| The key to down hilling is relaxing your upper body. | | | | although the result is much less painful. On steep |
| The steeper and rockier the hill is, the more tightly | | | | hills, going really slow will always make things much |
| the rider tends to put a death grip on the handle | | | | more difficult. |
| bars. Most riders tend to slow down as they | | | | One exception to this is a very tight turn. If a hop |
| approach obstacles such as rocks, then apply both | | | | is out of the question, you'll need to slow down to |
| brakes. | | | | allow the smallest radius of turning circle. This kind of |
| If you don't apply your brakes, the rock will stop | | | | thing takes practice, although track standing isa great |
| your wheel. This isn't good, as the rock can throw | | | | way to improve on your balance. |
| you off balance and completely kill any type of | | | | Although down hilling is one of the most extreme |
| momentum you have. | | | | methods of mountain biking, it can also be one of |
| Relaxed riders won't slow down as much. The | | | | the most dangerous. If you're new to mountain |
| combination of extra momentum, no front braking at | | | | biking you shouldn't start out with down hilling, as it |
| crucial moments will allow the wheel to bump over | | | | takes a lot of practice. |
| the rock and continue onward with little effort. | | | | With a bit of practice and knowing the right |
| If you are going slow, it's essential to release your | | | | techniques, technical down hilling is something you'll |
| brakes as much as possible when you approach an | | | | find fun. It can provide quite a rush and a lot of |
| obstacle. This may entail going a bit faster, | | | | excitement for those who seek adventure. |