Quote Originally Posted by Becky View Post
So.....any suggestions for how to navigate this terrain, or exercises that would help me that I could practice in the back yard? TIA!
I often recommend a balancing exercise to help with this - it certainly helped me, and now I can navigate the trickiest of switchbacks. It really is all about the balance.

On a grassy area, get on your bike, clip in and just practice doing a track stand for as long as you can. Often, you will need to move the front wheel, or re-shift your body weight to maintain your balance, but the trick is not to pedal, or put your foot down. How does this help?

Think about making a tight turn - you need balance, and typically, you are doing this at slow speed. I have one switchback on my local trails where I can literally stop, and steer my way around the turn using my balance.

It's also a good skill in other areas!

Good luck - sounds like you are doing really well!

SheFly