It is important for cyclists to lean their bicycles while negotiating sharp turns because
A) the torque created by their leaning balances out the frictional torque from the road which would tend to flip them.
B) the torque created by their leaning balances out their weight and holds them up.
C) their tires flatten out, thus getting better traction on the road.
D) they increase their static stability

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Leaning into a turn helps cyclists balance the torque created by the frictional force from the road, which acts to push the bike and rider to the outside of the turn, with the gravitational force. This balance prevents them from flipping over.

It Is Important for Cyclists to Lean Their Bicycles While