Slow Cornering

The ability to balance your bike at very slow speeds translates into improved bike handling skills for cyclists. A great way to get the hang of riding through slow, tight turns is to ride in circles. You can even practice this in your driveway or yard. This tight turn drill is a precursor to learning a trackstand and its a lot more fun. At first you may want to do this drill with your feet unclipped.

The challenge is to make the circle as small as possible. This requires riding really slow and even using the brakes. The handlebar may be turned so much that you can't make full pedal strokes because your knee or foot will hit. The solution is to ratchet the pedals, making partial strokes. Do this smoothly and gently because too much force will push the front wheel and widen the circle.

It takes lots of balance to turn very tight. At times you'll be almost at a trackstand. Go clockwise. Go counterclockwise. Learn to make a smooth, tight transition from one direction to the other.

	Riding Safety and Skills
Stopping/Braking		Quick Turn