Hello, all!

My dad has been encouraging me to try biking with the local bike club -- I'm still not sure what I think of it. I was looking up club rules and ran into something in the Safety section I don't really understand. It mentions the rear brakes twice:

  • Know which brake handle is for your rear brake.
  • Use more braking force on your rear brake - Do not use only your front brake.


Can somebody explain why rear braking is highlighted and particularily why it's highlighted in the context of a group ride?

Thank you!