Going down fast

Multiple National Mountain Bike and Cyclocross Champion Nick Craig shares his descending wisdom

Tips and tricks to being a better rider Rock star Nick Craig’s top downhill tips 1 Make a stand ‘One mistake newcomers make is descending like they would on a road bike,’ says Craig. ‘Offroad requires a completely different technique. You have to be standing, because opening up space between the rider and the bike allows it to move freely. People say, “You’ve got to shove your butt back,” but if you keep a balanced body position and let the bike move freely the weight is automatically shifted over the rear, so this will happen naturally. Plus, when you’re on your feet you can use your legs and arms to absorb impacts.’ 2 Don’t look down ‘It’s crucial to be able to read the terrain, and that requires looking up,’…

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Cyclist Off Road (Digital) - 1 Issue, Autumn 2019

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