How to Ride Rollers When Cycling
If the weather outside isn’t suitable for cycling, you may be interested in cycling indoors. In order for the bicycle to stay stationary however, you may need to purchase bicycle rollers. With the proper set up, riding bike rollers can be an easy thing to do.
What You Will Need
- Bicycle
- Rollers
- Bicycle helmet
- Bicycling clothes
- Cycling shoes
- Adjust your rollers to fit the bicycle you will be riding. When positioning the bike, you will want the front drum to be ahead of the front hub.
- Check to make sure the tires of the bike are properly inflated and are in good condition.
- Place your rollers next to a secure surface. If you begin to fall while riding, you can use this surface to catch yourself. Good surfaces to use are door frames, counters, and tables.
- Place your bike onto the rollers.
- Sit on your bike.
- Clip yourself into the pedals.
- Begin the ride in a high gear. As you get used to riding on rollers, you can switch to lower gears.
- Begin pedaling while holding onto a secure surface.
- Pedal to a high speed to gain better balance.
- Release your hold on the secure surface.
- Concentrate on your riding. Try to keep it as smooth as possible.
- Try shifting gears after you become comfortable on the rollers.
Additional Information
- Do not place the rollers near any sharp surfaces or hard objects. You don’t want accidentally hurt yourself on them if you fall frpm the bike.