Balancing On The Road Research Paper

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Cycling on the street can be physically and mentally demanding. If you do not have fast reflexes or a body that is in shape, you won't be able to last even a few seconds on the road. However, you can practice by using a stationary bike, or just riding your own bicycle around the neighborhood.
When you first start riding a bike, balancing may be the hardest thing you come across. Usually, you can't balance because you don't want to go fast. The faster you go, the easier it is to balance. Controlling a moving force is easier than balancing at a standstill. Developing balance is the first step in understanding the biomechanics in bicycling.
Once you pass balance, the next part to understand is the cadence or the rhythm of pedaling. Keeping a good

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