Mountain Biking UK

PUSH YOURSELF

Rachel Atherton should need no introduction. The five-time world champion, six-time World Cup overall winner and six-time national champion has the most decorated CV of any current downhill racer. In a sport as demanding as DH, where racing is a fine balancing act of risk and reward, she’s made a career of pushing herself to the limit. We can’t think of anyone better equipped to give some unmissable advice on pushing yourself outside your comfort zone and progressing your riding to the next level.

EVIDENCE AND STEPS

I want to share my secret weapon: evidence and steps. I love these words! When pushing yourself to ride faster or overcome the fear of an obstacle, jump or drop, you have to look at the evidence and complete the steps – not just blindly hope for

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