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Braking Techniques for Downhill Mountain Biking: Video Series

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Learn techniques for braking while going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free series of cycling lesson videos from our mountain biking expert and professional bike racer.

There are 16 videos in this series:

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  1. Learn the basics of how to ride down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  2. Learn how to look ahead before braking while going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  3. Learn how to brake while going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  4. Learn braking tips to slow down for going down complex steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  5. Learn different techniques for the back break when it's slippery for going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  6. Learn let off the brake to get speed again while going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer..

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  7. Learn about brake modulation and how it helps to brake while going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  8. Learn about rolling in steep rock rolldowns and braking on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  9. Learn about dropping in steep rock rolldowns on your mountain bike in this free cycling technique video from our mountain biking expert and professional bike racer.

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  10. Learn about correct body position and balance for going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  11. Learn about cornering techniques for going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  12. Learn about cornering and foot position for going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  13. Learn about getting back on your bike and remounting on steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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  14. Learn how integrate various steep skills for going down steep terrain on your mountain bike in this free cycling technique video from our mountain biking expert and professional bike racer.

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  15. Learn how to ride through loose terrain like mud on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

    Views: 1,262
  16. Learn how to ride through loose terrain like rocks and gravel on your mountain bike in this free technique video on mountain biking from an expert and professional bike racer.

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You got a great ride going, speeding down the mountainside, your adrenaline pumping, your confidence high after jumping over a log and racing through a creek, going good, going great, but suddenly a big ditch shows up right in front of you. You need to stop right away, and I mean ten feet before now. Just applying the brakes is not going to cut it in this situation. What you need is one of the advanced stopping techniques as demonstrated in these mountain biking videos. Then you wouldn't have to worry about the hurt that ditch will cause you because you'll know how to avoid it.

In this free series of free extreme sports videos, our expert mountain biker will explain and demonstrate braking techniques for downhill mountain biking. He will show you the proper body position and braking techniques for slowing down or stopping when you need to. Mickey Denoncourt demonstrates how to brake on steep rolldowns and how to position your feet for cornering. Our expert even discusses brake modulation and theories on how to look ahead to anticipate when you will have to slow down. When you want the whole story on the right way to do things, you'll find the information you need at Expert Village.

 
About the Presenter

Mickey Denoncourt Mickey Denoncourt received a degree in applied physiology from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. Mickey is a Category 3 road racer, Semi-professional DH mountain bike racer and avid BMX bike racer. He owns Spooky Bikes.dkdk

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