Cycling Skills

Topics and skills that I cover in my skills coaching sessions may include -

General Skills:

• Mounting and dismounting safely
• Braking and stopping (basic, precision, emergency)
• Balancing and body position
• Riding in a straight line
• Scanning – forwards and behind
• Slow riding and maneuvering
• Using gears efficiently and effectively
• Hill climbing (gear selection, in-saddle, out of saddle)
• Descending confidently and safely
• One-handed riding
• Taking a drink, eating from pockets, removing clothing
• ​Passing other cyclists
• Sprinting
• Race skills, positioning and tactics (Road, MTB, CX, Track)
• Off-road specific handling skills
• Road, MTB, CycloCross and Track specific skills & techniques

Traffic Skills:

• Appreciating dangers of and avoiding blind spots
• Vehicle cues
• Mid-block riding
• Positioning on narrow carriageways
• Intersections and turning lanes
• Hook turns
• Roundabouts
• Off-ramp exits and on-ramp entries
• Different laws applicable to cyclists

Group Riding:

• Wheel following
• Communication and signalling
• Passing other groups and cyclists
• Taking turns
• Single and double file riding

Miscellaneous:

• Bike maintenance - changing a flat tyre, cleaning and lubricating
• Safety checks - important checks you should do on your equipment regularly
• Bike fit and set-up - recommend adjustments if your bike is ill-fitted or causing pain
• New bike selection - assistance with choosing a new bike that will suit your needs
• Cycling gear advice - information and assistance with some of the many cycling accessories available

Contact me for more information or to make a booking!

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