Just because it has two wheels and moves forward when you pedal doesn’t
mean it’s the bike for you. Here’s our quick sure-cycle checklist to
make sure you pick the right bike for your fitness goals.
Bikes come in all shapes and sizes, but did you know they also come in
many different types? What style of bike you go with depends on where
you plan on taking it.
To save some energy, just play follow the leader—but don't get too close.
When
you ride close behind another bicyclist, you don't have to work as
hard. The bicyclist in front of you serves as a windbreak, reducing
your air resistance. Experienced bicyclists take advantage of this
effect, drafting each other in a paceline.
Want to know how to jam on the brakes without flying over your handlebars? Here's how.
One
of the basic and important techniques is the emergency braking
maneuver, more commonly known as a panic stop. To stop short, you must
use the front brake - hard.
When you're mountain biking you need to plot the best course for your
bike, which is not always the smoothest or shortest but the one that
keeps you moving the fastest while expending the least amount of
energy. This is known as the "line." It is one of the hardest skills in
mountain biking to learn. Here are the basics: