Mountain Bike Rider

FASTER CORNERING

Cornering well on a mountain bike can be one of he most satisfying experiences you can have. The seamless feeling of linking turns is what we all aspire to achieve, and is the difference between riding and flowing. So why is it that so many of us feel like we’re stalling in turns a lot of the time? What do people mean by slow in, fast out? And how can you improve your game plan so that you can ensure you always get it right?

This month Andy from the UK’s leading coaching company Dirt School looks at how to recognise different types of turns, how to set up differently depending on how much support you can expect, and how to feel like you have more time in the moment and leave with better exit speed.

THE COACH ANDY BARLOW

Before joining Dirt School Andy liked to

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