How To Hold Your Handlebars Like A Pro | GCN Pro Tips

Summary by Krater

A cycling expert demonstrates proper hand positioning on road bike handlebars during drops, sprinting, climbing, and rough terrain riding, explaining how to maintain control and safety.

From the video

Answers: How should I hold my road bike handlebars like a pro?

• Cycling handlebar hand positions
• Riding on the drops
• Riding on the hoods
• Climbing on bike tops
• Riding on sand and gravel

What it concludes

• Do not rest your forearms on the handlebars as it is easy to lose control when hitting an unexpected bump.
• Do not sit on the top of your bars with your hands tucked below you on open roads due to the risk of crashing from front wheel weight distribution.
• Ride on the drops for 5 minutes at a time during every ride to build comfort with the aerodynamic position.
• Use the brake hoods to find a comfortable position for most of your ride while keeping fingers ready for quick braking.
• Hold the drops when sprinting to ensure a much better grip on the bars and better power transfer.
• Ride on the tops during climbs for a more relaxed position over longer periods and to vary muscle usage.