Bike Setup Thoughts - Tyre Pressure.
This blog post aims to demystify the process of setting the correct tyre pressures. In our MTB coaching work in Queenstown, we commonly see the importance of tyre pressures ignored or misunderstood.
It includes some of my reasoning as to why I am so neurotic about tyre pressures, and explains a few ways you can quickly and easily conduct your own testing to arrive at an optimal pressure for your riding.
Stuff We Use - Vorsprung Telum & Smashpot
A look into our thoughts on the Vorpsrung Telum and Smashpot on the RAAW Yalla! I use for downhill MTB coaching here in Queenstown.
It’s nitty gritty, but you might find this interesting if you like reading details!
Ride Skills - Technical Climbing
Uphill tight switchbacks are a gold mine of MTB skill development potential. Often tricky little bits of trail, this article looks at how you can be more successful in getting to the top more efficiently.
Ride Skills - Rotation for Advanced Flat Corners.
Ahhh yes, our old pal flat corners. We talk about about a few techniques you can use to find more stability, traction and adjustability in those turns where support is at a premium.
Stuff We Use - RAAW Yalla! | Onward MTB
Another installment of stuff we use at Onward MTB Coaching. We’re sharing the equipment we use and trust to use on the Queenstown trails. This time - The RAAW Yalla!.
Beyond the Bike - Strategies for Progression
Beyond the bike - Insights into how we learn as humans, and what's the best way to structure your time and practice?
Ride Skills - Braking in Corners
One of our favourite topics when coaching in Queenstown - How to brake in corners to control your speed and direction. Don't be afraid of using your brakes in corners - here's the right way to do it.
Ride Skills - Can You Roll It?
This article introduces the roll down - Something we regularly teach in our MTB coaching work in Queenstown. Enjoy!
Ride Skills - Body Position for Downhill Control
Some thoughts on body position for riding downhill - originally written for Spoke Magazine, this version is a little more detailed for those interested.
Setting The RAAW Madonna V3 Up | Onward MTB
Time to get the new rig dialed in. Using a mix of feel & telemetry tuning, I found what I think is a good baseline for my style of riding. Read on to discover the process.
Bike Set Up Thoughts | Onward MTB
Time to set the new rig up properly. I thought I’d write about the different ways we can set a bike up, and what I reckon is the best method.
Stuff We Use - RAAW Madonna V3 | Onward MTB
Second installment of stuff we use at Onward MTB Coaching. We’re sharing the equipment we use and trust to use on the Queenstown trails. This time - RAAW Madonna V3.
Stuff We Use - Chromag Dagga Pedals | Onward MTB
Our first write up on stuff we use at Onward MTB Coaching. We’re sharing the equipment we use and trust to use on the Queenstown trails. First up - Chromag’s Dagga Pedals.