^ One step at a time. Manual videos like that show good rider skill, but IMO is also bike/trail dependent. Riding XC is gonna be a real bitch getting your ass back that far smoothly when you're running your seat high. Not impossible, but more difficult when your seat isn't dropped way down. I'm looking into running a dropper post on my bike for this exact reason.
Good times crushing trails last night. It's certainly rewarding watching that "A-HA" moment click in for new riders. Mountain biking is all about momentum and balance. That's it. As we ride more of the trails here you'll get faster just like racing because you'll remember the course. You know your lines, you know your braking points, and you know when you can just straight haul ass down the straights.
Scotty nailed it with other riders. Riding with people faster than you makes you take risks and pushed you more which ultimately makes you faster. I've gotten in on a group of racers that host more casual Thursday night rides. It has definitely put me in my place quite a few times.
Also, any of you clowns on Strava?
Good times crushing trails last night. It's certainly rewarding watching that "A-HA" moment click in for new riders. Mountain biking is all about momentum and balance. That's it. As we ride more of the trails here you'll get faster just like racing because you'll remember the course. You know your lines, you know your braking points, and you know when you can just straight haul ass down the straights.
Scotty nailed it with other riders. Riding with people faster than you makes you take risks and pushed you more which ultimately makes you faster. I've gotten in on a group of racers that host more casual Thursday night rides. It has definitely put me in my place quite a few times.
Also, any of you clowns on Strava?
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2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom