MTB Fundamental Skills (2 of 5): Cornering
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FOUNDATION TO CORNERING
- Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
- Footwork is key
- Line choice
- Rock dodge technique
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UPHILL CORNERS
- Pick your gear
- Ride the outside
- Smooth pedaling, toe scoop
- Lower chest & chin
- Keep traction balanced
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DOWNHILL CORNERS
- Use that dropper seat
- Ready position
- Heel drop
- Brake before turning
- Pre-turn
- Twist your hips
- Early apex
- Forward/aft balance
- Look ahead
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FLAT CORNERS
- Ride the outside
- Possible ready position
- Bike-body separation
- Drop the outside pedal
- PRACTICE DRILLS
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- 90⁰ flat turn Left & Right
- 180⁰ flat turn L & R
- Turn w/ a rock dodge
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