{"id":18787,"date":"2020-09-08T13:49:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T11:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=18787"},"modified":"2025-09-28T09:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:00:18","slug":"bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycle &#8211; the short guide to start cycling now"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/\">Accueil<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/ V\u00e9lo \u2013 le petit guide pour commencer \u00e0 faire du v\u00e9lo d\u00e8s maintenant\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man cycling over a hill in front of a sunset\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bicycle_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fbicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fbicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fbicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Le guide rapide pour commencer \u00e0 faire du v\u00e9lo d\u00e8s maintenant<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Raisons, conseils et astuces pour changer votre trajet quotidien<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">8 septembre 2020 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;Bicycle - the short guide to start cycling now&quot;, \"text\": &quot;It\\u2019s time to start cycling to work! With the whole world social distancing it\\u2019s high time to start cycling. But even aside from this frightful pandemic, riding a bike to work is one of the best decisions you can make! To get you in the right mood for the rest of the article, here are 4 awesome reasons you should change your commute to cycling:\\n\\u00a0\\n\\nHealth\\n\\nMaintaining a regular workout is hard. It doesn\\u2019t have to be! If you ditch the car or public transport, you can get 2 cardio sessions per day without wasting any of your valuable free time. After around a month of cycling to work you will start to feel more fit, your body (especially if you live a relatively sedentary life) will feel more toned and you will overall feel healthier and more alive.\\n\\u00a0\\n\\nMoney\\n\\nA car is expensive. All that money for gasoline, motor oil, maintenance, repairs and parking. Cycling to work can save you serious money. Estimates go up to 9.000 $ in the US per capita per year.\\n\\u00a0\\n\\nTime\\n\\nIf you are moderately fit, cycling to work can actually save you time. Traffic jams, roadblocks and parking spot searching in your car, canceled or delayed trains and buses and overcrowded subways for public transport \\u2013 you can skip all of that with a bike. Never mind the stress reduction. And depending on your fitness level for commutes of up to 8 kilometers you will often be faster if you ride a bike.\\n\\u00a0\\n\\nHappiness\\n\\nNumerous studies have shown, that regular exercise\\u00a0reduces stress and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. But cycling can lift your spirits in even more ways. The ability to hop on your bike and using your own body can give you an enormous feeling of accomplishment, that a car can never give you. Additionally cycling triggers in many people an intense sense of freedom. Can you still remember biking in your childhood? Finally ditching the training wheels and riding your bike to school? Cycling to work can let you relive these experiences! And finally: cycling will make you more mindful. You will start to notice birds singing, the feeling of cold, warmth, the wind rushing past you. There are simply less distractions on your bike.\\n&quot;, \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now\/\" })'  target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fbicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now%2F&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fbicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_quote\" ><p>Je veux faire du v\u00e9lo.<\/p>\n<br\/><br\/>Freddie Mercury<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Il est temps de commencer \u00e0 aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo ! Avec la distanciation sociale qui touche le monde entier, il est grand temps de se mettre au v\u00e9lo. Mais m\u00eame en dehors de cette terrible pand\u00e9mie, aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo est l'une des meilleures d\u00e9cisions que vous puissiez prendre ! Pour vous mettre dans le bon \u00e9tat d'esprit pour la suite de cet article, voici 4 excellentes raisons pour lesquelles vous devriez adopter le v\u00e9lo pour vos trajets quotidiens :<\/span>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sant\u00e9<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/>Il est difficile de s'entra\u00eener r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement. Mais cela ne doit pas forc\u00e9ment \u00eatre le cas ! Si vous abandonnez la voiture ou les transports en commun, vous pouvez obtenir <strong>2 s\u00e9ances de cardio par jour<\/strong> sans perdre votre pr\u00e9cieux temps libre. Apr\u00e8s environ un mois \u00e0 vous rendre au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo, vous commencerez \u00e0 vous sentir en meilleure forme, votre corps (surtout si vous menez une vie relativement s\u00e9dentaire) sera plus tonique et vous vous sentirez globalement en meilleure sant\u00e9 et plus vivant.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Argent<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/>Une voiture co\u00fbte cher. Il faut compter le prix de l'essence, de l'huile moteur, de l'entretien, des r\u00e9parations et du stationnement. Aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo peut <strong>vous faire \u00e9conomiser beaucoup d'argent<\/strong>. Les estimations vont jusqu'\u00e0 9 000 $ par habitant et par an aux \u00c9tats-Unis.