Basic Skills

Mountain biking can be an fun sport to initially try out with basic bike skil and an entry level mountain bike.  Focusing on some basic fundamental skills can very quickly increase you confidence, speed and overall enjoyment of the sport.

The team coaches can help you with any of these skills during practice.  Many of them are easily explored in an open space like an empty parking lot or field.

• Level pedals

• Proper braking

• Ready/attack position

• Bike/body separation

  • Turning

  • Bike leaning

• Trackstands

• Wheel lifts