Learn to Track Stand in 8 Steps
Track standing is one of those old faithful mountain bike skills; reliable, practical and just a little showy. The track stand will help you to tackle technical sections of trails, navigate city riding and of course, show off for your friends. Here are a few practical applications for a track stand: Pause at the top of […]
When not to use your middle finger
Is your braking holding you back? Much of an experienced mountain biker’s control, skill and speed lies both in the way they use their brakes (ease the squeeze!) AND the way they set-up their brake controls on the bars. In this article, we’re going to focus on the importance of proper set-up of your brake levers. […]
Want to ride faster? Try slowing down
“Smooth is fast.” You’ve heard that a hundred times … but what does it really mean? If you’re focused on riding fast, expect to spend the majority of your ride in a very reactive state. This can result in poor line choice, over-braking in corners, bouncing down technical sections (causing fatigue), wasting energy cleaning up […]
Obstacle Cost Versus Return
Should you ride over, through or around that obstacle? What is the cost associated with each of these options? The reality is, we may be hitting the trail with different objectives; a casual ride with friends, working on our technical skills or perhaps racing to a finish line. The nature of your ride should impact […]
The Secret to Switchbacks Success
Author: Aaron Lucy Switchbacks tend to be corners with a lot of personality. Often an unpleasant personality and trust me, they don’t care what you think of them! They are best approached with a healthy dose of caution, but if treated with respect you’ll often find the switchback is willing to make friends. First let’s […]
How to Ride a Short Steep Descent
At some time or another you’re bound to come across a steep transition. These can be quite intimidating without a solid plan of action. Using the following 6 steps, you’ll find these quite easy and fun! Ninja Coach Hannah Levine demonstrates the correct technique for riding a steep transition. The transition she’s riding in […]
How to Ride Over a Log, 4 Steps
Whether intentionally placed or the result of nature, logs are a common obstacle on trails. Smaller logs are easy to ride over, but larger logs, or logs that are partially elevate off the ground can be an intimidating obstacle. The skill is relatively simple if you take the time to start small and progress your […]
Front Brake Mystery Explained
As beginner mountain bike riders we learn very quickly that the front brake is more powerful than the rear brake. Many new riders refrain from even using their front brake due to that one time they grabbed it too hard and ended up flying over the bars. And there is always that one friend that […]
We’re Hiring / Mountain Bike Instructors Wanted
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance is growing! As we expand our programs across the US, we are actively seeking qualified mountain bike instructors to join our team. If you’d like to teach in your home state and/or the surrounding area, we want to talk to you! But first, let’s make sure we are a good match. […]
Welcome Captain of Global Development
Please join us in welcoming to the Ninja Family, Hannah Levine. Hannah will be the driving force behind Ninja camps, clinics and destination adventures on the east coast and beyond. With an official job title of Captain of Global Development, we’ve got big things planned with her! In a former life, Hannah worked as a […]