Whether we’re overweight weekend warriors, skinny scared schoolkids or world champions, we’ve all had downers. Times when you can only see the crash, not the clean line. Days when you’re the only one who seems to be hurting on the hills. Weeks when you’re just a disappointment to your bike, a patience-stretching pain in the ass to your mates and sticking everything on eBay seems the best option.
From here on in though, it’s all about the ‘can do’. Breaking down the mental barriers, reinforcing the positive, eliminating the negative and letting you be the far better rider you actually are. We’ve got everyone from elite riders to sports psychology experts and riders just like you to help you step it up… Details, Techniques and some great Pictures
The confidence of youth had clearly returned as Shanaze Reade wheelied along the South Bank with the London Eye gazing at her tricks and wondering what she would do next.
A spot of mountain biking, as it happens. Prior to defending her world BMX title in Adelaide in July, Reade is heading to Fort William in Scotland to show the mountain mob exactly who’s boss. Victory in the 4 Cross World Cup in front of 20,000 spectators is her stated target.
‘I have not tried it yet,’ the 20-year-old from Crewe told Sportsmail. ‘I have not got my mountain bike yet. I’ll go up a few weeks before the event and see how it goes. It can’t be that hard. The girl who usually wins struggles in BMX.’ …Â Details
Congratulations to Steve Jugan of Hansen Beverage Co. on his win. Here is the video of the event where everyone had, what looks like a great time… Details
