Avoidance Maneuvers
Avoidance Maneuvers
2
4 ft
1 2 ft
Instructor stands in a position to see the front wheel. Assistant stands where they can replace the “rock” easily. Have extra rocks in hand.
4 ft
20 ft
4 ft 2 ft 4 ft
Instruct riders to Instruct students to begin begin braking at firstapplying pair of brakes balls when the thefront first wheel three reaches times the first set of Then markers. through. haveEmphasize that thisstop is not a contest. them when you whistle. Have students come to a complete stop, off the saddle Have riders come one foot flat on the to awith complete stopground. with at least one foot on the ground Instructor stands in a position Balls 18" apart to support the students when spacing 4 feet, 2 feet, 4 feet they come to a stop. Assistant stands on the other side.
For more advanced riders instruct them to begin stopping when you give a signal while they are somewhere within the chute.
4 ft
Start with balls 18" apart and then narrow the path LCI or assistant should be in position to replace tennis balls.
An optional layout Remind the riders of 4 things: for more experienced 1. No brakes Insure the riders have weight on the outside pedal in the turn, riders, is to creat a “T” 2. Outside foot down bend their inside elbow to keep their weight to the inside and and point left or right 3. Shoulders look around the turn. Riders that are reluctant to lean canleaned to the inside as riders enter the 4. Look up and long at the end practice the leaning drill again. beginning of the chute.
INSTANT Instant TurnTURN INSTANT TURN
This is a fun exercise and most students will want to continue on so make sure you maintain your This is usually a lot of fun for the time but discipline. riders it may take a couple of passes through the course to get the proper rythem and leaning to get through all of the balls.
10 ft 10 ft
Instructor stands in a position to give encouragement and remind riders to look up, turn early and lean their bicycles.
1
10 ft
The second set of three passes will require moving outside of the balls which means 3 feet sideways for every 10 feet along the layout.
10 ft
Start with the center balls on a line. Remind students that the first three Once the riders are comfortable passes willthrough be between balls have which maneuvering the the “gates” means that the tires only have to move them maneuver outside both balls. the widthrhythem of a tennis Emphasize andball. leaning.
20 Ft
This ball should be moved Don't set this up so the 6 inches right anda down to riders face "perceived" createwall a percieved curve after they turn.instead Try of a right angle.them exit down to have the long axis of the area. Create this layout so the entrance Move this ball is flat 6orinches uphill and the exit is about then it appears visually open or clear. If riders to be a curve percieve a “wall” they will abort instead the turn.of a
First First Second Second
10 ft
4 4 ftft
Start with 8 balls on a straight line 9-10 feet apart. Place the other balls18 inches to the side.
10 ft
4 ft
2
2
10 ft
4 ft
Start with balls 18 inches We teach to turn then right to lead apart and reduce theleft width into the Instant Turn if riders are “steering” around If people fail it is the rockinstead of dodging. on the recovery and we want that to be towards the curb
2 ft
10 Ft
4 ft
4 ft
10 Ft
4 ft
ft 44 ft
right angle
4
1
10 Ft
A variation is to layout a "T" by adding one more square The LCI stands at the top and signals the rider to turn left or right when the found rider is at We have that the first set of balls. telling students to “punch” the right handlebar gives just enough countersteer. 4 ft
4 x 4 foot squares (grey shapes) 2
4 ft
ft 44 ft
If LCI has assistant then the LCI should stand where s/he can see the front wheel
Mark spots with chalk for easy replacement.
Point out to students that this is the space that they would have if they Once the right side instant turn were sharing a wide lane or riding in a bike lane. Have them begin the has been practiced, the left side counter-steer between the second and third set of balls. can be practiced by entering from This drill should be done without the other end. braking. Have the riders put their Most riders fail by straightening up before they have completed the hands on the handlebars where turn. Aggressive rides may jerk the wheel back too sharply and end they normally ride. up over the handlebars. The maximum safe speed for this drill appears to be about 15 mph. Picture the layout as three 1
If done properly the front wheel should pass to the left of the ball thetennis rear wheel will pass to Turnand a half right. ball the inside out for the rock. Remind students that they will If it not is hit it will loose points if the back usually turn back wheel hits the “rock”. Turn a right1/2 sidetennis out. ball inside out to make the “rock”. Mark spots with chalk for easy replacement.
20 ft
20 ft
LCI stands where s/he can support cyclist at end of maneuver. Have assistant stand on the other side
ROCK RockDODGE Dodge
20 ft
TryWe to maneuver so a teach the maneuver cyclist riding left along by turning firstside and then would be bumped. backnot to the right a little more.
Balls three are 18” apart and spaced At least 4 ft, 2 ft, with 4 ft apart along the chute. passes, one back brake, one withEach bothstudent brakesshould make at andleast one three with both passes, one using brakes movebrake, one using just athed back weight bothback. brakes and one with both brakes and a weight shift.
2
ROCK DODGE
4 ft 2 ft 4 ft
11
QUICK STOP Quick Stop QUICK STOP
Balls 18" apart
Start
LEANING DRILL Controlled Swerves AVOIDANCE WEAVE
3
2
4 ft
1 2 ft
Instructor stands in a position to see the front wheel. Assistant stands where they can replace the “rock” easily. Have extra rocks in hand.
