Category: Etiquette

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Cyclocross Heckling 101 with Georgia Gould
The cyclocross season is upon us! As we are getting ready for the World Cup opener in Las Vegas, it's high time to polish the cowbells an...

Race photographers: Bike racing's unsung heroes
We often talk about the awesome jobs that swannies, mechanics, directors, volunteers and race organisers do at bike races, but what about...

Riding faux pas: you've been warned
Your development as a rider isn't limited to fitness and bike handling skills. A lot has to do with cycling etiquette as well. No one wa...

Bike shop etiquette part 2: what not to do
Last week, we asked a bike shop manager for some tips on what you, as a customer, can do to get the best possible bike shop experience. T...

Bike shop etiquette
We have written about how some bike shops just can’t get the hang of how to deal with female customers. We have also asked our readers to...

The dos and don'ts of helping a struggling rider
I don’t know about you, but there have been many times when I’ve been struggling on the bike. This has happened during racing as well as ...

A crash course in European bunch etiquette for Australia's development riders
Last week I had the pleasure of racing La Route de France with the Subaru High5 Australian National Team (I’d call it the Aussie National...

Riding etiquette: How to avoid being the annoying tag-along
I ride alone a lot. A combination of not wanting to be bound by a tight schedule, specific training sessions and a love for blasting hip ...

Do be THIS CYCLIST
Last week I introduced you to THAT CYCLIST – the rider in the bunch who does small things that have a large impact on the group’s enjoyme...

Don't be THAT CYCLIST
Let’s talk about THAT CYCLIST. You have all met her (or him – these examples are completely gender-neutral). Maybe you have even forgotte...

How group dynamics can make cyclists our own worst enemy
We all like to think of ourselves as self-aware individuals, but often there is something that takes over when we join a bunch ride or hi...

Tips to keep your rubbish off the road
Verita Stewart's latest Ella column tackles a dirty topic - rubbish. She shares her tips for keeping the roads we enjoy litter-free A few...