Struggling with steep or technical ruts on the trail? In this ruts tutorial, I’ll show you how to ride ruts safely and with confidence – focusing on riding technique over speed. You’ll find out why “Speed is your friend” is a dangerous tip trap and what to do to feel safe, be in control and how to work your way up to steep and scary ruts safely. I’ll bust common myths like ‘Don’t brake!’ or ‘Shift your weight back!’ and share practical Dos & Don’ts for mastering ruts with control. You’ll learn how to use braking, body positioning, and vision effectively to ride even technical ruts with more fun!
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro Livigno Black Hill - How to ride steep, rutted trails!
1:20 - Debunking 3 myths about riding steeps and ruts
2:57 - How to brake on steep trails & ruts
3:54 - Body positioning tips and common mistakes ins steep ruts
5:00 - How to control speed in steep terrain
5:45 - Where to look in technical terrain & ruts
6:40 - How to stay loose riding ruts
7:15 - Why "speed is your friend" is a trap & How to build confidence for steep ruts
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