You'll NEVER Look at a CORNER the Same Way Again | Lee Likes Bikes
Lee Likes Bikes / Lee McCormack
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Every one of the 10,000+ riders I've coached has told me they want to corner safer, faster, or both. No two corners are the same, which adds to the challenge. Yet most corners offer common clues to help you unlock the secrets of success. Here's how to demystify your corner conundrums on your next ride:
1. STOP at the entrance to the corner.
2. LOOK at the trail surface. Note that the bottom/inside of the corner is usually loose and rutted. This is the early apex line, A.K.A where the sheep ride. You'll see this even more on corners with consequences to the outside, such as cliffs, cacti and trees. This is the BAH-BAH bad line.
3. MOVE your gaze to the outside of the corner. This is the late apex line, where the wolves ride.
4. TURN your head sideways and see the corner for what it is: a trough turned on its side.
5. RIDE the corner like the wolf you are, rowing into the corner and anti-rowing out as you carve the late apex line.
6. HOWL butt down the trail with newfound confidence and joy!
RideLogic Clinics, Bike Fit, Coaching and Online Mountain Biking School:
https://www.ridelogic.bike/
Check out the new Namastoke merchandise site:
https://namastoke.com/
Follow Lee McCormack on Instagram: (at)leelikesbikes
Visit leelikesbikes.com for information on skills clinics!
Few can equal Lee’s track record of applying technology, curiosity, energy and commitment into learning and practical tools that result in enhanced confidence, performance and joy for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities. The effects of Lee’s work have rippled throughout the world, among all ability levels, every age, and into each corner of the worldwide mountain bike community.
In his many magazine articles, podcasts and videos, Lee has spread the word of sensible riding techniques and supportive culture. His collaboration on the Joy of Bike channel on YouTube has over 4 million views, helping launch the new culture of JoyRide: an inclusive, uplifting and self-affirming culture of bikes and life.
Says Alex Bogusky who runs Joy of Bike: “There is only one word to sum up Lee’s insight and teachings into the biomechanics and interaction between the body and the bike: genius.”
Because of Lee's efforts, people of all ages are (re)discovering the carefree pioneering spirit of mountain biking, enhanced by effective, thoughtful and welcoming coaching programs and tools. His design and build expertise continues to fuel the growth of pump tracks in cities and towns across the planet. In the years to come, mountain bike skills instructors across the globe using the RideLogic system will have simple, powerful and effective tools to serve their students. Bike selection and setup will no longer be a matter of mystery or opinion. Youth riders and their adult helpers will enjoy an easy on-ramp into the sport. Lifelong mountain bikers will continually find more joy on their rides.
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You'll NEVER Look at a CORNER the Same Way Again | Lee Likes Bikes
Lee Likes Bikes / Lee McCormack
21,335 views
Every one of the 10,000+ riders I've coached has told me they want to corner safer, faster, or both. No two corners are the same, which adds to the challenge. Yet most corners offer common clues to help you unlock the secrets of success. Here's how to demystify your corner conundrums on your next ride:
1. STOP at the entrance to the corner.
2. LOOK at the trail surface. Note that the bottom/inside of the corner is usually loose and rutted. This is the early apex line, A.K.A where the sheep ride. You'll see this even more on corners with consequences to the outside, such as cliffs, cacti and trees. This is the BAH-BAH bad line.
3. MOVE your gaze to the outside of the corner. This is the late apex line, where the wolves ride.
4. TURN your head sideways and see the corner for what it is: a trough turned on its side.
5. RIDE the corner like the wolf you are, rowing into the corner and anti-rowing out as you carve the late apex line.
6. HOWL butt down the trail with newfound confidence and joy!
RideLogic Clinics, Bike Fit, Coaching and Online Mountain Biking School:
https://www.ridelogic.bike/
Check out the new Namastoke merchandise site:
https://namastoke.com/
Follow Lee McCormack on Instagram: (at)leelikesbikes
Visit leelikesbikes.com for information on skills clinics!
Few can equal Lee’s track record of applying technology, curiosity, energy and commitment into learning and practical tools that result in enhanced confidence, performance and joy for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities. The effects of Lee’s work have rippled throughout the world, among all ability levels, every age, and into each corner of the worldwide mountain bike community.
In his many magazine articles, podcasts and videos, Lee has spread the word of sensible riding techniques and supportive culture. His collaboration on the Joy of Bike channel on YouTube has over 4 million views, helping launch the new culture of JoyRide: an inclusive, uplifting and self-affirming culture of bikes and life.
Says Alex Bogusky who runs Joy of Bike: “There is only one word to sum up Lee’s insight and teachings into the biomechanics and interaction between the body and the bike: genius.”
Because of Lee's efforts, people of all ages are (re)discovering the carefree pioneering spirit of mountain biking, enhanced by effective, thoughtful and welcoming coaching programs and tools. His design and build expertise continues to fuel the growth of pump tracks in cities and towns across the planet. In the years to come, mountain bike skills instructors across the globe using the RideLogic system will have simple, powerful and effective tools to serve their students. Bike selection and setup will no longer be a matter of mystery or opinion. Youth riders and their adult helpers will enjoy an easy on-ramp into the sport. Lifelong mountain bikers will continually find more joy on their rides.