General safety info for all riders and support crew..Bike safety
- For yourself and everyone elses safety please make sure your bike is safe. If unsure get it checked by a bike mechanic.
ATTEND TRAINING RIDES
- This will help you to learn to ride in a group
- You will also get to know other riders.
- Other riders will get to know you and have confidence in you!!
- The group riding will teach you things like drafting which is riding close behind another rider so you are not pushing
into the wind. This is an efficient way to save energy.
- Not crossing your front wheel with the rider in front’s rear wheel as any sudden change of direction can cause a problem.
- Rotating the lead - you will be taught how to rotate the lead as this gives the riders in the front a break from pushing into
the wind and the group saves more energy.
- Smooth riding – don’t suddenly stop peddling as the riders behind you will be unaware of the change and may run into you.
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