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Cycling Tricks for Riding with a Load
A practical overview of carrying weight by bike: racks, panniers and trailers, how a load changes balance and braking, and why product limits matter.
Family and Everyday Riding
Loads and Special Bikes
Carrying loads and passengers, and riding cargo and recumbent bikes.
Mastering the Art of Riding a Bike with a Backpack
Weighing up a backpack on the bike: comfort, sweat and balance, how to wear one sensibly, and when panniers or a rack are the better choice.
The Art of Riding a Bike with a Bike Bell
How to use a bike bell courteously: when to ring, how to give people time to react, what a bell cannot do, and why local rules may require one.
The Art of Riding a Bike with a Bike Tool
What a basic multi-tool and roadside kit do, which simple fixes they cover on the road, and when to stop and take the bike to a shop instead.
The Art of Riding a Bike with a Bike with a Recumbent Seat
An introduction to recumbent bikes: the laid-back seat, how to start off and steer, how they feel at low speed, and being seen in traffic.
The Art of Riding a Bike with a Bike with a Recumbent Seat and a Long Wheelbase
What sets long wheelbase recumbents apart: steady straight-line feel, a wide turning circle, bulky storage and the practical side of transporting one.
The Art of Riding a Bike with a Cargo Bike
How cargo bikes differ from ordinary bikes: long and box styles, wider turns, parking and starting with weight aboard, plus safe ways to get used to one.
The Best Tricks for Riding a Bike with a Passenger
Why carrying a passenger is only safe on bikes designed for it, such as tandems, cargo bikes and child seats, and why handlebar and rack rides are out.
Tricks for Riding a Bike with a Cargo Bike
How to get used to the delayed steering and long wheelbase of a front-box cargo bike, with slow, low-speed practice in an empty space before any road riding.
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