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Slide 1:2.2 Emergency Manuevers Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org
Slide 2:Situations may arise that necessitate an emergency maneuver. Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org
Slide 3:Rock Dodge Keep riding straight
Turn the handlebars suddenly without leaning Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org
Quick Stop :Quick Stop Incorrect technique:
Hit the object
Over the handlebars
Rear wheel skids Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org
Braking Theory :Braking Theory Rear brake alone will help prevent pitch-over
Rear brake is not very effective.
Front brake has fastest stopping distance
Slight error will pitch you over. Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org
Braking Theory :Braking Theory Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org For a fast, safe stop, use both brakes.
When braking hard, slide your body back
If the rear wheel starts to skid, ease up slightly on the front brake.
Instant Turn :Instant Turn Normal right turn takes too long
Turn your front wheel left―the wrong way
Turn your front wheel right Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org
Slide 8:Questions first?
Let's go ride! Iowa Bicycle Coalition www.iowabicyclecoalition.org