"Mountain biking is a fantastic sport, but it's easy to get stuck in a routine or fall into a pattern with riding, and with a new year, we are given a new slate, so to speak. A way to break the pattern and set goals that will make you a better rider. It could be learning to corner better, jumping with more confidence, or just working on your bike."
"It could be that you are riding with legs and arms locked, or that you are not looking far enough ahead on the trail, or that your feet are in the wrong place on the pedals. The way you are positioned on the bike can have a massive impact on handling, and knowing how to get into an effective "ready" and "attack" position can make all the difference on the trail."
Set varied, specific goals to become a more well-rounded mountain biker, ranging from technical skills to mindset and community participation. Focus on bike handling by refining body position, looking further ahead, and placing feet correctly on the pedals. Learn and practice effective "ready" and "attack" positions to improve control on technical terrain. Use parking lot drills, cone work, flat corner exercises, and bunny hop clinics to build confidence and transferable trail skills. Join riding buddies for peer feedback and seek local coaches who run beginner and advanced group clinics to accelerate progress.
Read at BikeMag
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