Road Biking Techniques
Just starting out on a bike? Do you ride infrequently? Getting ready to bike commute? Here are some basic cycling tips that we can all use. Learn from the best, one of the cycling instructors from the REI Outdoor School . Check these out!
Helmet Basics
How to Choose a Bicycle
Starting and Stopping
Shifting Basics
Hand Signals
Front Wheel Install
Pre-ride Inspection
Bike Fitting
Riding Positions
Last updated: Sept. 2010
Videos In This Article 
- Bike Helmet Fit (2:09)
- How to Choose: Bicycles (3:29)
- Starting and Stopping Your Road Bike (1:04)
- Road Bike Fit (2:13)
- Hand Signals for Cyclists (1:13)
- How to Put On Your Front Wheel (2:02)
- Road Bikin: Pre-ride Inspection (1:29)
- Road Bike Fit (2:13)
- Road Biking: Body Positioning (1:35)
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