STEPPING IT UP
As better weather brings drier trails and longer days, it’s time to get prepared for a another cracking season of riding. What better opportunity to take your skills to the next level, then? This year could see you taking on new challenges and riding in locations and on trails that you never thought possible.
On the surface, stepping up to a steeper and more technical riding location carries with it some risks. How do people that ride these same locations regularly manage to remain so composed? And are there key techniques or ways of thinking about challenges that can help you to remain confident? After all, the satisfaction of breaking out of your comfort zone is well worth pushing yourself to progress. If tackled correctly, riding at the next level up shouldn’t feel rushed and frantic. It should be composed and neutral. Sound good? Read on to find out more.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
Taking on a new trail or notorious location will often be a cause for
