New to downhill/enduro riding

[Tony datoy]

My wife and I will be doing our first enduro on 5 March and we have no Idea what to expect. I'll be on my 29" Trance and the wife on her Merida one twenty.

We both have a fair amount of trail experience, rocks, roots, river crossings, bridges etc, mostly Giba routes.

 

It would help if some of the more experienced enduro riders could post some tips and etiquette.

 

We plan to ride at the back of the group and are not too concerned about our times as it will be our first time out.

T

[popcorn_skollie]

My wife and I will be doing our first enduro on 5 March and we have no Idea what to expect. I'll be on my 29" Trance and the wife on her Merida one twenty.

We both have a fair amount of trail experience, rocks, roots, river crossings, bridges etc, mostly Giba routes.

 

It would help if some of the more experienced enduro riders could post some tips and etiquette.

 

We plan to ride at the back of the group and are not too concerned about our times as it will be our first time out.

T

 

Just make sure you're faster than her, or you'll never hear the end of it.

[Headshot]

My wife and I will be doing our first enduro on 5 March and we have no Idea what to expect. I'll be on my 29" Trance and the wife on her Merida one twenty.

We both have a fair amount of trail experience, rocks, roots, river crossings, bridges etc, mostly Giba routes.

 

It would help if some of the more experienced enduro riders could post some tips and etiquette.

 

We plan to ride at the back of the group and are not too concerned about our times as it will be our first time out.

T

 

 

There isn't much worry about other than staying on your bike.

 

If a faster rider catches you, its polite to get out of the way as soon as its safe to do so.

 

Try and save energy for the downs so no need to try for a Strava record on the ups. 

 

You may well be riding trails you have never ridden before - the trick is to be consistent, maintain momentum and not to overcook it leading to crashes and bogging down. Conserve momentum. This applies equally to riding trails you do know. 

 

Know the stage length and gradient before you start and ride accordingly - if its longer, conserve some energy for a push at the end.

 

Above all, stay on the bike.