An Easy Way to Practice on the Streets and Gain Confidence in Mountain Biking
If you’re only comfortable on good, level roads, the rocks and roots of mountain bike trails can be daunting. Get in the wheel: While it can take a lot of practice to master, you can easily get started by jumping on something as simple as a curb.
Professional rider and trainer Lindsay Voires lays out a step-by-step process for newcomers to cycling. First, you probably already know that you can use your hands to lift the front wheel to get over a small obstacle. Willies are similar, but you increase the movement by pressing on the pedals, which shifts your weight back and helps lift the front wheel.
Curbs are a good start because you are unlikely to fall off something so small and stable. Once you can safely climb and descend the curb, you are ready to sample a few rocks on the trail. Follow the link below to learn how to overcome these and other challenging obstacles on the trail.
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