4. Finding The Zone:

Downhilling requires intense concentration and focus. Like all aspects of sport the psychological component is as important as the physical one. When you get to the top of the climb, take a deep breath and reset your head for the downhill.

I’ll often have riders repeat a phrase that they associate with a fun training ride....”Catch em”, “Go” or even “OK, lets have fun!” work great for keeping a rider in the right place mentally. You want to push yourself, but in order to win the race you need to finish the race! By finding the right focus you will increase your performance and enjoyment while decreasing the risk of accident and injury. Absently flying down a trail is a sure fire way to end up with a spectacular “Get Off” story for your friends. Instead look at the experience as one of fun and accomplishment. I guarantee that if you are having fun, clicking off turns and finding the fastest way down will be much easier.

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