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Old 09-17-05, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AndrewP
The bike program should also include more variety, as not everybody is turned on by the same things. Include bike polo, slow ride races, control stunts like wheelies, bunny hops and track stands. Its not just about learning, it must also be fun.
Good point.

Bunny hops, for instance, are good for avoiding on-road obstacles. Sponges make good dummy rocks, train tracks or potholes.

What is humorous to me is that although many guys can DO a bunny hop-these are guys without clips- they don't know HOW they do it. I alway enjoy giving a physics lesson...
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