How To Ride Berms - Mountain Bike Skills for everybody

Riding berms on a mountain bike can be a thrilling and exhilarating experience. Here are a few reasons why you should learn how to ride berms on a mountain bike:
Increased control: Learning how to ride berms properly will give you better control over your bike on the trails.
Improved speed: Riding berms correctly allows you to maintain your speed through turns. This will help you save energy and keep your momentum going, which will make you faster and more efficient on the trails.
Better bike handling: Riding berms will help you improve your bike handling skills, which will make you a better rider overall. This can include everything from cornering, to body positioning, to looking ahead.
More fun: Riding berms is just plain fun. It can be an adrenaline rush to take a tight turn at high speeds. And, it's a great way to challenge yourself and push your limits as a rider.
Safety: Knowing how to ride berms properly can also make you a safer rider. By learning how to control your bike at high speeds, you will be better equipped to handle unexpected situations on the trails.
Overall, learning how to ride berms on a mountain bike is a valuable skill that will make you a better, faster, and more confident rider. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, incorporating berms into your riding routine will help you improve your skills and have more fun on the trails.
It's worth noting that before attempting to ride berms, it's important to have a solid foundation of basic bike handling skills and to always wear proper safety gear. Additionally, it's important to start with small, easy berms and progress gradually as you gain confidence and skill.
About me:
I am Jurgen Beneke, a 50 year old Bicycle nut, dog fanatic and recovering raceaholic. Former MTB World Cup winner, X-Games Winner and National Champion. Owner and operator at www.dahanger.co

[@UnliAhon]

top tips, easy to digest
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[@cyclingskills]

Appreciate it! Thank you.

[@giansartor]

great tutorial! thanks

[@davidhollinger6171]

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[@cyclingskills]

Jawohl 😜 haha. Thank you

[@pobthecat]

Nice video JB! 👌

[@cyclingskills]

Thanks 🙏

[@peterhaworth6859]

Excellent tutorial 👌

[@cyclingskills]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@uldi1s]

Good explanations!
Loved especially the stop motion visual aids @5:00... point well presented 😎

[@cyclingskills]

Thanks, I finally found an excuse to buy more Lego and Playdoh in my 50’s 😜

[@uldi1s]

@@cyclingskills 😂 anything to keep us young! 😎