Alex Martens

MTB Fundamental Skills (2 of 5): Cornering

  1. FOUNDATION TO CORNERING
    1. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
    2. Footwork is key
    3. Line choice
    4. Rock dodge technique
  2. UPHILL CORNERS
    1. Pick your gear
    2. Ride the outside
    3. Smooth pedaling, toe scoop
    4. Lower chest & chin
    5. Keep traction balanced
  3. DOWNHILL CORNERS
    1. Use that dropper seat
    2. Ready position
    3. Heel drop
    4. Brake before turning
    5. Pre-turn
    6. Twist your hips
    7. Early apex
    8. Forward/aft balance
    9. Look ahead
  4. FLAT CORNERS
    1. Ride the outside
    2. Possible ready position
    3. Bike-body separation
    4. Drop the outside pedal
  5. PRACTICE DRILLS
    1. 90⁰ flat turn Left & Right
    2. 180⁰ flat turn L & R
    3. Turn w/ a rock dodge

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