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Bike Skills Archive
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How to do a Manual Drop Off on your Mountain Bike
Posted on November 6, 2012 | No CommentsThis is one my series of articles on core Mountain Biking skills. Have a look at my other bikes skills articles here. But, for today, we’re talking Manual Drop Offs.... -
Moving From the Roads to the Mountains
Posted on September 27, 2012 | No CommentsCycling in the UK is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of recognition. British successes in the Tour de France, Olympics and Paralympics have created a rumbling bandwagon that has grabbed the public’s... -
Inspired by the Olympics? Give Mountain Biking a Go
Posted on September 11, 2012 | No CommentsWere you one of the millions of people hooked to your television during the London 2012 Olympics? If you were, you may be feeling suitably inspired to get out and... -
Flat Pedals vs Clipless pedals – Why I’m moving back to flats
Posted on July 19, 2011 | 14 CommentsWhen I first started mountain biking, it must have been only a few months before I was pursuaded to screw on a pair of cleats and fix myself to the... -
How to Bunny Hop on a Mountain Bike
Posted on July 17, 2008 | 6 CommentsThe bunny hop is one of the most useful moves you can learn when you’re cycling natural mountain bike trails. Roots, rocks and the occasional bear are easily conquered when... -
SMBLA Mountain Bike Leader Award – Becoming a Bike Guide
Posted on June 3, 2008 | 1 CommentSince about mid last year I’ve been thinking about training towards my Mountain Bike Leader Award. I thought I’d post my progress on the blog to see if anyone has... -
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills by Brian Lopes – Biking books
Posted on April 11, 2008 | 2 CommentsIn the past I’ve never been convinced that you can learn physical skills from a book. Can a book teach you how to throw a dart, and hit a treble... -
Learning the bike skills: Mountain biking with the pros
Posted on March 25, 2008 | 1 CommentFollowing on slightly from my post of a couple of weeks ago about taking beginners out biking, I managed to get out this weekend with a couple of guys who...






