Downhill & Enduro Mountain Biking with Eliot Jackson + Special Guest Bernard Kerr
Take your mountain biking to the next level with expert instruction and pro tips from two of the most experienced riders in the world, Eliot Jackson and Bernard Kerr.
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About the Course
Eliot Jackson and Bernard Kerr are two of the of the most popular personalities in mountain biking, and it isn't hard to see why. Both have a ton of experience riding at the most elite level in the sport: the Downhill World Cup Series. Eliot is a Red Bull TV commentator and Bernard has won Red Bull Hardline 3 times 🤯. Eliot rides for Santa Cruz and Bernard rides for Pivot. Oh yeah, Eliot and Bernard are best of friends. One of our favorite parts of this course is the to see the friendly banter back and forth between the two. We think you're in for a real treat.
What you're going to learn:
- How to dial in your bike for optimal trail performance
- How to master various biking skills like line selection, turning, berms, etc.
- Training and fitness exercises for mountain biking
- Tips on taking your riding to the next level and even scoring sponsorships
- And much more!
We're psyched for you!
Let's dive in!
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Getting Your Bike Dialed
Personalizing Your Bike Setup
Setting Up Your Bike
Downhill Vs. Enduro Bikes
Insights From A World Cup Bike Mechanic
Lesson 3: Recommended Gear
Eyewear
Pads
Clothing
Shoes
Hip Pack
Nutrition
Lesson 4: Mastering Different Types of Biking Terrain
Terrain Intro
Berms
Jumps
Here's a little extra segment on Jumps from our friends Kyle and April at Ride MTB.
Drops
Here's a little extra segment on Drops from our friends Kyle and April at Ride MTB.
Case Study - Big Jumps and Whips
Lesson 5: It's All About the Skills
Overview
Turning
Line Selection
Advanced Line Selection
Breaking
Wheelies
Here's a little extra segment on Wheelie's from our friends Kyle and April at Ride MTB.
Bunny Hop
Here's a little extra segment on Bunny Hops from our friends Kyle and April at Ride MTB.
Scrubs
Lesson 6: Finding Mountain Biking Friends and Community
How Do You Find Your Community
Lesson 7: Trail Etiquette and Safety
Trail Etiquette
Risk Management
Safety Tips
Lesson 8: Training for Mountain Biking
Training Overview
Common Misconceptions
Body Weight Exercises
Body Weight Exercises In Sequence
Lesson 9: Tips on How Racing and Getting Sponsored
How To Get Into Racing
Mindset At A High Level
Getting Sponsored
Bonus Chapter - Social Media
Conclusion
Files & Resources
Browse all the links and downloads mentioned in the course. If you would like us to include any other resource, please let us know by contacting us here.
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