Could someone suggest some Improving Techniques for Trials Riding

[Benjonson]

Hello,

I have been diving deeper into trials riding lately and I am hitting a bit of a plateau with my progress. Specifically, I'm struggling with perfecting my technique on certain obstacles, particularly bunny hops and side hops. No matter how much I practice, I can't seem to get the height and precision I'm aiming for.

I have watched countless tutorials and tried to emulate the techniques of more experienced riders, but I'm still not quite there. Are there any specific drills or exercises you recommend for honing these skills? Or perhaps some common mistakes to avoid that might be holding me back?

I also check this : https://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/171659-your-complete-guide-to-trials-riding-augmentedsnowflakeriding-augmented/

 

Thanks a bunch for your help!

[Ross McArthur]

If its bunny hops up stuff, like walls, instead of trying to hop higher, keep with the height you can currently do, but try and throw in a manual upon landing.

Once you're comfortably landing that height in a manual, go back to trying to hop higher again. 👌

[dk2]

Just ride more, do other stuff, to get more bike control, and all of a sudden you can get higher...Can't really rush it...what height are you bunny&side hops at?

[stirlingpowers]

Sidehop preload: Does your bottom move slightly to the obstacle side while you crouch for preload? Can you drop down to touch the rear tire with your bottom, hold it for a moment, and go up again, without struggling for balance?

Bunnyhop preload: Bend your arms and knees, go forward over the bars a bit to preload your shoulders, then push the handlebars down by straightening your arms and yourself back with your shoulder muscles. You should feel some pressure against the handlebars and your shoulder muscles working. Simultaneously lower your bottom a bit over the rear tire, to preload for the main jump towards the bars. In your mind, you want to make a 6 to 8 or 9 o'clock quarter circle with your front wheel, and a 12 to 2 or 3 circle with your bottom. Try to not straighten your limbs fully, and try to keep your body flexible, don't stiff up, just feel a bit of "spring tensioning" during preloading. Bending the knees more before going backwards softens the movement, you need less momentum from the arms, and you can better correct lateral imbalance with your knees while going back.

Edited September 17 by stirlingpowers