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Presented by Angela Dybdahl
Learn about competitive cycling and tips for racing bicycles in this free online sports video.
Series Summary
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A competitive cyclist gives an overview of bicycle racing tips and techniques 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.
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.
Get started with competitive cycling! Get an overview of the sport of competitive cycling and bicycle racing in this free online instructional sports video.
