Following on from Danny’s Streets of London video, Danny and his clothing partner digdeep have produced four how to clips where Danny explains the technical process of how to perform the tricks he has mastered. The first being the 360…so what are you waiting for. Check it out >
A detailed, but simple progression to learn how to wheelie… starting with a basic front wheel lift and moving all the way to seated manuals. (more…)
Bleeding your brakes is not something that you should have to do often, but when the time comes it is important to know exactly how to do it correctly. One small mistake can introduce air into the system and mean that you’ll have to begin the process all over again at best, or suffer from mushy brakes that could be down on power. With the right technique and tools it can be a relatively quick and simple job that most home mechanics should be able to handle. Below you’ll find a great video and step by step instructions on how to bleed your Avid Elixirs correctly. If you do not have the correct tools or are are not confident in your ability to perform this job you should take it to your local bike shop.
Watch the video to learn how to bleed your Avid Elixir brakes:
Core training is big buzzword in mountain biking today. It seems that the cure to everything is better “core strength”. But what exactly is the core and why should a mountain biker care how strong it is? What is the best way to train the core to help you ride with more skill and endurance? What are some exercises you can start using today to improve your core strength and riding?
I’m glad you asked. Here are some strategies I use to help riders like Aaron Gwin ride with more strength and confidence.
Here is an extract from Bike Radar’s “Step it up” article…
Skills shortcuts: Quick fixes to raise your game
You’ll get more skilful much faster by working on specific areas whenever you can grab a bike and a helmet for a quick play. There are loads of technique videos on our BikeRadar media player, but these are our favourite five-minute skill sharpeners.
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DMR locals ride the Milford jump spot very near our local patch.
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Turns out there are some very fine riders from my local stomping group. Now to get in touch with one of the locals and see I can pick up some skills on their trails!
Let’s hope I survive… :S
Dirt School was set up by Scottish national downhill coach Chris Ball following the realisation that there is no company that can offer mountain bikers coaching from someone who has actually been there and done it and still doing it.
I saw this and thought of you… Yes you!! You’ve been pumping all over the place…. and you’ve created quite a mess.
Time for some winter brain training, let those grey cells soak up the goodness.
Enjoy!
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An old article but truly masterful and inspiring for those dark and gloomy winter months that we all struggle to ride through.
Credit goes out to ‘Average Joe’
The original article can be found here. Be sure to check out some of the more recent reports.
Enjoy!
It’s about this time of year that the magazines and websites trot out a motivational piece on why you shouldn’t be holed up with the playstation and the tv remote and should be out in the cold and rain instead.
Its between the dark months of November and March that our willpower to head out into the inclement weather dulls a little. By end of Jan most of us are struggling with the justification to get out there and ride especially when faced with the home comforts of beer, hot food, tv, games consoles and the myriad of other things that need doing over the weekend. Riding in the winter is never going to compete with those glorious summer days riding sweet dry trails and enjoying time admiring the view at the top of the hill but there are benefits and sometimes even enjoyment to be had from the inclement weather the darker months bring.
