Singletrack Fundamentals

Overview

Why a Fundamentals Course? Maybe you're completely new to mountain biking, or perhaps you're a little more experienced, but you've never been taught the fundamentals of riding off-road. Possibly you've tried some technical trails, but lacked confidence and scared yourself a few times? Our Singletrack Fundamentals coaching course will give you the core skills to get out in the woods tackling technical trails with confidence and commitment. Following training you will see an immediate improvement in your riding and a boost in confidence. You'll understand how changes in your body position, footwork and where you are looking affect the way your bike behaves on singletrack trails. You'll be able to tackle steeper terrain, corner with greater control and negotiate small trail obstacles with ease. Course outline The skills taught and practiced on the Singletrack Fundamentals course include: Bike Set-up • Pre-ride checks • An introduction to tyre pressures • Saddle height & dropper seat posts Body Position & Movement • The Ready Position • Natural suspension and saddle height implications • ‘The Danger Line’ & ’The Danger Zone’ • Where to apply mass to the bike • Should body position be relative to the bike or the planet? • The cone of movement • Dynamic weight shift • Feet, footwear & pedals Braking • Hand/finger position • Brake timing & strategies • Brake bias - software vs. hardware • When to brake & when not to brake • Dynamic weight shift to maintain control & reduce stopping distance Trail Obstacles (Rocks & Roots) • The speed tipping point • Confidence & trust • The importance of breathing Trail Obstacles (Steep Terrain) • Rolling drops & bomb holes • Dynamic weight shift • Entry | Section | Exit • ‘The Looking Epiphany’ • The importance of breathing Trail Flow • Bring it all together & finding your flow