5 Basic Skills With Leigh Donovan | MTB Skills
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 Published On May 15, 2019

A solid foundation of basic skills is a key component of becoming a better mountain biker. Blake met up with BMX and MTB legend turned skills coach, Leigh Donovan, to see if he could learn a thing or two.

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Trackstands, lifting the front wheel as if starting a manual, separating the bike from your body, practising flat corners, and bunnyhops will all help you to learn where your bodyweight should be on the bike in various situations on the trail. Helping you become a better rider!

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