Question

Read the excerpt from "the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies." by straightening the knees and using the ankle movement freely, the rise of the knees may be lessened several inches. when the pedal is at the highest point, the toe should be raised and the heel lowered. . . . although the right pedal is at the highest point, the knee has made very little impression on the front skirt. the feet should be in line with the machine, turning neither in nor out. the knees must be kept pretty close to the machine and should not move laterally at any part of the circle. the arms should have a slight drop at the elbows. the handles should be about level with the saddle, but this will depend on relative length of arms and waist. according to the excerpt, which should be included in a list of the procedures for riding a bicycle?

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Answer 1

Riding a bicycle with stability, particularly during turns, requires leaning at a specific angle where the bicycle's speed, the angle of lean, and the turn radius are all related to maintain a balanced force. The exerted force by the ground should align with the bicycle's center of gravity, allowing for the combination of centripetal and normal forces to keep the rider upright.

Step-by-step explanation:

In riding a bicycle, especially when negotiating turns, riders need to attain stability by leaning at a certain angle to ensure that the ground force line goes through the center of gravity. This involves both the horizontal frictional force which provides the necessary centripetal force, and the vertical normal force that counterbalances the weight of the rider and the bike.

The correct angle of lean during a turn, which becomes an instinctive ability for riders, is crucial for maintaining balance and is described by a relationship involving the angle, the bicycle's speed, and the radius of the turn, notionally akin to the ideal banking of roadways.

When discussing the procedures for riding a bicycle according to the provided excerpt, the most relevant detail is the technique of properly aligning the body and using pedal motion to maintain balance and prevent unnecessary lateral movement, which ensures a smoother ride.