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Mountain Biking Skills

There’s nothing better than crushing your favorite trail on a gorgeous day. But with great fun comes great responsibility, and learning the fundamentals is the key to a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable ride. Check out the guides below for practical tips to help you build confidence on the trail and get the most out of every adventure.

Break your bad braking habits on the trail


Dial-in your setup and learn how to modulate for better MTB braking

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Get faster on the trail in a week


Changes might not happen overnight, but what about over the course of a week?

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How to ride on mountain bike trails


Guidelines and tips for protecting and sharing the trails.

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How to pack for any trail ride


Hit the trail with everything you need (and nothing you don’t)

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Trail skills you can learn on the tarmac


Drills and skills for the parking lot or driveway

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Your key to dominating dirt jumps


From learning to launch to racking up air miles

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Boost your bike handling for technical trail climbs


Improve your skills and take on the toughest trails to the top

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Hone your skills for happier trail climbs


Tips that bring ease to your ascent.

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How to keep your trail builder happy


Seven things that trail builders hate, and five they love

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