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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 13, 2015 13:08:15 GMT
Guys, As my speed around the dog is gradually improving I'm finding I have to ride it slightly differently - which isn't too bad as it means I'm progressing!
The one which is catching me out though is the Rollers. Was OK before as I just rolled over them at a leisurely pace - with increased speed comes more cock ups......
Almost had an OTB the other night about 2/3rds of the way down; think I lost my rhythm and unintentionally 'launched' and started to nose-down.
What's the best way to tackle this feature?
Would I be right in saying that it's by launching into oblivion.....
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Post by marsbarman on Aug 13, 2015 13:22:51 GMT
Is it this trail?
If so, I haven't ridden it, but what I would say is try and keep your weight low and central on the bike, so as you drop down move your weight backwards so when the front dips your centre of gravity is still in the middle of the bike.
Or, just go like a bat out of hell and try and whip everything.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 13, 2015 15:53:04 GMT
It is - the last section.
Will give it a go staying further back & lower.
Would love to whip off them but it would end badly with me in a bush - Jays lad jumps better judging by the video lol.
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Post by marsbarman on Aug 13, 2015 16:20:32 GMT
Is it the rock roller bit's you're struggling with?
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 13, 2015 16:26:59 GMT
Yeah happy with the drop offs earlier in the section.
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Post by marsbarman on Aug 13, 2015 16:37:55 GMT
In that case them, I'd say approach standing up right quite tall on the bike, as you go over the bump pretty much relax your legs and let the bike come up underneath you then as you're going down the other side, straighten your legs out.
Found this video on YouTube, it's pretty much what I'm on about, should start from 1:24.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 14, 2015 10:03:29 GMT
Will try going slower and getting the pumping right.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 10:02:49 GMT
Yes, I TRY to pump them and on the last one I TRY to get some air - with some very varying results, normally  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 15, 2015 17:54:29 GMT
Probably gonna do a solo lap one night in the week and poss repeat that section.
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Post by marsbarman on Aug 15, 2015 18:40:30 GMT
Probably gonna do a solo lap one night in the week and poss repeat that section. Practice makes perfect dude, take some Powerade with you and session it for a couple of hours. Yeah you may look like a tool to some people but you're working on what you want to allow you to improve your riding. |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 21, 2015 5:15:49 GMT
Not managed to get out this week - worked late most days.  |
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Post by barffy on Aug 21, 2015 6:37:23 GMT
You definitely don't want to go launching yourself onto them as fast as you can or it will end badly. Loads of people enter the first one too fast, get air, land awkwardly and lose all speed. You need to go into them a bit slower and use the pumping technique to pick up speed. The best way to learn is go to your local pump track and practice getting around without pedalling. Once you can do that and apply it to your MTB riding you will not only be a lot faster through the rollers, but everywhere else as well. I can follow people down single track who are pedalling like mad and not have to pedal at all and still have to brake to stop me going into the back of them.
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