Competitor Magazine

It’s June, and for most students, that means school is out, but the school of mountain biking is just getting started.

Experienced mountain bikers have the skills that make them fast; they’re able to roll over rocks, shoot up hills and smoothly descend nearly vertical downhill sections. Many riders aspire to be pro-level racers, but most are happy just to ride local trails without crashing.

No matter what your ultimate goals, you have to start with the basics. Whether you mountain bike for fitness or just to enjoy the outdoors, good bike-handling skills and trail confidence will make it a much better experience.

We’ll get you started with these 10 tips to better mountain biking, but the rest is up to you. School is now in session.

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