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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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