Welcome to the Kinetic Edge Avanti Plusbi-monthly newsletter. 

In this newsletter we will keep you updated on cycling events, news, and useful training tips to improve your cycling.

 

With autumn upon us it is now time to think about your visibilityon the road.  Be sure to:

Wear bright clothing

Have front and rear lights to not only see, but be seen.  Remember flashing lights are more visible than stagnant lights to cars.

 

The way we ride on the road and navigate the trafficgreatly improves our safety.  A few tips to keep you safe:

§     Be predictable by indicating to drivers so they know what to expect and understand where you intend to go.

§     When riding past parked cars look for drivers sitting in the front right side, by glancing through the rear window.  If there is a driver in the car take a wider berth around the car, as they may open their door.

§     On large intersections always ride to the front of the traffic line so you have enough time to get across the intersection when the light goes green.

§     When there is no cycle lane, ride one metre out from the curb  and hold a straight line on the road.  If you ride in the gutter cars are more likely to drive too close.  If you have a “presence” on the road they will then go around you.  This also applies to riding on country roads.

§     If a cycle lane has intermittent parked cars in the lane it is safer to ride in the first lane instead of the cycle lane.  This makes you more visible to cars coming up behind you instead of popping in and out of the gaps between parked cars in the cycle lane.

§     If a driver reacts badly to you riding on the road, try to avoid reacting negatively in return.  You never know how they are going to then reply, or if you reply negatively how that will affect the next cyclist that frustrates them.

 

Be safe!

 

 

April Events:

 

Xterra Rotorua                14

 

Gallipoli Cup                   25

 

Te Awamutu Jnr Tour      26-29

 

May Events:

 

Auckland Cycle               4

Challenge

 

Naked Bun Fun ride        4

 

Cateye Moonride            12

 

Cycling Dictionary:

 

Every sport has its funny names for things and cycling definitely has a few!  A common term used riding is “half wheel.”  This is a cycling etiquette term.  When riding in pairs in a local group ride you should always be inline with each other.  If you are riding staggered so your front wheel is well in front of your riding partner, this is called half wheeling and is rude, so try to keep in line with each other!

 

Kinetic Edge Rider Profile

Kenny Chia has no limits.  He is determined and inquisitive and this led to his first Taupo Solo in 4:30.  Never one to limit himself he turned up to a club race last year which was a handicap race.  He missed the start and had to start 3 groups back from his mark, which meant it was much faster but he didn’t waste time doubting if he could do it.  He just did it!  Nice work Kenny.  You inspire us all.

 

Kinetic Edge is a cycling coaching company dedicated to helping cyclists reach their potential for the fun of adventure, and enjoyment of improvement.  Visit us at www.kecycling.comll.