Flat corners are a piece of cake at low speeds, but they can catch you out or force you to really hit the brakes when you’re riding fast. Follow our guide to getting round flat turns at top speed and you’ll be soon be leaving your mates choking on your dust.
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Set your speed and line
- Approach the corner with your pedals level and your body in a neutral position on the bike.
- Brake before the corner to set your speed and move out as wide as possible to make the corner as easy as possible to get around.
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Off the brakes and lean
- The tighter the corner, the more you need to lean. The faster you’re riding, the more you need to lean.
- Drop your outside foot and push the bike down using your inside arm.
- Stay off the brakes – they’ll affect your grip and lean angle.
- Avoid leaning with the bike because you’ll hit the deck pretty quickly if you lose grip.
Hold your position, then straighten
- If you’ve set your speed properly and you’ve leaned the bike enough to make the turn, then have the confidence to hold your position until you make it all the way around.
- Your bike will naturally come out of the lean.
Points to remember
Lower your chest towards your handlebar and keep your elbows high. Bending your arms gives you room to straighten your inside arm and lean the bike over in the corner.
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