Cycling Skills: Riding Dirt Roads

Ahh fall…the time of year when a young cyclist's fancy turns to thoughts of wind vests, leg warmers, and dirt roads.  No, I'm not talking about giving up your skinny tires for the thick tired, mosquito-infested world of mountain bikes.  I'm talking about throwing out your inhibitions and take the left turn down the road that you've passed by a hundred times before.  I'm talking about riding across that asphalt/dirt demarcation with confidence and a smile.  I'm talking about not being afraid to bring your bike home looking like it's more a ‘cross bike than a road bike.  But like riding in the rain, a few simple precautions can make the ride easier and (dare I say) more fun.

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