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BICYCLE RUIDOSO 'RULES OF THE ROAD' SAFETY TIPSRULES OF THE ROADThe same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclistsAlways ride in the same direction as trafficUse the lane furthest to the right that heads in the direction that you are travelingSlower moving cyclists stay to the rightObey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markingsAlways use hand signals to indicate your intention to stop or turn to motorists and cyclistsRIDE PREDICTABLYRide in a straight line and don't swerve in the road or between parked carsCheck for oncoming traffic before entering any street or intersectionAnticipate hazards and adjust position in traffic accordinglyHook 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 VISIBLEWear brightly colored clothing at all timesAt night, use a white front light, red rear light or reflector and reflective tape or clothingMake eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there
TRAINING TIPSWe 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:Training for a Century RideFor Pain PreventionHeart Rate Training Zones
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TOUR DE RUIDOSORoad Endurance Ride | Sept. 24th 2011This fifth annual road endurance event offers the participant three options;- The flat 20 miler- The 62 mile tour- The grueling CenturyThe 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!CLICK FOR MORE!
12 HOURS IN THE WILD WEST RACE Mountain Bike Race | May 14th 2011First 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. CLICK FOR MORE!
RUIDOSO SPRINT TRIATHALONMini Triathalon | June 11th 2011Come 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 swimCLICK FOR MORE!
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