Riding mountain bikes can present you with some scary situations. From tackling those first jumps to hitting the biggest drop or steep technical section that you've ever done, we all struggle with progression and confidence at one point in our MTB experience. Skills coach Neil Donoghue has trained many a rider throughout his career, to overcome these obstacles and progress their riding to the next level! Here are our top tips to build confidence when faced with something daunting on the trails.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Checking Your Bike Over
1:24 - Start Small & Work Up
1:43 - Visualise Yourself Doing It
2:12 - Wear Protection!
2:53 - 3 Strikes & You're Out
3:23 - Repeat The Process
3:44 - Ride With Friends

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