Originally Posted by
NikZak
This **** is just bananas.
Solid tips, though.
Originally Posted by oz_gent
* Never separete feet from pedals. When you go downhill, use brakes to reduce the speed.
* Never overspeed. Manage speed you feel comfortably pedaling.
* Never separate hands from the handle. Say hello verbally instead of waiving a hand to other bikers.
* Do not look behind if possible and never give a hand signal to turn left/right on a busy road. You must stop completely and then get off the bike and then cross a busy road dragging the bike.
* Wear elbow protector and knee protector and gloves (and a helmet of course)
* Be prepared at an unexpected event but never stop pedaling at all cost
* Do not try to stop the bike by stopping pedaling - it simply does not work.
* Do not ride on a bumpy off-road (flat graval road should be fine)