How Do You Approach A Rutted Jump At The Motocross Track?
With winter approaching, the temperture is getting good for riding (at least in SoCal). However, with the winter comes some rain, which can lead to a softdirt and a rutted track. Here are three steps in tackling a rutted take-off on a jump. The key with most ruts, especially ones on the face of a jump, is to pick your line early. When approaching the lip, remember to look well ahead of where you want to go. Once you have your line, always look past the face and fully committed to the rut you chose. Never look at another line or rut next to the one you are running, as you will drift in that direction. Get on the gas. You want to do this for the entire trip up the jump, only letting off once you’re clear of the jump face entirely. Continue looking forward and begin to squeeze the bike with both legs. Squeezing the bike enables you to better control it and allows it to ride straighter, which is always important when riding ruts. This will also keep the bike from kicking when you leave the
