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START GATE BALANCE
Position the bike on the centre of the lane of the start gate
Place the front wheel against the gate or similar object with the front wheel in line with the top tube
Keep the pedals levels with the preferred foot forward
Keep legs slightly bent, arms straight and looking straight ahead
Keep pressure even between both pedals