Posts by Simon Lawton
Wheelies: FAQs
While wheelies aren’t used a lot on trails, the skill is one of the first things many of us become aware of at a young age
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Bunny Hops: FAQs
Bunny Hops and Wheelies: Two skills which have been in my head since I was throwing papers from my Schwinn Stingray.
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Manuals: FAQs
A Manual is essentially a standing wheelie used to lift the front wheel over terrain, or to allow us to roll through a terrain piece on the back wheel.
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Pumping through Natural Terrain: FAQs
This allows riders to create speed on the trail by pumping up the back slope of roller bumps to create forward motion when they are not able to pedal.
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Climbing: FAQs
Learning to get off the bike safely as well as learning to surge will enhance your sense of confidence on climbs.
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Braking: FAQs
The fastest riders know how to use their brakes effectively without using them when they aren’t needed.
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Body Position: FAQs
During any athletic endeavor, the strength of our movement correlates directly to the position of our body, and vice versa.
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Using Preload on Drops
Using Preload on Drops In this video, we take a look at a drop where preloading is helpful in order to create distance. Different situations require different approaches. This is actually a Step Down Gap, and not a Drop. Drops: FAQs Review Simon’s list of frequently asked questions around how to ride drops. Sign up…
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Flatland Turns: Field Drill
The goal of this drill is to truly understand how to break down a turn and be sure you are using your body correctly over the bike.
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Corners With Changing Camber
Bermed turns, flat turns, off-camber turns – so much to learn about riding various kinds of turns!
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