Having trouble going downhill

MTB noob

I am a maniac when it comes to mountain biking. If there is any track and any bike I will ride it. My main problem though is that I had my Carrera Valour up on the south downs and there was a steep drop-off I decided to go down. the only problem is that what I didn't know was that there was a stream in the track that was rushing over mud and loose rocks.

I ended up in the air by going over a stump with me in the air as well and as I land, my pedal gets swiped away from my foot and I end up practically useless to brakes, pedals and balance. I was still on the bike at the bottom but only by fluke.

Is there any way that I can dodge this from happening again because I hurt my crown jewels quite a bit. :shock:

Also what is the best tyre for sticky mud/chalk/road use?

Thanks

cooldad

Yeah, either know what's coming up or stay in control. Or die.

bails87

Do a skills course. It'll help you to prepare for stuff and position yourself so that you stay in control.

IBISMojoHDamon

MTB noob wrote:

Also what is the best tyre for sticky mud/chalk/road use?

Thanks

No such thing.....

Sticky mud - You need nobbies / spikes / tread (Panaracer Trailraker / Continental Survival / Bontrager XR Mud)

Chalk - you need skill & luck (If it's wet)

Road use - You need a slick / semi-slick / low nobblies (Maxxis Larson / Crossmark / Continental Race Kings)

1mancity2

Skills course defo, and get your chin up and scan the ground ahead.

MTB noob

Thanks for the advice. I may have children after all!