Sharp Turns

[OakLeaf]

this is an honest question from a non-MTBer, but a roadie who keeps hearing that dirt riding is the best way to learn to slide and improve handling skills on both road bicis and street motos.

Do you WANT to prevent sliding? Or is what you want, to learn to control it?

[Becky]

Do you WANT to prevent sliding? Or is what you want, to learn to control it?

This is just my opinion, but I think it's all about controlling the slide. It's going to happen sooner or later, so learning how to control it is a good idea and goes a long way towards skill development. Kind of like driving in snow- you're going to skid at some point, but learning how to steer through it makes you more comfortable in those conditions.

For me, sliding through a turn without falling is the biggest confidence boost ever! And knowing that I can hold a bike up under those conditions makes me more confident on my road bike (especially commuting!).