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Below is a list of tips I created some time ago as coaching points when it comes to group riding etiquette and road safety. When you come to one of my clinics, rides or getaways, this is covered every single time no matter what level you're at. One of my biggest missions as a Cycling Coach is to do my part to help bridge the gap between cyclists and motorists understanding each other with the goals of mitigating some of the aggression out there. There is a right way to ride and aesthetics matter and they matter a lot. What it boils down to is that you must act respectful on the road, abide by the traffic laws and ride in a neat and orderly formation at all times. Period. You are NOT entitled to do whatever you want on the road EVEN when no one is around or you’re tired. There is always someone watching when you blow that stop sign or you’re all over the road. There is way more to group riding than this and there is no better way to learn than by taking the plunge, joining a group and doing it. I could go on and on here however these are some tips and guidelines and they really are for your safety and the safety of others. GROUP RIDING ETIQUETTE
During a group ride you must:
ROAD SAFETY
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I had an amazing question come in by Trish and it was: "I have a few friends that are considering touring pedals (SPD on one side and platform on the other). Yes? No? Maybe? Advantages or disadvantages? The area we live is in a lot of stopping and starting before we get to rural areas so clipping and unclipping is a pain and they are also new to cycling so fear can take over as well." Does this sound like you? If so, you'll want to watch my video where I talk about:
If you're a intermediate to advanced rider and you still get anxious about clipping in then you'll want to watch this video to find out what that #1 misconception is for clipping in. FREE DOWNLOAD - Beginner's Guide For Women Who Ride --> https://bit.ly/2JktCUv  Learn why you should ride clipless pedals and my top tips on how to go about doing it. FREE DOWNLOAD - Beginner's Guide For Women Who Ride --> https://bit.ly/2JktCUv   If you’re wondering whether the Pura Vida Mavericks is finally the community of women you’ve been searching for and are meant to ride with, please join us for a social evening of chats, vino, women and cycling.
You will get to meet some of the Pura Vida Mavericks as we launch the 2018 cycling season for women in Barrie, Ontario. We are starting the evening off at the Trek Bicycle Store Barrie and finishing over a glass of wine at Canvas & Cabernet. We are a friendly bunch and welcome ALL abilities to our community of women who love to cycle and are there to answer any of your questions or concerns. It’s going to be a fun night celebrating women and cycling! AND if you sign up or have signed up already for a clinic or the Mavericks Membership, you’ll get to shop at the Trek Store with special discounts. Exciting! If you're on Facebook, please RSVP by clicking 'Going' on the event page. Here is the link. ---> https://www.facebook.com/events/558499461183493/ See you there! Ever head out on a ride and the wind is just NOT working in your favour? I have a feeling you might be nodding your head. That damn wind! This week's Teachable Tuesday is on what to do when it's windy and you're heading out on a solo ride. Check out what I have to say about this in my video below. #teachabletuesday #puravidamavericks #tealtrain   Thank you Paige! That was very informative. You presented everything in such a humble, friendly and thoughtful manner drawing from your own personal experience. It's nice to know that women are so supportive, helpful, honest, and caring. ~ Trish Marck All the things I wish I had known when I first started cycling This Beginner's Guide For Women Who Ride is a unique cycling guide for women. In this guide I share with you ALL the things I wished I had known when I first started out in cycling. If you have heard anything about my cycling history then you know I started out riding with a bunch of guys! I had to learn most things the hard way OR the uncomfortable way. Like the time one of the guys told me that I wasn’t supposed to wear underwear under my cycling shorts. Yep! And another time when I was gently informed that they could see my bum crack in certain light and that it was time to retire THAT pair of cycling shorts for the trainer. I know right? Mortifying! Pretty much everything that could happen has happened and it is why I created this guide so it doesn’t have to happen to YOU! In this guide you will find sections entitled:
What women have said about this guide is that I talk about all of these topics in a friendly and thoughtful manner drawing from my own personal experience and stories. I explain things in plain language and present all the information in a humbled, supportive, helpful, honest and caring way. Love your photos and you do a great job explaining things in plain language - so many cycling websites and articles contain a lot of jargon. Thanks again. ~ Jeannie Kealey  It's important to get into the habit of preparing your bike for every ride. This way there is less chance of something going wrong. Before I head out for every ride I make sure to do my ABCs and Qs. A = Air B = Brakes C = Chain Qs = Quick Releases AIR - You should have around 90 to 100psi in your road bike tires. This is very different than mountain bikes. If you want to know for sure, check the sidewall of your tire and it will tell you the ranges. It is beneficial to have a floor pump at home as you need to put air in your tires before every single ride. It is amazing how quickly they lose air and the last thing you want is a pinched flat because you didn’t have enough air in your tires. No fun! BRAKES – you want to make sure that your brakes are not touching or rubbing on your rims. We go over how to adjust these in my Bike Maintenance Clinic. Having a brake rubbing creates more work and energy for you to pedal and we don’t want that. CHAIN – you should be cleaning and lubing your chain with oil after every 2nd or 3rd ride. A clean chain will sound and run so much nicer. Again less work and energy for you. QUICK RELEASES – these are the tabs that flip up so you can take your front and rear wheels off. You want to make sure those are firmly secure. A quick release is very serious as your wheel could essentially come off. All of these are super important to implement in your riding routine. A lot of times we are transporting our bikes in our cars or on bike racks. Things happen and next thing you know your brakes are rubbing and your quick release is flipped up. You can check it all out in my video below too.  If you want to live a fit and healthy lifestyle, I invite you join my FREE community of people transforming their lives through cycling and nutrition. See you on the inside!  P.S. Remember to join my amazing new Facebook Group which is an incredible community of like-minded people who are interested in learning more about cycling and nutrition.
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