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BICYCLE RIDING sa BICYCLE TRAINING & FITNESS xx BICYCLE xx SPORTS How to bicycle safely and sensibly. A practical guide to family bicycle touring. What you need to know and do to make sure both bicycle and cyclist are roadworthy and suggestions on areas for bicycle vacations. Description of the "ideal" pedaling technique. Formula for computing speed from a known cadence and gear combination. Perfect positions. Bicycle adjustments and corresponding human positions best suited for both road riding and off-road cycling are illustrated. The road worrier. Conquering your fears of riding in traffic. Bicycle stability. Why you stay upright and other mysteries explained. Early warning. Dangers of using headphones while bicycling are explored. Soft cycling. A guide to responsible off-road riding. Flawless advice. Turn these 12 common cycling weaknesses into your strengths. Europe, every cyclists dream. A SPECIAL SECTION on getting you and your bicycle to Europe, tour planning, bicycling options, etc. Tips for finding the time to ride your bicycle. Improve your cycling technique with video analysis. How to prepare and critique a home video of your bike riding. The effects of drafting. New study shows how much benefit you really get. Increasing the use of bicycles in Los Angeles and your home town. Two articles include many tips and ideas to promote the use of bicycles instead of automobiles. Looks at what government, business and the individual can do. Ron Kiefel shares his riding techniques for time trialing. Alexi Grewal shares his technique for riding uphill while in a seated position. Pack riding techniques and tips. Fifty shortcuts to better riding. Easy ways to save time, speed development and avoid breakdowns. Tips on riding in the rain. Fighting back. How to effectively bring pressure on government agencies which advocate anti-bicycle actions. Paceline riding technique. Forward is faster. How to combine an aero handlebar with a forward movement of the seat to take advantage of the best leg muscle power ranges. Picture perfect. Simple tips for taking better bicycling photos. Get your family cycling. Tips for turning your children, wife, husband, or parents into enthusiastic riders. Loaded touring riding technique. Tips for riding with 50 extra pounds of luggage. Walden's way. Part 2. Become a better rider by mastering these 6 disciplines: (1) steering through a corner, (2) bumping and dodging, (3) touching wheels, (4) paceline riding, (5) climbing efficiently, and (6) sprinting. Out-of-saddle climbing technique. Seven basic hand positions for use with the common drop handlebar. Singletrack riding technique tips. Technique for riding in traffic. Climbing clinic. 22 improvements you can make on your next ride in hilly terrain. Fast pack riding technique. Breaking away tips. Sustained climbing technique. Daring descents riding technique. Fast start riding technique. Endurance riding technique. Trick riding techniques. Correct technique to "wipe a tire" without stopping. Tips on retrieving and drinking from a water bottle without stopping. The guru of gridlock. Advice on riding in heavy traffic. Riding technique for quick mounts and dismounts. How to be a slightly better rider. 36 simple handling and riding tips that build skill and speed. Riding techniques for "going the distance". Endurance climbing riding technique. Skill drills. Practice these 12 techniques to become a faster, safer and more confident rider. Bikes, camera, action. A video expert gives tips on how to choose and use a camcorder on your next tour. Riding technique for sprinting. Bunny-hopping riding technique to avoid potholes or road debris. Learning to mountain bike. Some tips from a road and off-road racing champion. Hans Ray gives instructions for three bicycle "trials" maneuvers (stunts) which the amateur can learn. (1) Riding down stairs. (2) Drop-ins. (3) Wheelies. Hill-climbing cycling tips from the Peak Performance Blue Ridge Mountain Climbing Camp. It's a dog-eat-dog world. Strategies and accessories to fend off dogs that chase bicycles. The dirt degree. Off-road trail riding tips from the pros. Looks at passing, climbing, shifting, cornering, obstacles, trail reading, braking and descending. Traffic jamming. An urban expert shows you 27 ways to ride safely on busy streets. Twenty-five small hints that can make a big difference in your bicycling performance. Road riding technique. A look at "rules of etiquette" which result in a safe, enjoyable ride within a large group of people. Off-road riding technique. How to survive a rear flat at high speed. How to steer your off-road bicycle using pedals, brakes and handlebar in order to clean tight turns and avoid nasty obstacles. Three techniques to boost your cornering speed and safety. Understand when and how to use the mountain bike