RIDING TIPS AND TRAINING
Bicycle Ruidoso
BICYCLE RUIDOSO 'RULES OF THE ROAD' SAFETY TIPS
RULES OF THE ROAD
The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists
Always ride in the same direction as traffic
Use the lane furthest to the right that heads in the direction that you are traveling
Slower moving cyclists stay to the right
Obey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markings
Always use hand signals to indicate your intention to stop or turn to motorists and cyclists
RIDE PREDICTABLY
Ride in a straight line and don't swerve in the road or between parked cars
Check for oncoming traffic before entering any street or intersection
Anticipate hazards and adjust position in traffic accordingly
Hook your thumbs, always wrap your thumbs around the handlebar, instead of laying them across the top. This will save your from going down when you hit a bump.
No aero riding on busy streets. Save it for when you're on a smooth road with few cars.
BE VISIBLE
Wear brightly colored clothing at all times
At night, use a white front light, red rear light or reflector and reflective tape or clothing
Make eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there
TRAINING TIPS
We all strive to ride better, faster and longer!
There's no better than feeling than finishing strong on that last big ride. Here are some helpful links to training tips:
12 HOURS IN THE WILD WEST RACE
Mountain Bike Race | May 14th 2011
First annual endurance Mountain Bike Race held at the beautiful Fort Stanton Recreation Area just north of Ruidoso, New Mexico!
SADDLE UP AND RIDE ALL DAY!
The '12 Hours in the Wild West Race' is being put on with the help of Turquoise Timing you can visit their site right here.
RUIDOSO SPRINT TRIATHALON
Mini Triathalon | June 11th 2011
Come Run, Bike and Swim in Ruidoso, New Mexico the perennial playground of the American Southwest!
Fun for the entire family with a Kids Triathlon this year as well.
HIGH ALTITUDE ... NO ATTITUDE!
Race Components
- 3.5 mile lakeside trail run
- 10 mile hilly bike ride
- 400 yard indoor pool swim
TOUR DE RUIDOSO
Road Endurance Ride | Sept. 24th 2011
This fifth annual road endurance event offers the participant three options;
- The flat 20 miler
- The 62 mile tour
- The grueling Century
The beautiful scenery will amaze you as you tour through history. Geronimo’'s Apaches roamed these hills. Black Jack Pershing and Buffalo Soldiers served at Fort Stanton and this is Billy the Kid country where the Lincoln County War was fought!