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Riding your Durban

Riding During Low Visibility

Riding during low light or low visibility – at night,

dawn, dusk or in the rain and fog – is much more

dangerous than riding during normal light condi-

tions. Adults should always use lights, reflectors

and reflective clothing while riding during low

visibility.

Reflectors only work if they are clean, whole and

assembled correctly. Do not obstruct reflectors

with baggy clothes or bags. Moreover, they only

reflect light in some directions, so you need lights

and other accessories. Ask your dealer for advice

and make sure that the lights you use conform to

legal requirements.

Riding Position

The best riding position is one in which you feel

comfortable. A bad fitted bicycle can lead to back

pain or joint pain. Make sure your saddle and han-

dlebars are at the correct height and that you can

reach the brakes and shifter comfortably.

For most people, the sole of the foot on the pedal

should be positioned directly over the pedal axle.

The saddle can be moved up and down, forward

and backward and tilted up and down, so try to

move it to get the best fit. A badly positioned sad-

dle can damage nerves and blood vessels.

When riding, your hips should remain stationary

and your knees should extend to between 20° and

25° short of the locked position.

The saddle should be parallel to the ground, but if

it is not comfortable, bend the tip down to relieve

pressure in the groin, or up to distribute your

weight over a larger area of the saddle.

Moving the seat back makes you exercise the

gluteus muscles more intensely and works your

upper thighs. In general, the front of the knees

should not exceed the pedal axle. After reaching a

comfortable position, check the seat height again.

Using Brakes

Different countries have different standards for

which brake lever (right or left) controls which

brake (front or rear). Be sure you understand well

what lever controls which brake before using.

Braking distances increase in wet weather, so

slow down when it is raining, brake more gently

and make sure you brake in advance.

Brakes lose their effectiveness when you skid or

the wheel locks up, so apply pressure progres-

sively without allowing your brakes to lock the

wheel of the bicycle or your bicycle to skid.

Skidding does not slow you quicker, and you lose

control of speed and direction when you skid.

Brakes are more efficient before skidding, there-

fore relieve brake pressure if you start skidding.

If you squeeze down on the front brake without

thinking, you will fly over the handlebars or a rear

wheel may squirm behind you. In that situation,

tilt your body backwards and slightly loosen the

front brake.

Riding with worn or poorly adjusted brakes is

dangerous. Keep brake pad surfaces clean and

free of brake oils or lubricants. Replace worn

brakes.