Fly weightlessly over roots, stream beds and rock steps. With a powerful take-off, controlled flight phase and butter-soft landing. Anyone who masters this MTB technique is not only faster and safer when travelling, but also makes for astonished faces everywhere. The sequence of movements involved in a cross-country jump is not that complicated. Rather, it is the timing and coordination of the movements that propel this move into the premier league of bike riding technique. What's more, every jump is a matter of the mind. When you take to the air, you are entering unfamiliar territory. This can quickly make you feel uncomfortable. One thing is particularly important when jumping off-road: the flight phase is determined by the take-off. If you mess up here, it is more difficult to land the jump safely. That's why the take-off is the most important part of a cross-country jump. Bending your legs and arms and stretching them at the right moment is half the battle.
Sebastian Brust
Editor
