Monday, November 21, 2005

The Real Cyclist's way to cross the tracks

In an article about crossing railroad tracks, CycleDog explains the proper method is to ride perpendicular to the tracks to avoid a faceplant. Trials rider Ryan Leech demonstrates the New School way to cross the tracks in this video (16 seconds, Windows Media, 488KB).

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  1. spinnerNovember 22, 2005 at 6:42 AM

    Just the way I do it on my way to work!

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  2. Ed WNovember 22, 2005 at 3:41 PM

    I tried bunny-hopping over the numerous speed bumps in the parking lot at work back when my Bianchi was new. But Ed's Vertical Crush Test led to far too many broken spokes. I weighed about 225 back then, and the bike tipped the scales at about 40 pounds when lights and baggage were installed. The 'pow!' of a spoke snapping was a weekly occurrence.

    So I don't bunny-hop anymore. Besides, it looks odd when a decidedly middle-aged man starts jumping up and down, can't get his feet out of the pedals, and topples over, then flails around on the ground still firmly attached to his bike! I have an image to maintain, you know.

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