Spring Cycling Safety

Transitioning from indoors to outdoors

When we head out on the roads after a long winter, conditions often look really different! Pot holes, frost heaves, cracked pavement, missing water line covers, sand… It can be really sketchy out there!  Stay safe by:

·       During your first few rides, avoid doing intense interval sessions and just go do comfortable, Z2 rides.  These allow you a safer shot at observing terrain and navigating safely as you get a handle on current road conditions.

·       Make sure you have quality and durable tires.  Early season is not the time to go out riding the lightest tires you can find.  Instead, flat-resistant and durable is the name of the game, as this time of year comes with more road debris/holes, which can lead to flats.  Swing in to Grace Bicycles and chat with Roy; he can hook you up with great options for New England riders.  In particular, tires like the Continental Gran Prix 4 Season is a great all purpose tire.  If you have a history of flat tires and don’t mind a bit less ride quality (smoothness), the Continental Gatorskin is a super durable option.

·       Get a good tune-up!  Getting the bike checked out and tuned up prior to the meat of the season is really valuable.  This is another area where Roy at Grace Bicycles can really help out!



Have a blast on the roads, but keep it safe!

Will Kirousis, MS, CSCS, CISSN
Tri-Hard | Director
USA Cycling Certified Coach

USA Triathlon Certified Coach
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certified Sports Nutritionist

508.633.2708 | will@tri-hard.com | www.tri-hard.com | @willkirousis

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