The gravity-defying skills required of trail riding

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This video showcases the gravity-defying skills of trail riders, who are seen balancing, jumping and clearing obstacles while mounted, using their bike as if it were a two-wheel pogo stick!

Trail riders differ from cross-country riders as they seek bigger features and obstacles to clear. A trail rider doesn‘t mind a long climb as long as the downhill gets the adrenaline pumping, and is packed with jumps, drops, rock gardens and banked turns, known as ‘berms’.

In short, trail riders seek out fast and technically-challenging riding.

View the original video here.

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