On gravel, the bike moves. The rear pushes a little, the front dances – and your head screams: danger! Yet this movement is often perfectly normal on loose ground.
Making peace with sliding
- Allow the movement: A loose grip lets the bike do its job. Holding on tight amplifies the unrest.
- Keep your eyes up: Keep looking where you want to go, even if it feels unsettled.
- Start small: Short, flat gravel stretches at low speed build confidence.
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