Posts by Simon Lawton
Riding Steep Descents
Most schools of thought and common sense suggest a rider move back in preparation for riding a steep descent. However we need to move forward in order to not get pulled over the bars!
Read MoreElevate Your Jumping Game With Fluidride Instructor Chris Severns
Seeing riders grow, change and evolve is one thing certain to bring me joy. I thought I’d share a before and after of Chris Severns which I took during a Private Small Group Class he took part in before becoming an instructor with Fluidride. Chris was already sending big jumps when I started teaching him,…
Read MoreDial in Your Drop Technique for Improved Flow
Improve your drop technique in order to access turns right after a drop.
Read MoreSwitchbacks And Pre-Turns
Improve your switchbacks with this tip and start to find flow on parts of the trail you never thought possible.
Read MoreCreating Style in the Air
Immediately upon learning to jump, and sometimes before, riders become taken with the idea of creating some style in the air. While the temptation to get stylish can be strong, it’s important riders get the basics down first.
Read MoreClearing Jumps
I often hear riders talking about ‘not having gone fast enough’ into a jump they were unable to successfully clear. While speed is one component of jumping successfully, we can actually jump the same jumps at many different speeds, all with the same outcome in terms of distance.
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