Hill Technique; Cornering Technique; Rules For Children - Diamondback SHEPPARD CYCLES Owner's Manual

Hill Technique

. gear down before a climb and continue gearing down as required to maintain pedalling speed
. if you reach the lowest gear and are struggling, stand up on your pedals. You will then obtain more power from each
pedal revolution
. on the descent, use the high gears to avoid rapid pedalling
. do not exceed a comfortable speed, maintain control and take additional care
WARNING: Downhill mountain biking can lead to serious accidents. Wear appropriate safety gear and be sure you
bike is in perfect condition. Follow all instructions above.

Cornering Technique

Brake slightly before cornering and prepare to lean your body into the corner. Maintain the inside pedal at the 12 o'clock
position and slightly point the inside knee in the direction you are turning. Keep the other leg straight, don't pedal through
fast or tight corners.

Rules for Children

To avoid accidents, teach children good riding skills with an emphasis on safety from an early age.
1 . Always wear a properly fitting helmet
2 . Do not play on driveways or the road
3 . Do not ride on busy streets
4 . Do not ride at night
5 . Obey all the traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights
6 . Be aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby
7 . Before entering a street: Stop. Look right, left, and right again for traffic
If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway
8 . If riding downhill be extra careful. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of the steering
The Consumer Affairs Department advises that the riding of small wheel diameter bicycles at
excessive speeds can lead to instability and is not recommended.
Never take your hands off the handlebars, or your feet off the pedals when riding downhill.
Children should be made aware of all possible riding hazards and correct riding behaviour before they take to the streets
- don't leave it up to trial and error.
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