Riding with others helps with
your ride, especially if you do it properly you can do like the professional
riders do and ride as a peloton. Riding behind people gives you an opportunity
to recover and have an easier ride. This is because you will be shielded from
the wind – the biggest enemy of a cyclist. If the wind is coming sideward’s,
take on a slightly diagonal position to the rider in front.
1. Riding with others comes
with a certain sort of etiquette. So some simple commands help riders whilst on
the road:
a.
Car Rear – car at the back wanting to pass (typically the car has been there a
few minutes)
b.
Danger (left/right) – When there’s a pothole or something in the road and on
your cycling path – also point at it.
c. Clear – when approaching a
junction and there is no traffic and others can follow you out the junction.
2. When riding as a peloton, it
is essential that:
a.
You go at a similar pace as those riding with you
b.
Ensure smooth gear shifting, and continual pace when switching gear
c.
If you can take your turn at the front
d. Don’t suddenly brake without
warning the group.
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