Get an in-depth look at how to break down a trail from a professional EWS racer.
Jesse has raced the Enduro World Series for the last 7 years where finding the optimal line is critical. He has raced all over the world and has honed his ability to quickly understand the best way to link together sections of trail.
| You want to make sure you are always in control or always know when you are going to be in control. It's ok to get a little loose if you can see there is a berm or safe spot ahead where you will regain control. |
Watch and learn! Is there anything you would do differently? Thanks to Gary for this amazing trail!
I'm just way slower. I don't ride tons of tech yet, and my limit is usually ~24-25mph.
According to my GPS, I rarely hit over 24-25mph. And I know I catch myself "comfort braking" (maybe "safety braking"?) when I get up to speed. Which I'm assuming is why I hit nearly that same max speed every run, on any trail.
Any tips you can give would be great .
Thanks again for the content .
Ride faster trails and you’ll get more and more comfortable with speed and carry that comfort into all of the trails you ride.
There are a few great dh shuttle trails near me that are particularly fast, and I always feels immensely more confident hitting any trails at speed after a weekend on em.
You have to gradually work up your speed and let your skill set dictate that though, I’ve learned the hard way that’s it’s much better to dial in your approach and skills than to go your fastest all the time. Speed is easy, skills aren’t.
Think that i learn more this way than watching tutorial vids!!
"Sup MTB nerds,
Jesse Melamed just posted a sweet trail breakdown video where he talks through the features of an enduro-esque trail. He's one of the top EWS dawgs, but he's really good at breaking things down to an understandable level for us mere mortals. Also, he's a friendly Canadian, which is is cool. And not one of those weird French speaking ones.
For me, watching this illustrated really proper MTB technique within the context of specific features - some of which I already implement subconsciously, and some of which was completely new information. All of it, though, is really helpful!
Pretty stoked on the tips - thanks to Jesse's analytical noggin, I can better analyze my own riding. Check it out, and maybe write down one or two takeaways to practice next time you're on trail (which is soon, hopefully - Cochran's is open!)
- Coach Sammy"
Excited to go back out and try these tips!
also, do you like the new Fox DHX2 coil?