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"Cyclecraft" by John Franklin (1997 edition), Chapter 7, "Non-traffic hazards", Page 121, "Slippery
surfaces" Paragraph 2: "Whenever slippery surfaces are likely, reduce speed and take extra care
turning or braking. Keep your weight low and both hands on the handlebars. If you see a definite
hazard, cross it keeping straight and upright, with the brakes off. Changing to a lower gear can
help. Going downhill, you will be more stable if you pedal against the brakes."
Changing to a lower gear can help what? Help you to cross a hazard whilst keeping straight and
upright? I don't follow.
Pedalling against the brakes? I would have thought you'd be more stable while freewheeling because
there's no shifting of your weight, no movement, etc. Again, I don't follow.
Any insight?
Dani
surfaces" Paragraph 2: "Whenever slippery surfaces are likely, reduce speed and take extra care
turning or braking. Keep your weight low and both hands on the handlebars. If you see a definite
hazard, cross it keeping straight and upright, with the brakes off. Changing to a lower gear can
help. Going downhill, you will be more stable if you pedal against the brakes."
Changing to a lower gear can help what? Help you to cross a hazard whilst keeping straight and
upright? I don't follow.
Pedalling against the brakes? I would have thought you'd be more stable while freewheeling because
there's no shifting of your weight, no movement, etc. Again, I don't follow.
Any insight?
Dani