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>L'heure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/>Si vous \u00eates en bonne forme physique, vous rendre au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo peut en fait<strong> vous faire gagner du temps<\/strong>. Embouteillages, barrages routiers et recherche d'une place de parking, trains et bus annul\u00e9s ou retard\u00e9s, m\u00e9tros bond\u00e9s... Vous pouvez \u00e9viter tout cela en prenant votre v\u00e9lo. Sans parler de la r\u00e9duction du stress. Et selon votre condition physique, pour des trajets allant jusqu'\u00e0 8 kilom\u00e8tres, vous serez souvent plus rapide \u00e0 v\u00e9lo.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Bonheur<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/>De nombreuses \u00e9tudes ont d\u00e9montr\u00e9 que la pratique r\u00e9guli\u00e8re d'une activit\u00e9 physique\u00a0<strong>r\u00e9duit le stress<\/strong> et att\u00e9nuer les sympt\u00f4mes d'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et de d\u00e9pression. Mais le v\u00e9lo peut vous remonter le moral de bien d'autres fa\u00e7ons encore. Le fait de pouvoir enfourcher votre v\u00e9lo et d'utiliser votre propre corps peut vous procurer un immense sentiment d'accomplissement, que la voiture ne pourra jamais vous donner. De plus, le v\u00e9lo procure \u00e0 beaucoup de gens un intense sentiment de libert\u00e9. Vous souvenez-vous encore de vos balades \u00e0 v\u00e9lo pendant votre enfance ? Lorsque vous avez enfin abandonn\u00e9 les roulettes et pris votre v\u00e9lo pour aller \u00e0 l'\u00e9cole ? Aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo vous permet de revivre ces exp\u00e9riences ! Et enfin, le v\u00e9lo vous rendra plus attentif. Vous commencerez \u00e0 remarquer le chant des oiseaux, la sensation de froid, de chaleur, le vent qui vous souffle au visage. Il y a tout simplement moins de distractions \u00e0 v\u00e9lo.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>Commen\u00e7ons d\u00e8s maintenant<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Achetez un v\u00e9lo et partez en balade. Cela semble assez facile. Pourtant, beaucoup de gens sont frein\u00e9s par un certain nombre de questions :<br\/>\n<ul>\n<li>Quelle moto devrais-je acheter ?<\/li>\n<li>Suis-je suffisamment en forme pour aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo ?<\/li>\n<li>Ai-je besoin d'\u00e9quipement suppl\u00e9mentaire ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>Abordons chaque question individuellement pour vous aider \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer !<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Quelle moto devrais-je acheter ?<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Si vous faites vos achats en ligne, la vari\u00e9t\u00e9 des mod\u00e8les et des noms peut \u00eatre absolument \u00e9crasante. Un bon conseil g\u00e9n\u00e9ral est de faire vos achats localement. Le petit magasin de v\u00e9los pr\u00e8s de chez vous a besoin de clients et peut vous fournir l'expertise dont vous avez besoin et vous \u00e9viter des heures de recherche en ligne. Mais un bon point de d\u00e9part est de conna\u00eetre les trois types de v\u00e9los de base : les v\u00e9los de montagne, les v\u00e9los de route et les v\u00e9los de ville\/hybrides. La distinction vient du type de surface sur laquelle vous pr\u00e9voyez de rouler. Les VTT sont assez explicites : terrains accident\u00e9s, for\u00eats et montagnes. Si vous pr\u00e9voyez de rouler principalement en ville, vous n'avez vraiment pas besoin d'un VTT. Les v\u00e9los de route sont con\u00e7us pour une vitesse et des performances maximales sur des routes goudronn\u00e9es. Si vous n'avez pas fait de v\u00e9lo depuis des ann\u00e9es, ces machines high-tech co\u00fbteuses ne vous conviendront probablement pas non plus. Il ne reste donc que les v\u00e9los de ville et les v\u00e9los hybrides. Ces v\u00e9los sont con\u00e7us pour les routes goudronn\u00e9es et non goudronn\u00e9es, les trajets quotidiens et le fitness. Si vous d\u00e9butez, notre conseil est de ne pas trop r\u00e9fl\u00e9chir \u00e0 l'achat de votre premier v\u00e9lo. Au final, ils roulent tous tr\u00e8s bien.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Ai-je besoin d'\u00e9quipement suppl\u00e9mentaire ?<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>En parlant d'achat de v\u00e9lo, avez-vous besoin d'\u00e9quipements suppl\u00e9mentaires sophistiqu\u00e9s ? La r\u00e9ponse est simple : probablement pas. \u00c0 part un bon casque (c'est indispensable), la plupart des \u00e9quipements et v\u00eatements sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9s ne sont destin\u00e9s qu'aux passionn\u00e9s et aux professionnels. Et si vous tombez amoureux du v\u00e9lo, la plupart des achats suppl\u00e9mentaires se feront naturellement au fur et \u00e0 mesure. Imaginons que vous vous rendiez au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo tous les jours et que vous soyez confront\u00e9 aux premiers jours de pluie. Vous commencerez alors \u00e0 avoir envie d'\u00e9quipements de cyclisme r\u00e9sistants aux intemp\u00e9ries.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Suis-je suffisamment en forme pour aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo ?