Proper Biking Technique????
03-12-01 | 02:44 PM
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Is there any information out there that teaches a novice how to cycle properly?? Like how to cycle by using the up and down stroke, how to maintian the correct cadence, etc. I'm in need of a trainer!!
03-12-01 | 03:15 PM
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Practice practice practice, the more you ride, the better you will become. A good idea, is to join a local cycling club, go on the weekly group rides, you learn alot by riding in a more advanced group. There are also a few cycling books & videos that teach proper biking technique, but i have never really looked into them. As for a trainer, i guess you could take a spinning class at a gym, but i would save your money, and spend your time on the bike.
It looks like performancebike has a few good books, click on the [Performance Bike] link at the top of this page, then search for "Pavelka" in the search box.
It looks like performancebike has a few good books, click on the [Performance Bike] link at the top of this page, then search for "Pavelka" in the search box.
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03-13-01 | 12:44 PM
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03-31-01 | 03:18 PM
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Go to the library and read; Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, George Mount, Eddy B, or anyone else that has racing background, (see introductions and bibliographies). If your local library can't help ask if they can get a book from another library.
Work on your spin, try to learn how to pedal fast. Use the easiest gear you feel comfortable in, and work on getting your pedal rpm to 90-100 rpm until it feels easy and natural to do. Be patient, it will take time, Learning to "spin" will let you go faster, farther with less efort and injuries than trying to ride a "big" gear.
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Work on your spin, try to learn how to pedal fast. Use the easiest gear you feel comfortable in, and work on getting your pedal rpm to 90-100 rpm until it feels easy and natural to do. Be patient, it will take time, Learning to "spin" will let you go faster, farther with less efort and injuries than trying to ride a "big" gear.
E-mail me for help
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