I can't left hand corner!!!

[BikeGirlKent]

Anyone else have issues with left hand cornering? Im fine on right handers, and I'm right handed, but left feels awful and i panic and wimp out!!

 

[Tommy2]

Now you mention it, thinking about turning right doesn't feel right to me.

 

[BikeGirlKent]

I should just ride track then Id have no choice!!

 

[slowmotion]

Corners are best left alone. It's pretty straightforward really.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I have the same issue, but on right hand corners, especially tight downhill ones.
I was told the secret is in where you look: been cycling for 5 years now, still have problems, I think we need to practice more!

 

[welsh dragon]

I've never liked corners, especially dark ones as you never know what's lurking there.

But as I'm left handed I'm quite happy with left hand corners. It's right hand corners i don t like.

 

[gbb]

Just make sure your brake or gear cables arent too tight. Stand aside the bike and gently swing the handlebars to each extreme, feeling carefully in your case as you swing left. If a cable has been cut too short, it effectively pulls against you. .its an odd feeling if you don't realise.

 

[slowmotion]

If you are righthanded, you can probably pull on the right bar more firmly and confidently when going through a right hander. I hadn't really thought about it before. Just a suggestion.

 

[screenman]

Find somewhere quiet to practise.

 

[BikeGirlKent]

Good points all!! Just frustrating as really slow up!!

 

[slowmotion]

Good points all!! Just frustrating as really slow up!!

It's just a matter of practice, like so many things about riding. In no time you'll wonder why you ever had a problem.

 

[slowmotion]

Slow bike handling skills are the really important ones, imho.

Quite so...

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Just do what Derek Zoolander did, when faced with a difficult left, do three right turns instead.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Slow bike handling skills are the really important ones, imho.

I am still rubbish at it!
We must practice more @BikeGirlKent!

 

[BikeGirlKent]

Yep more practice needed!! And to be a bit more brave and trust my bike!!