Top 10 Common Mountain Biking Mistakes – MTB Skills

Here are ten of the most common mountain biking mistakes and how to solve them.

This video has ten of the more common mistakes that we see out on the trail. Whether you're struggling with wheelie-ing, pedalling through rough sections, or, if you're not picking up much speed through flowing sections of trail, this video has advice to help you get back on the right track.

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[infowazz]

went biking with my friend on a new trail.  he was pretty new to biking and at one point just went too fast.  i was going extra slow because the trail was made crappy, it had sand spots, and way too damn hot that day.  north carolin ain the summer is dreadful.  moving back north soon.

anyways as soon as i noticed he was gone, i hard him crash and felt the thud on the ground.  i also heard a pop noise that i thought was his bike hitting a rock.  it was his collarbone exploding.  he now has a metal plate in there and permanent damage that will affect him forever.

the trail had a retarded bump on a little downhill section that completely seemed out of place as it interupted the flow completely.  his head was down as he flew down it so he didn't see it.  horrible designed trail, typical of north carolina.

so another tip is not not fly through a new trail and always look ahead at all times.  scan the whole area so you can anticipate your actions.

to this day i feel bad since i got him motivated to start biking.

[CarlosMouraBR]

I return to MTB 3 months ago and last week I've ride 200 km with 3200m of elevation. You guys have no idea how GNBM videos have helped me to improve that fast. Thanks a lot.

[fearthesmeag]

Nice video Neil & Co -really enjoying learning from GMBN vids.

[flex]

Your channel is amazing. I'm new to serious mountain biking but I am progressing so rapidly because of these videos. Thank you

[Mars]

LOVE your channel. Going to hit the trails and practice this stuff. Thanks for the tips.

[anthonyball]

New to MTB riding and these videos and coaching tips are superb. Really helpful and appreciated. Thanks GMBN.

[DustinBatchelor]

Thanks for putting together these videos! I'm a 38 y/o rider that only started riding 5 years ago. Built myself a hardtail, and about 3 months ago picked up an older 2006 GT i-Drive 5 bike. Have since upgraded it with many parts that you have suggested (shorter stem, good wheels & tires, newer suspension. Probably my biggest issue right now is still trying to get the bike to manual, and to also conquer my fears. Too often I panic when going down a steep section, go on the brakes, and end up in a much worse case than if I just rolled down it.

[AM-puwf]

Excellent techniques and very precise details presented in easy understandable manner. Too good👍👍👍

[G.A.Ullrich_Q]

Wish I would have seen this earlier. I've been riding for a couple years now and you kind of figure these things out the more you ride. That's why I love going out. every time I get smoother and faster.

[diemme]

Thank you very much...!! Everything clear and useful! Thumbs up

[JulieFerrara]

Really glad I found these videos! Thanks for making them.

[abhinavsixfaces]

Nice advice. Cant wait for the next one...

[mattsmith]

i ride a Voodoo Bizango 29er and ive recently just started biking again after 12 years...i think i forgot most of the techniques but this has refreshed my memory... thanks

[sixstanger]

Went out for a ride this evening on a trail I hadn't been on before. It was a 4.5 mile crushed gravel road around a big lake. Punishing uphill climbs, but breakneck downhills....

..especially when I don't realize that at the bottom a hill I'm barreling down at 28 MPH, the trail makes an abrupt 180 degree turn right beside the lake, and I'm headed straight for the drink. Managed to get the bike stopped before going in, but only just - maybe 6 to 8 feet or so from the water. Scared the dickens out of me!

[thebomb]

Thks, I found your advise very helpful as I am starting back on MTB and forgetting about these very useful tips.

[paniknazarian]

Thanks for all the useful videos you guys. Great motivation to learn all of these techniques.

[Grendizer]

Nice. Biking for two years now and I see, I still do some mistakes^^ thx. keep it up

[neilwarren]

awesome videos.  Thank you.  Ive been riding and racing for 20+ years and still got lots of good info from your videos.  Your tip on the manual is brilliant!

[briangrindall]

Brilliant lessons. As an entry level beginner ( aged 72 ) I found this really useful. Thanks.

[downing]

Really great video, many useful tips delivery efficiently. Keep up the great work!