<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Vous n'avez pas quitt\u00e9 votre canap\u00e9 depuis des ann\u00e9es ? Pas de probl\u00e8me ! Le cyclisme occasionnel est une activit\u00e9 relativement peu intense. Et vous pouvez choisir votre propre rythme. Commencez doucement et n'en faites pas trop. Nous avons tout de m\u00eame quelques conseils pour les d\u00e9butants :<br\/>\n<ul>\n<li>Ne vous comparez pas aux autres !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>C'est probablement le conseil le plus important pour vous. Ignorez simplement les personnes qui vont plus vite que vous ! N'essayez pas de vous adapter \u00e0 leur vitesse ou \u00e0 leur cadence de p\u00e9dalage ! Trouvez simplement votre propre rythme, \u00e9coutez votre corps et trouvez la position qui vous convient le mieux.<br\/>\n<ul>\n<li>Bouge !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>Essayez d'\u00eatre actif sur votre v\u00e9lo. Changez de position, bougez vos mains, roulez vos \u00e9paules. La plupart des douleurs initiales li\u00e9es au cyclisme proviennent du fait de rester trop longtemps dans la m\u00eame position.<br\/>\n<ul>\n<li>Changez de vitesse !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>Les vitesses de votre v\u00e9lo sont l\u00e0 pour une bonne raison. Utilisez-les ! Essayez de toujours rester dans une zone confortable, sans p\u00e9daler comme un fou sur les surfaces planes, ni lutter contre les vitesses dans les mont\u00e9es. Le cyclisme est une question de fluidit\u00e9.<br\/>\n<ul>\n<li>Freinez intelligemment !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>M\u00eame les cyclistes exp\u00e9riment\u00e9s ne le savent peut-\u00eatre pas : les freins avant vous arr\u00eatent plus rapidement et plus brusquement. Essayez donc d'utiliser d'abord les patins arri\u00e8re, puis ajoutez progressivement les freins avant.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>Amusez-vous bien<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Comme pour la plupart des choses dans la vie : essayez de vous faire plaisir. Le v\u00e9lo, c'est g\u00e9nial, aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo, c'est formidable, mais seulement si vous pouvez en profiter. <strong>N'insistez pas, ne vous forcez pas.<\/strong> Consid\u00e9rez cela comme une petite aventure que vous allez vivre. Nous esp\u00e9rons vous avoir inspir\u00e9.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row contact box -->\n<div class=\"gradient3\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsNarrow spacing articleText\" >\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"height: 100%;display: grid;align-items: self-end;padding-bottom: 50px;\">\n        <div class=\"\">\n            <h2 data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Id\u00e9es, commentaires ou questions ?<\/h2>\n            N&#8217;h\u00e9sitez pas \u00e0 nous le faire savoir !<br\/><br\/>\n            <a href=\"mailto:CATchUp@puma.com\"><span class=\"buttonSec\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">\u00c9crire un courriel<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n        <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1.2735849056604; background-image: url('\/wp-content\/themes\/puma-catchup-theme\/public\/img\/contact_box.png'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row article teaser 3 -->\n<div class=\"rowArticleTeaser3\">\n\t<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsFull spacing\">\n\t    <div style=\"padding:none\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col articleTeaser\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t\t\t        <h4>D\u00e9velopper la musculature des bras de la bonne fa\u00e7on<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t        Il fait une chaleur \u00e9touffante et nous nous d\u00e9barrassons de toutes les couches \u00e0 gauche, \u00e0 droite et au centre. Mais exposer toute cette peau peut parfois r\u00e9v\u00e9ler des parties du corps que nous avons n\u00e9glig\u00e9es au cours de nos s\u00e9ances d'entra\u00eenement tout au long de l'ann\u00e9e. Quel que soit votre objectif, qu'il s'agisse d'une meilleure d\u00e9finition, d'une plus grande force ou d'un pourcentage plus \u00e9lev\u00e9 de masse musculaire maigre, nous avons quelques conseils et astuces pour vous aider \u00e0 sculpter des bras sexy cet \u00e9t\u00e9. De plus, restez dans les parages pour un circuit d'entra\u00eenement bonus.\n\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"buttonSec articleslider\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/building-arm-muscle-the-right-way\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/building-arm-muscle-the-right-way\/\" \n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t     style=\"height:200px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:2\t\t\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman training arms with weights\"\n\t\t\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/armmuscles_H2.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser3inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rowArticleItem articleTeaser\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma teaserVertImg scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/more-than-a-fit-body\/\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    id=\"4678\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     style=\"height:200px;width:200px;;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/mentalhealth_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"innerpadd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <h4>Plus qu'un corps en forme<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        Oui, faire de l'exercice procure une sensation agr\u00e9able et am\u00e9liore consid\u00e9rablement votre bien-\u00eatre physique g\u00e9n\u00e9ral. Il renforce la force, l'endurance et l'\u00e9nergie. En outre, l'activit\u00e9 physique peut r\u00e9duire le risque de maladies telles que les maladies cardiaques ou le diab\u00e8te de type 2. Bien que les muscles et un corps en forme soient certainement agr\u00e9ables, les effets positifs de l'exercice physique vont bien au-del\u00e0.