When cycling on sand, the most important thing is to prevent the wheels of the bike from getting buried in the sand, especially the front one. Yes, cycling in the sand is not the easiest thing to do, but marathon runners do it well. Predict the winner of the marathon race with Pin Up.

Tips for proper sand driving:

• try to transfer the load from the front wheel to the rear;
• pedal smoothly in low gear;
• do not get up from the saddle ;
• if possible, do not stop; it is difficult to maintain a certain speed on the sand, but it is even more difficult to get under way;
• try to control the bike with the body, relieving the pressure on the handlebars , avoid sharp turns of the handlebars. Remember: on the sand, a sharp turn of the steering wheel leads to a quick burial of the front wheel in the sand, stopping the bike, and, quite often, to wheel breakage (“huge eight”);
• try to go fast. Choose a rubber designed for movement on mud and sand, and the sand must be passed with slightly deflated wheels, and the mud with well-inflated wheels. When riding on sand, the bike wears out quickly. This is understandable: getting into the chain and bushings , it starts to work like a file, grinding down everything that comes across on the way.

When driving on sand, it is important to learn to read the condition of the sand by its color. Wet sand (usually darker) is denser and therefore holds the bike better. Get into the desert – get up in the dark and try to roll in the early morning. Cold sand holds the bike better than warm sand .