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Shan Moore
by: Shan Moore
If you’re an off-road racer, at some point in time, you’re going to encounter a creek or river crossing—either shallow or deep. Since it’s hard to win a race if you drown your bike or go for a swim (or both), we hit up pro off-roader Ricky Russell to give us a few pointers on how to stay dry and afloat when faced with a water crossing.Body position is important when crossing a creek. Ricky Russell stays to the rear of the bike, pushing his weight through the footpegs to keep traction on the rear wheel and keep the front end light so it glides over unforeseen rocks. (Shan Moore/)Accordi ...
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If you’re an off-road racer, at some point in time, you’re going to encounter a creek or river crossing—either shallow or deep. Since it’s hard to win a race if you drown your bike or go for a swim (or both), we hit up pro off-roader Ricky Russell to give us a few pointers on how to stay dry and afloat when faced with a water crossing.Body position is important when crossing a creek. Ricky Russell stays to the rear of the bike, pushing his weight through the footpegs to keep traction on the rear wheel and keep the front end light so it glides over unforeseen rocks. (Shan Moore/)Accordi ...
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