Hills Question

[RoadRaven]

When BC says, stay far right as you pass... also bear in mind that if you in turn are passing to keep well to your left

Also, do not "half-wheel" - that is riding at the same pace as another rider, fairly close, with your front wheel almost parallel to their rear wheel.

When two riders like this connect (that is the rear rider's front wheel taps the rider-in-front's rear wheel - the cyclist at the back will usually go down.

Mostly cycling is about common sense and being aware of your position in relation to others, and warning others nearby if you are going to change your position - that is, pull out, swerve to avoid something on the road, apply your brakes etc.

I tend to descend much more slowly than my training partners... I always stay well back from any cyclist in front of me, but when I ride with others who descend at a similar pace to myself I endeavour to still stay back, but pace myself to their speed.

When I am passing, I usually go out almost to the middle of the road, and avoid doing it on corners as cyclists tend to ride the best line for efficiency, which is not usually a consistent distance from the edge of the road.

You've been riding a while now so must have a good feel for your bike... relax and enjoy the experience.