Better balance, better line choice, better posture, and more confidence on trail features.
At a Glance
Themes
Skills days are about developing precision through repitition.
Ride easy, stop often, repeat sections, and keep the nervous system fresh enough to learn.
Most riders gain more speed from cleaner technique than from one more random hard interval.
Trail Technique
Core Skills
Various themes used to anchor a specific skill day on the calendar.
Body Position
FoundationLearn how the bike moves underneath you rather than staying glued to one static posture.
Useful for cornering, balance, and staying loose through rough terrain.
Key for descending posture, weight shifts, and staying centered over changing terrain.
A general riding-position resource that fits newer riders well.
Cornering + Braking
Speed ControlUse this when the goal is carrying speed through supported corners.
Great for the many turns that do not offer a berm to help you.
A concise set of reminders for riders who already know the basics.
Helps with control, lever feel, and cleaner trail positioning.
Climbing + Front Wheel
TechnicalUseful when riders lose traction or wander all over the trail on steeper grades.
Best for a focused session on staying smooth and balanced uphill.
Foundational skill for roots, ledges, and keeping the bike moving over trail clutter.
Features + Handling
AppliedGood for riders ready to progress beyond simple roll-down features.
Useful when tight climbing and descending turns are a limiter.
A broad refresher when riders need an overview rather than one narrow drill.
Group Riding
Skills away from the technical trail still matter.
Group-ride awareness and safety matter on team rides, warmups, road connectors, and event travel weekends.
Communication + Signals
- Use clear verbal calls for hazards, stopping, and cars.
- Point out obstacles early enough for riders behind you to react.
- Do not overlap wheels or drift unpredictably in a line.
- Watch group communication video
How to Ride in a Group
- Hold a steady line and steady speed.
- Leave enough space to react, but not so much that the line stretches out unnecessarily.
- Stay predictable when moving around other riders.
- Read group-ride tips
- Open team safety document