The Hack That Makes You Faster | How To Ride Natural Gaps In The Trail

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For most riders getting down the trail in one piece is the main goal. But for some, being the fastest and the steeziest rider is the ultimate goal. What if we told you there’s a hack that can make you both? Rich Payne shares his secrets of creating and clearing natural gaps from features such as roots, rocks and rollers! Once you’ve mastered these techniques you’re bound to be bombing the trails at Mach 10 and amazing your mates.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 – Intro
0:46 – What’s a natural gap?
1:25 – Getting started
2:22 – Basic gaps
4:05 – Technical gaps
5:51 – Big gaps

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How To Ride Downhill Sections On An XC Bike

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We know what you’re thinking, why not just buy a Downhill bike? Well with the way World Cup XC tracks are going it looks like it’s no longer just about fitness. But fear not, Rich Payne is here to share his knowledge on getting an XC bike down some sketchy descents. Using his knowledge of riding XC bikes down tracks where they don’t belong, he’s learnt a few things to help you tackle steeper trails safely.

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0:00 – Welcome!
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2:09 – Stay Alert
2:53 – Choosing lines on an XC bike
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7:28 – Bike Setup

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How To Make Your Enduro Bike More Efficient

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The long-travel Enduro bike is built for taking on aggressive terrain, but what if you want to transform it into a more efficient machine for all-day pedalling adventures? Anna Cipullo guides you through her key setup changes to optimize your bike for long rides without sacrificing too much of its downhill capability.

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How To Do Your First 100 Mile Off-Road Ride | Summer Solstice Challenge

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If you’ve ever wanted to take part in a long distance mountain bike challenge but weren’t sure how to prepare for it, or how to take it on, Anna Cipullo is here to help! Anna took part in a 100 mile Summer Solstice Challenge, one of the longest rides she’s ever done. In this video she covers her prep for the event, the kit she takes with her, and takes you along for the ride too!

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