It is understandable that some bike riders dislike hills, though they define a landscape. So why not discover how to ride hills and discover the landscape on your doorstep? 1. Use your gears Making appropriate use of your gears will make hills easier and stop your legs from fatiguing on longer rides. So chat to your cycling buddies and learn how to use them. 2. Seriously, use your gears Your bike may have 3 cogs at the front and 9 at the back and that means you will be changing gear alot over changing gradients 3. Cornering Get into the habit of having the inside pedal up when turning a corner as this will stop the inside pedal catching the ground on uneven surfaces and causing a fall 4. Cornering downhill If descending with some speed, look ahead and brake before any corner so you can navigate the corner without braking especially critical where gravel, ice or rain create a slippery surface. 5. Centre of gravity When cornering, your outside pedal will be d...
The following twelve tips reflect common questions and experience. These guidance notes don't replace British Cycling advice and training: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/zuvvi/media/bc_files/mtbleadership/LEADING_RIDES_GUIDELINES.pdf A key question to ask yourself is, if an issue arose could you justify your actions? 1. You are leading not guaranteeing safety Your role is to plan, lead and manage the ride reasonably to provide a safe riding experience; riders also have responsibility for their own cycling and decisions. Consider including this in the pre-ride briefing. 2. Choose a route appropriate for your riders Consider distance, terrain, traffic, surfaces, navigation, facilities, weather and the ability of the target group. You will publish this ride information on Let's Ride to help ensure riders know what to expect. 3. Assess the risks by doing a pre-ride British Cycling provides a risk-assessment form for leaders when you create a ride on Let's Ride ...