I can't left hand corner!!!

[cyberknight]

I used to be the same , i just learned to to follow more experienced riders line through a bend .

 

[boydj]

Left pedal up and push weight through right hand pedal - this will help.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

I realised a few years ago that when I was planning a circular cycle ride I instinctively planned it in a clockwise direction. I guess I also instinctively didn't like left turns.
When I was young and played football I used to play in goal and instinctively found it easier diving to the right.
My view though is that if you don't feel comfortable at the speed you are going - just slow down.

 

[T4tomo]

Left pedal up and push weight through right hand pedal - this will help.

This ^^ weight on outside pedal as you lean into the corner, you can even counter steer a little bit once you get into it. Also look a decent way ahead through the corner

 

[ColinJ]

Left pedal up and push weight through right hand pedal - this will help.

This ^^ weight on outside pedal as you lean into the corner ...

I was going to suggest this but you have both beaten me to it.

I was out on my bike this evening and came downhill to a sweeping RH bend at about 30 mph and I had no problem getting round safely. I know about pushing down on the outside pedal, leaning into the bend, and using a little countersteer (pushing the bars away from you on the side nearest the centre of the bend). I remembered very nearly crashing on that same bend 25 years ago when travelling at half the speed - I thought then that cornering at speed is about keeping the bike vertical and turning the front wheel to follow the bend, but I soon discovered that it is NOT!

 

[Profpointy]

This all sounds a bit sinister

 

[slowmotion]

This all sounds a bit sinister

Not bad!

 

[raleighnut]

Left pedal up and push weight through right hand pedal - this will help.

This was something I had to unlearn when I started riding the Trike, with that you need all the weight on the inside to keep the wheel down.
Took some getting used to.

 

[Pale Rider]

This was something I had to unlearn when I started riding the Trike, with that you need all the weight on the inside to keep the wheel down.
Took some getting used to.

The OP could buy a trike to even things up a bit - she would then struggle to turn left or right.

 

[BikeGirlKent]

Haha A trike might be a good option!! Im hoping over time and with a little insight watching more experienced riders that will help!! Thanks for all your input!!

 

[Cuchilo]

Find somewhere quiet to practise.

Like a roundabout in France ?

 

[Fubar]

Left pedal up and push weight through right hand pedal - this will help.

+1 (or 2 or 3), I went on some coaching on an empty race track and practicing this really helped.

 

[BikeGirlKent]

Yep I need to get over it!! Really letting me down at the moment!!

 

[Drago]

Check both wheels are properly aligned.

 

[Tin Pot]

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!!

Hi, what is it that concerns you?

Do you feel off balance or is it something else?