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"articleslider\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/more-than-a-fit-body\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nodesktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/><br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser3inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rowArticleItem articleTeaser\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma teaserVertImg scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/self-care-is-not-selfish\/\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    id=\"19251\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     style=\"height:200px;width:200px;;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman running up a mountain, symbolizing Self-Care\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/selfcare_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"innerpadd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <h4>Prendre soin de soi<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        Qu'est-ce qui vous vient \u00e0 l'esprit lorsque vous entendez les mots \"prendre soin de soi\" ? S'agit-il d'un bain moussant, d'un masque de beaut\u00e9 luxueux et d'un verre de vin (peut-\u00eatre tout cela en m\u00eame temps) ? Bien que ce type de plaisir soit tout \u00e0 fait acceptable, s'il s'agit de votre seul moyen de g\u00e9rer le stress et de vous occuper r\u00e9ellement de votre bien-\u00eatre, vous avez peut-\u00eatre succomb\u00e9 \u00e0 l'engouement pour #selfcare et n'avez pas compris ce que c'est vraiment.\n\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"articleslider\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/self-care-is-not-selfish\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Il est temps de commencer \u00e0 aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo ! Avec la distanciation sociale qui touche le monde entier, il est grand temps de se mettre au v\u00e9lo. Mais m\u00eame en dehors de cette terrible pand\u00e9mie, aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo est l'une des meilleures d\u00e9cisions que vous puissiez prendre ! Pour vous mettre dans le bon \u00e9tat d'esprit pour la suite de cet article, voici 4 excellentes raisons pour lesquelles vous devriez adopter le v\u00e9lo pour vos trajets quotidiens :<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sant\u00e9<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining a regular workout is hard. It doesn\u2019t have to be! If you ditch the car or public transport, you can get 2 cardio sessions per day without wasting any of your valuable free time. After around a month of cycling to work you will start to feel more fit, your body (especially if you live a relatively sedentary life) will feel more toned and you will overall feel healthier and more alive.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Argent<\/p>\n<p>A car is expensive. All that money for gasoline, motor oil, maintenance, repairs and parking. Cycling to work can save you serious money. Estimates go up to 9.000 $ in the US per capita per year.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>L'heure<\/p>\n<p>If you are moderately fit, cycling to work can actually save you time. Traffic jams, roadblocks and parking spot searching in your car, canceled or delayed trains and buses and overcrowded subways for public transport \u2013 you can skip all of that with a bike. Never mind the stress reduction. And depending on your fitness level for commutes of up to 8 kilometers you will often be faster if you ride a bike.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bonheur<\/p>\n<p>Numerous studies have shown, that regular exercise\u00a0reduces stress and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. But cycling can lift your spirits in even more ways. The ability to hop on your bike and using your own body can give you an enormous feeling of accomplishment, that a car can never give you. Additionally cycling triggers in many people an intense sense of freedom. Can you still remember biking in your childhood? Finally ditching the training wheels and riding your bike to school? Cycling to work can let you relive these experiences! And finally: cycling will make you more mindful. You will start to notice birds singing, the feeling of cold, warmth, the wind rushing past you. There are simply less distractions on your bike.