The current pandemic has led to drastic changes in the bike industry. Bike sales are booming. Suddenly, riding a bike has become a fun way to phsyically distance while enjoying the great outdoors. More so, for many people around the world, the bike is a convenient (and necessary), sustainable, cost-effective and reliable mode of transportation. While accidents on the bike do happen and some roads are just not safe for biking, your safety and enjoyment on the road can be improved with a few tips: Master your cycling skills - While you can improve your fitness on the trainer, a stationary bike trainer does not allow you to identify and master your cycling skills like you can when you are riding in the elements and on all types of terrain. Learn how to change your gears, sit on the bike properly, stand up and adjust your position, grab your bottle (for hydration), break quickly, maneuver your bike in tight spaces, react smartly, descend, corner, stop/start on any terrain and ride...
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