See below for various information and guides for first time riders.
A General Overview on Conditioning
Training Tips & Creating a Training Plan
What to Wear on a Bike Ride
These topics will be covered in detail on arrival day during our First Time Rider Orientation classes.
Obey all traffic signs and signals
Maintain control of your bicycle
Stay to the right side of the road
How to make appropriate left turn across traffic
Move completely off the road when stopped
Maintain a good distance between you and other bikers
Ride single file
Never stop suddenly
Communicate with fellow riders
Ride in a straight line
Always pass on the left
Communication
Dressing Appropriately
Snacking and staying hydrated
Stretching before and after ride
Traffic
Crossing train tracks
Gravel
Wet roads
Overview of your Backroads bike
How to properly shift
Best methods to avoid injury and fatigue