Time invested in perfecting your position and braking at the right time reaps dividends when the terrain gets rowdy.
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You’ve been braking incorrectly all this time and now it’s time to sort it out
Braking is about so much more than just stopiing, or taking the fear out of speed. Use your brakes with skill and style and you'll be faster and safer.
How to corner on a mountain bike
Cornering can be one of the most satisfying experiences you can have. How can you improve your game plan so that you can ensure you always get it right?
What most mountain bikers are really scared of: gap jumps and doubles
From rooty sections to fallen trees, depressions to drainage ditches - here's how to jump gaps with confidence.
How to jump on a mountain bike
With the correct knowledge and the right approach anyone can get air. There’s no trick to jumping, anyone can go big with the proper technique.
Back to basics: how to bunny hop
Learning how to bunny hop and quickly create lift will allow you to smooth out trails by using obstacles to your advantage, as well as impressing mates.
Liven up your riding and expand your skills by trying out another bike discipline
Perhaps a bit of time spent in a different direction is what you need to keep things fresh. Here are five different types of bike you should think about.
How to get your mojo back when returning to riding after a crash
How to get your mojo and your moves back when you return to riding. Set yourself up to feel positive, confident and make the best use of your time.
How to manual a mountain bike
What looks at first like the wheelie's cooler cousin is in fact one of mtb's foundational skills - read this guide to learn how to manual a mountain bike.
Physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace whatever the trail
For this guide we switch from the specific to the general, with advice on the physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace whatever the trail.
How to get down scary steep stuff
Master your position and you won't need to grab the brakes when the ground falls away. This guide looks at how to ride steep trails specifically.
Common mistakes road cyclists make when switching to mountain bikes
Ex-pro road rider James McCallum learns to take the rough with the smooth by controlling his body position.
How to set goals to get better at mountain biking
To really get better at mountain biking you need to replace vague aspirations with targets that force you to commit.
How to get started on racing enduro
How to train, when to push hard and how to get your head right for racing, with enduro superstar Jerome Clementz.
How to make mountain biking look easy
How do confident rides make technical sections look so easy? How do they carry speed without looking like they’re trying?
The four small and achievable secrets of progression
The secret of progression? Shh! The secret is to take small, achievable steps forward... but don't go telling everyone.
How to harness the power of gadgets to turbo boost your performance on the trails
Coach to the pros Alan Milway shows us how to harness the power of tech to turbo boost your performance on the trails.
Project Fear: how riding risks lead to reaping rewards
We all ride within our comfort zones most of the time but taking the occasional risk can reap the greatest rewards.
Ride slow to get fast
A long, hard slog may feel like an investment in your fitness but polarising your riding between easy and intense can pay bigger dividends.
A couple of bike set-up tips to keep you riding through winter’s worst
Setting your bike up in a slightly more aggressive manner to handle the conditions will help your confidence no end. Here are some useful parts to consider.