TIPS: Jump Skills Part II- Pro Drop In Techniques

My last entry covering jumps talked a lot about starting with drop-ins. However, learning how to properly handle drop-ins for real while riding is a technique that will not only increase speed and confidence for XC riders, but it will also minimize wear and tear on your bike. (Like the high-impact landings that loosened my rear hub.)

I stumbled upon a terrific (and free) online instructional video illustrating professional drop-in techniques last night that you’ve got to check out at Decline Magazine. It’s the first in a planned series put out jointly by Fluidride and Twenty-20 cameras.