Riding Skills
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Core Mountain Bike Skills for Every Rider
A practical guide to the core mountain bike skills every rider needs, from stance and braking to cornering, climbing and trail etiquette.
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Building Fitness for Longer Days on the Trail
How to build endurance, repeatable power and strength so you can ride longer on Cariboo trails without fading.
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Handling Steep Descents with Confidence
Stay low, stay neutral and brake smoothly: a practical guide to steep descents on a mountain bike.
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Finding the Right Body Position on the Bike
A plain-language guide to the ready stance on a mountain bike, and how to adjust it for climbing, descending and rough ground.
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Rolling Over Roots and Rocks
Pick a line early, cross roots square-on, keep your eyes up and stay loose. A practical guide to roots, wet roots and…
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Tackling Switchbacks Step by Step
A calm, step-by-step method for riding tight switchbacks on a mountain bike, with common mistakes and practice drills.
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Cornering Smoothly: Technique Explained
A practical guide to cornering on a mountain bike: speed, vision, foot pressure and the difference between berms and flat turns.
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Braking Control for Beginners and Beyond
A clear beginner guide to mountain bike braking: what each lever does, where to put your weight, and how to slow down…
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Climbing Better Without Burning Out
Stay seated, shift early, spin an easy gear and pace your breathing to climb without burning out.