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Slides · LVL 2

Rear-brake slide

Stamping on the rear brake so the rear wheel stops turning and the back of the bike slides out, then letting go of the rear brake to straighten up.

Bail-out

Let go of the rear brake early, while the bike still points where you're going. Letting go of the brake once the bike is sideways can throw you off.

Sequence

Learn first

Strength

Balance
Stand on one leg for 30 seconds, each side
Core
Plank for 45 seconds

Trick Kit

You wear

  • Full-face helmet
  • Gloves
  • Boots
  • Armoured jacket
  • Armoured trousers

The bike gets

  • Frame sliders
  • Rear ABS switched off, where the bike allows it

Progression

  1. On gravel or dirt at walking pace, pull the clutch in and stamp on the rear brake
  2. Let the skid run in a straight line, then let go of the rear brake
  3. Turn slightly before stamping on the brake, so the back swings out
  4. Make the slides longer only once letting go of the rear brake early feels automatic. Always let go of it before the back swings far out, because if the tyre grips while the bike is sideways it can throw you off