tips techniques for mountain biking

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Tips & Techniques for Mountain Biking


Climbing hills on your mountain bike

Shift your weight slightly to the back of your seat and lean your upper body forward Drop your elbows and keep them close to your side, lowering the centre of gravity Keep your head up to pick your line Get in the right gear


Riding downhill on your mountain bike

Place your weight over the rear of the bike Stay Low, holding the front of your body as close to the bike as possible Keep your legs and arms relaxed and flexible Keep your feet in line with the ground Brake evenly using both the front and back brake Pick a line and stick to it


Stay on the uphill side of the trail as you approach the switchback Place your weight over the rear wheel and put your outside pedal forward Pick your line


Packing Your Bike to Fly

Bikes should be contained within a protective box or appropriate bike bag; Only one bike should be carried per box/bag, and no other items (except protective padding) should be included within the box/bag; Handlebars and pedals must be fixed sideways against the frame or removed; and Tyres should be deflated slightly to reduce the risk of damage


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