BIKERZ HAVEN

Tech Tips

Uphill Technics

As from the title, one can tell that I am going to talk about cycling uphill. After completing half of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Mountain biking course, reading books about mountain biking and cycling up slopes in my neighbourhood for half a year, I can say that I have a little bit of experience. Firstly I would like to review about uphill technics. I have actually summarised them

Wheelie Tips
Always remember the gearing you are on preferably1/3, 1/2 .


ENDO
For newbies like myself especially when I just started out, back_wheel_ up can be a nightmare or a dream come true. Okay, 1 thing I need 2 say, I am not a pro in back_wheel_up but no 22 bad.
If u r those adventure seeking people, back_wheel_ up is a little dangerous is u r using my "newbie method" I have not done much work on my back_wheel_ up so I still find this the best 4 newbies (like me).
If u r intending 2 use my method be prepared for a ride over the handlebar if u don't follow step 3 carefully (esp people with disc brakes)

The Manual To Safe Road Cyacling can be found @ the following address: http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=the+manual+to+safe+road+cycling&ei=UTF-8 OR:

http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/hwyIntHS.nsf/frmBikeManual

1)Getting Started

2)Where To Ride On The Road

3)How To Handle An Intersection

4)How to Handle A Not Standard Intersection

5)The Maneouverbility Of The Bicycle

6)Group Cycling

7)Using Your Brakes

8)Night Cycling

9)Traffic Systems