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The most important technique for staying relaxed is to not grab the handlebar too tight. Beginners, especially, panic because they don’t know what the bike’s going to do and how it’s going to react to anything. So they clench the bar. If your hands are holding on too tight, it translates through to your whole body and riding style.
Proper group riding etiquette ensures a safe and enjoyable ride for all.
This article is written by the Gainesville Cycling Club (www.gainesvillecyclingclub.com)
Basic Training
When you are riding in a group of cyclists, it is important to remember that you are no longer alone. Anything that you do may have some affect on your fellow riders. The more radical your maneuver, the more the likelihood of an adverse effect. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of riding smoothly and predictably when with other riders.
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