I was reminded yesterday how important it really is to pace yourself. Luckily, nothing bad happened, at least to me, and I got through the ride clean. When you don’t pace yourself over the course of the ride, there are several things that are bound to happen.
Balance can be one of the most important skills to improve on your bike. Have you ever seen a rider on the road or trail come to a complete stop without getting off the bike? While this may look like a cool trick, it is actually a very useful tool on the trail, and it is a great way to hone your balancing skills on the bike.
One of the things that greatly improves my riding is to constantly remind myself to stay like on the bike. The general premise of staying light is remembering that you are supposed to be working with the bike on the trail…not against it.
