Take the
bike check...
How do you get on your bike? Without thinking about it, or with a small moment of hesitation? Many changes only become noticeable when you stop and reflect. This short check helps you work out what really feels comfortable for you when you're out riding. Read each statement and choose the answer that feels most honest. Then count your answers to find your result below.
1. I can get on and off my bike easily, without having to think about it
Yes / Sometimes / No
2. I feel confident on my bike, even cycling through busy streets
Yes / Sometimes / No
3. I plan my route exactly how I want to and don't avoid certain roads or situations
Yes / Sometimes / No
4. I get on my bike feeling relaxed
Yes / Sometimes / No
5. I enjoy cycling alone just as much as cycling with others
Yes / Sometimes / No
6. I don't think about my balance while I'm riding
Yes / Sometimes / No
7. I can pull away easily from a standstill
Yes / Sometimes / No
8. I feel confident when stopped, at a traffic light for example
Yes / Sometimes / No
9. I can look around and take in my surroundings while cycling
Yes / Sometimes / No
10. I head out for a ride spontaneously, without giving it much thought
Yes / Sometimes / No
Your results
Mostly "yes"
You've got a bike that suits you, and you can feel it. You hop on whenever you fancy and enjoy every ride. Just as it should be. Long may it continue.
A mix of answers
You've noticed that cycling isn't quite the same as it used to be. Things are still going well, but they could feel more comfortable. When you next think about a new bike, consider what's missing right now. Sometimes small differences make a big difference to how relaxed you feel on the road.
Mostly "no"
You may still be riding your old bike, but your answers suggest it no longer feels quite right. It might be time for a bike that better suits where you are now, so you can get back to enjoying every ride.