Mountain Bike Rider

BUILDING SPEED

We all love that feeling of nailing a section of trail, getting away with it, or scaring ourselves a little while seeming like we’ve got it all under control. Some riders ride with so much confidence it hardly seems like they’re trying.

This month we’re going to look at the wider concept of how to actually go fast on a bike. We’ll break down what it should feel like, what you should be thinking about, and ultimately what your goals should be. With a little time spent pursuing the correct outcomes, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to go quicker.

LOOKING AHEAD

The faster you go, the more there is to think about, right? Not necessarily. We’d say that the faster you go, the less you want to have to think about. Break the track or trail down into areas that you want to consider. Grip points, braking zones, cambers that are in your favour, open stretches, breathers... all of them positive. The less negative stuff you have

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