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Countersteer

By Basem Wasef, About.com

Definition: The act of pushing the handlebars in the opposite direction of the desired turning direction in order to instigate a lean-- i.e., pushing left to turn right, and vice versa.
Pronunciation: koun-ter-steer
Also Known As: Counter steer
Examples:
He countersteered into the turn, leaning over and making a hard left.
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