Ever dreamed of throwing a whip? Or maybe you're already on your way, but they don't feel quite right? Starting small and initiating the whip with the correct body movements makes all the difference.
Key Takeaways:
1. Jump with all the weight in your feet, keep your hands light to unlock movement
2. Get comfortable with small bar turns (or bigger bar turns for extra credit)
3. Start small to practice; upon takeoff peel one shoulder back slightly. Isolate this movement - don't turn with your hands; only use your shoulders
4. Use your upper body as the motivational source to initiate bike movement
Get easy access to Simon's most famous teaching points as you follow Fluidride’s @linnearooke through her learning progression, and gain insights for your own riding.
Want to learn more? See the full video (16:48) on our online school at fluidrideonline.com/
🎥 Filmed and edited by Andrew Maschmann
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ABOUT SIMON LAWTON
Following his own Pro Downhill mountain bike racing career, Simon Lawton (Owner and Founder) has spent the last 25 years analyzing the top riders in the world to understand the tiniest details that contribute to their greatest successes, and also any weaknesses that are holding them back. With an exceptional understanding of kinesiology, Simon has developed his own teaching curriculum that explains the incredible relationship between human and machine. He has trained top pro mountain bike racers across the world, and his foundational techniques apply equally to beginner riders. His on-bike drills allow you to break down complex skills on the bike and develop correct techniques.
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ABOUT LINNEA ROOKE
Linnea has been racing locally in the pro category, but until this year she had almost no formal training and was held back by major gaps in her technique. While she was able to carry speed well on straight downhills and high-bermed turns, she lacked foundational cornering skills and was timid in the air. In Feb 2020, she met up with Fluidride to help with a filming trip in Baja, and was fascinated by Simon's teaching methods. Wanting to be part of this mission, she left her career in healthcare in July 2020 to officially join the Fluidride team as COO. We started filming this series to document her journey of cleaning up bad habits, adding new skills to her toolkit, and chasing her dream of riding with style.
Linnea rides for Evil Bikes: www.evil-bikes.com/