mightypudge
07-02-03, 05:53 AM
Can anyone point me in the direction of some good resources (books, videos, DVD's, web sites, etc.) for a noobie looking to learn proper road cycling form?
Thanks!
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Road Cycling - Learning Proper Form
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Gargoola
07-02-03, 06:14 AM
Best thing I found was to join a club ride on saturdays. I sure did learn quickly, amazing what being in the middle (towards the back) made. I went with an experienced friend and of course it'd be stupid to go by yourself, if you can go with an experienced friend. In fact some bike shops have training rides for newbies. Teaching them how to ride (in groups)
lotek
07-02-03, 07:47 AM
find a copy of Effective Cycling (I think thats the title)
by John Forester it covers everything about riding you'll
ever need to know. Its probably the best "how to" book
ever written about everyday riding.
the other is the old Complete Bicycle by Sloan.
lots of tech info but also good stuff on riding.
Hope this helps,
Marty
by John Forester it covers everything about riding you'll
ever need to know. Its probably the best "how to" book
ever written about everyday riding.
the other is the old Complete Bicycle by Sloan.
lots of tech info but also good stuff on riding.
Hope this helps,
Marty
Pat
07-02-03, 08:41 AM
Originally posted by lotek
find a copy of Effective Cycling (I think thats the title)
by John Forester it covers everything about riding you'll
ever need to know. Its probably the best "how to" book
ever written about everyday riding.
the other is the old Complete Bicycle by Sloan.
lots of tech info but also good stuff on riding.
Hope this helps,
Marty
Effective Cycling is more about surviving whilst riding on roads infested with moronic motorists (is that an oxymoron?). I would highly recommend it. I would even state it stronger then that. It really helps lower the learning curve for riding on roads and it is very close to a "must read". It is easily the best treatment on the subject. A lot of the ideas in it are counter intuitive but I my own experience has confirmed just about everything.
I recall Sloan's book and it is also good.
I would also say that riding with other more experienced riders is a good thing if they have some sense. Also, different groups have different kind of goals. Some want to train bicycle racers, others want competition and ride as fast as possible. Others just want to get a bunch of cyclists together and have a nice ride. The cultures of groups can vary tremendously.
find a copy of Effective Cycling (I think thats the title)
by John Forester it covers everything about riding you'll
ever need to know. Its probably the best "how to" book
ever written about everyday riding.
the other is the old Complete Bicycle by Sloan.
lots of tech info but also good stuff on riding.
Hope this helps,
Marty
Effective Cycling is more about surviving whilst riding on roads infested with moronic motorists (is that an oxymoron?). I would highly recommend it. I would even state it stronger then that. It really helps lower the learning curve for riding on roads and it is very close to a "must read". It is easily the best treatment on the subject. A lot of the ideas in it are counter intuitive but I my own experience has confirmed just about everything.
I recall Sloan's book and it is also good.
I would also say that riding with other more experienced riders is a good thing if they have some sense. Also, different groups have different kind of goals. Some want to train bicycle racers, others want competition and ride as fast as possible. Others just want to get a bunch of cyclists together and have a nice ride. The cultures of groups can vary tremendously.