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How to Start and Stop Your Road Bike Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:09:37 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category... Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, teaches us the basics of starting and stopping your bicycle in this video.

How To Use Hand Signals Safely while Cycling in Traffic Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:31 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 The key to riding your bike safely in traffic is to let cars around you know what you're doing. In this video, Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor demonstrates proper hand signals that help you to be predictable. When you want to turn left, point left with your left arm. When you want to turn right, either point right with your right arm, or raise your left arm bent up at the elbow. To signal that you're slowing down or stopping, lower your left arm bent at the elbow. Slow down and maintain control of your bike when signaling, as signaling requires you to take one hand off the brakes.

How to Shift Your Road Bike Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:07:09 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category... Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, teaches how to safely shift your road bike gears in this video.

How To Inspect Your Road Bike Before a Ride Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:05:45 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, demonstrates a quick pre-ride bike inspection in this video. Follow the ABC's checklist. A = Air: check your tire pressure—while you're at it, check that both quick-releases are securing your wheels safely to the frame. B = Brakes: Check that front and rear brakes engage properly. C = Chain: Check that your drivetrain is clean and lubed.

How To Fit Your Bike Helmet Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:04:09 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Learn about how to properly fit your bike helmet to your head in this video. Two tips to keep in mind are widening your adjustments before putting it on and adjusting your straps to fit around your ears.

How to Put on Your Front Bike Wheel Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:01:42 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, teaches how to put on your front bike wheel in this video. The quick release allows for easy on and off. You turn it until you have tension when closing. Always make sure you check your breaks after attaching your wheel before riding.

How To Stop Your Road Bike Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:58:21 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, shows the safest way to slow down and stop your road bike in this video. Tip: The left hand controls the front brake; the right hand controls the rear brake. The key to slowing and stopping is to grab then both at the same time and with the same pressure. Caution: Do not use too much front brake! Tip: For sudden stops, shift your weight to the back of the bike to help maintain your stability.

How To Position Your Body While Riding a Road Bike Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:55:57 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, shows in this video how proper body position helps you on uphills, downhills, and when turning on your road bike. On downhills, keep your body weight back to the rear of the bike; on uphills, keep your weight forward. When cornering, keep the outside leg extended and lean the bike to the inside.

How To Fit Your Road Bike Video

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:13:27 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, shows how to fit your road bike properly in this video. To check that your bike is the right size for your legs, straddle the bike: You want about an inch clearance above the frame. To check the seat height: get on while a friend holds the frame steady—you want your leg about 90% extended (still slightly bent). The seat can also move forward or back; when your pedal is all the way up, you want that bent leg vertical so that your knee is over the ball of your foot. The bike fits your torso when your back is at a 45-degree angle and your arms are somewhat bent; you may need to change the handlebar stem out for a longer or shorter one to get the right torso length.

Benefits of Road Bike Training

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:24:06 -0800

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Trek Bikes "Best" TV Commercial

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:20:24 -0700

"Best," looks at our legacy from a pro's perspective.

Specialized Bicycles TDF Commercial

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:54:01 -0700

Paolo Bettini rides the new 2008 Specialized Tarmac SL2. This commercial was created for the 2007 Tour de France, and was broadcast in 67 countries worldwide.

Cycling in Arkansas

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:47:56 -0700

Great video of road and mountain biking in Arkansas. Includes some footage of cycling in Arkansas State Parks, the Tour of Arkansas, the Ouachita Challenge and other rides and races.

Another Old Lance Armstrong commercial

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:55:30 -0700

Another old lance armstrong commercial. Thought the footage of him being tested was ironic given his current controversy.