Track Stand: Mastering The Skill

riders doing a no handed track stand

A track stand is a technique used by mountain bikers to maintain balance while stationary. It involves staying on the bike without moving forward or backward for a short period of time. Being able to balance on a bike while not in motion is an essential skill that can help riders navigate technical sections of […]

How To Do a Wheelie on a Bike

riding a wheelie next to a cliff

Learning to do a wheelie is not only a great way to improve your bike control and balance but it’s also a cool skill to have. It can even make you YouTube-famous if you’re looking for attention! However, it’s important to note that the wheelie is different from the manual, as the front end stays […]

Master the Jump: Secrets to Keeping Your Feet on The Pedals

kyle and april jumping

Feet coming off the pedals while jumping is a scary experience. Here are five tips to help keep your feet connected to the pedals, prevent a racing heart and help you to finally master the jump. Jumping Technique The most common reason for feet coming off pedals is the rider’s body coming up too fast […]

The Manual: Mastering the Skill

how to ride a manual mtb

If you are looking to learn a skill that is both flashy and practical, then learning to manual properly might be your next goal! This technique is useful for lofting your front wheel over trail obstacles by using your hips instead of your arms to avoid losing momentum. Not only is it functional, but it […]

5 Steps To Riding Up & Over Obstacles

By Aaron Lutz You’re out on the trail having an epic ride and then the inevitable happens –  you come up on a large obstacle in your way. Could be a rock, a log, or anything else big enough to force you to dismount your bike. In this article, I’m going to share a special […]

6 Tips for Learning How to Endo 180

Being able to do a front wheel pivot on your bike has a pretty big “cool” factor, but it’s also remarkably useful on the trail. Most often, the front wheel pivot is used to navigate tight switchbacks or turns. But before you can show off your endo 180 skills (aka a front wheel pivot that turns your […]

[LISTEN] Singletracks.com Podcast with Jeremiah Stone

Ninja Lead Instructor Jeremiah “Scratch” Stone is not only a world-class instructor, but also an expert rider and professional trail builder. Listen as Jeremiah chats with Jeff from the singletracks.com podcast, Mountain Bike Voices. Jeff and Jeremiah will have you LEARNING and LAUGHING as they dive into: Overcoming fear on the bike Why do people […]

Night Riding 101: Getting Started

Winter can be kind of a bummer for Mountain Bikers in most parts of the country. Unless you live in the Nation’s warmer regions like Arizona or Florida, it becomes downright difficult to ride in those winter months. It’s cold(er), the days are shorter (with much less light) and in a lot of places, the […]

5 Braking Drills That Will Make You Faster!

Did you know braking can make you faster? Yup, dialing in your braking technique can help you ride smoother and in turn, make you faster.  Hear us out – the reality is that you need to use your brakes at some point on the trail to control your speed. You simply don’t have the option […]

Knowledge is Power – Top 5 Skills Tips of 2020

#2020 certainly presented its share of challenges (can we can all agree this is an understatement?). However, one thing’s for sure, YOU never stopped your quest for knowledge. To foster this quest, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 skills tips you wanted to know more about this past year. Grab your glasses, secure […]