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":18788,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":true,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":973,"meta-headline":"Bicycle the short guide to start cycling now","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-18787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":18787,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-09-08 13:49:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-08 11:49:17","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":18788},\"headline\":\"Bicycle the short guide to start cycling now\",\"content\":\"Reasons, tips and tricks for changing your commute\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;p\\u0026gt;I want to ride my bicycle\\u0026lt;\/p\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Freddie Mercury\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"quote\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;It\\u0026rsquo;s time to start cycling to work! With the whole world social distancing it\\u0026rsquo;s high time to start cycling. But even aside from this frightful pandemic, riding a bike to work is one of the best decisions you can make! To get you in the right mood for the rest of the article, here are 4 awesome reasons you should change your commute to cycling:\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Health\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Maintaining a regular workout is hard. It doesn\\u0026rsquo;t have to be! If you ditch the car or public transport, you can get \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;2 cardio sessions per day\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; without wasting any of your valuable free time. After around a month of cycling to work you will start to feel more fit, your body (especially if you live a relatively sedentary life) will feel more toned and you will overall feel healthier and more alive.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol start=\\u0026quot;2\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Money\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;A car is expensive. All that money for gasoline, motor oil, maintenance, repairs and parking. Cycling to work can \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;save you serious money\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Estimates go up to 9.000 $ in the US per capita per year.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol start=\\u0026quot;3\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Time\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;If you are moderately fit, cycling to work can actually\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt; save you time\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Traffic jams, roadblocks and parking spot searching in your car, canceled or delayed trains and buses and overcrowded subways for public transport \\u0026ndash; you can skip all of that with a bike. Never mind the stress reduction. 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Cycling to work can let you relive these experiences! And finally: cycling will make you more mindful. You will start to notice birds singing, the feeling of cold, warmth, the wind rushing past you. There are simply less distractions on your bike.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Let\\u0026rsquo;s get you started\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Buy a bike and cycle away. Sounds easy enough. Still, many people are being held back by a number of questions:\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Which bike should I buy?\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Am I fit enough to cycle to work?\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Do I need additional gear?\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Let\\u0026rsquo;s tackle each question individually to get you started!\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Which bike should I buy?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Especially if you are shopping online, the variety of models and names can be absolutely overwhelming. An overall good tip is: shop local. The little bike shop near you needs customers and they can provide you just the expertise you need and save you hours of reading up online. But a good starting point are the three basic bike types: mountain bikes, road bikes and city bikes\/hybrid bikes. The distinction comes from the type of surface you are planning to ride on. Mountain bikes are pretty self-explanatory: rough terrain, forest and mountains. If you plan on riding mostly in the city your really don\\u0026rsquo;t need a mountain bike. Road bikes are built for maximum speed and performance on sealed roads. If you haven\\u0026rsquo;t ridden a bike in years, these expensive high-tech machines are probably not suited for you either. That leaves us with city bikes and hybrid bikes. These bicycles are designed for sealed and unsealed roads, commuting and fitness. Especially if you are starting out, our big tip would be don\\u0026rsquo;t spend too much thought on your first new bike. In the end they all roll along nicely.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Do I need additional gear?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Speaking of buying a bike, do you need any fancy additional gear? The easy answer is: probably not. Aside from a good helmet (just do it) most of the specialized gear and clothing is only for aficionados and professionals. And if you do fall in love with cycling, most additional purchases will come naturally at a time. Say you ride to work every day and catch the first rainy days. You will start to crave weatherproof cycling gear.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Am I fit enough to cycle to work?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;You haven\\u0026rsquo;t gotten off the couch for years? No problem! Casual cycling is a relatively low intensity activity. And you can choose your own tempo. Just start slowly and don\\u0026rsquo;t overdo it. Still, we got some tips for absolute newbies:\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Don\\u0026rsquo;t compare yourself!