Getting over small objects (up to
6 inch's) can be vital to getting along small single trails, it's when
you go round a corner and find a small root or someone has nicely placed
a small log on your trail that you need to know how to respond
On approach make sure you have
enough speed, you will need to stop pedalling before you get to
the object do make sure that you have enough pace to get over the
object 2 to 3 feet away from it
Make sure that you are ready
to hit the object, get both legs bent, of the saddle and your pedal
cranks level to maximise clearance
Remove the weight from the front
wheel buy moving your weight slightly back, but not too much just
enough to move your weight over the rear wheel, a few inches should
be enough. Arms should be slightly bent as well as those legs.
As the front wheel hits the object,
let the bike come up towards your chest buy bending your elbows
As after the front wheel has
gone over and has touched the ground on the other side the bring
your arms back to there original position, this will push the bike
away from you and help to bring the rear wheel over the object
Return your weight to the centre
of the bike, while you un-weight the rear wheel
Rocks or objects that jut upwards
can easily catch you out, the front wheel may have made it over the
object but the rear wheel may still get stuck, make sure that arms and
legs are still bent in order to stop the sudden impacts throwing you
from the bike.
Balance