STEP 4: PEDAL AND LOOK AHEAD

As you begin to climb up the ledge, don’t forget to look ahead and pick your line. It’s critical to find the balance between weighting the front of your bike and also weighting the rear wheel so that it doesn’t spin out. This is where a bigger gear comes in handy as it allows you to shift your weight around a bit more easily, giving you a bit more resistance to push off if required. On steep ledges staying on the saddle isn’t an option as you’ll simply loop out so standing up and finding a balance is critical.