Cycling for Noobs
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Apr 2021
9:53pm, 2 Apr 2021
5,286 posts
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KimCanRun
Cleats put the fear of death into me. Takes me long enough to get foot on pedal!
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Apr 2021
11:29am, 3 Apr 2021
4,495 posts
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um
Not so much noobie, but I'm thinking I need a wing mirror. Getting more & more difficult to look behind & cycle & steer & prepare to unclip all at the same time ... Or maybe it's also the road layouts that make turning right on 60mph roads so difficult/dangerous? |
Apr 2021
12:47pm, 3 Apr 2021
20,598 posts
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GimmeMedals
I've got a mirror on the end of my handlebar and I feel much more confident with it. I still look behind before actually turning but I prepare better because I know if any traffic, including faster cyclists, is catching me up.
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Apr 2021
12:56pm, 3 Apr 2021
50,375 posts
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Lip Gloss
Up here double Dutch skipping was called Lindies
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Apr 2021
1:02pm, 3 Apr 2021
7,432 posts
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Eynsham Red
I’d be reluctant to ride on busy roads without a mirror. My neck doesn’t swivel as well as it used to. I’ve also lost the ability to look behind and continue to cycle in a straight line!
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Apr 2021
1:23pm, 3 Apr 2021
33,074 posts
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LazyDaisy
I'm really glad I got myself a mirror. I have the same issue as ER with looking behind while holding my line!
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Apr 2021
1:32pm, 3 Apr 2021
20,599 posts
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GimmeMedals
Yes ^^^ if there's traffic coming up behind, I pull to the kerb and wait for them to go or slow right down until they pass. I try to avoid looking back if I know there is a car coming for that reason!
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Apr 2021
3:41pm, 3 Apr 2021
24,763 posts
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Lizzie Whizz
Mr W rates Bike Eye frame mirrors
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Apr 2021
10:07pm, 13 Apr 2021
16,494 posts
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Autumnleaves
Question about the Garmin Edge - does it work reasonably well for walking/hiking as well?
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Apr 2021
7:42am, 14 Apr 2021
33,146 posts
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LazyDaisy
Don't know sorry AL.
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