Tips on how to perform tricks like the bunnyhop, wheelie and manual; skills broken down into blue, red and bla
Mountain Biking Skills 2024
WELCOME
CUSTOMISE YOUR BIKE
TWEAK A BIKE TO SUIT A FEMALE RIDER
BIKE PARK READY
BLUE TRAIL SKILLS • Everything you need to know to tackle blue trails with confidence
EASY HACKS TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING
MAINTAIN GOOD POSTURE
BALANCE
PEDALLING SMOOTHLY
BRAKE CONTROL
HOLD THE HIGH LINE
FIND GRIP IN FLAT TURNS
HIT THE TRAILS • Here are a few useful skills that’ll increase your control and confidence when dropping into bike park trails.
BERMS
FIX CORNERING MISTAKES
WHOOPS / ROLLERS
TABLETOP JUMPS
FAST JUMPS
PUMP BUMPS
UPHILL SWITCHBACKS
MASTER MUD
BEAT YOUR TRAIL NEMESIS
RED TRAIL SKILLS • Time to step it up and attack those red runs
RAIL RUTS
POWER OUT OF BERMS
RAIL TURNS
SAIL OVER WET ROOTS
DESCEND AT SPEED
LOOSE DESCENTS • Get your position, speed and line sorted to stay in control
READ THE TRAIL
TIGHT TURNS • Consecutive corners can be tricky, especially if they’re steep. Here’s how to find your flow…
PICK LINES IN ROCK GARDENS
AGGRESSIVE BERMS
GETTING AIR
JUMP OBSTACLES • Ever wondered how to ride over an obstacle? Maybe the best approach is to jump it…
BOOST JUMPS
FIX COMMON JUMPING FAULTS
STEP DOWNS
DROP-OFFS • Drops to downslopes are a common trail feature. Here’s how to land rubber-side down
CONFIDENT DROP-OFFS
STEEP CLIMBS
RIDE FLAT OUT • The secrets to hitting your favourite trails faster than ever before
BLACK TRAIL SKILLS • Okay, so you’re ready to mix it up on the black trails. Read on for the skills you’ll need…
GNARLY ROOTS
ROCK GARDENS
LAUNCH DROPS
RIP ROCKS & SURF SCREE
STEEP CHUTES
SCRUB JUMPS
BLIND JUMPS
GAPS & DOUBLES
SEND BIG JUMPS
E-BIKE SKILLS • Specific techniques for motor assisted riders
JUMPING
SUSPENSION
FLAT PEDALS
TUNE E-BIKE SUSPENSION
USE YOUR BIKE’S MODES
CONQUER THE CLIMBS
TRICKS • Give your riding a serious boost with these handy skills and flair moves
MANUAL
BUNNY HOPS
MANUAL THROUGH ROLLERS
SCANDI FLICK
HOP UP ON TO AN OBSTACLE
SEND IT WITH STYLE • Take your jumping to the next level