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Practical exercises (Part 1):

 

Cycle slowly in the middle of the marked track to develop your bicycle control, balance and steering ability.

 

Follow the line

Drawing explaining the exercise 'follow the line'

Start with a wide track at first and narrow it as your skill level improves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Brake Box

Drawing illustrating the exercise 'brake box'

Helps you to practise stopping safely without skidding. Accelerate towards the brake line.

 

 Once the front wheel reaches the brake line, apply both brakes steadily and evenly and stop just before the second line without skidding.

 

Remember: If you start to skid, release the brakes and apply them again steadily and evenly.

 

 

The Funnel

Drawing illustrating the exercise 'the funnel'

You should learn to cycle smoothly without wobbling in this narrowing track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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