Get our tips and techniques for improving your race results. Strategies for climbs and singletrack, pacing yourself, getting organised, and more. Last but not least, how to get started and have fun!
Thousands of miles of trails have been closed to mountain bikers. The irresponsible habits of a few riders have been a factor. These articles can help you ride more nicely, longer, and have a blast!
Taken from somewhere in the back of the bible (creatively translated into mountain bike language) these tips will help you reach ungodly speeds down the local mountain bike downhill course.
The important things to remember if you want blazing high speed on your downhills and to still tell the tale. Mountain bike tires are designed to dig in at their edges, but be careful -- Read on...
Get tips and techniques for dealing with small obstacles, such as roots and rocks, on the trail. Brakes in the right spots and ways, soak up the bumps, maximize tire contact in technical sections...
Learn how to corner quickly and safely. Learn effective techniques to deal with switchbacks and fast corners. A technique called 'apexing' is useful for every turn, but one must consider more factors on switchbacks...
In mountain biking, it's those deadly climbs that separate 'the best from the rest'. Did you know that standing up on hills isn't always better? Here's how to get to the top first...
Novice cyclists often sprint heavily at the beginning of the hill, and blow up halfway. However, the typical advice -- starting the hill slowly and accelerating near the top if you can -- is terrible. We suggest to...
Cadence is the speed of your pedalling; a low cadence uses high gears that are spun slowly. Proper cadence turns death marches into easy riding. Read this for improved efficiency and better climbing!
This article describes the only way to spend those hot days where you don't even want to move. Have fun, get wet, stay on your bike, and stay cool! Who could want more? More on riding in the water...