Master the Jump: Secrets to Keeping Your Feet on The Pedals
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
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 […]
Tips For Shifting Gears On Your Mountain Bike
Shifting gears is a crucial part of cycling and mastering this skill can make your rides smoother, more efficient and more enjoyable. As you pedal uphill, it’s important to shift into an easier gear in order to conserve energy and maintain your balance. This way, you can keep moving at a steady pace while exerting […]
12 Mountain Biking Questions You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask
If you’re new to mountain biking, you may have some questions that you’re hesitant to ask. But, as Mark Twain said, “He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” To help you out, we’ve answered 12 common mountain biking questions that new riders often […]
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 […]
When To Shift Gears
The goal of having gears is to keep your pedals moving at an even cadence (speed), while each pedal stroke gives you the most bang for your buck. You shift to keep your speed and efficiency on the bike. This brief article will explain when is the right time to shift gears. Uphill ↗️ If […]
[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 […]
7 Skills For New Mountain Bikers
Would you ever hand your keys to someone who’s never driven a car before and say, “Here ya go! Figure it out and good luck!”. We hope not! With great power, comes great responsibility… and we would argue that mountain biking is a great power. So if you are a new mountain biker, or if […]
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 […]