Confidence on Logs

[SpeedyManiac]

I'm having trouble crossing logs on trails. Last fall I broke my hand on a log, and I just don't have the confidence. I basically panic when I come to a log across a trail. Is it best to find a part that not many bikes have been over so there's still bark to get traction? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[CRguyStan]

My method is to stand up, lean back, and bring the front up up quickly to get the front wheel over. From ther I lean forward and use my momentum along with a little throttle. This generally works well, but those naked logs, especially wet can get a little slippery.
Stan

 

[jmics19067]

what I do is try to cross the log at a 90 degree angle first of all. If the log is small 6-8" I lift the front wheel over it and then let momentum coast the rear wheel over. If the log is medium12- 14 " I have a real ugly probably incorrect way of doing things I appproach it slow carry a sit down wheelie and set the front wheel on the top of the log, as the front wheel is rolling off I place both of my feet on the log quickly stand up and help push the bike over. Big logs I look for a way around .

 

[JPIVEY]

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