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Which is Trickier to Ride: Rock Gardens or Off-Camber Trails?

by Jeff Barber

Getting Technical

How To Thread Your Way Through Tight MTB Trails

When To Drop (and Raise) Your Bike Saddle [Beginner Tips]

How to Ride Roots Without Wrecking

MTB Coach Shares How to Time Mountain Bike Jumps and Break Bad Descending Habits

Roxy's MTB Skills Coaching Includes Both Psycho and Somatic Training

MTB Riding Position Breakdown: The How and the Why

Climbing, Descending, and Cornering

3 Exercises to Improve MTB Cornering Strength and Form

Better MTB Climbing and Punchy Power With These 3 Leg Strength Exercises

When Should I Lock Out My MTB Shock or Fork?

MTB Coach Shares How to Time Mountain Bike Jumps and Break Bad Descending Habits

Pro Skills: Braydon Bringhurst Offers His Best Tips for Technical Climbing

How to Rail Loose or Sandy Mountain Bike Trails

Jumping and Drops

How High Can You Jump Your Mountain Bike?

Jeremiah Stone on MTB Skills, From Climbing to Jumping [Podcast #278]

Are any Bike Skills Truly Useless?

Better Mountain Bike Drops In 1 Day: How To Drop [Video]

Advice from the Pros

Bikepacking Precovery: Pro Tips for Avoiding Pain and Injury on Long Distance Rides

The Bikepacking Recovery Routines the Ultra Endurance Pros Use

Will You Hire Coach to Improve Skills or Fitness this MTB Season?

MTB Coach Shares How to Time Mountain Bike Jumps and Break Bad Descending Habits

Find Mountain Bike Clinics

Best Mountain Bike Trails in the Southeast

Love for the Newbies: 8 Easy Mountain Bike Rides in Western North Carolina

The Best Mountain Bike Trail in Each US State for Beginners

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More Tips for Beginners

Quick Question: What Are Riser Handlebars Good For?

Riser bars can benefit certain types of mountain bikes, and certain types of riders too. Taller handlebars may even help with manuals.

No Dedicated Bike Repair Space at Home? Try the Kitchen! Tips for Getting Organized Anywhere

Whether you have acres of space, or just a small cupboard, getting your bike repair supplies and tools organized is key.

A Few Items to Pack Before Each Mountain Bike Ride [Beginner Tips]

There are only a few items that mountain bikers need to bring along for every ride.

The ABCs of Basic Pre-ride Bike Checks Before Each Trail Ride [Beginner Tips]

A few basic checks before each ride is all new mountain bikers need for rolling down the trail.

Starter MTB Repair Kit: The Tools to Add, and the Tools to Chuck

A basic bike repair tool kit can be a good place to start, but most kits include parts you don't need, and also leave out some that you do.

How Much Air Pressure Should I Put in My Mountain Bike Tires? [Beginner Tips]

Tire pressure is one of the most important pieces of pre-ride bike setup, and it's worth playing around with different numbers to find what feels best for you.

The Whens and Whys of Mountain Bike Gear Shifting [Beginner Tips]

When it comes to mountain bike shifting, even the basics can be a little confusing at first. This should get you sorted.

When To Drop (and Raise) Your Bike Saddle [Beginner Tips]

A new rider asks, "How do I know when to put my saddle down or up, and how much should I push it down?"

When Should I Lock Out My MTB Shock or Fork?

Tips for deciding when it's best to use the lockout on your mountain bike fork or shock, and when it's ok to leave it alone.

Stop Apologizing: How to Pass and Get Passed on MTB Trails

Mountain bikers should stop apologizing, and start saying thank you. As they say, communication is key.