Don’t get caught up in a catch berm!
Catch berms are an important feature on the trail that will allow you to control speed and change direction. Oftentimes the catch isn’t a berm at all; the same concept can apply to a rock, root, rut, or other feature that you use to push off of.
Being able to identify a catch and execute proper technique will allow you to ride more technical terrain and carry more speed.
1. Identify the piece of trail you’ll use as the catch (flat ground, berm, ridge, rock, root, etc)
2. Brake early so you can be off the brakes while changing direction, maximizing traction
3. Transition from descending position to cornering position; apply outside foot pressure
Want to learn more? Check out the full episode (23:03) on
🎥 Filmed and edited by Kyle Ilenda
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Following his own Pro Downhill mountain bike racing career, Simon Lawton (Owner and Founder) has spent the last 25 years analyzing the top riders in the world to understand the tiniest details that contribute to their greatest successes, and also any weaknesses that are holding them back. With an exceptional understanding of kinesiology, Simon has developed his own teaching curriculum that explains the incredible relationship between human and machine. His has trained top pro mountain bike racers across the world, and his foundational techniques apply equally to beginner riders. His on-bike drills allow you to break down complex skills on the bike and develop correct techniques.
About Jason:
Recently joining the Fluidride team, Jason is an accomplished enduro racer in the PNW. Following many years in BMX and dirt jumping, he picked up mountain biking at age 39 and was soon bringing home pro podiums in enduro! His experience in multiple disciplines also brings a uniquely fun and playful style to his riding.
About Linnea:
Linnea has been racing locally in the pro category, but until this year she had almost no formal training and was held back by major gaps in her technique. While she was able to carry speed well on straight downhills and high-bermed turns, she lacked foundational cornering skills and was timid in the air. In Feb 2020, she met up with Fluidride to help with a filming trip in Baja, and was fascinated by Simon’s teaching methods. Wanting to be part of this mission, she left her career in healthcare in July 2020 to officially join the Fluidride team as COO. We started filming this series to document her journey of cleaning up bad habits, adding new skills to her toolkit, and chasing her dream of riding with style.
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