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An Outdoor Cyclist\u2019s Guide to Preventing the Most Common Mistakes and Accidents<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An Outdoor Cyclist\u2019s Guide to Preventing the Most Common Mistakes and Accidents<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Recently, we have launched yet another initiative named Traffic Dummies, which targets cycling safety issues. Minding your surroundings and staying alert and aware is obviously key in traffic and urban settings, but it plays a crucial role also when leaving the city limits.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In this article, we\u2019ve aimed to identify the most common sticky situations you might encounter when enjoying nature from the bike saddle and suggest how to handle them, based on real-life experience of downhill, MTB and trail bikers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Recently, we have launched yet another initiative named Traffic Dummies, which targets cycling safety issues. Minding your surroundings and staying alert and aware is obviously key in traffic and urban settings, but it plays a crucial role also when leaving the city limits.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In this article, we\u2019ve aimed to identify the most common sticky situations you might encounter when enjoying nature from the bike saddle and suggest how to handle them, based on real-life experience of downhill, MTB and trail bikers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Recently, we have launched yet another initiative named Traffic Dummies, which targets cycling safety issues. Minding your surroundings and staying alert and aware is obviously key in traffic and urban settings, but it plays a crucial role also when leaving the city limits.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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In this article, we\u2019ve aimed to identify the most common sticky situations you might encounter when enjoying nature from the bike saddle and suggest how to handle them, based on real-life experience of downhill, MTB and trail bikers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Before we move on to our list, we would like to stress the importance of preparation before you even hit the trail or a forest pathway. You are the one who best knows your body, skills and stamina , and that should reflect on the length and difficulty level of your adventure. In short \u2013 do your homework about the destination, and you will steer clear of many potential dangers caused by fatigue or overestimation of your abilities. It\u2019s always best to avoid accidents by conscious prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see what you can do to enjoy your ride to the max.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Listen to what your body tells you<\/span><\/h4>\n

When reaching your destination, it\u2019s important to warm up and stretch your muscles after sitting behind the wheel. If on a trail, take the first two or three rides easy, as stiff muscles might give you grief and hinder your performance. On the other hand, it\u2019s crucial to also recognize when you need a break as it\u2019s easy to get lost in the moment. As they say, it\u2019s better to take a pause when you\u2019re having the most fun. It\u2019s a bit like the Fatigue Detection function, which alerts the car driver when it observes signs of inattention and tiredness \u2013 the difference is cyclists have to train their self-assessment and know their abilities to apply it to themselves to prevent needless accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

