Riding in the rain: Difference between revisions
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Keep the bike as vertical as possible while cornering. Use less bike lean angle by getting your body position shifted an exaggerated amount off the inside for turns. Only do this if you already know how in the dry. [[Shifting body weight for a turn|Practice]]. Despite some body shifting off the bike, keep your shoulders square with the handlebars while making steering inputs. | Keep the bike as vertical as possible while cornering. Use less bike lean angle by getting your body position shifted an exaggerated amount off the inside for turns. Only do this if you already know how in the dry. [[Shifting body weight for a turn|Practice]]. Despite some body shifting off the bike, keep your shoulders square with the handlebars while making steering inputs. | ||
Position your inside shoulder low and pointed to the inside of the turn, stretching forward and inward towards the desired target for corner exit. Consciously position your outside forearm and elbow up high ([http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Spies "Ben Spies style] | Position your inside shoulder low and pointed to the inside of the turn, stretching forward and inward towards the desired target for corner exit. Consciously position your outside forearm and elbow up high ([http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Spies "Ben Spies style"]) for better steering control during cornering. | ||
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