Afraid of outside riding
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Learn how to keep your head on a swivel with virtual bicycling.
Get a stationary bike for under $200 and watch virtual bicycle rides or even walking tours on YouTube and the internet and concentrate on being constantly aware of the traffic, road conditions and pedestrians and what is going on around you as you pedal on your bike trip. After enough time traveling through your imaginary trip you will develope bicycle survival skills and have more confidence and less fear when you ride in real life.
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Get a stationary bike for under $200 and watch virtual bicycle rides or even walking tours on YouTube and the internet and concentrate on being constantly aware of the traffic, road conditions and pedestrians and what is going on around you as you pedal on your bike trip. After enough time traveling through your imaginary trip you will develope bicycle survival skills and have more confidence and less fear when you ride in real life.
Nonsense. Real bike handling skills involve keeping the bike upright while avoiding obstacles and/or keeping it under control when you fail to avoid one. You aren't going to learn how to recover from hitting a pothole or turning on an unanticipated patch of sand sitting at home.
This thread is getting ridiculous without the op explaining what he/she is actually trying to do.
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Nonsense. Real bike handling skills involve keeping the bike upright while avoiding obstacles and/or keeping it under control when you fail to avoid one. You aren't going to learn how to recover from hitting a pothole or turning on an unanticipated patch of sand sitting at home.
This thread is getting ridiculous without the op explaining what he/she is actually trying to do.
This thread is getting ridiculous without the op explaining what he/she is actually trying to do.
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I have a fear of riding outside. Plus I'm a beginer and my riding skills are poor.
Is that a normal idea to try riding the spinning bike?
In order to do it at home.
I'm looking for ways I could do my riding skills better without riding outside...
That may be a little weird, but I have such fears since my childhood. But I'm really interested in bikes and want to try
Is that a normal idea to try riding the spinning bike?
In order to do it at home.
I'm looking for ways I could do my riding skills better without riding outside...
That may be a little weird, but I have such fears since my childhood. But I'm really interested in bikes and want to try
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Yes bike handling skills and situational awareness will come from outdoor experience....but if you want to work on your mechanics you cannot beat rollers for indoor riding. Yep I said riding because that's what you will be doing.
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In other words, it's great for training the engine, not so much for training the driver.
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Nonsense. Real bike handling skills involve keeping the bike upright while avoiding obstacles and/or keeping it under control when you fail to avoid one. You aren't going to learn how to recover from hitting a pothole or turning on an unanticipated patch of sand sitting at home.
This thread is getting ridiculous without the op explaining what he/she is actually trying to do.
This thread is getting ridiculous without the op explaining what he/she is actually trying to do.
I am glad it has been cloudy for the past week. I am getting in some good miles.
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Being afraid of "outside riding" is akin to being afraid of "outside fishing". Sure, you can fake it inside, but you must either overcome your fears, or pick another thing to not fully enjoy.
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Still no activity anywhere by the OP since the 11th of February when he made his 11 posts. Hmm, is that 11 and 11 coincidence? Maybe not.
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