Better biking on wet trails

Better biking on wet trailsPhoto: Rasoulution,Richard Bos
Better biking on wet trails
Jackson Goldstone is back with the 3rd episode of his Bike School. This time it's about safe trail riding on rainy days... it can happen...
  3rd riding technique video from Jacksons Bike SchoolPhoto: Rasoulution,Richard Bos 3rd riding technique video from Jacksons Bike School

As the weather doesn't always live up to its promises, you can be surprised by rain even on sunny days. However, this is no reason not to get on your bike. In his new How-To episode, Jackson Goldstone explains what you should bear in mind when it's wet and how you can have a lot of fun despite the rain:

"What's the best way to ride on wet trails?" - All of this is demonstrated in the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike park by the exceptional talent Jackson Goldstone. In the how-to series "Jackson's Bike School", everything revolves around the topic of "How do I become a better biker?". In the third episode, Jackson gives his best tips on what to watch out for in wet conditions and how to have fun despite the rain. The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike park is one of the largest bike parks in Austria. With its offer, the bike park is one of the 20 "European Leading Bikeparks" of the GraVity Card, which are spread throughout Europe. Thanks to the different levels of difficulty of the trails, it offers the right practice area for everyone. The cool Canadian talent Jackson Goldstone also loves biking in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and visits the region regularly. Jackson may only be 15 years old, but with his biking skills he trumps almost every old hand. He is now sharing his expertise with all mountain bike fans. If you also want to improve your style and would like to receive some tips and tricks, subscribe to our channel.

The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis MTB Festival took place for the sixth time on the first weekend in August 2019 and was a complete success despite the rain on Friday. The good mood was not dampened and the young athletes had a great time. They were also able to give their best again at the "Specialised Rookies Cup" and the "iXS International Rookies Championships". Jackson Goldstone cleaned up completely and won both races.

Whatever the weather, Jackson makes the trails in the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike park unsafe and explains in detail what you should look out for in wet conditions. How do you tackle slippery root passages and stones? Can muddy berms be mastered without slipping out of the bend? As a Canadian, Jackson is used to shredding in adverse conditions and provides valuable step-by-step tips on how to brave a bad weather day.

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