How to MTB

When it comes to riding trails, few techniques are as valuable as the pump. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to pump your bike so it draws extra speed from the undulations of the ground.

Bunny hopping has many practical uses out on the MTB trails. It can help you clear roots, rocks and obstacles without having to slow down. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master the trick.

Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to perfect the track stand, a useful skill when out on the trails. It aids in a variety of different technical situations, especially when control is needed.

Braking may appear simple, but that belies the actual technique involved in stopping or killing your speed on a mountain bike. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master the skill.

Being able to consistently hoist the front wheel of a bike is one of the most useful MTB tricks in the book. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master this impressive looking skill.

Climbing isn't always the most enjoyable aspect of a mountain bike ride, but it doesn't have to be dreaded, and with a bit of technique on the up it can make the coming down even more fun. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master the skill.