Steep descents can draw fear into the hearts and minds of mountain bikers. With the right technique, however, riding steep terrain can be one of the most fun things you can do on a mountain bike. There is, unfortunately, also a lot of misinformation out there; the old adage ‘get your butt back for a steep descent’ is a very dangerous one. Follow along and we’ll tell you why, and help teach you the proper way to approach and ride steep descents.
