Rock features

2 TRANSITION TO STEEP

As the front wheel transitions from flat to steep, allow your arms to extend and bend your knees so the bike can change angle while your upper body remains at the same angle. The bike will effectively pivot underneath you.

3 WEIGHT OVER BB

Keep your body weight supported by pushing your heels down, and look up. If your weight is over the bike’s bottom bracket then you’re in a safe place. The bike should be in front of you and the saddle will have moved forwards between your legs.

4 TRANSITION TO FLAT

Allow the bike to level out by extending your legs and letting your arms bend so you return to your neutral position. If there’s enough grip, you can drag the brakes evenly from start to finish to control your speed.

ROLL IT

1 GET UP Pop your front wheel on to the first rock with a small manual. Compress your fork, then push the bike forward to unweight the front, then the rear by easing up on the pedals.

JUMP IT

1 POP

Manual to get your front wheel up then drive your hips upwards by standing tall, pushing down with your feet and pulling on the bar to get your body as high as you can – the bike will follow. You can use a sloped rock for extra height.

2 STAY LOOSE

Hold the line you’ve chosen and relax so the bike can move underneath you. Focus on keeping your weight over the bottom bracket. You may have to unweight the front and rear wheels while you’re on top.

2 LEVEL OUT

Push the bar forward to level the bike out and stay relaxed while you’re in the air. Your aim is to land smoothly, so when approaching you should’ve judged your speed and pop to make sure you clear any square edges or rough rocks.

3 ROLL OUT Allow the bike to pitch away from you by keeping your weight over the bottom bracket and letting your arms extend, meaning you can maintain your neutral position on the downward-sloping rocks.

3 LAND SOFTLY

Get the bike to match the landing angle and aim to land with your arms and legs extended to absorb as much of the impact as possible. Aim to soak up most of it through your legs.