MTB: Beginners And Intermediate Skills Links

[Drop D]

I have compiled these links for easy access. Most of these are from BIKERADAR.com and I think they are very helpful for beginners and intermediates like me. I know there's more out there that I don't know of. It would be really helpful if some of you long time riders would pitch in and help out new comers. :beer:


Your Bike:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/whats-your-angle-on-it-11945

Your Suspension:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-master-your-suspension-mountain-bike-11944

Fixing your bike on the trail:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-rescue-your-ride-14736

Strenght:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/training-strengthen-your-neck-shoulders-14702

Foot Work:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-footwork-fundamentals-18519


Manual 2:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-learning-the-manual-part-2-14717

Manual 3:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-learning-the-manual-part-3-14718

Manual 4:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-learning-the-manual-part-4-15276



Basic DH 1:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitnes...tep-by-step-guide-to-downhilling-part-1-18022

Basic DH 2:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitnes...tep-by-step-guide-to-downhilling-part-2-18689


Basic Jumping:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-master-basic-jumping-16024

More Jumping:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-jump-for-the-hell-of-it-16344

Some more Jumping:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-gap-trail-obstacles-16150

And Some More Jumping 1:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-jumping-from-go-to-woah-part-1-17210

And Some More Jumping 2:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-jumping-from-go-to-woah-part-2-18424

Another Jumping:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-freeride-part-5-jumping-18547


Pre-Jumping:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-pre-jump-16342

Drop-Offs:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-air-drop-offs-16333


Steep Terrain:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-freeride-part-1-steep-terrain-16830

Cornering:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-how-to-freeride-part-3-corners-17810

Flowing:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-go-with-the-flow-17812





Technical Trails 1:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/how-to-ride-technical-trails-beginners-12806

Technical Trails 2:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitnes...chnical-trails-pt-2-intermediate-skills-13011

Technical Trails 3:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/how-to-ride-technical-trails-expert-13012

Ride Fast and Live:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/ride-fastand-live-13640

More Speed:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-fully-sussed-speed-technique-15934

Advance Stuff:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/technique-supersize-your-riding--18629

Skinny:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitnes...to-freeride-part-4-north-shore-styling--18616

Videos:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/outdoor-recreation/mountain-bike-video/

More Articles and Videos in MTB 101:
http://www.ehow.com/articles_5032-mountain-biking.html

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Skills Clinic: It is also good to have someone telling you what's right or wrong and how to properly execute.
Or just take the class and learn to ride SAFELY and with TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Julius Syvanen:
www.mtnbike-skills.blogspot.com
- I took this class and it is worth every penny.
- I instantly noticed my improvement


BikeSkills.com
http://www.bikeskills.com/blog/
- Great review from a lot of people and STR

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chapter order is ef-ed up there. correct order is by the number in the chapter url.

http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1477_mountain-bike.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1488_bike-uphill.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2859_downhill-mountain-biking.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2863_biking-terrain.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2900_downhill-bikeracing.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2902_biking-steepterrain.htm

http://www.expertvillage.com/expert/68.htm?index=1

DH
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/complete-guide-to-downhill-mountain-biking-part-1-25183
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/article/complete-guide-to-downhill-mountain-biking-part-2-25608

Breakthrough Your Mental Barriers To Achieve XC Mountain Bike Success

http://www.dreamscape-images.net/sp...barriers-to-achieve-xc-mountain-bike-success/

Bikeskills.com: How to Ride Steep Terrain

http://www.watchdoit.com/how-to-videos/Bikeskillscom-How-to-Ride-Steep-Terrain-1309

Basic Tips on Steep Terrain Downhill Mountain Biking

http://www.ehow.com/video_2360955_basic-tips-steep-terrain-downhill.html

How to Mountain Bike Downhill

http://www.ehow.com/how_3309_mountain-bike-downhill.html

STOPPING THE NEGATIVE THOUGHT SPIRAL

http://www.leelikesbikes.com/stopping-the-negative-thought-spiral.html#more-1819

Not sure if this was already posted on here but I saw this All-Mountain Basic Skills video with Fabien Barel shared on another site that some of you might like...
http://vimeo.com/25176773

 

[Drop D]

Wheelie:
http://www.downcycles.com/blogs/techtips/2002/12/01/learn_to_wheelie_in_seven_steps

 

[Jayman]

Thanks! Can this be made a sticky? That way it's easy to find.

 

[chevrolegs]

Thanks!

 

[Drop D]

I wonder if the title could be changed to this
MTB: Beginners And Intermediate Skills Links

 

[sickboy433]

thanks bro, I checked it out and found alot of good info

 

[Drop D]

Video compilation of various Mountain bike related stuff (Maintenance/parts adjustments included)

http://www.wonderhowto.com/outdoor-recreation/mountain-bike-video/

 

[Drop D]

added to the list:

More Articles and Videos in MTB 101:
http://www.ehow.com/articles_5032-mountain-biking.html

 

[slapfan1]

Excellent advise. thanks!!!!!!!:beer:

 

[Drop D]

I try to help beginners as much as I can.... I didn't have a good experience when I started riding to where my so called riding buddies would actually want me to crash bad so they could all have a really good laugh #-o So I ended up doing solo rides and applying whatever theory I get online, books, videos and learned from other riders I meet along the trail that are really cool and gave me pointers... I did this for almost half a year...

the pay-off: we all went to mammoth and the tables turned... PRICELESS!!! :bang:

 

[dennis]

Thanks mucho for the needed info!

 

[denmother]

I wonder if the title could be changed to this
MTB: Beginners And Intermediate Skills Links

I sent a pm to the moderator and asked him to change the title and to make this a "sticky".

Thanks for putting it all together!!! :clap:

 

[denmother]

Thanks! Can this be made a sticky? That way it's easy to find.

Done!!! Thanks Gene!

 

[athomas08]

thank you so much! This is a great addition of info!

 

[jonny427]

With regards to cornering, please don't skid around the switchback and ruin the trail. I like to go slow and aim for the far end, then turn at the last second in order to allow the rear wheel to clear the inside of the turn.

 

[nekit]

chapter order is ef-ed up there. correct order is by the number in the chapter url.

http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1477_mountain-bike.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1488_bike-uphill.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2859_downhill-mountain-biking.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2863_biking-terrain.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2900_downhill-bikeracing.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2902_biking-steepterrain.htm

http://www.expertvillage.com/expert/68.htm?index=1

 

[Drop D]

Added:

Skills Clinic: It is also good to have someone telling you what's right or wrong and how to properly execute.
Or just take the class and learn to ride SAFELY and with TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Julius Syvanen:
www.mtnbike-skills.blogspot.com
- I took this class and it is worth every penny.
- I instantly noticed my improvement


BikeSkills.com
http://www.bikeskills.com/blog/
- Great review from a lot of people and STR

 

[walletclan]

Very good info. Thanks for your work.

 

[wannagobig]

Basic tricks on google video

http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...i=4GxYSc-2AYnS-AGUrdW7Cg&q=tricktionary&hl=en

 

[Dirt_Diver]

Awesome!

Some of the technical trail stuff was pretty helpful.

Thanks for the work!