Riding in the darker months is tricky at the best of times. The trails are slick, the conditions are testing, and your washing machine is constantly having to battle with muddy kit. This winter, keep the positivity going and give yourself some easy goals to accomplish by focusing on specific elements of your technique as you ride. That way you can continue to make progress every single ride, even when the weather conditions are driving you backwards.
This issue we’re going to look at how to ride corners with control and confidence. We’ll look at how to generate speed from turns, whether having your outside foot down works, and how staying focused on having a neutral body position will give you confidence. We’ll even throw in some wheelies for technical climbs as a bonus skill. Read on and hopefully you’ll have plenty to think about on your next ride.
THE COACH
ANDY BARLOW
Before joining Dirt School Andy liked to win things – races like the Scottish XC Champs and the Scottish Downhill Champs. Since 2009, though, he’s coached some of the world’s best riders with Dirt School and helped bring on the BASE MTB
