Chocks away! For this skills lesson we focus on learning how to jump on a mountain bike and how to maintain a safe cruising altitude.
Skills
How to jump tabletops and doubles on a mountain bike (VIDEO)
So after watching part one of our Art of Flight series you’ve mastered hops and drops and have a solid foundation for jumping. This month…
Line choice masterclass with Brendan Fairclough (VIDEO)
Looking ahead to anticipate the lay of the land is a fundamental riding skill. Here Brendog helps us fall in line...
Weighting and unweighting masterclass with Brendan Fairclough (VIDEO)
Changing the pressure you exert through the bars and pedals can let you flow with the terrain and boost your speed
Pedalling and braking masterclass, with Brendan Fairclough (video)
One makes you stop, the other makes you go... surely that’s all there is to it? But as downhill maestro Brendog explains, pedalling and braking…
Dynamic movement on the bike, with Brendan Fairclough (video)
Learning to shift your body weight according to the terrain will boost your speed and flow and make you a more confident and adaptive rider
Skills tuition: Where to look on the trail, with Brendan Fairclough (video)
DH star Brendan Fairclough explains the importance of looking ahead
Dirt School coming to a trail near you
No need to travel to Scotland this August to polish up your skills
Aim for the podium: Dirt Divas’ race skills course
Women looking to sharpen their racing elbows should check out Dirt Divas new skills course
Fabien Barel’s clipless pedal setup tips
The World Cup legend and multi-World Champion reveals how to set-up your clipless pedals for maximum performance.
The Knowledge: Flat Corner
Want to ride flat corners fast? Here's how - with video
Skills school… tackling a rock garden
Pro mtb'er Andrew Shandro shows you how to rattle over rocks.