Road riding learning these flat road cornering skills

Although cornering may seem like a simple move, there are many tips that can help you turn more accurately and faster. More importantly, these techniques will allow you to pass through the curve from the right side of the road, and you will not be retrograde.

The key to efficient cornering is maintaining speed while passing through curves, but it is also safe. If you go out riding with several people, be sure to distance yourself from the front ones in the corner unless you absolutely believe in their ability to corner. Pay special attention to the condition of the road before turning. Any loose surface or water will affect the route you choose. Also, if it is wet, try to avoid crossing the white road markings as they may be slippery. Usually, you can imagine a straight line through all these situations, but if not, reduce the speed.

Professional skills

Turn the body down when turning. This will reduce your focus and help the tires get a better grip.

When the body is leaning to the inside of the bend, the weight is pressed on the outside leg. This shifts the weight to the outside of the bicycle and is therefore more stable.

If the curve is more urgent than you think, don't brake. Try moving your shoulders over the outer legs because this will shift more weight to help you stay upright.

----Dean Downing, National Ring Road Race Champion

Flat road cornering technology level 3

1 Before reaching the corner, evaluate it and confirm the road curvature. Pay attention to the vehicles in and after the curve, and whether the curve is uphill or downhill.

2 When you are close to a corner, check the traffic behind you. When turning over the shoulders to look back, the car will automatically turn in this direction; pay attention to this and try to avoid this situation.

3 If safe, move to the center of the road. This position allows you to use a more straight line through the curve. Now, the brakes are changed to gears that can quickly accelerate through the curve.

4 Tilt to the inside of the bend. Keep the inner foot in the stepped apex, avoiding foot strikes against the ground. Move your weight to the lateral leg and point the medial knee to the bend.

5 Point the car at the inside vertex of the curve, and if it is on a busy road, point it at the point behind the apex. This way you can ensure that you don't get too close to the center of the road after you have passed the curve.

6 Once you have passed the corner, straighten your body and stand on your feet and accelerate. If you go through a curve and miss your position, you should immediately return to your own line before accelerating.