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The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Skills
What counts as an advanced cycling skill, and how better control can make everyday riding calmer, safer and more enjoyable on commutes, in traffic and in groups.
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Advanced Skills
Why advanced skills help in traffic, commuting and groups.
The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Skills for Commuting
How better bike handling can make a daily commute calmer and safer, from smooth starts at lights to riding around potholes, with a reminder to check local laws.
The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Skills for Riding in a City with Heavy Traffic
How visibility, predictable lines, signalling and scanning help cyclists share busy city streets with heavy traffic, explained as general principles and not legal advice.
The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Skills for Riding in a City with Heavy Traffic and Congestion
Why slow-speed control, safe queuing and awareness of blind spots matter when cycling through stop-start congested city streets, with practical, general guidance.
The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Skills for Riding in a Group
How a steady pace, holding a wheel and smooth braking make you a safer, more welcome companion on group rides, with advice on building these skills gradually.
The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Skills for Riding in a Group with a Leader
How following a ride leader works in practice: passing calls back, understanding signals and helping keep the group together, plus the skills that make it easier.
The Benefits of Learning Advanced Cycling Techniques
A look at specific techniques such as emergency braking, looking back while holding a line and track stands, and how to practise them safely and in small steps.
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Balance and Control Staying upright, steering, braking and cornering. Riding Confidence Building calm, capable riding on real roads and paths. Group Riding How to ride safely and smoothly with other cyclists. City Riding Traffic, bike lanes, shared paths and bike share skills. Bike Computers and GPS Using cycling computers, sensors and navigation. Commuting Skills Skills and habits for riding to work and back every day. Cornering How to take bends on road and trail with control. Hands-Free and Limited-Control Riding No hands, one hand, feet and vision skills made safe. Handling Variations Handling skills with different hands, brakes and seats. Riding Technique Body position, pedalling, braking and line-holding fundamentals. Advanced Riding Skills and tricks for experienced riders, with sensible limits. Style and Mastery Polishing skills, style and flow through deliberate practice. Speed, Agility and Flexibility Drills for quicker handling, faster riding and a more supple position. Handling Different Bike Setups How bar width, tyre size, stance and loaded bags change the way a bike handles. Practical Riding Fixes Riding straight, coping with a broken chain and riding well on little money. Falling and Crashing Safely Understanding falls, reducing their risk and what to do afterwards. Reading the Road and Trail Seeing hazards early and choosing where to ride. Gears and Cadence Using the gears smoothly and finding a comfortable pedalling rhythm. Etiquette and Signalling Riding courteously and clearly with others.