What Should I Do If I Can't See the Exit of a Corner While Cycling?

Question

There are instances as I cycle, that I come to a corner where I am not able to see the exit. What is the best way of approaching these corners with a lack of visibility?

Answer 1

In situations where you are approaching a corner you cannot see the exit of, it is crucial to estimation the angle using indirect means. Look for markings like a treeline, fences or road signs which indicate acute angle turns. Always ride at a speed which allows you to stop within the distance visible to you and expect surprises like a car that is parked or some junk that may be slightly hidden from view.

Comments

Great clip! As a descend enthusiast i can agree 100%. Visability is key to aproaching the turn. Awarness of the road ahead is also very important.

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Nice content with good explanations. Concerning "seeing the exit": With modern bike computers in navigation mode you can anticipate every turn with a short look on your screen. That helps me a lot. And I am not even trying to corner or descent as fast as possible (I am not racing but touring) – I just try not to die, ride without fear and have at least some fun while descending :-)

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When entering a bend, my focus is not so much "where is the end of the bend" but rather "where does this bend's radius reach it's minimum". After that I can plan my speed/leaning/breaking. The bend's point minimum radius will will never appear later than the end of the bend.

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My basic problem is that on the road, you have to stay in your lane to avoid hitting a car coming from the opposite direction. In this case, what cornering technique do i need?