front brake and you can conquer even the steepest hills. Cycling 101. Brushing debris from road tires while riding. How to stay seated and still conquer steep climbs. Seventeen tips to beat the heat, crank up your speed, chart your heart, ... etc. from the U.S. Olympic cycling project. Tips to smooth and improve your pedaling style, save energy, and boost speed. Get out of the saddle to scale impossibly steep ascents. Using your body's inertia to maintain traction. How to navigate the wheel-grabbing, fork-bending V-ditch found in off-road bicycling. Climbing tips for nonclimbers. Ascending hills well is a matter of adjusting your style to your strengths. How to ride over the dreaded ledge dropoff without falling forward off the bicycle. Two techniques described. Etiquette, equipment and technique for off-road cycling in the mud without harming yourself or the environment. Common sense tips for winter bicycle riding. Tips on changing lanes to make a left turn when riding in automobile traffic. Tip on safely traversing a railroad crossing. Fatal flaws. How to identify and fix five of the most common riding flaws. Better braking. (1) How to use your brakes effectively in order to increase your speed when mountain biking. (2) Braking techniques to improve your cornering technique on roads. Learning to "float" your bike is the key to becoming a better off-road downhiller. Tips on paceline (echelon) riding. Finding traction is the trick to mastering steep off-road climbs. Climbing hills. (1) A calm bike and strong upper body will elevate your road climbing abilities. (2) Use your head and these four tricks to complete long off-road climbs. Three skills needed to safely negotiate automobile intersections. Thirty-three great riding tips from great riders. Use the aerodynamic advantage to boost your speed without increasing effort. Three simple ways to slip through the wind. Techniques and equipment for safely riding at night. Four tactics that will improve your group riding almost instantly. Master gnarly off-road obstacles by using your momentum and shifting your weight. Rain man. Learn to love cornering on wet roads with these tips from a pro. Perfect pacing. Tips from an Olympian on how to conserve your energy on a ride or in a race. Learning to love logs. Riding technique for leaping over both a small and large log. Group therapy. Paceline riding techniques explained. Mastering molehills. How to improve your hill climbing technique. Stupid bike tricks. How to perform the nose stand, wheelie, track stand, tripod, and nose stand with a turn. Rote biking. Some fun bike-handling drills to help your pack riding skills and keep you upright. Drills include pickups, slow race, hat trick, lean on me, and the turning point. Helpful hints to improve your hang time when jumping your bike. Go vertical. The ultimate climbing guide. All the "tools" you need to climb higher, faster and smoother are presented here. Technique for bunny-hopping (jumping over) small obstacles. The tripod turn technique for tough corners. How to get started again on a steep hill after you have stalled out. Legends of the fall. Advice and tips on avoiding bicycle falls and avoiding injury from the inevitable falls. Three techniques for traversing V-shaped trenches often found on trail rides. Advice on correct use of the front brake on off-road bicycles. Tips on anticipating the best path (line) to take while off-road trail riding. Tips on no-hands bicycle riding. Three riding techniques for hopping over logs across an off-road trail. Tips on negotiating off-road drop-offs, chutes, and gullies. Tips on five riding maneuvers you need to master. (1) Grabbing water bottle. (2) Looking behind you. (3) Standing to climb. (4) Eating on the bike. (5) Riding a straight, steady line. Advice on executing the "table top" stunt on a mountain bike. Hill climbing technique which involves shifting to a bigger gear and standing up. Fifteen common riding mistakes and how to avoid them. How to ford a stream on a bicycle without getting all wet. Winter bicycle riding. 32 tips on equipment, clothing and technique. The accidental cyclist. The best crash-prevention strategies for on and off road. Stop, drop and roll. Simple tumbling drills to cushion your next crash-landing. Make like a rabbit. Bunny hopping for the vertically challenged. The utility wheelie. How and when to perform wheelies during off-road riding. Riding skills. (1) Tips on riding over tree roots. (2) Conquer steep mountain bike climbs. Riding skills. (1) How to do a lunge to ride over a large obstacle. (2) How to swoop through a series of turns. Riding skills. (1) Panic stops without panic. Seven crucial saves. (2) How to climb the toughest rocks. J-Hop, the safest, most controllable, efficient way over an obstacle. How to do perfect skid-slides. How to land when performing big jumps. How to ride a narrow