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[QUOTE="firecracker22, post: 125284, member: 20316"] My favorite riding partner is a AA class woodsrider and all the stuff most people would think was trials bike territory, or outright impossible, he just loves. Thankfully since I cook his dinner he doesn't take me on the really punishing stuff. But I've certainly gotten better at technical trails since we met! What has helped me the most is standing up and looking ahead. Even in the corners, standing helps you absorb the roots/rocks/other obstacles that Nature places in your way. You will have better control. Grip with your knees, center your weight and let the bike move under you. Looking ahead is key especially when that tight single track is also located on a sidehill, which they often are. As MTC said, the bike goes where you look, and if you look down at the drop off or over at that large tree or rock, guess where you'll end up. Look as far ahead as the trail will permit. It will also make you loosen up since you aren't staring at the nasty roots immediately beneath you and tensing up and you will flow with the bike. Also, rather than wrestling with the bike (especially if you ride an XR600!) don't try to manhandle the bike around by the handlebars. Steer more with your feet by weighting the pegs and pressing with your knees. Get your weight farther back when going down hills or over roots/rocks--especially on a four-stroke, it's important to keep the front end light over that stuff or it will really beat you up. Now if only I could put all this great advice to use myself! ;) [/QUOTE]
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