Originally Posted by
Lithuania
todays mud was super super think sticky peanut butter type stuff so I under stand why he would think standing is something you would do. this wasnt nearly as slippery as is was thick and sucky.
Could be
I was thinking about mud/sand riding today, and I would modify my statement to say that when it is really techy in an area that is not sure footed, but I still want to pedal through, I will raise off of my saddle less than an inch and have my thighs just to the edge of the saddle so I can still steer with the saddle when necessary.
I think this technique allows you maintain speed and handling with out getting jarred off your line too badly.