FULL ENDURO
EPISODE 1
Zoe Dawson is a Squamish local who has been riding cross country, running marathons, and racing triathlons for years. Recently she's tried her hand at enduro racing, but today's enduro tracks demand an incredibly high level of technical ability. Her XC skills simply didn't translate, and she found herself struggling on the steeps, jumps, and drops that are common here.
To develop the skills she needs to get between the tape, we paired Zoe up with five expert riders: Georgia Astle, Micayla Gatto, Christina Chappetta, Claire Buchar, and Katrina Strand. Follow along with Zoe's journey as she goes from XC to
Full Enduro.
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On the Slash it has taken me time to get the front weighted but the benefits have flowed as a result with traction and tech riding skills.
It will be great to see how Zoe progresses and the difference in her and Georgia's position was quite marked. Also liked Georgia's comment on the arm usage riding down the multiple drop offs.
I bet I'll learn a lot from this series!
Wouldn't people with narrow shoulders be more comfortable with slightly narrower bars?
This looks like it's going to be a cool series, looking forward to the rest!
She's got skills but bike ain't set up at all … Brake set up, ahahhaha
Step one : put helmet on head with strap off
Step two : take one hand ,slowly push up front or side to side and noticed how the helmet comes off your head.
Step three : repeat step 2 but this time with the strap done up and notice how the helmet STAYS on your head.
Step four : repeat step 2 but this time with a 2 inches gap between the strap and your chin.Noticed how much of your skull is expose before the strap finally prevents the helmet from moving further away.
Now instead of your hand slowly pushing your helmet up, try to imagine what would happen if you were traveling fast and smashed your head on a rock without the strap done properly ....You think the helmet would stay in place and prevent serious head injuries?Those straps should be snug and right next to your chin...not 1 to 2 inches off.Having a loose strap allows the helmet to move and expose your head which is the last thing youd want when crashing.
Before you neg prop me , I invite you to go to your garage, put your helmet on and do this test...
I may have just saved your life...Your welcome.
Again Zoe is Rad, this is going to be an awesome show and I see a large majority of riders riding around with a loose helmet...So, Im not trying blame her but youd think PB would have more professionalism and pick up on those things...have you EVER seen a car show with the driver driving around without his seatbelt on?
body position
being gripped by fear
ignoring fundamentals
suggestions....
learn some fundamental skills (firstly how to move your weight around the bike) on less consequential terrain
try flat pedals
relax
now i will wait for the downvotes
It's cool that Zoe is interested in this progression, it'll make her a better and faster XC rider even if she never races enduro.
Great place to pick up skills, love those root bundles in the dry ... in the wet not so much
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And drop me a line when you get here... let's ride!
The closest to Montreal is Oka (approx 40 minutes). You love to shred the A-Line at the Whistler Bike Park? Well, you will not like Oka too much. Rather X-Country and not too technical.
Further north is e.g. Chantecler. Have not been there for a while but it seems that this is more technical.
In the east of Montreal there is Bromont (approx 1 hour). Downhill for all levels!