States of exhaustion are also intrinsically connected to how you fuel yourself. Dehydration and hypoglycaemic shock are nothing to take lightly and they might creep in easily, especially when the excitement from a new trail overwhelms you with dopamine and you forget to watch the time. Overall, this point is about another kind of attention \u2013 being attentive to your own needs. So don\u2019t forget to rest, drink and fuel up properly when out riding.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Listen to what your body tells you<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When reaching your destination, it\u2019s important to warm up and stretch your muscles after sitting behind the wheel. If on a trail, take the first two or three rides easy, as stiff muscles might give you grief and hinder your performance. On the other hand, it\u2019s crucial to also recognize when you need a break as it\u2019s easy to get lost in the moment. As they say, it\u2019s better to take a pause when you\u2019re having the most fun. It\u2019s a bit like the Fatigue Detection function<\/a>, which alerts the car driver when it observes signs of inattention and tiredness \u2013 the difference is cyclists have to train their self-assessment and know their abilities to apply it to themselves to prevent needless accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Decision-making abilities need to be trained just as your physical strength<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trails and forest paths tend to cross each other and branch and, more often than not, they\u2019re not used by or intended solely for bikers, but also Nordic walkers, families on trips, people walking their dogs\u2026 If a forest path is bike-friendly, it doesn\u2019t mean that you have the right of way over others.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need to adjust speed to your surroundings so you can brake in time and avoid a collision when something or someone appears in the way. You have to train your observation skills to take note of that blind turn, a small hill with poor visibility beyond or thick bushes covering the sides of the trail. Another reason why you should train your concentration is that you might get startled by a small impact or a skid, swerve and cause a secondary, more serious crash with a tree or a fellow rider. A good braking technique is something that should be trained before hitting a trail, for example on a pump track.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, \u0160koda KAROQ<\/a> features a driver assistance system similar to this downhill skill \u2013 the Multi Collision Brake<\/a> \u2013 which will prevent or reduce the chance of a follow-up crash with controlled braking, but the key point stands: you have to keep your eyes peeled and mind well-rested, no matter if on the bike or in the car with driver\u2019s assistants. Even state-of-the-art cycling and protective gear means nothing without a responsible rider. Among us, We Love Cycling writers, we know of at least two first-hand cases of cyclists being knocked off the bike by a startled deer doe, so anything can happen and you should always be vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Learn to read the surface<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s no rocket science to know that when it\u2019s raining, the soil is wet, and when the sun is shining\u2026 fill in for yourself. But when riding outdoors, you kind of have to become an expert on dirt behaviour and pay attention to surfaces. The most slippery cycling conditions are, no doubt, when there was a long drought and then it rained heavily. The scorched soil can\u2019t soak up all the moisture quickly enough, and dust forms a sliding upper film on the dry base of soil, rock and even tarmac. It gets washed away with more rainfall, but the first few minutes of raining are the most critical. Another tricky situation is the opposite scenario: when it was raining for quite some time, then the sun came out, but there are still little pools in the dips and gullies. Factor this and the weather forecast into your trail or forest pathway choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, in the age of the internet, there\u2019s nothing easier than googling references to that particular trail you\u2019ve been eyeing and reading up on other people\u2019s observations and experiences. It\u2019s always helpful to listen to the advice of practised riders who will surely throw in an observation about the difficulty level, how technical the ride will be and how it might behave when muddy, dried up, etc. It\u2019s also good to pay attention to your tyres, their current state, wear, pattern \u2013 it\u2019s a bit like switching between winter and summer tyres on your car. It\u2019s a no-brainer when in a motorized vehicle, so why shouldn\u2019t it be the same for bikes?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Decision-making abilities need to be trained just as your physical strength<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trails and forest paths tend to cross each other and branch and, more often than not, they\u2019re not used by or intended solely for bikers, but also Nordic walkers, families on trips, people walking their dogs\u2026 If a forest path is bike-friendly, it doesn\u2019t mean that you have the right of way over others.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need to adjust speed to your surroundings so you can brake in time and avoid a collision when something or someone appears in the way. You have to train your observation skills to take note of that blind turn, a small hill with poor visibility beyond or thick bushes covering the sides of the trail. Another reason why you should train your concentration is that you might get startled by a small impact or a skid, swerve and cause a secondary, more serious crash with a tree or a fellow rider. A good braking technique is something that should be trained before hitting a trail, for example on a pump track.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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For example, \u0160koda KAROQ<\/a> features a driver assistance system similar to this downhill skill \u2013 the Multi Collision Brake<\/a> \u2013 which will prevent or reduce the chance of a follow-up crash with controlled braking, but the key point stands: you have to keep your eyes peeled and mind well-rested, no matter if on the bike or in the car with driver\u2019s assistants. Even state-of-the-art cycling and protective gear means nothing without a responsible rider. Among us, We Love Cycling writers, we know of at least two first-hand cases of cyclists being knocked off the bike by a startled deer doe, so anything can happen and you should always be vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Learn to read the surface<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s no rocket science to know that when it\u2019s raining, the soil is wet, and when the sun is shining\u2026 fill in for yourself. But when riding outdoors, you kind of have to become an expert on dirt behaviour and pay attention to surfaces. The most slippery cycling conditions are, no doubt, when there was a long drought and then it rained heavily. The scorched soil can\u2019t soak up all the moisture quickly enough, and dust forms a sliding upper film on the dry base of soil, rock and even tarmac. It gets washed away with more rainfall, but the first few minutes of raining are the most critical. Another tricky situation is the opposite scenario: when it was raining for quite some time, then the sun came out, but there are still little pools in the dips and gullies. Factor this and the weather forecast into your trail or forest pathway choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, in the age of the internet, there\u2019s nothing easier than googling references to that particular trail you\u2019ve been eyeing and reading up on other people\u2019s observations and experiences. It\u2019s always helpful to listen to the advice of practised riders who will surely throw in an observation about the difficulty level, how technical the ride will be and how it might behave when muddy, dried up, etc. It\u2019s also good to pay attention to your tyres, their current state, wear, pattern \u2013 it\u2019s a bit like switching between winter and summer tyres on your car. It\u2019s a no-brainer when in a motorized vehicle, so why shouldn\u2019t it be the same for bikes?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pace your jumps<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

According to seasoned MTB bikers and downhillers, accidents most frequently occur during jumps. It\u2019s either because you made a bad estimate of the distance and\/or speed, didn\u2019t check the jump\u2019s state before jumping or because you rode glued to the back wheel of the rider in front of you and they had a fall. You wouldn\u2019t drive in a tightly packed line when behind the wheel \u2013 don\u2019t do it on a trail either. If you\u2019re also a driver, you know very well that with each centimetre you come closer to the car ahead of you, you shorten your reaction time and braking distance. When on a highway, you have neat things like radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control<\/a> (ACC) to help you with keeping a considerate speed and distance, but on the trail, it\u2019s experience and practice. If unsure, keep the gap bigger than what you think should be enough. While it\u2019s helpful to copy the movements of more experienced peers, there\u2019s always a secure distance from which to do that. As they say: better safe than sorry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, when on a trail, adjust your speed to the terrain to ensure you stay on the trail or the pathway when cutting corners. Flying off the trail might have dire consequences as there will probably be a lot of fallen tree trunks and rocky mounds, in short, places unsuitable for riding. Think of it as the Lane Assist system<\/a> \u2013 only instead of sensors and cameras, you have to use your guesstimate and your own two eyes to keep within the trail or path limits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stay in touch with the world<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

A lot of us have probably seen (and been traumatized by) the movie 127 Hours<\/em> starring James Franco, where he gets literally stuck in the middle of the desert wilderness without any means of calling for help. We don\u2019t mean to be dramatic, but we can\u2019t overstate the importance of safe conduct when spending time outdoors. Don\u2019t forget, especially if you tend to go alone, that accidents happen even to experts and those who couldn\u2019t have prepared better. Have an emergency communication plan in place such as, e.g., setting a fast-track contact to call from the dashboard display of your smart automobile. It goes without saying that if you\u2019re getting to your destination by car, be sure to check that your first-aid kit is up-to-date and maybe throw in some extra stuff such as your allergy medication.<\/span><\/p>\n

And when the weekend full of mud and fun ends, be careful when you\u2019re returning to your old life of an urban dweller on Sunday. Be sure you\u2019re well-rested before getting behind the wheel and don\u2019t forget to pay attention and acknowledge the existence of other traffic participants after spending time in the sweet solitude of nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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