How to Win a Cycle Race?

This is the time of the year when cycle races are held. Summer is over and winter has not yet arrived. This is a perfect time to race on your bike all around the city and the country side too. Cycle races are not just fun to watch; they are also exciting to be a part of. If you own a bike, you can always train to participate in one of the several cycle races that are held in the country. If you are planning to be a part of a cycle race, you must know some little facts and tricks to win the race.

Here are a few things that you must keep in mind to win a cycle race in India –

Cycle racing does not follow the same format like most other sports. A typical race rolls off in a neutral pace for a couple of kilometers. After that it is just competition. Everyone is riding like they are saving their head. Nothing can be predicted at the beginning of the race. No one is declared winner until he reaches the finishing line. There are always last minute miracles and unexpected twists in a cycle race.

It is always good to get some energy before you begin the ride. Conserve your energy for the necessary moves at the required time. During cycle race events, you will need massive work out and speed only four or five times. You must save your energy for those critical moments as these are the deciding moments in the race. It is good to save most of your energy for the last third of the race. It is because a winning move mostly comes at this time. Do not panic if people race you in the beginning with all their efforts. Eventually, they are going to tire out in the middle.

It is always good to know your competition. Who are the other cycle racers who will be participating with you? Make a list of the strongest five racers and they are going to be your enemies. All others can be slightly ignored.

Cycle unlike other rides is very much manual. So, the direction of the wind also plays an important role when it comes to cycle races. Thus, know the wind and how it is blowing that day. Try and make use of the wind for your cycling. If the wind is strong against the path, you can hide in the bunch of riders, or else you can just cycle away independently. The less you are facing the wind directly, the more energy you are saving.

It is always crucial to judge the finishing line. If you are in a five-kilometer race, you must be alert in the last kilometer as the finishing line is fast approaching. Do not waste your energy prematurely by expecting the finishing line too soon or do not forget that you are approaching the end. You must be ready and use your energy appropriately.

These are some of the tips for the aspirants of professional bicycle racing. Keep these in mind and win the race.