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Just completed the We Ride Flanders ride and honestly, I’m feeling incredibly proud right now 🇧🇪🚴‍♂️

It wasn’t easy, the distance, the climbs, the wind, everything tests you. But that’s what makes cycling so special. It pushes you mentally just as much as physically.

To everyone out there riding, whether it’s 10 km or 100 km, keep going. Progress is progress. Show up, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey.

We all start somewhere, and every ride counts.

Keep pedalin

after 5 years long distance cycling 🔥

Weekly evening ride 🎉

Only desi Cycle Can survive in this Road 💀👍

Why do Indians not care about safety, especially while riding two wheelers?

Hey everyone! I’m new to both cycling and this subreddit, so I’d really appreciate your guidance on a few things.

After seeing multiple recommendations here for a budget-friendly and value-for-money cycle (as suggested by u/Zilork ), I decided to go with the RS120. This is my first cycle ever, and today was my first ride in nearly two decades.

Overall, the experience was great and much easier than I expected. I genuinely enjoyed it.

However, I did face some issues with gear shifting.

The default gear worked perfectly fine, and the cycle rode smoothly on it. When I shifted up to the next gear, I noticed a slight discomfort—though I’m guessing that might just be because I’m new to using gears. But as I continued to upshift, I felt like pedaling required almost no effort at all. The pedals became extremely light, and at one point it felt like I wasn’t pedaling meaningfully anymore.

When downshifting, I noticed that once I returned to the default gear, the trigger became loose, which the Decathlon staff had already mentioned would happen. However, out of instinct, I pressed the already loose trigger once more, and the chain derailed, causing the cycle to stop. I then put the chain back in place.

Was pressing the already loose trigger the reason the chain came off?

Also, while downshifting at another point, the chain derailed again. I had to stop and fix it by backpedaling. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong?

Despite these issues, I really enjoyed the ride and am excited to keep cycling. Would appreciate any advice or tips you can share!

The Hell of the North. 🪨

258 km. 30 sectors of ancient cobblestones. One trophy that looks like a brick.

This is Paris-Roubaix — the most brutal one-day race in cycling. And this Sunday, it gets personal.

🇳🇱** Mathieu van der Poel has won it 3 times in a row. He's chasing a 4th. In 123 years, NO ONE has ever done that**.

🇸🇮** Tadej Pogačar has already won 2 Monuments this spring. He needs Roubaix to complete all 5. He's never won here**.

One race. Two legends. History on the line.

This Sunday's race is unmissable.

📅 Sunday, 12 April 2026

🏁 Compiègne → Roubaix Velodrome

🔥 Hell of the North

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW-rSiKgcHb/?igsh=ZjNidm11MTZ5ZWh0

1. https://www.decathlon.in/p/8618918/mountain-bike-helmet-expl-100-blue

2. https://www.decathlon.in/p/8500015/road-bike-helmet-roadr-500-neon-yellow this one's 2600, anyone has this?