From the makers of Mountain Biking UK, this new issue is the ultimate guide to mountain biking... packed full of tips and tricks to get you started.
1001 Mountain Bike Tips 2023
WELCOME
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR NEW MOUNTAIN BIKERS • Coach to the pros Olly Morris shares his top tips for aspiring shredders
5 EASY HACKS TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING • Kick these bad habits to ride faster and safer, says coach Olly Morris
FIRST RIDE BASICS • New to mountain biking? Follow these pointers for maximum enjoyment and minimum stress
READ THE TRAIL LIKE A PRO • Learn how to pick the best lines with coach Olly Morris
STAY ON TOP IN THE SLOP • Get the most out of winter riding with these tips from coach and guide Emily Horridge
CORNER WITH CONFIDENCE • Rail turns like a pro with top slopestyler Tom Isted
HOW TO… GET FAST FOR FREE! • Tips for boosting your skills, fun and fitness without emptying your wallet
LINK TURNS LIKE A BOSS • Brake, set up, rail, repeat to nail consecutive corners
RIP ROCKS & SURF SCREE • Loose rocky terrain can feel unsettling and sketchy – we show you how to tame it
LAUNCH DROPS WITH CONFIDENCE • Conquer drop-offs to unlock a huge variety of new trails
NAIL TIGHT SWITCHBACKS • Tracy Moseley, the original queen of enduro, shows how to endo around steep downhill turns
RIDE UPHILL SWITCHBACKS LIKE A CHAMP • Tracy Moseley’s tips for tackling tight turns on the climbs
PICK LINES IN ROCK GARDENS • How to get you and your bike safely through these trail traps
DON’T STALL ON STEEPS • Follow these technical climbing tips to power on up and leave your mates in the dust
CONQUER STEEP CHUTES • Don’t hang off the back, says pro coach Olly Morris
MASTER THE MANUAL • World Champs 4X racer and pro coach Natasha ‘Tash’ Bradley breaks down this key technique
RIP ROUND A PUMP TRACK • Trail builder, jib master and all-round top bike handler Nikki Whiles shows how to impress your mates
RAZZ A HARDTAIL • No rear bounce? No problem! Here’s how to get the most from a rigid-reared bike
SEND IT TO THE SKY! • World Champs 4X racer Natasha ‘Tash’ Bradley explains how to boost jumps for more height
SQUASH JUMPS FOR MORE SPEED • Save seconds by staying low over jumps. Tash shows you how
FIX COMMON JUMPING FAULTS • Airtime is easy if you avoid these four mistakes, says Olly Morris
FIX COMMON CORNERING MISTAKES • Avoid these four errors and you’ll soon be rippin’ round turns, says coach Olly Morris
NAIL UNKNOWN TRAILS • Anyone can go fast on familiar tracks, but riding blind takes skill
FIND GRIP ON OFF-CAMBERS • How to keep control when the gradient’s working against you
HAVE A GO AT DOWNHILL RACING • Experience the exhilarating thrill of racing against the clock
TECHNIQUE TROUBLE-SHOOTING • We dig down to the roots of 6 common riding faults with the help of pro coach Olly Morris
ESSENTIAL E-BIKE SKILLS • TOP TIPS FOR ADAPTING YOUR TECHNIQUE AND GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR MOTOR
TUNE YOUR E-BIKE’S SUSPENSION • What you need to know to get your bounce bang on
GET MORE FROM YOUR E-BIKE • MTB coach Alan Milway explains how to get your set-up dialled
GET BIKE FIT QUICK • Here’s a range of easy ways to get yourself in better shape
WARM UP LIKE A WORLD CUP WINNER • Follow Tahnée Seagrave’s pre-race routine to ride faster
CLIMB EASY, DESCEND HARD • Conserve energy on the ups so you can hammer the downs
ARM PUMP: DON’T FEAR IT, FIX IT! • How to avoid pain and cramps on long and rough descents
USE DUMBBELLS FOR A QUICK WINTER WORKOUT • Two fuss-free sessions – all...