Descending & Bike Handling

Becoming a great rider means mastering the art of descending and cornering. Descending isn't about taking risks or doing extreme things. It's about building real skills and abilities that allow you to approach every obstacle with a plan and a variety of tools to overcome it.

Descending is not just about relaxing and going with the flow. It's about having a process, a system you can rely on that gives you all the tools you need to ride any obstacle on the road safely and effectively.

The Cornering Fundamentals

The course starts with the fundamentals. While they are the basics, many riders who've been cycling for decades have never learned them properly. This section uncovers the intricate details of cornering and breaks down the five core skills:

1. Line Pull - Set up early and take control of your entry

2. The Swing - Use more road to carry more speed

3. The Weight - Weight the outside foot for stability and grip

4. The Vision - Look where you want to go, not where you are

5. The Execution - Wait until you see the exit to dive the apex

Advanced Skills

For those who want to dive deeper into technique and how to apply it in competitive scenarios and group environments, the advanced technique series covers:

1. Counter Weight - Counter-weighting with your upper body for precision

2. Control - Brake distribution (80/20 front to rear) for maximum control

3. Grip - Trail braking to add extra weight to the tire and increase grip

4. Precision - Re-swing to change your line mid-corner

5. The Gap - Maintain a safe gap between you and others in groups

What You'll Walk Away With

Stop guessing. Stop taking risks. Start building the real skills and abilities that will give you confidence and security in your descending. This course gives you a complete, repeatable system you can use on every ride, every descent, every corner.

Led by national champion and elite coach Zack Morris, this is how you corner with precision.