GORP - Bike Technique - Skills/How-to


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	Deciphering Guidebook Ratings What does"moderate" really mean?	Riding With Your Significant Other Know what you're getting into.

	Mountain Biking Make the most of your off-road adventures.	Portaging a Bike Three carries for what usually carries you.

	Transporting a Bike Bags vs. boxes.	Where to Carry Gear Body vs. bike.

	Locking a Bike Anti-theft tips.	Popping a Wheelie Impress your friends.

	Urban Riding and Commuting Essential prep for pedaling the pavement.	Long-Distance Touring Getting body and bike ready to ride.

	Using Clipless Pedals How to get in and out.	Going Faster Speed up safely.

	Proper Pedaling Get the most out of each stroke.	Bad-Weather Biking There's no reason to stop riding.

	Tips for Tackling Hills Stand up, sit down, climb, climb, climb!	Descending on a Mountain Bike Tips for downhilling.

	Shifting 101 How and when to change gears.

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