So I've bought myself a Giant Fathom 2. Until now I've mostly ridden a gravel bike so downhill mtb-ing is like in another dimension for me, but I would like to learn. No idea how to start.
Can I try riding this family line? I would like to learn how to ride a flow line like this eventually. Thanks for helping me out.
by Electrical_Wafer1618
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Just throw yourself down it from the top and let your balance/instincts/riding ability take over. Stay away from them jumps to begin with though if you have never caught any air, that will come later.
VERY IMPORTANT advice…………enjoy it 👍🏻
Go ride through the grass in a park. Go around trees, up hills, down hills, adjust your speed so you don’t fall. If that’s too easy, go to a mountain bike trail that’s green (easy) or blue (medium) and ride it.
If you are scared, slow down a little. If you crash, slow down a little. If you fall over, speed up a little. If you feel sketchy going around corners, look further in front of you (remember this one, it is the key to unlocking mountain biking).