Can you land a gap jump on your MTB?

Bigger jumps are being built on MTB trails around the world and we want to know how many riders are hitting them.
By Jeff Barber

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A mountain biker performs a jump over a rocky outcrop in a forest during autumn, surrounded by trees with colorful leaves.
File photo: Carol Baldwin

Unlike tabletops and short drops, gap jumps require mountain bikers to fully commit. A “double” — basically a jump you can use to launch onto the downside of the next jump — is a lower-consequence version of a gap jump that can be used to build confidence.

Can you land a gap jump on your mountain bike?

Tell us about the biggest gap you’ve jumped on your MTB in the comments below. 👇

 
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