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How is this path for jogging? How long is the trail? Where can I park?
Answer
On this page is a down-loadable map of trails in Redlands, including this trail. This description of the trail is also on that page.
6. San Timoteo Creek Flood Control Trail â Ap. 1.1 miles of improved trail along the north side of San Timoteo Creek, east of the San Timoteo Canyon Road bridge. This trail was acquired as a result of the Army Corps of Engineer project in San Timoteo Creek. Parking is available on the west side of the bridge, and access to the trail goes under the bridge. It offers an excellent place for walking and bicycling, with magnificent views of San Timoteo Canyon to the east and west.
http://www.redlandsconservancy.org/heritage_trails.htm
On this page is a down-loadable map of trails in Redlands, including this trail. This description of the trail is also on that page.
6. San Timoteo Creek Flood Control Trail â Ap. 1.1 miles of improved trail along the north side of San Timoteo Creek, east of the San Timoteo Canyon Road bridge. This trail was acquired as a result of the Army Corps of Engineer project in San Timoteo Creek. Parking is available on the west side of the bridge, and access to the trail goes under the bridge. It offers an excellent place for walking and bicycling, with magnificent views of San Timoteo Canyon to the east and west.
http://www.redlandsconservancy.org/heritage_trails.htm
Help with learning to ride a Bicycle.?
Zhi
I am 20 and don't know how to ride. pathetic i know, so i'm gonna learn!
but which kind of bike should i get? i like the design of fixie bike, so should i get that? or should i get a mountain bike or roadie? (no idea what the terms mean)
also, i intend to go to a nearby park to learn riding overnight alone, would that be a good idea?
Answer
At all cost do NOT get a fixie...repeat - NOT! You know what a fixed gear bike is for a newbie? A death trap waiting for a place to happen. If the rear wheel is in motion, so are the pedals - forward or backward...FIXED gear. There is NO coasting or freewheeling on a fixie. You pedal ALL the time - even while slowing down & stopping. You apply negative pressure on the pedals to slow down & eventually get to the point of zero revolutions.
Let's tackle "how to learn" first. First thing ya do (after finding a bike) is to REMOVE the pedals. Get a pedal wrench from a local bike shop. They are opposite of one another. The R/S pedal screws on & off normally...righty/tighty - lefty/loosey. The L/S pedal is reversed. Screws off clockwise & on counter-clockwise. Now...lower the saddle (seat) to the point where both feet can touch the ground easily. You will raise it back up later on. After removing the pedals, practice pushing & coasting - learn balance. Better yet to find a small hill & simple coast down while maintaining balance. At slow speeds (around 0 to 8 mph) steer with the handlebar. As speed increases, learn how to lean into turns making only slight adjustments with the handlebar. Now you see why a fixie is a BAD idea? Watch videos... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=learning+to+ride+bicycle
After learning balance - re-install the pedals & try riding & pedaling. When you start to feel more comfortable doing this, RAISE the saddle up to the optimal position for leg extension & power. In the 6 o'clock position, with the ball of your foot on the pedal, there should be a SLIGHT bend in the knee. See links...
http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#height
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bike-fit.html
Bicycles: How to Choose - http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bicycle.html Get a bike designed for "Where & How" you will be riding. What do you NEED the bicycle to do for you? A great type of "all-around" bike is a hybrid...part road bike - part MTB because it can go on light (man-made) trails of finely crushed stone - and part comfort bike because the sitting position is slightly more upright than a pure road bike. They usually come equipped with 700X32 or 700X35 size tires, which will roll MUCH faster & easier on the streets compared to knobby MTB tires.
Do NOT fall into the trap of cheap "bicycle shaped objects" from K-Mart, Target or the dreaded Wally World. If you need a REAL bicycle - go to a REAL bicycle shop. A professional salesperson can put you onto the correct FRAME size! Discount store bike come in one generic (one-size-fits-all) size. WRONG! Plus the crappy components. Plus slapped together by some minimum wage "associate" who doesn't have a clue. A REAL bicycle will also come with a REAL service warranty. Read this... http://bigshark.com/about/policies-and-shipping-pg11.htm
"...learn riding overnight alone, would that be a good idea?" How dangerous is your neighborhood after dark? I'm sure the pros at a bicycle shop would be MORE than glad to help you during daylight hours. They do NOT work on commission. They want life-long customers. A good bicycle from the start $AVES you money. You're not wasting money on constant adjustments, repairs & upgrades. Here's my Raleigh Cadent FT1 set up as a city "commuter bike" with panniers (saddle bags), a rear rack & fenders.
At all cost do NOT get a fixie...repeat - NOT! You know what a fixed gear bike is for a newbie? A death trap waiting for a place to happen. If the rear wheel is in motion, so are the pedals - forward or backward...FIXED gear. There is NO coasting or freewheeling on a fixie. You pedal ALL the time - even while slowing down & stopping. You apply negative pressure on the pedals to slow down & eventually get to the point of zero revolutions.
Let's tackle "how to learn" first. First thing ya do (after finding a bike) is to REMOVE the pedals. Get a pedal wrench from a local bike shop. They are opposite of one another. The R/S pedal screws on & off normally...righty/tighty - lefty/loosey. The L/S pedal is reversed. Screws off clockwise & on counter-clockwise. Now...lower the saddle (seat) to the point where both feet can touch the ground easily. You will raise it back up later on. After removing the pedals, practice pushing & coasting - learn balance. Better yet to find a small hill & simple coast down while maintaining balance. At slow speeds (around 0 to 8 mph) steer with the handlebar. As speed increases, learn how to lean into turns making only slight adjustments with the handlebar. Now you see why a fixie is a BAD idea? Watch videos... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=learning+to+ride+bicycle
After learning balance - re-install the pedals & try riding & pedaling. When you start to feel more comfortable doing this, RAISE the saddle up to the optimal position for leg extension & power. In the 6 o'clock position, with the ball of your foot on the pedal, there should be a SLIGHT bend in the knee. See links...
http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#height
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bike-fit.html
Bicycles: How to Choose - http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bicycle.html Get a bike designed for "Where & How" you will be riding. What do you NEED the bicycle to do for you? A great type of "all-around" bike is a hybrid...part road bike - part MTB because it can go on light (man-made) trails of finely crushed stone - and part comfort bike because the sitting position is slightly more upright than a pure road bike. They usually come equipped with 700X32 or 700X35 size tires, which will roll MUCH faster & easier on the streets compared to knobby MTB tires.
Do NOT fall into the trap of cheap "bicycle shaped objects" from K-Mart, Target or the dreaded Wally World. If you need a REAL bicycle - go to a REAL bicycle shop. A professional salesperson can put you onto the correct FRAME size! Discount store bike come in one generic (one-size-fits-all) size. WRONG! Plus the crappy components. Plus slapped together by some minimum wage "associate" who doesn't have a clue. A REAL bicycle will also come with a REAL service warranty. Read this... http://bigshark.com/about/policies-and-shipping-pg11.htm
"...learn riding overnight alone, would that be a good idea?" How dangerous is your neighborhood after dark? I'm sure the pros at a bicycle shop would be MORE than glad to help you during daylight hours. They do NOT work on commission. They want life-long customers. A good bicycle from the start $AVES you money. You're not wasting money on constant adjustments, repairs & upgrades. Here's my Raleigh Cadent FT1 set up as a city "commuter bike" with panniers (saddle bags), a rear rack & fenders.
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