The ridbox Blog

MTB tips and techniques, reviews and advice from our skills instructors team

Position your ramps for jump practice

How to position your ramp for jump practice?

    If you own a ramp and want to add variety to your jump practice, one of the easiest things to do is to position it with different landing types: A flat landing, a sloped landing, or a step-up.
    Pezen flow country trail

    This flow trail is never-ending!

      Join us for some on-the-move tips and advice while riding the MTB flow trail in Pezen, Austria.

      Is there an order to skills progression? Yes!

        How to progress correctly with all our content. where to start and how to build correct fundamentals before progressing
        Bottom out trail sedona

        Bottom out trail, Sedona AZ, Part 1

          Learn how to keep your momentum through rocky sections on the Bottom out trail in Sedona, AZ

          Berms vs. Flat corners - should you treat them differently ?

            Berms and flat corners looks and feel different, how should you ride each one?
            MTB tips and techniques: common errors on roll downs

            MTB tips and techniques: common errors on roll downs (video)

              Rolling down an obstacle such as a rock or a step is a great skill to master - here are a few common mistakes you should avoid while practicing it.
              MTB pedals, shoes and how it connects to our balance.

              5 Common Errors with Mountain Bike Pedals and Shoes

                Our shoes and pedals are the most important connection to our mountain bike. While coaching, we often see these common errors to do with pedal and shoe choices – make sure you avoid these and get the best out of your bike.
                How much suspension Travel do you need on your mtb

                How much of your mountain bike suspension travel are you supposed to use?

                  Do you want to get the best out of your mountain bike suspension travel but are not sure how much of the travel you should be using? Let’s find out!