Read the trail!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The most important thing is to pay close attention to what lies ahead so that you can anticipate it. This way you can quickly identify changes or obstacles in the trail. You do this by not looking straight ahead but rather far ahead and, when riding through curves, by looking carefully through the curve. Remember, the bike goes where you look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the mountain bike you have two positions, not only the sitting position but also the standing position. Basically, you want to attack every obstacle in the trail; for this you use the so-called attack position. This is crucial to be able to properly control your bike on technical terrain. This position is characterized by coming out of the saddle, bending your knees and elbows slightly, and positioning your weight between the front and rear wheels. This allows you to move around the bike and absorb bumps or holes in the trail. In short, you can react quickly to changes in the terrain. To learn more: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S7_Ob-gYlYM<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve seen all those obstacles on the track, and are in the right position on the bike, you also have to be able to handle them. It is very important for this that you learn to balance your weight on and around the bike; this gives you the confidence to maneuver your bike easily through and over all kinds of obstacles. A good exercise for this is the track stand, where you stay in one place for a while, and move your hips all the way to your rear wheel, handlebar, and left and right of your saddle while you drive slowly or stop. It is also a fun challenge to put your water bottle down on the ground and pick it up again while you drive by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have mastered all of this, it\u2019s time to start working on the turns. Most people fall in turns, so that\u2019s a good reason to work on them. You can also take in much more speed when you can turn well, which means you use less energy on the trail or simply go faster. GMBN has a good guide on how to ride a mountain bike: <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Read](\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-6.jpg\")
The attacking attitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bending work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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