Posts by FluidrideOnline
Wheel Lifts & Lemon Drops – Prepping For Drops With Correct Basic Form
While a wheel lift can be done by pre-loading, we typically want to use a manual wheel lift for this. This can also be a great way for warm up for drops. We use this skill as a check off before we have riders try actual drops.
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Sticking to Flat Pedals Off Drops – How is it Possible?
Sticking to Flat Pedals Off Drops – How is it Possible? Riders often ask me how they can possibly stick to flat pedals when going off drops and jumps. The answer is below. If we are riding well, there isn’t a whole lot of difference in feeling between flats and being clipped in. I ride…
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Mental Crash Recovery
Mental Recovery After a Crash One of the most enduring injuries riders often face is to their confidence. Riders often struggle after an injury or even a crash which doesn’t cause injury but creates fear. Our minds control our bodies – so if we are riding with fear in the front of our minds, we’ll…
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Flatland Turns: FAQs
Troubleshooting: Flatland Turns Flatland Turns, while simple enough looking, can present some major challenges for riders. Below we’ll discuss a few commonly asked questions as well as looking into the root of what causes many riders grief in turns without backing (non-bermed turns). When we talk about flat turns, they could happen on steep ground…
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Partner Manual Field Drill
Watch this video as Simon shows you how to partner with a friend to learn where you balance point is for a manual.
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Fear & Emotions Discussion
Fear and Emotions Our emotional state is really important and greatly affects us on the bike. If we are feeling overwhelmed or outmatched by the terrain, we won’t move well, but we might see another rider on the same terrain doing fine. That comes down to both physical and psychological comfort on a given trail.…
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