How to MTB

When it comes to hitting the MTB trails, few techniques are as valuable as the pump. Put simply, it lets you eke speed from the trail itself by compressing your bike into holes and undulations. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master it.

Bunny hopping has many practical uses out on the MTB trails. Getting both wheels in the air at the same time can help you clear roots, rocks and other obstacles without having to slow down. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master the trick.

The track stand is a useful skill to learn for a mountain biker out on the trails. It aids in a variety of different technical situations, especially when control of the bike is needed. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master the trick.

Braking may appear to be a simple case of pressing down your fingers on the levers, 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.

The wheelie may seem like a rudimentary cycling trick, but look closer and it’s clear that being able to consistently hoist the front wheel is one of the most useful MTB tricks in the book. Rob Warner and Tom Oehler explain how to master the 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.