6 Secret Mountain Bike Skills That Will Make You A Better Rider

Ex-pro Downhill racer and renowned mountain bike skills coach Neil Donoghue is here to take us through 6 simple skills that you probably don't think about that much, but which will definitely make you a better rider. So turn off autopilot and concentrate on not just the trail and staying alive, but what your body and bike are doing in isolation... there's always more than you think going on!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Pedal like a pro
01:41 - Learn to look
02:25 - Use the saddle
03:04 - Ride like a jockey
03:51 - Follow a buddy
04:32 - Brake better

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