Video: Wade Simmons Shares his Top Tips for Riding Berms and Turns

Dec 20, 2020
by Race Face  


When you head up Mount Fromme on North Shore, you don't have to pedal very far to find the good stuff. Infamously known as an old school steep and deep double black diamond trail, Digger was rebuilt by NSMBA volunteers and trail crews in 2019. Now it boasts a more modern flow mixed in with the typical Shore gnar, creating a well-rounded track full of smile-inducing berms, jumps, and more.

For episode 3 of Pick-A-Part, Wade gives us plenty to chew on with tips on dialing in jumps, railing berms, and attacking turns - watch for a secret bonus move for you to try out in your own backyard!

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bigquotesI am so stoked to keep doing this Pick-A-Part series for the masses! To share something that I love: technical riding, and help riders gain confidence to tackle some of their goals, has proven 100% rewarding. Plus I get to ride my bike more........BONUS!—Wade Simmons


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Have an idea of what you'd like to see Picked A-Part next from the Godfather of Freeride? Comment below!

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35 Comments
  • 37 1
 The most Class Act and all around Nice Guy in Mountain Biking bar none. That's on the soft and squishy side but then look at his accomplishments and the crazy skinnies he basically 'invented' riding North Shore on bikes that were NEVER meant to handle what he put them through........Can't say enough about this 'Legend'.........Thanks Wade.
  • 24 0
 I agree! I also feel, that maybe these new videos of his will help bring back the love for tech trails and gnar to the masses! Don’t get me wrong. I love fast and flowy trails! But nothing beats a techy trail that takes lots of strategy, and skill to get down.
  • 24 0
 "I consider myself a pretty good rider". Hahaha! Understatement of the year.
  • 6 0
 Up until this, I considered myself a "pretty good rider". Time to recalibrate I guess...
  • 10 0
 Patient ly waiting for the : how to stomp the Brutus Gap and the toonie drop Smile
  • 8 0
 So glad to see more stuff from wade again! He’s always been one of my favourite riders to watch! Such a legend!
  • 5 0
 It’s nice to see him get out to do this type of content. He has a lot of wisdom to share and is such a great ambassador for the sport.
  • 3 0
 Wade is really, really, really good at these videos. Grew up idolizing the guy and very cool to see him doing vids like this. Keep up the fine work Wade!
  • 5 0
 fuck yeah wade
  • 3 0
 boom boom boom! just like that! without the internet, imagine, so good. lovin the blue Slayer.
  • 2 0
 I still remember his wall ride record back in the day and bucking it over the Marzocchi truck. My RM6 still gets used because of him
  • 2 0
 Following Pick a Part Series from Germany! Love it! Hey Wade, thanks for 25 years of madness!
  • 3 0
 skull on mt fromme should be the next episode!
  • 3 0
 I know someone who put a mark on that rock, it was his chain/chainring.
  • 2 0
 respect and gratitude for Wade and his role in the sport. still a bad ass on wheels!
  • 2 0
 It takes a real pro to provide the best technical advice I've hear in a while... smile and have fun!
  • 1 0
 I never knew what perpendicular meant until today! Gonna use that word more when I’m explaining to people how to ride a berm! Thanks Wade! You’re a legend!
  • 2 0
 This video is Terry and Deaner approved....
  • 2 0
 Do you guys know what perpendicular is? LoL

Cheers for another vid!
  • 2 0
 Awesome video, keep them coming.
  • 1 0
 I find it helps my riding if I continually repeat "Be Like Wade, Be Like Wade, Be Like Wade" down the whole trail.
  • 1 0
 Braaaap into the Tech gnar!!! Learning from every pick a part video
  • 2 0
 Thx Wade!
  • 1 0
 I'm inspired. Braaaaap...
  • 2 1
 cant believe they did that to digger, such a classic trail
  • 1 0
 A little speed is all you need, and doors will open up!
  • 1 0
 Digger trail has berms now?
  • 1 0
 Thank you, Godfather.
  • 1 0
 Is he riding 29 or 275?
  • 1 0
 I believe that he's on a 29er Rocky Mountain Slayer
  • 2 0
 27,5 slayer
  • 2 0
 www.bikes.com/en/stories/2021-rocky-mountain-slayer-wade-simmons-custom-build
  • 1 0
 Fackin Legend eh!!!
  • 1 0
 best thing on PB ever.
  • 1 0
 So Much Good







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