How to Berm

Do you feel confused, frustrated, or slow when you ride berms? Learn from mountain bike coach Bekah Rottenberg about how to ride berms with more confidence and fun! Bekah takes you through the most common mistakes people make when riding berms and how to fix them.

The top 3 mistakes: Poor Line choice, poor body position, and incorrect speed.
Top 3 Tips: 1) Line Choice: high and wide. 2) Speed: enter slow, exit fast. 3) Bike Body Separation: Butt to berm.

Mountain View Cycles is a full service bike shop located in downtown Hood River, OR. They are a team of professionals dedicated to helping people experience the physical, mental, and cultural benefits of cycling. Whether you're a new rider getting your first bike, a seasoned vet prepping for your next stage race, or a local legend with a Strava reputation to defend, you’ll find a pit crew and fan club to cheer you on and tune your bike day in and day out. With the fastest turn around times in the Gorge, Jedi-Master level product knowledge, and super stellar customer service, Mt. View Cycles strives everyday to keep people riding their bikes.

Post Canyon, located in Hood River, OR is known for its fast flowy trails full of berms. Filmed on Grand Prix (GP) these tips will help you ride with more confidence and more fun on your local flow trail!

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