Who can teach trail riding?

[nzspokes]

Looking for a trainer for trail riding. Had my bike for a couple of years but I really seem to not have the skills to match it.

I get way to tired riding just one lap of a farm loop where as others seem to be able to go all day. Wouldnt mind doing the odd Maze race as well for a laugh.

So Is there a trainer for trail riding? I know of Tony at Woodhill but I guess due to my lack of skill that place just seems to hard to ride.

[FJRider]

Get fitter .... go to the gym more ...

[andy 101]

Seat time is what is required, make riding part of your life, enjoy it, get out there when ever you can. and afther a while it will all come together for you.

[flashg]

Looking for a trainer for trail riding. Had my bike for a couple of years but I really seem to not have the skills to match it.



I get way to tired riding just one lap of a farm loop where as others seem to be able to go all day. Wouldnt mind doing the odd Maze race as well for a laugh.



So Is there a trainer for trail riding? I know of Tony at Woodhill but I guess due to my lack of skill that place just seems to hard to ride.

Just ride it as often as you can and try to relax, standing helps to save a lot of energy. There's heaps of YOUTUBE clips regarding enduro training, tips which will show you how to save energy. I always like to do about 100 km's for the day, could be 3 or 4 laps. Gotta get my moneys worth.
PS if you enjoy it you will get good

[neels]

Eat less pies and grow some balls.

Trail riding gets better the fitter and more fearless you are.

Hence why I gave it up.

[Gremlin]

http://www.broxy.co.nz/

Botany Honda recommends him. He'll tailor to you, even my boss did a session with him, with pretty much no gravel experience.

Otherwise Birch as well...

[nzspokes]

Eat less pies and grow some balls.

Trail riding gets better the fitter and more fearless you are.

Hence why I gave it up.

I just fitted new springs to make up for the pies.

Balls isnt the issue, its the friggin skill to back it up with.

Wouldnt mind finding somewhere close to do some rides.

[Doppleganger]

Fitness is the key, do them regulaly, this time of year there is one on somewhere every weekend.
Next is the bike set up for you? risers on the bars, suspension?

The more you do the better you'll get, watch some of the quicker riders and relax your grip on the bars, its amazing how fatigueing griping the bars too tight can be.

[scott411]

Chris Birch or Broxy would be your best bets,

I think teh Sandpit does some as well, Tony might be worth a call,

[Tazz]

Also take a nose at some of this chaps later vids.

http://advrider.com/index.php?thread...skills.972472/

[gwynfryn]

Keep your elbows up, stand up as much as you can this forces you to keep your feet on the pegs which aids traction, lowers bikes cog and makes it easier to balance. When you sit make sure its close to the tank esp to weight the front for turning.

Forget the farm rides, ride slower tech rides such as the upcoming ones in river head. If you must ride farm rides find a little hill or area off main track and practice figure 8's etc.
The sandpits fine in winter/wet but not ideal for learning.

Lessons would be great but $$

Stick at it it will get easier

[BuzzardNZ]

Eat less pies and grow some balls.

Trail riding gets better the fitter and more fearless you are.

Fitness is the key,

All sage advice for our rotund KDX rider, but I think he'd be far happier selling the 200 and going to this http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fo...southland.html

[nzspokes]

All sage advice for our rotund KDX rider, but I think he'd be far happier selling the 200 and going to this http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fo...southland.html

You would be better off going and washing your bike.

[nzspokes]

Keep your elbows up, stand up as much as you can this forces you to keep your feet on the pegs which aids traction, lowers bikes cog and makes it easier to balance. When you sit make sure its close to the tank esp to weight the front for turning.

Forget the farm rides, ride slower tech rides such as the upcoming ones in river head. If you must ride farm rides find a little hill or area off main track and practice figure 8's etc.
The sandpits fine in winter/wet but not ideal for learning.

Lessons would be great but $$

Stick at it it will get easier

Have been told the Riverhead ones are very hard and dont suit novice riders. Would this only be in winter though? Ive done heaps of MTB riding in there.

I enjoy the farm rides as you get to go places you wouldnt normally but yeah I get the point that its easy riding.

[gwynfryn]

Don't be put off Riverhead. It can be difficult especially after rain, but the club understands this and re-routes the course or puts deviations in, they don't want stuck bikes! Stick to the single arrow track and you will be fine.
Up until two weeks ago it was dry and dusty.
The trail ride this weekend will no doubt incorporate the vinduro course so shouldn't be too taxing.
You won't get a trail ride closer, its nearly on your backdoor.