Rocky features on manmade trails are placed so as to challenge a rider’s technical ability and give routes a more natural feel. In this case we’re looking at negotiating a rocky outcrop on a flat trail just before a corner, which means you want to carry as much speed as you can.
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This means choosing a line that avoids your wheels directly hitting any speed-sapping square edges – or hopping them if you can. To keep your flow you’ll need to choose the technique that best matches your speed. There’s no point hopping if you can only clear a couple of the rocks.
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Rolling over rocks
Approach in your neutral position, arms and legs flexed and looking forwards. Pop your front wheel on to the first rock with a small manual. Compress your fork, then push the bike forward to unweight the front, then the rear by easing up on the pedals.
Hold the line you’ve chosen and relax so the bike can move underneath you. Focus on keeping your weight over the bottom bracket. You may have to unweight the front and rear wheels while you’re on top.
Jumping rocks
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