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Learn how to brake on a bike safely: how your front and rear brakes work, correct technique, and braking in corners, on descents, and in the wet.

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How to Brake on a Bike: Technique and Safety Tips

How to Brake on a Bike: Technique and Safety Tips

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Dom Smith

Learn how to brake on a bike safely: how your front and rear brakes work, correct technique, and braking in corners, on descents, and in the wet.

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