A Few Simple Tips to advance in Riding Technique
The bike trails of Morzine vary in their difficulty. Some are very demanding in their technical difficulties such as the famous Les Linderets downhill course. There are easier trails which will allow you to have a pleasant a quite ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery, such as the trail along the Dranse River, which takes the rider from Morzine to the picturesque town of St-Jean-D'Aulps. Whether you are an experienced Downhill bike rider or just a beginner, it is always good to go over the basics of riding techniques. With better riding techniques, overcoming obstacles becomes much more easy and enjoyable. Here are some useful tips for better riding technique and for overcoming obstacles:
The first rule considering overcoming obstacles is to notice them ahead of time. You're sight should always be 30 feet ahead. Since the bike rides to wherever you're sight is too, look at the path bypassing the obstacle and not at the obstacle itself.
Be loose and ease you're grip. As a pose to our instinct, a hard grip on the bike will make it harder for us to overcome obstacles. Before reaching the obstacle, stand on the pedals a bit crutched - that way you're body will absorb shocks easier.
Keeping Balance - Keeping our balance to the sides comes naturally while riding. Keeping balance to the front and back of the bike affects the efficiency of pedaling as well. Our weight should always be balanced between the two wheels. While riding uphill you should lean your body ahead, so you're weight will be balanced to the middle of the bike between the two wheels. The opposite should occur while riding downhill. Our weight should be leaned back. If a rider will lean his weight forward while riding downhill, he might reach the end of the trail before his bike will.
