
TREAD Skills 101 - The Curriculum
Skills Clinic 101
1. Bike Sizing and Fit
a. The Correct Frame for You
i. Size
ii. Intended Use
b. The Adjustable Parts
i. Crank Arms
ii. Foot Position
iii. Saddle Height
iv. Rail Clamps
v. Stem Height
vi. Stem Length
vii. Bar Width

2. Interacting with Your Bike
a. The Anchor Points
b. The Cone of Movement
c. The Attack Position
d. Balance: Track Stands and slow races

3. Pedal Circles
4. The Magic Elastic

5. Gear Shifting
a. Where
b. When

6. Tyre Traction
a. Tread Type
b. Profile Shape

7. Braking
a. Where and when

8. Cornering
a. Reading the surface
b. Braking
c. Shifting your weight to suit
d. Exit gear selection

9. Climbing
a. Long and gradual
i. In the Saddle
ii. Out of the Saddle
b. Short and steep

10. Descending
a. Long and gradual
b. Short and steep
11. Broken Ground
