The Most Common Mistakes New Cyclists MakeEven if you get an elite setup for your first ride (which may or may not be one of the common mistakes of new cyclists), it doesn’t mean you’re not going to skip past the growing pains of the sport. Gear MistakesGear is where Moore says he sees “the biggest mistakes” from new cyclists, and these can come before people even buy their first rides. “You don’t need it to be super lightweight, you don’t need it to be the fastest aero bike, you don’t need all of the bling features. Nutrition WoesThe final mistakes Moore mentions relate to nutrition and hydration. This can of course change if you’re riding in extremely hot temperatures, but he says it shouldn’t be any less.