Video: Downhill Elementary: How To Survive Turns

Four-time Red Bull Rampage competitor Richard Gasperotti breaks down proper cornering technique for both flat and bermed turns in this skills video.
By Greg Heil
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In this episode we’ll learn how to go through flat corners and bermed ones. Top free-rider Richard Gasperotti, who took part in the legendary Red Bull Rampage contest four times, will be your teacher.

Watch the video here.

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