Trial runner-up Stefan Schlie laid the foundations of his career in front of the television. "You can watch Derrick until you take your foot off the pedal," his father encouraged him in his parents' living room. Two years later, Stefan financed his student life with trial shows, later becoming a full professional.
Six years ago, Stefan got on an e-MTB, started experimenting, incorporated his tricks and moves from the sport of trials and developed what is now known as uphill flow. Climbs that would be consistently ignored on a classic bike become a challenge on an e-MTB. Single trails, tight bends and even high steps can be tackled with a dynamism that previously only existed on the downhill. Bike areas that are notorious for steep, demanding climbs suddenly become accessible to a wider audience. A whole new riding technique develops, a new biking style emerges.
On the way to becoming an uphill artist, even die-hard mountain bikers are confronted with new insights. For example, that the brakes take on the function of a clutch uphill and make an important contribution to traction. Or that it's easier to negotiate tricky passages with a lowered saddle.
Why are we telling you the anecdote about Schlie's TV exercises? Because special times call for special solutions. You don't necessarily need mountains for the best exercises for your uphill skills, not even your home trail. The small step up to the terrace is the perfect place to practise taking the weight off your bike on uphill obstacles. And the balance contest could now take place in the living room. Stay healthy!
You can find the Uphill Journal with expert tips from Stefan Schlie in EMTB 2/20 - currently available in print or as a digital version for iOS and Android.
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