Elite level racer Joe Rafferty heads up his own coaching business, Pro Ride, and has been passing on his expertise to riders for over 10 years as a full-time skills coach. Here he focusses on mastering switchbacks and shares these four steps to get round even the tightest bends.
- 5 tips for tackling loose descents
- How to ride flat turns at maximum speed
- How to manual a mountain bike
1. Speed
Enter too fast and you’ll have to slam on the anchors so you don’t overshoot. Get your head up and spot the exit early so you can judge your entry speed.
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If it’s a steep corner you may need to brake mid turn to keep your speed under control. Release the front brake slightly earlier than the rear to allow the front tyre to grip and hold the turn.
2. Line choice
Take a wide line to increase the room you have to turn, making sure your tyres are on the outside of the bend when you enter.
3. Body position
4. Advanced skills
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