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    Staying upright in traffic Part 3 any requests for more?

    When approaching an intersection with someone turning right into your lane, or turning left and potentially crossing your path within your lane weave your bike a little. This is to bring attention to you, as some drivers look for cars and don't register bikes, so when you weave, it may catch...
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    Suggestions on stayiing upright Pt. 2

    Your eyes steer your bike, look in the direction you want to go too. This is critical when cornering to help maintain your line. Also to look ahead at possible surprises that you have to prepare for, debris on road, vehicle turning, animal on side of road, etc. Two small patches for...
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    Suggestions for staying upright Pt. 1 of 3

    Some possible practices for riding in city/town traffic Pt. 1 Always monitor traffic ahead and around you. Scan to varying distances forward, 11 seconds ahead and points between you and this distance. If on a multi lane road, this provides opportunity for determining your safest lane choices...
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    Musings on Staying Upright Part 3

    In addition to the earlier post relating to intersections it was noted that…..when approaching intersections where traffic is entering from the right or crossing your path a slight weave within your lane can help differentiate you from headlights behind, both day and night. In Ontario its "day...
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    Musings on Staying Upright Part 2

    Further to the previous post, little more specific to urban highway/street conditions. 2nd of 3 posts for now. Two small patches for friction, AKA tread contact points, ever ride through a bit of mud or muddy puddle slowly, then onto clean pavement. Look back and see the width of the tire...
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    Musings on Staying Upright Part 1

    Some possible practices for riding in city/town traffic Watch vehicle drivers habits/distractions as they travel from intersection to intersection to determine their habits, ie lane changer from light to light, 1st off the line, cellphone talker/texter (don't usually signal anything), arm...
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    January riders??.....

    Like all things in life there is an element of risk. Riding in winter in my opinion becomes a matter of, as mentioned earlier checking the weather network for the hourly forecast, limit your trips to very short distances, ride on roads you know, dress appropriately in enough layers that still...
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    Tips on Staying Upright Part II

    Glad to see some feedback on the 1st post Further to the previous post, little more specific to urban highway/street conditions. One of several posts to come. Two small patches for friction, AKA tire tread contact points, ever ride through a bit of mud or muddy puddle slowly, then onto clean...
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    Tips on staying upright Pt 1

    As we get the rust out... Watch vehicle drivers habits/distractions as they travel from intersection to intersection to determine their habits, i.e. lane changer from light to light, 1st off the line, cell phone talker/texter (don't usually signal anything), arm waving talkers, heavy bass on...
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    Tips on Staying Upright Part 1

    In response to the blind spot issue you are right avoid it as much as possible. In moderate to heavy traffic, in some cases the spacing of the surrounding vehicles limit your options of staying completely out of blind spots for short periods. In these traffic situations by placing yourself as...
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    Rolling back on hills

    A suggestion that may raise some eyebrows that can take some careful practice. With bike in gear, clutch in, front brake on, and either foot down, palm the throttle open a bit to raise the revs, but still have your fingers on the front brake. Then smoothly coordinate the release of the clutch...
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    Tips on Staying Upright Pt 3

    In addition to the earlier post relating to intersections it was noted that…..when approaching intersections where traffic is entering from the right or crossing your path a slight weave within your lane can help differentiate you from headlights behind, both day and night. In Ontario its "day...
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    Tips on Staying Upright Pt 2

    Problem when you grew up learning both systems....4" it is, one to many zeros in 10cm. :-)
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    Tips on Staying Upright Pt 2

    Further to the previous post, little more specific to urban highway/street conditions. One of several posts to come. Two small patches for friction, AKA tread contact points, ever ride through a bit of mud or muddy puddle slowly, then onto clean pavement. Look back and see the width of the...
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    Tips on Staying Upright Part 1

    Some ramblings for riding in city/town traffic Watch vehicle drivers habits/distractions as they travel from intersection to intersection to determine their habits, ie lane changer from light to light, 1st off the line, cellphone talker/texter (don't usually signal anything), arm waving...
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