RED TRAIL SKILLS
JUMP OBSTACLES Ever wondered how to ride over an obstacle? Maybe the best approach is to jump it…
B R AC E , B R AC E Assuming you’ve spotted your landing earlier, before taking off, you should know where you want to touch down. As you come in for landing, you’ll naturally extend your arms and brace your legs to absorb the impact as you approach the end of your flight.
L A N D I N G PA D Now that you’ve hit the ground, wheels first, you should be looking up and ahead and focusing on the next section of trail, and the jump should be just a distant memory!
FLIGHT TIME Relax in the air and level your bike out. This is the moment to enjoy as the clatter from you bike stops.
62 MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILLS
