Approach and turn in hips
I take a slight bend towards the jump. I advise beginners to start with a straight approach. The next step is much more important: push off as you would with a normal jump. As soon as the wheels are airborne, the hips provide the impulse for the Euro Table movement: My hip turns in and the outer knee goes with it. I pull the other leg in. As a result, my foot comes off the pedal.
Knee to knee
Do you see my knees? They are touching. Important: The "turn-in knee" pushes over the top tube. This is the only way the bike has room for the move. My arms perform the movement almost powerlessly. My chin is level with the stem.
As soon as the landing approaches, I release the movement. To do this, I turn my hips back up and my left foot seeks the pedal. I straighten the handlebars and aim for the landing.
Common mistakes:
- Wanting it too bad
- Cramp
- Guide the movement too much with your arms instead of your hips
- Hanging too far back
Lukas Schäfer (27), professional freerider Radon-Bikes:
The Rhinelander from Boppard loves all types of biking. Whether enduro or big bikes: "Styling always works," says Lukas. He tells us how you can give your trail ride the right amount of style.
