Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the January Giveaway for a Chance to Win the Movcan V80 E-bike Worth $889


Beginner Mountain Biking Tips
#1
I've been mountain biking for several years, and the other day, on our group ride, a person just starting trail riding asked me for some advice.

My answer was:

"There are a number of tips, tricks, hacks—call it what you like—that you'll pick up over time. In my opinion, in the beginning, try keep it as simple as possible and focus on just two things.

#1. Pick your line early.
#2. Body position on your bike. Your butt plays a big part in maintaining balance and, therefore, control of your bike"

What do you think?

What 'simple' advice would you give someone just starting out on dirt tracks.
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
How many bikes do you have now?
Today 03:27 PM
The Roaming Radrunner Vlog 1 Why ride ...
Today 02:46 PM
Newbie from , Texas
Today 02:41 PM
Operation of Santa Monica Ebike
Today 01:20 PM
Cycling industry is pricing out their ow...
Today 06:40 AM
What are the best maintenance practices ...
Today 06:34 AM
What jockey wheel Red 10 Speed
Yesterday 02:32 AM
Club Rides
01-09-2025 02:22 PM
Gears and derailleur misalignment
01-09-2025 02:15 PM
How often check or change mechanical dis...
01-09-2025 02:06 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. GirishH
24 posts
no avatar 2. enkei
17 posts
no avatar 3. meamoantonio
11 posts
no avatar 4. ReapThaWhirlwind
8 posts
no avatar 5. Alexjohnson
7 posts