Cycling

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A continuous cardiovascular exercise propelling an outdoor bicycle through alternating pedal strokes.

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Also called: biking, bicycle riding, bike ride, road cycling

How to do it

Adjust the saddle height so that when the pedal is at the lowest point of the stroke, your knee maintains a slight bend (around 25–30 degrees).
Mount the bicycle, place the balls of your feet on the pedals, and grip the handlebars with relaxed hands, keeping your elbows unlocked.

Push down through the lead pedal to initiate forward momentum.
Alternate driving each pedal downward through hip and knee extension, transitioning smoothly into knee flexion as the pedal rounds the bottom and returns upward.
Maintain a smooth, continuous pedaling rhythm and steer to maintain balance and path trajectory.

Breathe rhythmically in sync with your pedaling cadence, increasing ventilation naturally as intensity rises.

Saddle adjusted too low, causing excessive knee flexion and anterior joint strain.: Raise the saddle until your leg is almost fully extended with a subtle bend at the bottom of the stroke.
Mashing down on the pedals in too hard of a gear at a very low cadence.: Shift into an easier gear to sustain a smooth pedaling rate around 80 to 90 RPM.
Locking the elbows and tensing the upper body.: Keep a soft bend in your arms to absorb road vibration and lower your shoulders away from your ears.

Always wear an approved, properly fitted helmet.
Follow local road laws and use appropriate lights and reflective gear when riding in low light.

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