoes and pedals can improve your pedaling efficiency remarkably.

3.Using software and apps to plan, analyze and improve your cycling. Personally, I recommend Google Maps, Strava and Garmin Connect when doing cycling. Google Maps provide you with road and traffic details nearby, which can be used to plan your own route. Strava gives lots of information about other cyclists' performance in the same city which is a good comparison. You can also join the Clubs in Strava to meet some cycling pals. Garmin Connect is a powerful cycling analysing system. By using Garmin cycling computer, all of your cycling data including distance, time, average speed, calorie consumption, alttitudes and every route you once rode. Fully use the functions of apps would result in a better cycling experience.

Roger