Being an uneducated 'L' plater in the riding scene, i have a few questions. Would you please be able to give me some suggestions?
Bikes
Although the links to Pink Bike articles were quite an entertaining read, there wasn't enough information in regards to stock bikes which those entering the downhill could purchase. I remember the days of Giants and K-Mart kids bikes, but have a feeling these may not be appropriate for the kind of caning expected on any of the tracks around here, let alone use as a road bike. Are there any kitted (not kittened belly_up) stock models within a reasonable price bracket you would suggest beginners (such as myself) would be able to set themselves up with?
Tracks
Rather than attempting a track like Lefty within the first few days of my future riding career and scaring myself silly, which tracks would you seasoned riders suggest to use with easy slopes and an occasional flat? Are there tracks within the Toowoomba area which can be utilised by both beginners and advanced, allowing individuals to either push themselves or take an easy ride? As in "What you put in, is what you get out"
Riding Style
In past experiences i found myself riding the brakes for difficult slopes and being unable to exert the control i wished to maintain... like sliding my back wheel round or just locking everything up. Apart from walking these areas, would you please be able to give me a brief rundown on how to increase the quality of my riding technique? and if there are any general tips on how not to ride like a dick?
By the way... congratulations on your site. Hope the hard work is paying off for you all.
Trying to Ride...
Bikes
Although the links to Pink Bike articles were quite an entertaining read, there wasn't enough information in regards to stock bikes which those entering the downhill could purchase. I remember the days of Giants and K-Mart kids bikes, but have a feeling these may not be appropriate for the kind of caning expected on any of the tracks around here, let alone use as a road bike. Are there any kitted (not kittened belly_up) stock models within a reasonable price bracket you would suggest beginners (such as myself) would be able to set themselves up with?
Tracks
Rather than attempting a track like Lefty within the first few days of my future riding career and scaring myself silly, which tracks would you seasoned riders suggest to use with easy slopes and an occasional flat? Are there tracks within the Toowoomba area which can be utilised by both beginners and advanced, allowing individuals to either push themselves or take an easy ride? As in "What you put in, is what you get out"
Riding Style
In past experiences i found myself riding the brakes for difficult slopes and being unable to exert the control i wished to maintain... like sliding my back wheel round or just locking everything up. Apart from walking these areas, would you please be able to give me a brief rundown on how to increase the quality of my riding technique? and if there are any general tips on how not to ride like a dick?
By the way... congratulations on your site. Hope the hard work is paying off for you all.
Trying to Ride...