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;This is probably the single most important tip for you. Just ignore people going faster than you! Don\\u0026rsquo;t try to match their speed or pedaling frequency! Just find your own rhythm, listen to your body and find the spot that is comfortable for you.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Move!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Try to be active on your bike. Change your body position, move your hands, roll your shoulders. Most of the starting pains of cycling come from keeping a position for too long.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Shift these gears!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;You have gears on your bike for a reason. Use them! Try to always stay in a comfortable zone, not peddling like a lunatic on flat surfaces, not struggling against the gear on rises. Cycling is all about fluidity.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Brake smart!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Even experienced cyclers might not know: the front brakes will stop you faster and harder. So try to use the back pads first and then slowly add the front brakes.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Enjoy yourself\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;As with most things in live: try to enjoy yourself. Cycling is awesome, cycling to work is a beautiful thing, but only, if you can enjoy yourself. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Don\\u0026rsquo;t push it, don\\u0026rsquo;t force yourself.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; See it as a little adventure you are going on. 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With the whole world social distancing it\u2019s high time to start cycling. But even aside from this frightful pandemic, riding a bike to work is one of the best decisions you can make! To get you in the right mood for the rest of the article, here are 4 awesome reasons you should change your commute to cycling:\n\u00a0\n\nHealth\n\nMaintaining a regular workout is hard. It doesn\u2019t have to be! If you ditch the car or public transport, you can get 2 cardio sessions per day without wasting any of your valuable free time. After around a month of cycling to work you will start to feel more fit, your body (especially if you live a relatively sedentary life) will feel more toned and you will overall feel healthier and more alive.\n\u00a0\n\nMoney\n\nA car is expensive. All that money for gasoline, motor oil, maintenance, repairs and parking. Cycling to work can save you serious money. Estimates go up to 9.000 $ in the US per capita per year.\n\u00a0\n\nTime\n\nIf you are moderately fit, cycling to work can actually save you time. Traffic jams, roadblocks and parking spot searching in your car, canceled or delayed trains and buses and overcrowded subways for public transport \u2013 you can skip all of that with a bike. Never mind the stress reduction. And depending on your fitness level for commutes of up to 8 kilometers you will often be faster if you ride a bike.\n\u00a0\n\nHappiness\n\nNumerous studies have shown, that regular exercise\u00a0reduces stress and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. But cycling can lift your spirits in even more ways. The ability to hop on your bike and using your own body can give you an enormous feeling of accomplishment, that a car can never give you. Additionally cycling triggers in many people an intense sense of freedom. Can you still remember biking in your childhood? Finally ditching the training wheels and riding your bike to school? Cycling to work can let you relive these experiences! And finally: cycling will make you more mindful. You will start to notice birds singing, the feeling of cold, warmth, the wind rushing past you. 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With the whole world social distancing it\\u0026rsquo;s high time to start cycling. But even aside from this frightful pandemic, riding a bike to work is one of the best decisions you can make! To get you in the right mood for the rest of the article, here are 4 awesome reasons you should change your commute to cycling:\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Health\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Maintaining a regular workout is hard. It doesn\\u0026rsquo;t have to be! If you ditch the car or public transport, you can get \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;2 cardio sessions per day\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; without wasting any of your valuable free time. After around a month of cycling to work you will start to feel more fit, your body (especially if you live a relatively sedentary life) will feel more toned and you will overall feel healthier and more alive.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol start=\\u0026quot;2\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Money\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;A car is expensive. All that money for gasoline, motor oil, maintenance, repairs and parking. Cycling to work can \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;save you serious money\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Estimates go up to 9.000 $ in the US per capita per year.