Ride Fast: Top Tips For Cycling At High Speed

Clock00:00, Wednesday 16th February 2022

One of the best things about riding on the road is going fast. Riding at high speed is a great skill to have but can sometimes be intimidating or scary. But have no fear, as Manon and Conor are here to give you their top tips on how to ride fast, safely and with confidence!
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0:00 Intro
0:39 What Are High Speeds?
1:18 Body Position
2:03 Control
2:40 Focus On The Job!
3:08 Cheat The Wind
3:48 Sit Back And Relax

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Are you looking forward to taking on these tips and riding FAST?! And do you have any top tips of your own? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

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