ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR NEW MOUNTAIN BIKERS
It’s fantastic to see the world of mountain biking growing at the rate it is, with people of all abilities and ages getting involved. The amazing thing about our sport is that you can buy a bike and immediately start riding off-road – with no training, you can just pedal off into the woods to have fun. However, there are some basic pointers that’ll help improve your experience (and make riding a little safer) if you’re new to mountain biking. I’ve broken these down into Key Skills, which is what you need to do on the bike, and Key Controls, explaining how to set up your brakes, gears and dropper seatpost.
KEY SKILLS
1. STAND UP
One of the first things any mountain biker must learn is how to comfortably stand up on a bike while it’s rolling along. Imagine you’re standing on the ground,
