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5 Tips for Riding in a Cycling Group

One of the best parts about cycling is the culture. Meeting and befriending your fellow riders will make the entire experience better. A popular activity among cycling friends is to go for a group ride. Riding in a cycling group can be difficult if you’ve never done it before or if nobody has given you the scoop on proper group ride etiquette or bike safety. The Scoop on Proper Group Ride Etiquette Here are five of the most important tips we can give you to make sure you have the best, and safest, experience possible during your group ride. Meet the Leader – the first thing you should do when you arrive at the meeting spot for a group ride is say hi to the leaders. Let them know if you’re new to group riding, and they can help you out. They will want to know that you are there…
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How to Communicate with Drivers on the Road

Riding with traffic can be frightening at times, especially if you aren’t sure of the best way to do it. The reason so many cyclists are afraid to ride with traffic is because there is a lot of risk involved. Everyone is too unpredictable, and a bicycle accident could happen at any moment. Traffic is scary because there isn’t enough clear communication between drivers and cyclists. Ambiguous hand motions or mumbled instructions lead to accidents all the time. An important bicycle safety skill you should certainly learn is how to communicate with drivers. How to Communicate with Drivers Don’t be afraid to exaggerate your hand motions and eye contact. Many riders prefer not to draw attention to themselves, but when you’re riding through traffic, shy is the last thing you want to be. Make sure that every driver around you fully understands what you want to do and where you want…
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How Do I Ride a Bike in Traffic Legally?

Drivers often see cyclists as slow, and tend to get upset if they think that we are holding up traffic. We may be slower on open roads, but there are a few situations when cyclists are actually the faster vehicle and are regularly brought to a stop by cars. So, in those handful of situations when you may be moving quicker, what’s the safest way to ride a bike in traffic legally? At a Stop Light Probably one of the more common bike safety questions is about what you should do if you’re on your bike and a stop light won’t change. Many lights operate with various sensors that are supposed to detect the presence of cars, and then change the light to let them go. Bicycles are often too small to trigger the sensor. If you’ve been sitting at a red light for a while, try moving around a…
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