How to clean tight turns and avoid nasty obstacles
Article Abstract:
Biking on mountain roads can be managed by avoiding obstacles on the path. The best gear combination is the small chainring and the third largest cog which provides maximum torque for turning corners. A rider should also veer widely form the obstacle to prevent the rear wheels from hitting the object.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1995
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Get out of the saddle to scale impossibly steep ascents
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One good way to climb uphill faster while on a bike is to support one's body weight on the pedals and move the torso forward. The cyclist should also push down against the bike and counteract most of the gravitational force working on the bike.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1995
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How to clean the dread dropoff
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Two ways by which mountain bikers can ride obstacles are presented. The first technique involves riding smaller drops in slow motion and the second involves using a roll off or fly off when making steep descents.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1995
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