![]() ![]() You’re going to need to make minor speed adjustments in a group ride, and you want to do this with air resistance rather than braking whenever possible. ![]() If you see something, say something! Stay off the brakes Riders in the first and second rows can sometimes misjudge their pace and position relative to the rest of the group.Īnd of course, it’s everybody’s responsibility to watch out for potential bicycle-car collisions. At this point in the group you can tell if the riders around you are struggling with the speed or the wind direction. The riders in about the 3 rd row of a double paceline are in a good position to call for an adjustment to the pace. The riders at the back should let the group know when they need to single up to better share the road with cars, or when there is a particularly large vehicle coming around (like a dump truck). But there are some times when it’s good to speak up. Nobody likes being barked at constantly, and certainly not during a nice group ride. Trust me, that’s an experience you don’t want to have. Hooking your thumb prevents you from getting your hand jammed between your rear tire and the seat tube. For the rear tire, hook your thumb on the seatstay and use your fingertips to brush the tire directly in front of the stays. On the front tire obviously do it in front of the fork. If you run over debris, use your hand (preferably with gloves on) to brush the surface of your tire.
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