Although most people can ride a bike, mountain biking is a slightly different beast. A combination of loose surfaces, rocks, roots, and trail features can make it easy to loose control when you're first starting out; and can even catch out a more experienced rider! Neil and Blake show you some common mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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Learning to modulate your brakes to avoid skidding or washing out, keeping your weight central and dropping your heels, and staying loose and relaxed on the bike are all core skills tha provide a solid foundation to build on and become a better rider

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