Platform pedal vs leg -.-

[Susan]

I tried to chicken out of that Downhill course, but DH talked me into trying it. I am happy I did it!
I am impressed that I dared to do the things I did. When trying to follow my instructor, I didn't have much time to think about what might go wrong and just did it.
Most of the day we practiced tight turns and I think I had a real break through regarding cornering technique. It was easy once I knew how to do it right.

The instructor told me that I was still going too slow and that there is nothing to worry about with the right technique but I guess I just need some more time to let go.

In the end we did small jumps too.

It was my first day in a bike park, and I think had I been on my own I would never have dared to do the Freeride-trail at all. I am surprised how much it helped to have someone explain how to do it right.

I was astonished that she told me that I may be slower but my technique is actually better that that of the guys. She said they often "just go fast".

I'm really looking forward to more lessons now