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  1. Advice For Downhill (steep) Hairpins/decreasing Rads

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    I've never been really sure of the best way to deal with downhill hairpins and downhill decreasing rad bends, especially on a steep incline.

     

    On a level track or even uphill I've improved immensely, but downhill my riding always seems to suffer and gets worse the steeper the drop into the bend.

     

    Can anybody offer any advice?

     

    O

     

    No one?

     

    Guess I need to describe my problem in more detail - here goes:

     

    I'm breaking as normal, hitting my turning point, leaning and "trying" to accelerate once I'm at the right angle. My problem is speed (real or perceived). I find myself running wide and end up trailing my back break right through the turn. Slow in - slow out; not acceptable.

     

    Even looking through the bend as far as a I can doesn't seem to help me.

     

    Added to this, once I hit the gas I'm struggling to progressively role on - find me regularly arguing with myself...never a good sign; but maybe neutral throttle is acceptable (since I'm going downhill) ???

     

    ;o(

  4. Deep Cornering !

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    If you've read TOTW I & II, Keith has an analogy of using $10 as your attention span. With new riders, speed will take a large share of that $10 bill and you won't have much left over for other things. To help overcome your fear of making a later turn entry point, simply slow down and make yourself do it. The best way to learn any new skill or technique is to remove the speed variable until you get comfortable doing it then slowly add more speed. I have found that by using this approach, you'll get faster without even realizing it.

    I have no problems taking corners deep at low speeds, the problems start when I speed up.

     

    I'm sure its just a confidence thing - once I can believe that I'll make the turn later, I'll take the turn later.

     

    Anyone have any new/different quick turn drills? :blink:

     

    Thanks for the advice everyone. It's much appreciated. :)

  6. Deep Cornering !

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    I'm pretty new to biking, but am progressing steadily.

     

    I've read TOTW & TWOTW2 - Not yet ready to attend school but need some advice.

     

    I'm cutting corners too early, rights and lefts. This often causes me to run wide - especially on fast tight bends. I know I should go deeper before turning, but have a mental block in doing this. I can't seem to convince myself that if I run an extra 10ft I will still be able to make the turn.

     

    Any advice/drills would be much appreciated.

     

    Thanks

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