ADVANCED SKILLS
PUT P O W E R D OW N While extending your arms, push hard on one pedal from the top of the stroke (select a high gear first so you don’t spin out). This crank from 12 to 6 o’clock combined with the explosive extension of your arms will create lift.
COMPRESS FO R K With the saddle at full height, lower your chest by bending your elbows, then quickly push down with your hands to compress the front and lift your chest.
H A N G B AC K
WHEELIE The wheelie is great for balance and control, and translates to other skills like technical climbing and getting up onto ledges. In extreme cases it can also be used to drop off high ledges at very low speeds. Select a high gear so you don’t spin out and you can put a lot of power down with just half a pedal stroke.
100 MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILLS
Stay seated and feather the rear brake to avoid looping out. Pedal harder and lean back more to keep the front wheel up.
