Mountain Biking UK

HOW TO RIDE LIKE THE PROS

Coach Alan Milway asks some top racers & freeriders for their tips on different aspects of riding

professional riders handle their bikes on video is always seriously impressive, but to see them do it in person is really something else. The way they can find flow through the harshest of terrain, making it all look so effortless while also going incredibly fast, is awe-inspiring stuff! Although from the outside it might not look like they’re trying, subconsciously there are thousands of split-second decisions being made, as they respond to feedback from the bike and the trail, use their experience and react in an instant to what’s coming up next. Getting technique tips and advice from riders of this calibre gives an amazing insight into their thought process and how they control their bikes with such precision. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the majority of these riders and racers, and to be able to discuss their technical approach to riding has been a real eye-opener. Here are some of their key tips to help make

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