4 ft
20 ft
4 ft 2 ft 4 ft
Instruct riders to Instruct students to begin begin braking at firstapplying pair of brakes balls when the thefront first wheel three reaches times the first set of Then markers. through. haveEmphasize that thisstop is not a contest. them when you whistle. Have students come to a complete stop, off the saddle Have riders come one foot flat on the to awith complete stopground. with at least one foot on the ground Instructor stands in a position Balls 18" apart to support the students when spacing 4 feet, 2 feet, 4 feet they come to a stop. Assistant stands on the other side.
For more advanced riders instruct them to begin stopping when you give a signal while they are somewhere within the chute.
4 ft
Start with balls 18" apart and then narrow the path LCI or assistant should be in position to replace tennis balls.
An optional layout Remind the riders of 4 things: for more experienced 1. No brakes Insure the riders have weight on the outside pedal in the turn, riders, is to creat a “T” 2. Outside foot down bend their inside elbow to keep their weight to the inside and and point left or right 3. Shoulders look around the turn. Riders that are reluctant to lean canleaned to the inside as riders enter the 4. Look up and long at the end practice the leaning drill again. beginning of the chute.
INSTANT Instant TurnTURN INSTANT TURN
This is a fun exercise and most students will want to continue on so make sure you maintain your This is usually a lot of fun for the time but discipline. riders it may take a couple of passes through the course to get the proper rythem and leaning to get through all of the balls.
10 ft 10 ft
Instructor stands in a position to give encouragement and remind riders to look up, turn early and lean their bicycles.
1
10 ft
The second set of three passes will require moving outside of the balls which means 3 feet sideways for every 10 feet along the layout.
10 ft
Start with the center balls on a line. Remind students that the first three Once the riders are comfortable passes willthrough be between balls have which maneuvering the the “gates” means that the tires only have to move them maneuver outside both balls. the widthrhythem of a tennis Emphasize andball. leaning.
20 Ft
This ball should be moved Don't set this up so the 6 inches right anda down to riders face "perceived" createwall a percieved curve after they turn.instead Try of a right angle.them exit down to have the long axis of the area. Create this layout so the entrance Move this ball is flat 6orinches uphill and the exit is about then it appears visually open or clear. If riders to be a curve percieve a “wall” they will abort instead the turn.of a
First First Second Second
10 ft
4 4 ftft
Start with 8 balls on a straight line 9-10 feet apart. Place the other balls18 inches to the side.
10 ft
4 ft
2
2
10 ft
4 ft
Start with balls 18 inches We teach to turn then right to lead apart and reduce theleft width into the Instant Turn if riders are “steering” around If people fail it is the rockinstead of dodging. on the recovery and we want that to be towards the curb
2 ft
10 Ft
4 ft
4 ft
10 Ft
4 ft
ft 44 ft
right angle
4
1
10 Ft
A variation is to layout a "T" by adding one more square The LCI stands at the top and signals the rider to turn left or right when the found rider is at We have that the first set of balls. telling students to “punch” the right handlebar gives just enough countersteer. 4 ft
4 x 4 foot squares (grey shapes) 2
4 ft
ft 44 ft
If LCI has assistant then the LCI should stand where s/he can see the front wheel
Mark spots with chalk for easy replacement.
Point out to students that this is the space that they would have if they Once the right side instant turn were sharing a wide lane or riding in a bike lane. Have them begin the has been practiced, the left side counter-steer between the second and third set of balls. can be practiced by entering from This drill should be done without the other end. braking. Have the riders put their Most riders fail by straightening up before they have completed the hands on the handlebars where turn. Aggressive rides may jerk the wheel back too sharply and end they normally ride. up over the handlebars. The maximum safe speed for this drill appears to be about 15 mph. Picture the layout as three 1
If done properly the front wheel should pass to the left of the ball thetennis rear wheel will pass to Turnand a half right. ball the inside out for the rock. Remind students that they will If it not is hit it will loose points if the back usually turn back wheel hits the “rock”. Turn a right1/2 sidetennis out. ball inside out to make the “rock”. Mark spots with chalk for easy replacement.
20 ft
20 ft
LCI stands where s/he can support cyclist at end of maneuver. Have assistant stand on the other side
ROCK RockDODGE Dodge
20 ft
TryWe to maneuver so a teach the maneuver cyclist riding left along by turning firstside and then would be bumped. backnot to the right a little more.
Balls three are 18” apart and spaced At least 4 ft, 2 ft, with 4 ft apart along the chute. passes, one back brake, one withEach bothstudent brakesshould make at andleast one three with both passes, one using brakes movebrake, one using just athed back weight bothback. brakes and one with both brakes and a weight shift.
2
ROCK DODGE
4 ft 2 ft 4 ft
11
QUICK STOP Quick Stop QUICK STOP
Balls 18" apart
Start
LEANING DRILL Controlled Swerves AVOIDANCE WEAVE
3