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol start=\\u0026quot;3\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Time\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;If you are moderately fit, cycling to work can actually\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt; save you time\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Traffic jams, roadblocks and parking spot searching in your car, canceled or delayed trains and buses and overcrowded subways for public transport \\u0026ndash; you can skip all of that with a bike. Never mind the stress reduction. And depending on your fitness level for commutes of up to 8 kilometers you will often be faster if you ride a bike.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol start=\\u0026quot;4\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Happiness\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Numerous studies have shown, that regular exercise\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;reduces stress\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. But cycling can lift your spirits in even more ways. The ability to hop on your bike and using your own body can give you an enormous feeling of accomplishment, that a car can never give you. Additionally cycling triggers in many people an intense sense of freedom. Can you still remember biking in your childhood? Finally ditching the training wheels and riding your bike to school? 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Still, many people are being held back by a number of questions:\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Which bike should I buy?\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Am I fit enough to cycle to work?\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Do I need additional gear?\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Let\\u0026rsquo;s tackle each question individually to get you started!\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Which bike should I buy?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Especially if you are shopping online, the variety of models and names can be absolutely overwhelming. An overall good tip is: shop local. The little bike shop near you needs customers and they can provide you just the expertise you need and save you hours of reading up online. But a good starting point are the three basic bike types: mountain bikes, road bikes and city bikes\/hybrid bikes. The distinction comes from the type of surface you are planning to ride on. Mountain bikes are pretty self-explanatory: rough terrain, forest and mountains. If you plan on riding mostly in the city your really don\\u0026rsquo;t need a mountain bike. Road bikes are built for maximum speed and performance on sealed roads. If you haven\\u0026rsquo;t ridden a bike in years, these expensive high-tech machines are probably not suited for you either. That leaves us with city bikes and hybrid bikes. These bicycles are designed for sealed and unsealed roads, commuting and fitness. Especially if you are starting out, our big tip would be don\\u0026rsquo;t spend too much thought on your first new bike. In the end they all roll along nicely.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Do I need additional gear?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Speaking of buying a bike, do you need any fancy additional gear? The easy answer is: probably not. Aside from a good helmet (just do it) most of the specialized gear and clothing is only for aficionados and professionals. And if you do fall in love with cycling, most additional purchases will come naturally at a time. Say you ride to work every day and catch the first rainy days. You will start to crave weatherproof cycling gear.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Am I fit enough to cycle to work?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;You haven\\u0026rsquo;t gotten off the couch for years? No problem! Casual cycling is a relatively low intensity activity. And you can choose your own tempo. Just start slowly and don\\u0026rsquo;t overdo it. Still, we got some tips for absolute newbies:\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Don\\u0026rsquo;t compare yourself!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;This is probably the single most important tip for you. Just ignore people going faster than you! Don\\u0026rsquo;t try to match their speed or pedaling frequency! Just find your own rhythm, listen to your body and find the spot that is comfortable for you.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Move!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Try to be active on your bike. Change your body position, move your hands, roll your shoulders. Most of the starting pains of cycling come from keeping a position for too long.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Shift these gears!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;You have gears on your bike for a reason. Use them! Try to always stay in a comfortable zone, not peddling like a lunatic on flat surfaces, not struggling against the gear on rises. Cycling is all about fluidity.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;Brake smart!\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Even experienced cyclers might not know: the front brakes will stop you faster and harder. So try to use the back pads first and then slowly add the front brakes.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Enjoy yourself\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;As with most things in live: try to enjoy yourself. Cycling is awesome, cycling to work is a beautiful thing, but only, if you can enjoy yourself. