2 hours ago
Some mountain biking tips I've got over the years
1. Pick your line early
2. Speed is mostly your friend
3. Downhill: where you place your butt is key. (Mostly behind your saddle) Dropper posts are fantastic for this
4. Use only one or a maximum of two fingers for braking
5. Leave around 4 bike lengths between you and the biker in front of you.
6. When you get off your bike and say there's a slope on your right, get off on the left and do the same when you're getting on it
7. I wear orange-shaded sunglasses, which help stop the flashes of sunlight as I'm riding through forestry and improve my vision. Not all riders agree to this one
Share some mountain biking tips you've picked up.
1. Pick your line early
2. Speed is mostly your friend
3. Downhill: where you place your butt is key. (Mostly behind your saddle) Dropper posts are fantastic for this
4. Use only one or a maximum of two fingers for braking
5. Leave around 4 bike lengths between you and the biker in front of you.
6. When you get off your bike and say there's a slope on your right, get off on the left and do the same when you're getting on it
7. I wear orange-shaded sunglasses, which help stop the flashes of sunlight as I'm riding through forestry and improve my vision. Not all riders agree to this one
Share some mountain biking tips you've picked up.
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