The 5 Rules – Riding in a slot

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1. Relaxed
   
   Don't try to fight with your bike! Leave the work to your bike
   and follow the flow of your bike (no pressure on your handlebars, front wheel).
   The more pressure on the front wheel, the more your kickback
   gets, when it touches the collars. Like driving in deep sand!
    

2. Look Ahead
   
   Look ahead in the distance
    The golden rule of mountain biking is to always have your
   look out for where you are want to go to, en  not  to true
     you do NOT want to go. Aim your  on the clearest path
   through the slot   and try  to avoid any obstacles.
    

3. Crank It
   
   Pedals parallel
   Ride with your cranks horizontal as much as possible
   Be ready to move the pedals around small bulges
   on the sides of the slot.
    

4. Shift Back
   
   Shift down
    

5. Float and Wiggle
   
   Float & wobbleLet your bike float through the slot.
   Wiggle your knees, hips and upper body
   to keep the balance.
    

6. Super Hints:
   
   Flow Like Water - Water always takes the path of least resistance.
   So think that you and your bike are like water through the groove
   flows. Leave the sides and contours
   from the front wheel slot.
   Outside Knee In - If you need to turn into a slot,
   bring your outside knee closer to the bike. This will bend you
   more accurately help to take, steer the bike
   with your body, not just your hands.