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I am planning to take 2 mountain bike trips this summer. One while traveling from Indy to Blacksburg, Virginia and one traveling from Indy to Mississippi. I have been off the bike for a week now due to surgery and have at least another week of recovery before I can safely ride again. After that I will only have 1.5 weeks of training before taking the first trip, riding mostly trails in West Virginia. I am looking for training advice so I can best prepare. I just mapped it out and will probably do anywhere from 2-4 trails a day on the way down and back. How should I best train.. simply by riding as much as I can before the trip, and then backing off the 2 days before so my legs can rest?
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"KKeg14" wrote
simply by riding as much as I can before the trip, and then backing off the 2 days before so my legs can rest?
Sounds like what I would do
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It is good for you that you want training for Mountain Bike. But I recommended some [i:3ccdf3sb]Technique[/i:3ccdf3sb] that will help you for your future.
Balance – Balance is crucial in mountain biking, not just left-right balance, but front to back balance.
Climbing – Most riders will do at least some of their hardest climbs out of the saddle. It is necessary to rock the bike gently with each pedal stroke in order to keep the bike in a straight line.
Descending – Stay back on the bike.
Cornering – Learn the technique of "counter steering". Brake before corners, not in them. Look where you want to go, not at what you don’t want to hit. Bikes have a way of going wherever you look.
Braking – Most of your braking force is in the front brake. Use both brakes simultaneously, and brake before corners, not in them.
Shifting – You should always pick a gear that allows you to "spin" your pedals at between 60 and 90 rpm. (note: racers may spin more). Try counting your revolutions for 10 seconds, then multiply by 6, or get a cyclometer with a cadence (RPM) function.Thanks,
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"KKeg14" wrote
I am planning to take 2 mountain bike trips this summer. One while traveling from Indy to Blacksburg, Virginia and one traveling from Indy to Mississippi. I have been off the bike for a week now due to surgery and have at least another week of recovery before I can safely ride again. After that I will only have 1.5 weeks of training before taking the first trip, riding mostly trails in West Virginia. I am looking for training advice so I can best prepare. I just mapped it out and will probably do anywhere from 2-4 trails a day on the way down and back. How should I best train.. simply by riding as much as I can before the trip, and then backing off the 2 days before so my legs can rest?
This is so cool. I agree.. To increase your endurance just ride as much as you can but don’t abuse yourself.. you have to be able to rest your legs at times. 😀 We hope to get more tips from you.
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I suggest som Basic Techniques for Mountain Biking
* Always commit to a track or line. This means that you need to think a few steps ahead and set out the line that you want to ride. .
* Think 2-3 moves ahead. Don’t focus on a single obstacle for a long time. Always be aware of the next thing you have to do.
* Don’t lock your sights on the rider in front of you. You just might end up hitting a piece of rock that the rider in front of you has just managed to avoid. Look 1-2 meters ahead of you. Don’t focus on your front wheel or the rear wheel of the rider in front of you.
* Shift to a light gear upon hitting an unforeseen patch of sand,
water or mud. Transfer your weight more to the rear wheels by leaning back. Don’t slam on the brakes for this will only cause you to loose the already little traction you have. Relax and just "spin" your way through. This will allow your front tires to glide through the soft terrain.* Slide off the saddle as you ride down a steep bank or riding downhill. This will allow more time to react to unforeseen obstacles. Besides, it’s easier to fall off the back of the bike than to fly over the handlebars when you loose control.
* Don’t grip the handlebars too tight. This will make your upper body tense and will tire you faster. Loosen up but, not to loose.
* Don’t put your thumb above the handle bar. This will make it easier for you too loose grip if you hit something unexpectedly.
* Slightly bend your elbows and loosen you shoulders, but not to hunched. This will assist in absorbing the shocks that you might experience in the trial.
Regards from,
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That’s some good advice for the beginner. Maybe you should start a new post so its easier to find.
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"Jarrett.morgan" wrote
That’s some good advice for the beginner. Maybe you should start a new post so its easier to find.
Agreed! Thanks to both CentralPark and Australian biker for the advice. Us newbies always need more experienced people to learn from! I’m excited to use these tips as I begin my goal of riding 15 trails in 7 different states 😃
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