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Don\\u0026rsquo;t push it, don\\u0026rsquo;t force yourself.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; See it as a little adventure you are going on. 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Avec la distanciation sociale qui touche le monde entier, il est grand temps de se mettre au v\u00e9lo. Mais m\u00eame en dehors de cette terrible pand\u00e9mie, aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo est l'une des meilleures d\u00e9cisions que vous puissiez prendre ! Pour vous mettre dans le bon \u00e9tat d'esprit pour la suite de cet article, voici 4 excellentes raisons de changer votre mode de transport pour le v\u00e9lo :\n\u00a0\n\nSant\u00e9 Il est difficile de s'entra\u00eener r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement. Mais cela n'a pas \u00e0 l'\u00eatre ! Si vous abandonnez la voiture ou les transports en commun, vous pouvez faire deux s\u00e9ances de cardio par jour sans perdre votre pr\u00e9cieux temps libre. Apr\u00e8s environ un mois \u00e0 vous rendre au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo, vous commencerez \u00e0 vous sentir en meilleure forme, votre corps (surtout si vous menez une vie relativement s\u00e9dentaire) sera plus tonique et vous vous sentirez globalement en meilleure sant\u00e9 et plus vivant.\n\u00a0\n\nArgent Une voiture co\u00fbte cher. Il faut compter le prix de l'essence, de l'huile moteur, de l'entretien, des r\u00e9parations et du stationnement. Aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo peut vous faire \u00e9conomiser beaucoup d'argent. Aux \u00c9tats-Unis, les estimations vont jusqu'\u00e0 9 000 dollars par habitant et par an.\n\u00a0\n\nTemps Si vous \u00eates en bonne forme physique, vous rendre au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo peut vous faire gagner du temps. Embouteillages, barrages routiers, recherche d'une place de parking, trains et bus annul\u00e9s ou retard\u00e9s, m\u00e9tros bond\u00e9s... Vous pouvez \u00e9viter tout cela en prenant votre v\u00e9lo. Sans parler de la r\u00e9duction du stress. Et selon votre condition physique, pour des trajets allant jusqu'\u00e0 8 kilom\u00e8tres, vous serez souvent plus rapide \u00e0 v\u00e9lo.\n\u00a0\n\nBonheur De nombreuses \u00e9tudes ont montr\u00e9 que l'exercice physique r\u00e9gulier r\u00e9duit le stress et att\u00e9nue les sympt\u00f4mes d'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et de d\u00e9pression. Mais le v\u00e9lo peut vous remonter le moral de bien d'autres fa\u00e7ons. Le fait de pouvoir enfourcher votre v\u00e9lo et d'utiliser votre propre corps peut vous procurer un immense sentiment d'accomplissement, que la voiture ne pourra jamais vous donner. De plus, le v\u00e9lo procure \u00e0 beaucoup de gens un intense sentiment de libert\u00e9. Vous souvenez-vous encore de vos balades \u00e0 v\u00e9lo dans votre enfance ? Lorsque vous avez enfin abandonn\u00e9 les roulettes et pris votre v\u00e9lo pour aller \u00e0 l'\u00e9cole ? Aller au travail \u00e0 v\u00e9lo vous permet de revivre ces exp\u00e9riences ! Et enfin, le v\u00e9lo vous rendra plus attentif. Vous commencerez \u00e0 remarquer le chant des oiseaux, la sensation de froid, de chaleur, le vent qui vous souffle au visage. Il y a tout simplement moins de distractions \u00e0 v\u00e9lo.","status":"publish","password":"","name":"bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now","modified":"2025-09-28 09:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 09:00:18","content_filtered":"","parent":0,"type":"post","mime_type":"","template":"","category":[3],"datetime_local":"8 septembre 2020 \u00e0 11:49","date_local":"8 septembre 2020","time_local":"11:49","slug":"bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/bicycle-the-short-guide-to-start-cycling-now\/","featured_image":{"width":1140,"height":640,"file":"2020\/06\/bicycle_H.jpg","filesize":284191,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"bicycle_H-300x168.jpg","width":300,"height":168,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":11259},"large":{"file":"bicycle_H-1024x575.jpg","width":1024,"height":575,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":104876},"thumbnail":{"file":"bicycle_H-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":5410},"medium_large":{"file":"bicycle_H-768x431.jpg","width":768,"height":431,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":61870},"trp-custom-language-flag":{"file":"bicycle_H-18x10.jpg","width":18,"height":10,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":407}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"id":18788,"alt":"Man cycling over a hill in front of a sunset","caption":"","description":"","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bicycle_H.jpg","title":"bicycle_H","aspect_ratio":1.78125,"focalPointLeft":0.5,"focalPointTop":0},"headline":"Bicycle the short guide to start cycling now","categories":[{"term_id":3,"name":"Sportstyle","slug":"sportstyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":415,"filter":"raw","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/"}],"theCategory":{"term_id":3,"name":"Sportstyle","slug":"sportstyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":415,"filter":"raw","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/"},"isFeaturedArticle":true,"isTopArticle":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18787\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}