Riding
in Sand
The wider the tire, the better the ride when
it comes to sand.
Have a positive attitude (helps in all
technical scenarios).
Carry as much momentum (speed) into the sand
as possible. Try to maintain this momentum as best you can.
Shift down a gear or 2 to prevent bogging
down. It generally doesn't help to stand.
Get the weight on the back wheel and let the
front tire float a bit.
DO NOT attempt to hold a straight line by
steering. The front wheel will only dig in and bury you. Allow the front wheel to drift
around a bit. Keep a light touch on the steering. If you are starting to worry about your
line, you can try a combo of light steering and weight shifting (one side or the other) to
correct. Sometimes you will start to drift way off line and will need to steer to stay on
the path. Try to start early and maintain a smooth arc. A quick move will likely fail.
Use a smooth spin. Power stroking will only
break the rear wheel and slow your momentum.
If you ride in a sand infested area, consider
going to wax for your lube. The sand will stick to the oil and grind away at your
drivetrain.
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