Cyclist’s Guide to Dealing with Dogs
Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears. Maybe you can’t stop Fang from giving chase, but you can outsmart him if you know how dogs think. Here are a few tips for dealing with loose dogs.
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How to Handle Touching Bicycle Wheels on a Group Ride
By John Marsh It’s an innocuous little hill, one of those where you find an easy gear and just spin up. The hill comes right after a stoplight on a big group ride, so the pack is always bunched up on the hill. On a recent day, the group comprised nearly 150 riders – and…
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‘Super Tuck’ Is Not So Super
By Coach Fred Matheny One thing that has stood out in both the Tour de France and the US Pro Challenge this year is the extreme descending position adopted by many riders on steep descents. Instead of using the traditional method of sitting on the saddle with the hands next to the stem and pedals…
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What Can I Do to Be Safer in a Pack? 3 Cycling Tips to Ride Better
Question: I have adequate pack riding skills. I even won our local criterium last year. But this year I rubbed tires and went down. How can I practice for the close quarters of pack riding? — Mike A.
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How to Cross Railroad Tracks Safely on a Bicycle
Question: I live in the Midwest and my training roads are criss-crossed with train tracks. The crossings are in terrible shape with the rails sticking up from potholed pavement. And they often angle across the road, too. How can I get over these obstacles safely? — Rod M.