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Cycling for Noobs

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KimCanRun Apr 2021 9:53pm, 2 Apr 2021 5,286 posts	Quote Pin KimCanRun Cleats put the fear of death into me. Takes me long enough to get foot on pedal!
um Apr 2021 11:29am, 3 Apr 2021 4,495 posts	Quote Pin um Not so much noobie, but I'm thinking I need a wing mirror. Getting more & more difficult to look behind & cycle & steer & prepare to unclip all at the same time ... Or maybe it's also the road layouts that make turning right on 60mph roads so difficult/dangerous?
GimmeMedals Apr 2021 12:47pm, 3 Apr 2021 20,598 posts	Quote Pin GimmeMedals I've got a mirror on the end of my handlebar and I feel much more confident with it. I still look behind before actually turning but I prepare better because I know if any traffic, including faster cyclists, is catching me up.
Lip Gloss Apr 2021 12:56pm, 3 Apr 2021 50,375 posts	Quote Pin Lip Gloss Up here double Dutch skipping was called Lindies
Eynsham Red Apr 2021 1:02pm, 3 Apr 2021 7,432 posts	Quote Pin Eynsham Red I’d be reluctant to ride on busy roads without a mirror. My neck doesn’t swivel as well as it used to. I’ve also lost the ability to look behind and continue to cycle in a straight line!
LazyDaisy Apr 2021 1:23pm, 3 Apr 2021 33,074 posts	Quote Pin LazyDaisy I'm really glad I got myself a mirror. I have the same issue as ER with looking behind while holding my line!
GimmeMedals Apr 2021 1:32pm, 3 Apr 2021 20,599 posts	Quote Pin GimmeMedals Yes ^^^ if there's traffic coming up behind, I pull to the kerb and wait for them to go or slow right down until they pass. I try to avoid looking back if I know there is a car coming for that reason!
Lizzie Whizz Apr 2021 3:41pm, 3 Apr 2021 24,763 posts	Quote Pin Lizzie Whizz Mr W rates Bike Eye frame mirrors
Autumnleaves Apr 2021 10:07pm, 13 Apr 2021 16,494 posts	Quote Pin Autumnleaves Question about the Garmin Edge - does it work reasonably well for walking/hiking as well?
LazyDaisy Apr 2021 7:42am, 14 Apr 2021 33,146 posts	Quote Pin LazyDaisy Don't know sorry AL.