Adv Cycling Tips

GROUP RIDING

Be predictable
• In a group, your actions affect those around you, not just yourself
• Riders expect you to continue straight and at a constant speed
• Signal your intention to turn or slow down before you do so
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CLIMBING AND DESCENDING

Climbing Technique
• Maintain a high cadence to avoid stress on your knees
• Start in a lower gear; upshifts are easier than downshifts
• Keep upper body relaxed; elbows in, backstraight, loose grip on the bars
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LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Visibility
• By law, you must have a front white light and red rear reflector in most states
• Motorists are familiar with white meaning front and red meaning rear
• Front lights can illuminate your path or simply make you visible at night
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ON-BIKE STRETCHING AND EXERCISES

Reasons to stretch
• Reduce tightness and strain in your neck, back, shoulders, arms and face
• Ride longer with less fatigue; recover faster with post-ride stretches
• Always warm-up muscles before stretching; cold stretching can cause injury
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PACELINES AND DRAFTING

Drafting
• Following closely behind another rider cuts down on wind resistance
• Only draft off of someone whose riding style or experience you trust
• Always inform the rider in front that you are on their wheel; between 6” and 18” back
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