On steep uphill or downhill climbs, most of the time, it’s smarter to ride through the ruts. This way you have the luxury of lateral balance. If in case you lose power or momentum and start to slide down, chances are is that you still have your wheels on the ground. You also can lock or wedge your wheels inside the rut to keep you from sliding all the way down.
Lesson 2 – Keep Momentum!
You should at least keep 5 kph speeds to maintain momentum on difficult terrains. Whether it is climbing up or down, it is better to float over the little ditches, bumpy tracks, mud, off cambers and worse yet exposed tree roots. As soon as you stop or pose (hesitation) you will immediately find yourself stuck.
Lesson 3 – Riding Phase…
Take it like a roller coaster ride! There is what you call a “trail riding phase”. This is a kind of momentum that appears to be racing wild and too fast. Actually it is the most convenient speed to trail ride on. It will save you from difficult spot better as you tend to fly low over them. It also saves you from unnecessary bumps and lateral instability.
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Comments from: Charles
2008-01-28 @ 5:12am
Rene I like your corner. I do get some magazine sub. I will share them with you
Gee! That’s great Charles! We’d love to see those mags… Thirty years of riding is not enough to make me an expert if we do not have generous guys like you! We’ll always be inspired to tell other people better ways to ride and have a fun-filled day. Do keep in touch! Thanks!
