Originally Posted by
njkayaker
I don't think your fall rate is that unusual.
This sounds like you might be pushing the envelope a bit too hard, too soon.
This sounds like it could be a consequence of not enough experience.
I tend to agree. Road riding expertise can be improved by riding off road. Get a cheap MTB (there are a bunch out there) or something better if you can afford it and ride on grass, dirt roads, urban back alleys, anywhere you learn to let the bike talk to you and you tell it where to go. Great riders practice at other disciplines.
Here's a great example of bike handling probably learned by riding off road and just riding a lot.
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