As for lane position, I usually stay on the left side. Think of occupying your
lane to prevent some idiot trying to squeeze in with you. So when someone is
passing me on the right, I will sometimes move over the the right to prevent,
or make it less likely, that they will squeeze me. Doesn't
Keith Code had another segment where the rider locks up the front wheel and
pulls out of it. Basically you hold on with your legs, relax your arms, and
let the handlebars do what they're going to do and ride it out. Very
similar to what you would do in gravel.
-Kyle
On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 3:39
Thanks, Kyle!
I watched a chunk of the Keith Code video. We have limited GB per month at
home, so I haven't watched the whole thing yet. I did watch the shorter
version, where he shows a rider trying to steer with locked handlebars,
just by leaning. (It doesn't work...) That was interesting. And,
Most people try to avoid the center of the lane because the theory is
that's where cars drop their oil and so it will be slicker. Honestly I
spend more time trying to avoid seams in the pavement and let that decide
my lane position.
In gravel try not to make any changes in velocity or direction.
Hi all,
A few things on my mind as I enter month two of riding. Any thoughts?
- should I ride in the center of the lane whenever possible? I've heard
varying ideas here. Generally I'm more comfortable in the center. Oncoming
traffic could destroy me. Gravel or other crap on the side of the road
