DominionZA Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Whether it be road or mtb how may of us have the know how or skills to avoid the situation and not panic ? Was falling every mtb ride just about went for lessons and started At the basics . My riding & confidence has improved exponentially and stuff I used to walk can now ride with ease. But more importantly i can avoid some crashes by having the know how and not panicking hence crashing a lot less. We all know how to ride a bike,but how many of us have been for lessons?A small percentage I'm sure.Just my 0.1c worthWhere did you go for lessons? I currently watch a lot of YouTube vids. Want to make my MTB work. Riding is so much more fun when it involves more than just peddling. Today I was bunny hopping the k@k out of Bedfordview pavements I did have one fall though - in front of piles of pedestrians and peak traffic
NicNacDH Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Where did you go for lessons? For lessons:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/144786-peach%E2%80%99s-mtb-skills-training-brought-to-you-by-bikelife/ Peach's skill clinic
franco2017 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Falling on a MTB tells you where your weaknesses are.
'Dale Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Yes Yes Yes. This one is on my wish list Cross'Oh yeah!!!She'll look pretty next to the roadie
Coenie W Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Sani fall.JPG This is what happens on MTB!!Tony Martin - Roadcyclist.It can happen anywhere. Just enjoy your bike
rudi-h Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 99% of falling on an MTB is your own fault and happens when: balls > skill. Road accidents however are often the fault of others. Poor bunch riders, vehicles, okes swerving for glass or potholes on the road etc. I prefer the odds that I can control, so MTB is much safer imo. I ride both but to to choose road for safety reasons are a little silly... With a little bit of skill practice you virtually eliminate the risk of mtb crashes on normal trails i.e. keeping the weight off the front when the going gets rough.
Rocket-Boy Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Sani fall.JPG This is what happens on MTB!!I couldnt get past the guy wearing crocs...
Meerkat82 Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Cross'Oh yeah!!!She'll look pretty next to the roadie I did the Capital Classic on mine... Now I am building up my old Columbus for road again....those knobblies kill speed.
Kindred Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Ride your MTB on the road Give this man a bells You wont win any races, but you'll still cross the line.
Hennie VR Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Yes Yes Yes. This one is on my wish list Dammmmmm that is HOT This pic should be poster in the "contenders for best looking bike" tread!
Pikey Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 For lessons:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/144786-peach’s-mtb-skills-training-brought-to-you-by-bikelife/ Peach's skill clinicwhat he said ...Chris is a excellent teacher .
Meerkat82 Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Yes Yes Yes. This one is on my wish list on day when you are South of the Equator again, come take mine for a spin.
arendoog Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Doing both. Road seriously, MTB recreationally.Doing both .MTB seriously ,Road recreationally.IMO mtb,ing much safer in all aspects than road
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