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The Science Behind Cycling Speed and Agility
A plain-language look at how riders gain speed and change direction quickly, from pedal power and drag to balance, leaning and tyre grip, with safe practice ideas.
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Skills Science
The plain-language science behind core bike skills.
The Science Behind Cycling Speed and Efficiency
See where a rider's effort goes and why a lower, steadier position, suitable tyres and smooth pedalling generally turn more of that effort into forward speed.
The Science Behind Perfecting the Bunny Hop
Understand the forces in a bunny hop, from the front-wheel lift to unweighting the rear, with safety notes and small-step practice on flat, traffic-free ground.
The Science Behind Perfecting the Carve
Learn why leaning and weighting the outside pedal help a bike hold a smooth carved turn, and how tyre traction sets the limit on how hard you can corner.
The Science Behind Perfecting the Drop
What happens to speed and impact when a rider rolls off a drop, why a level landing and bent arms and legs matter, with strong safety cautions for beginners.
The Science Behind Perfecting the Jump
How takeoff speed and lip angle shape a jump's arc, explained in plain words without formulas, with a clear note that jumping is risky and best learned at a skills park.
The Science Behind Perfecting the Manual
Why holding a manual is about balancing the combined centre of mass over the rear contact patch, explained in plain words with safe, low-speed practice advice.
The Science Behind Perfecting the Wheelie
How pedal torque and rear brake use control the front wheel in a seated wheelie, explained simply, with safety notes and cautious practice ideas.
The Science Behind Perfecting Your Bicycle Balance
See how small body shifts move the centre of mass, how steering works with them to keep you upright, and try simple, safe balance drills in a quiet space.
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