The road car downhill is fast and safe, just do these few points!

During the ride, going downhill is the most enjoyable moment. Especially for road bike riders, the feeling of going away in the wind, the sound of the wind in the ears, the blood rolling in the chest, and the feeling of rapid heartbeat is addictive. However, going downhill is also the most dangerous moment in the riding process. A little carelessness may cause people to roll over. How can road cars go downhill quickly and safely? What are the skills? Let's discuss it together in this issue.

Lower the center of gravity, use the lower position

The fast speed will reduce the grip of the tires. In addition, the tires of road vehicles are very small. It is easy to get off the ground when encountering raised gentle slopes and stones in high-speed driving, and it is easy to slip when encountering oil and water stains. Therefore, when you are not familiar with the road conditions, you should reduce the speed appropriately. In order to increase the grip of the wheels, we must use the lower position.

When using the lower handlebar, we need to bend over, and the back is arched. When the oncoming air flows from above, it will increase the air pressure and press our body downward. At the same time, when the body shakes, we can use the power of both hands to press down to lower the center of gravity to maintain the stability of the body.

The design of the lower handlebar is U-shaped. When we hold it and encounter a fierce collision, it is not easy to take off. When the lower handlebar uses the brake, the end of the brake lever is grasped. According to the principle of lever, the brake is pinched at this time Requires minimal effort and brakes more sensitively.

Look forward and relax the muscles

The pedaling frequency is reduced when going downhill at high speeds, even without pedaling, but this does not mean that it is easier. We need to concentrate all our attention to look ahead and maintain balance. Mental tension should be appropriate, but the body must be relaxed, not to tighten the muscles of the whole body, and to hold the handle tightly. The shoulders are relaxed, and the hands are naturally held on the handles. When bumps are encountered, the loose muscles can provide maximum cushioning, so that the body can be quickly stabilized.

The line of sight must be placed longer than on a flat road. Turns, potholes, pedestrian movements, and vehicle routes must be quickly predicted. Always hold the brakes and keep enough braking distance to ensure that we can stop in time for any unexpected situations.

Click the brake, the rear brake will not lock

The downhill speed is very fast, and when there is an emergency in front, the sudden braking is very easy to cause tail flick and side slip. Therefore, we must first have a comprehensive understanding of our car. We can first test the braking performance on a safe and straight road. When braking downhill, we can estimate the braking conditions at different speeds. It feels beyond the braking ability. Then carry out a point brake to slow down.

To click the brake is to squeeze the brake lever and then release it. Repeatedly, the speed can be slowed down steadily while ensuring safety. When going downhill and encountering pedestrians or sharp turns, be sure to brake and slow down. When an emergency brake is needed, grab the front and rear brakes together. Be careful not to lock the rear brake to avoid flicking the tail.

Brake early and enter the corner late

When we go downhill and see a curve, whether there is a car or not, we must brake in advance to slow down. After entering the turn, we can use the brakes without braking, and try to ride to the inside as far as possible under the premise of ensuring safety. Don't turn prematurely, first ride in a straight line to the corner of the curve. During this process, we must constantly observe the road conditions at the other end of the curve, choose an exit point, cut inward at the smallest angle, and don't brake. This way you can pass quickly and safely.

If you choose to brake in a bend, it is likely to skid, or the speed is too fast to stop and fly off the road. In addition, when cornering, the inner foot should be at the highest point of the pedal, the outer foot should be at the lowest point of the pedal, and the outer foot should be hard. In this way, it is easier for us to control the center of gravity and have a stronger sense of control over the car.

Every bicycle has its own characteristics. We have to constantly run in with our own car to achieve the best control. Nothing can be achieved overnight. If you want to increase the downhill speed of a road car under the premise of safety, you must constantly practice the above points. Gather the armpits into a fur, gather the sand into a tower. Practice hard and you can become a god in others' mouths.