jdoglike
11-27-04, 12:13 PM
What are some good ways to increase your balance on the bike and off. I know practiceing always helps but is there any other things to do in addition. thanks
Mountain Biking - Balance help
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shwa_rider
11-27-04, 12:15 PM
i found that snowboarding has greatly helped my balance
Maelstrom
11-27-04, 12:15 PM
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Improve_Balance_Exercise0962935004.htm
mtnbiker66
11-27-04, 01:53 PM
Get one of those big rubber balls and learn to stand on the ball on your head.
arboc!
11-27-04, 01:58 PM
but in some cases balance cant be improved, some people are balance impared, they're called xc riders.
Juniper
11-27-04, 02:00 PM
Get one of those big rubber balls and learn to stand on the ball on your head.
It took me awhile to where I could just sit on the ball with no other contact points but it sure is good for developing balance.
I like to stand on one leg (on the ground, not on the ball!!! :eek: ) and move my arms, free leg, and body around in different positions while maintaining my balance, too.
It took me awhile to where I could just sit on the ball with no other contact points but it sure is good for developing balance.
I like to stand on one leg (on the ground, not on the ball!!! :eek: ) and move my arms, free leg, and body around in different positions while maintaining my balance, too.
mtnbiker66
11-27-04, 02:09 PM
It took me awhile to where I could just sit on the ball with no other contact points but it sure is good for developing balance.
I like to stand on one leg (on the ground, not on the ball!!! :eek: ) and move my arms, free leg, and body around in different positions while maintaining my balance, too.
If I tried that, my son would kick my leg on the floor out so he could watch me bounce. :D
I like to stand on one leg (on the ground, not on the ball!!! :eek: ) and move my arms, free leg, and body around in different positions while maintaining my balance, too.
If I tried that, my son would kick my leg on the floor out so he could watch me bounce. :D
skunkty14
11-27-04, 05:27 PM
but in some cases balance cant be improved, some people are balance impared, they're called xc riders.
Ouch. I'm going to let that slide tonight.......just messing.
Ouch. I'm going to let that slide tonight.......just messing.
Maelstrom
11-27-04, 06:00 PM
Ah come on. I was waiting for someone to rip into him
mtnbiker66
11-27-04, 06:04 PM
Ah come on. I was waiting for someone to rip into him
But how scary is a guy in full lycra w/ shaved legs? :roflmao: Only kidding!!!!
But how scary is a guy in full lycra w/ shaved legs? :roflmao: Only kidding!!!!
Maelstrom
11-27-04, 07:30 PM
I don't know...that scares me quite a bit actually.
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/bikerace.mpg (takes a bit to load but too funny)
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/bikerace.mpg (takes a bit to load but too funny)
skunkty14
11-27-04, 11:57 PM
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/bikerace.mpg (takes a bit to load but too funny)
:roflmao: :roflmao:
That'll teach folks to race nicely.
:roflmao: :roflmao:
That'll teach folks to race nicely.
cryogenic
11-28-04, 01:59 AM
I've seen that... quite amusing that the dude manhandles him so easily.
khuon
11-28-04, 02:17 AM
But how scary is a guy in full lycra w/ shaved legs? :roflmao: Only kidding!!!!
I tried the leg-shaving thing once... more out of curiosity thn anything else. It's a pain to keep up on it and I'm fairly lazy. That said, there are major portions of my legs that are hairless... most of them as a result of skin-on-rock encounters. ;)
I tried the leg-shaving thing once... more out of curiosity thn anything else. It's a pain to keep up on it and I'm fairly lazy. That said, there are major portions of my legs that are hairless... most of them as a result of skin-on-rock encounters. ;)
Juniper
11-28-04, 08:28 AM
That said, there are major portions of my legs that are hairless... most of them as a result of skin-on-rock encounters. ;)
:eek: I have this visual going of a big rock out there somewhere with hairy chunks of skin stuck to it. And I just finished breakfast!
On one of my favorite trails we have this big tree right on the inside of a tight, narrow turn that we call the Skin Tree because, if you have any speed and want to make the turn, you have a high chance of wacking it with your forearm. It gets a little bloody from time to time but I haven't actually seen any strips of skin hanging from it (yet). :D
:eek: I have this visual going of a big rock out there somewhere with hairy chunks of skin stuck to it. And I just finished breakfast!
On one of my favorite trails we have this big tree right on the inside of a tight, narrow turn that we call the Skin Tree because, if you have any speed and want to make the turn, you have a high chance of wacking it with your forearm. It gets a little bloody from time to time but I haven't actually seen any strips of skin hanging from it (yet). :D
cryptid01
11-28-04, 03:48 PM
I practice balancing using an old skate deck and a full 2 liter bottle. Pull little shuvits, etc.
khuon
11-28-04, 04:19 PM
:eek: I have this visual going of a big rock out there somewhere with hairy chunks of skin stuck to it. And I just finished breakfast!
Okay, that image just grossed me out too. I guess I reap what I sow. Sorry.
Okay, that image just grossed me out too. I guess I reap what I sow. Sorry.