Veteran cycling coach publishes articles to help get people out of their cars & onto their bikes

DERRY, Northern Ireland - Dec. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- Veteran cycling coach Martin Birney of SportActive has recently published a series of articles in which he covers everything prospective cyclists need to know before they take to the roads. In order to reach as many people as possible, he has made them available online for free.

As Martin explains…

“With both petrol and public transport becoming more and more expensive every year, it is no surprise that more and more people are turning to their bikes to help them save money in the current economic climate. However, whilst the benefits of cycling are obvious, it is unwise to take to the roads unless you are properly prepared. In cities in particular, accidents involving cyclists are not uncommon, and although it is easy to blame careless drivers, the chances are a significant percentage of these incidents could have been avoided if the cyclists involved were more aware of how to act on the road and what gear they need to have with them.

“It is for this reason that I have written a series of 12 articles and released them for free online. Covering everything from how to use gears and brakes correctly to how to diffuse aggressive situations on the road, these articles will give anyone looking to get into cycling all the information they need to ensure their experience of road cycling is a good one.

“Those wishing to explore the articles can find them at www.sportactive.net.”

For more information and to arrange interviews, contact Martin at 02871 365 997 or sportactive@btinternet.com.