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Learn about competitive cycling and tips for racing bicycles in this free online sports video.
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Get started with competitive cycling! Get an overview of the sport of competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.
If you want to get into competitive cycling, it's best to start out by joining a bike group or cycling group to develop handling skills and get used to riding your bicycle near other cyclists. Learn more in this free online instructional sports video.
Cornering, or going through corners or turns on your bike, is an important skill for competitive cyclers to develop. Learn cornering techniques for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.
If you want to compete in bicycle races, it's a good idea to get a competitive cycling license through USA Cycling. Learn more in this free online instructional sports video.
You can compete in bicycle races without being on a team, but joining a cycling team can be fun and rewarding. Learn about how to join competitive cycling teams in this free online instructional sports video.
Time trialing is a type of competitive cycling race that involves racing against the clock. Learn about how to race in time trials in the sport of competitive cycling in this free online instructional sports video.
In time trialing, use a time trial bike or use arrow bars on your regular road bike. Learn more about the proper bikes and gears for time trial races in competitive cycling in this free online instructional sports video.
What is a crit or criterium race in the sport of competitive cycling and bicycle racing? Find out and get tips on how to race a crit in this free online instructional sports video.
Circuit racing in competitive cycling or bicycle racing is similar to criterium racing, but circuit races are typically about two miles long. Learn more in this free online instructional sports video.
Road races are great for cyclists who have endurance. Learn about road racing in the sport of competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.
Stage races involve three different bicycle races over a time span of two or three days. Learn about stage racing in the sport of competitive cycling in this free online instructional sports video.
For a criterium or circuit race in the sport of competitive cycling, ride low or 'down in the drops.' Learn more about positioning for crit or circuit bicycle races in this free online instructional sports video.
For road races in the sport of competitive cycling or bicycle racing, you will ride mostly in a higher position known as riding 'in the hood.' Learn about bike riding positions for road races in this free online instructional sports video.
For competitive cyclers, it's very important to be familiar with different bike gears. Learn how to use gears in competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.
There are bikes made specifically for different competitive cycling races, and there are hybrid bikes. Learn how to pick a bike for competitive cycling and bicycle racing, plus get tips on how to get fitted for a bicycle, in this free online instructional sports video.
On the day of a competitive cycling race, getting proper nutrition and staying hydrated is very important. Learn race day nutrition and hydration tips for competitive cyclers in this free online instructional sports video.
From checking in and getting your race number to warming up, get race day tips for competitive cyclers in this free online instructional sports video on bicycle racing.
Bicycle shoes that clip into your bike's pedals will make your pedal stroke stronger and smoother. Learn how to pick shoes for competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.
Learn about nutrition supplements to take before a race and get tips on staying hydrated in this free online instructional sports video on competitive cycling and bicycle racing.
How long should you warm up before a bicycle race? Find out and get warm up tips for competitive cyclers in this free online instructional sports video on bicycle racing.
Sports gels and sports drinks can help you stay hydrated and get proper nutrition during a bicycle race. Learn more in this free online instructional sports video for competitive cyclers.
Get starting line tips for competitive cyclers, including advice on getting to the front of the line, in this free online instructional sports video on competitive cycling and bicycle racing.
Get racing tactics, strategies and tips for competitive cyclists, from watching the movements of the group to staying out of the wind, in this free online instructional sports video on bicycle races.
After a bicycle race, it's important to cool down properly. Get cool down tips in this free online instructional sports video on competitive cycling and bicycle racing.
Go all out and sprint at the end of a bicycle race. Get sprinting tips for competitive cyclists in this free online instructional sports video on bicycle racing.
Learning to ride a bicycle is usually regarded as one of the major milestones of childhood, yet many people ride bicycles into late adulthood, and some cultures have built entire transportation systems around the bike. Cycling is an exciting that allows you to travel a little further than an evening walk would afford, but much faster and usually in the same amount of time. Competitive cycling and mass bicycle races developed into a sport in the late 19th century, and the first Tour de France was held in 1903. Since that time bikes and cycling gear have undergone countless improvements in comfort, safety and efficiency.
In this series of free online videos you'll learn all about competitive cycling. Expert cyclist Angela Dybdahl offers tips on picking the best bike and racing equipment for the type of race you are competing in, racing tips for starting a race, taking corners, using gears and other racing tactics, and training tips and advice on preparing for race day.
Angela Dybdahl Angela Dybdahl has been an athlete and involved in sports most of her adult life. In this series, she will demonstrate how to compete in cycling both for women and men.dkdk
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