How to ride a bike with no brakes!

Well if you know me, you will probably know I’m really into cycling. I’ve recently just quit a cycling sport called cycle speedwaya sport in which you race around an oval dirt track on a bike with no brakes! I was considered pretty good, as I rode for my country in Poland & USA, so use this advice to your advantage.

Riding a bike with no brakes!

Okay this might sound a bit silly to the average person, but I used these methods week in – week out.

The main way of slowing down is by using your foot to drag across the floor. Note: this doesnt ruin your footwear if done correctly. I had a pair of “racing trainers” which I wore every two weeks for two years, I outgrew them, they didn’t break. It help if you place your foot directly onto the floor, stamping down occasionaly.

When turning a corner – lean to the side, and make sure your sat down on the saddle.  When leaning to the side, stick the opposite leg to which your turning into the bike frame.

It also help if your a bit of a fatty like myself. Never stand up whilst riding. On turning corners, shift your weight to the back of the bike by sliding yourself to the back of the saddle. This puts more weight on the back wheel, and can slow you down dearly!