Newbie to Road bikes

[1kcove]

I've been MTB riding for 10 years but fancied trying a Road Sportive Event & a bit of Touring, Cycle Routes etc. I bought a Giant Revolt this is a good allrounder for what I'm interested in doing,entered my first event yesterday 100mile Sportive, felt fairly safe as there are plenty of other riders, but the question is how safe am i on the roads or should i stick to cycle paths where possible?

[[XAP]Bob]

Do you feel safe when walking on the pavement?

You're slightly safer cycling on the road... (comparison per mile)

[Flinders]

Try reading Cyclecraft by John Franklin if you aren't used to cycling on roads. That's the classic on how to do it safely.
All the best.

[karlt]

I'd worry more about your first experience on a road bike being a 100 miles on a bike that's new to you, to be honest.

[foxyrider]

read the advice on the British Cycling website - plenty there for the newbie rider

[MikeF]

Do you mean you've been MTBing for 10 years and not ridden on a road? Surely not.

[pwa]

I've been riding on the road for about 50 years and the only injuries I've had have been down to me falling off or cycling into things, with nobody else involved. I'd be more at risk cycling in a forest with all those trees to hit! You will be more at risk than me through lack of familiarity, but just read up on how to do it and don't jump in at the deep end by taking on city centre commuting. And don't be too nervous!

[1kcove]

Do you mean you've been MTBing for 10 years and not ridden on a road? Surely not.

Yes on an mtb to get to trails etc 10-15 miles on road, but not 100 mile rides on a road bike.