How to Mountain Bike! Including all the MTB Skills and tips

Learn to jump with progressive drills from table tops to doubles, master bike setup with a shorter stem, wider bars, and dropping the saddle, and tailor suspension for controlled landings.

Master seated and standing bike mounting, keep head and torso stable to control your center of mass, and switch to an attack position on technical terrain for better control.

Master mounting and dismounting a mountain bike by straddling, engaging both brakes, and using momentum to ride off, while selecting an easy gear in the middle of the range.

Master the standing position for technical terrain: keep arms and legs relaxed and detached from the bike, hands and feet attached, a slight knee bend, saddle on the inner thigh.

Keep pedals level with your lead foot forward on technical sections, monitor crank position to avoid pedal strikes, and return to level pedals after cornering or foot down.

Keep arms slightly bent and flared outward rather than locked out, whether seated or standing, to absorb impacts as extra suspension and keep your torso and head stable.

Master pivoting at the hips to drop your weight through the pedals, not your hands, and maintain the attack position to ride smoothly and adapt to the track.

Learn to select and shift gears smoothly to match terrain, brake while downshifting, and maintain a steady pedal cadence across climbs and descents.

Master braking by learning to modulate front and rear brakes together, control weight distribution, and practice covering the brakes for smooth, fast, and safe stopping on varied terrain.

Find your go-to attack position with chest up to distribute weight between wheels and control the handlebars. Let your legs carry most of the mass to navigate rocks and routes.

Master the descending body position by looking 5–10 meters ahead, braking in a straight line, and detaching from the bike to keep your torso stable as the terrain moves.

Prioritize momentum in all climbs, mastering seated and standing positions, while looking ahead to pick the best line, gear, and body position for varying climbs and obstacles.

Look ahead through uphill corners. Set up outside for a wide arc and avoid looking at obstacles. Use track-stand balance inside and weight forward to scrub speed.

Choose the right gear before the climb to maintain a comfortable cadence and momentum. Downshift with a brief power off to prevent chain damage when you shift.

Master seated and standing climbing techniques for mountain biking to maintain traction on uphill grades. Drop the chest, tuck elbows, and keep a 90-degree arm bend for front-wheel control.

Learn to read steep terrain by choosing a line and looking ahead, select the right gear before climbs to maintain momentum and avoid chain breaks.

Master how suspension affects uphill climbing by balancing traction on roots and loose terrain; learn when to lock, use trail mode, or leave it open for aggressive climbs.

Generate momentum on flat sections to reach a short steep climb. Stand up before the incline and increase speed, a more efficient climbing method often used by professionals.

Master cornering to save energy and carry speed out of turns by staying standing and keeping pedals level, while mastering switchbacks, hairpins, and flat corners.

Drop your feet when cornering to weight the outside foot, lean the bike, and open your inside hip and knee for better control and grip.

Learn when to sit or stand while cornering on technical terrain, keeping your hips attached to the bike to control your torso as the ground moves.

Maintain a central body position on the bike to stay in control, especially while braking. Lean your bike and body into corners, committing with a straight-line lean for better traction.

Master flat corner technique by choosing between pedal level and foot drop, using body position, hip twist, and hand adjustments to maintain momentum through berms and switchbacks.

Set up on the outside and maintain a long, consistent arc through the corner, avoiding entering wide then cutting inside to create two corners in one turn.

Master switchback cornering by controlling entry speed, braking in a straight line, choosing a wide line, and timing foot drops for a smooth exit.

Master cornering by slowing in a straight line before the turn, then maintain braking through the corner. Release the brakes at the exit to convert that momentum into speed.

Apply controlled entry, braking, and pumping to berms, look ahead, lean your body to match the berm angle, and exit with a speed-boosting slingshot.

Master your line of sight by looking ahead to anticipate jumps, rocks, obstacles, and corners, then choose a line and stay open to exploring wider, alternative paths.

Develop and maintain consistent momentum across uphill climbs, descents, and technical terrain by pumping, flowing, and efficient cornering to ride with effortless speed.

Learn pumping to generate speed on trails without pedaling by syncing timing and body movement, absorbing and compressing over rollers with arms, legs, and weight transfer.