Turning to look behind you is not really a difficult thing to do.
Turning
to look behind you is not really a difficult thing to do. A little
practice in any empty parking lot will assure that you continue to ride
a straight line. One important trick when looking over your left
shoulder is to drop your left arm (so you steer with the right arm).
Often the biggest hazards of cycling are not automobiles, pedestrians or other cyclists.
Often
the biggest hazards of cycling are not automobiles, pedestrians or
other cyclists. Here are three hazards that are easy to manage once you
learn these simple maneuvers.
How to assume the dynamic mountain biking position.
In
many ways mountain biking differs greatly from road riding. While on
technical single-track you need to be able to roll over bumps, absorb
unexpected hits and shift your weight around to maintain traction.
You need to assume a dynamic position that gives you complete control over the bike.
Helmets protect your head--but how do they work and are there any other benefits to wearing one?
More
and more cyclists are wising up and buying bicycle helmets to protect
their most valuable assets-their brains. Still, there's a lot of
ignorance about the protective abilities of the helmets that are
currently available and what criteria to look for when purchasing a
good helmet.