How Do You Jump A Mountain Bike?
• Start on smaller jumps, in controlled spaces. You’re better off starting on tabletop jumps rather than doubles. • Get on your bike. • Ride to the start of the run. • Get comfortable and stand with either your left foot or your right foot forward on the pedals to get used to stable jumping. • Approach the jump with as much speed as you think is necessary. For a double, better more than less. • As you reach the up-ramp, get ready to pull up and stop pedaling. You will have more control if you don’t pedal right before the jump. • On the up ramp, before you will need to pull up, compress down and then lift up. Gradually get used to pulling up harder and harder to get more air. Generally you will need less speed the more you pull up. • In the air, keep the foot forward that feels most comfortable and stay stable. • If you feel you are going to stack, it can be avoided by not panicking and letting go but holding on and staying calm. If you keep your cool, then keep the wheel up and try to