sidehill trail. How to ride a manual. The ability to ride a wheelie lets you keep momentum in trail dips and set up for obstacles or big jumps. How to ride steep downhills. How to do a trackstand. What should I take on tours? Suggestions for gear to take for a weekend tour, week-long ride, cross-country jaunt and global journey. How to hop big, angled logs. How to climb smarter, not harder. Tips on seeing more wild animals while bicycle riding. Includes a guide to identifying animals from their footprints. How to conquer stairs and drops. How to do a nose-pivot turn The fastest way to corner, plus two alternative cornering techniques. How to hop up rocks and roots. How to keep rolling over big logs. How to fly over a downhill ledge. How to conquer switchbacks. How to speed through a gully as deep as 3 feet. How to ride a wheelie. How to do an 8-foot drop. How to swoop through turns. Stage a bicycle rodeo. How to hold a mini bike rodeo. Seven different competition events are described. Course equipment is limited to coffee cans and pieces of string. Sample checklist for a bicycle clinic and test of riding skills. A look at safe bike-riding practices. Tips on efficient bicycle riding from professional cycle racers. Guidelines for bicycle camping equipment. Comments on the personal gear, snack foods and bike tools you should take. How to properly plan a one-day bicycle trip. How to get in shape for bike touring. A look at good foods to carry with you on a bike hike over 25 miles. How weather conditions may affect bicycling. How to pack a bike for a camping trip. Tips to make riding on a bike tour easier. How to ride a bike safely in the city. Three checklists of equipment and other gear for bicycle trips. One for short rides, things to add for longer rides, and additional things to add for overnight tours. A few tricks from expert bicycle riders on how to make a safe left turn. Tips on holding a bike-safety rodeo. Laying out a straightaway, a figure eight course, a traffic corner and a brake test. How to avoid the most common bike accidents and what to do if one occurs. How to map a bicycle ride. Smart riding techniques. How to ride all the way up that giant-killer of a hill. Four basic ways to grip the handlebars and when to use each position. Menues for an overnight bike trip. Selecting a camera for use when bicycling. Some tips for the young photographer. Wet weather bicycling. Tips on clothing and equipment to keep you dry. Tips on safe braking techniques. Tips on planning a bike hike. Training for long distance riding. Some tips. Packing list for a long distance bicycle trip. Dealing with aggressive dogs when bicycling. Some tips. Tips on preparing your bicycle and yourself for an early spring ride when the weather could change rapidly. Stretch before you cycle. Warm-up exercises for bicyclists. Training for a bicycle tour. Some tips. Learn the emergency bicycle turn to help you avoid a collision. Planning a group ride. Some tips. Mountain biking manners. Six rules of the trail. Advice on what to do when a dog chases you on your bike. Pack your bike right when going bike camping. Some tips on weight, balance, bags, etc. How to build a bicycle obstacle course. Blazing your own trail. A tenderfoot's guide to painless bicycle camping. How to use a bicycle as your total means of transportation. The practical backpacker. What camera equipment to take when hiking or cycling where "every ounce counts". Includes tips on taking nature photographs. Touring the USA. On the road with bicycling photographers. Some tips. Beach prowl. Advice on using a bicycle for local photographic excursions around your town, beach, etc. Includes tips on equipment and how to carry it around on a bicycle. Tips on bicycle touring. How to prepare your bike and yourself for winter riding. How to commute safely on a bicycle. Tips on riding a bicycle that is being powered by a sail. Called an AerOCycle, it is capable of speeds up to 40 mph. How to stay alive on a motorized bicycle. Tips on riding the small moped type of motorized bicycles and bicycle conversions. How to get started in bicycle touring. Tips on bicycles, equipment and getting started. Bicycle commuting. It makes more sense than ever. Some suggestions. Tread lightly. Advice on responsible off-road travel using 4x4s, motorcycles, mountain bikes, snowmobiles, and ATVs. A bicycle rider's guide to safely carrying a camera. Bicycle camping. What equipment you need to avoid overweight but still meet your needs. Try bike camping on your vacation. Tips on equipment to take and places to go. A look at the Trans-America bicycle trail and its interconnecting routes. Videotaping from your bicycle. Some tips. Safe cycling principles for bike commuting in traffic. Riding a bike to work. Here's why and how to get started. | |||||||||
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