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