Bicycling (South Africa)

How To Be... ...cycling cool.

- By Francis Cade

(1) Ever had an inner tube explode in your face? I have. Use latex tubes... they’re just as fast. (2) Gotta do something to earn those croissants. (3) Look fast, go fast! (4) Unless your ride is preceded by a swim, and followed by a run, always wear long socks. Even in the case of the latter, at least try and wear long socks. (5) Legs are optional. Ever ridden a handbike? (6) No one can destroy the metal. (7) Been doing some much longer rides in recent months, and the rewards are much higher the further you go. (8) Potato? (9) Old-school, less maintenanc­e. Airlines love bending rotors. (10) Grab your bike, and go and explore. The return on investment is huge in comparison to race results. (11) Play it smart, and you can outwit a faster rider.

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