Climbing techniques

Skill type:
Specific Skill
Skill:
Climbing
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Suggested activities

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Multi Discipline

  1. Demonstrate understanding of climbing technique - body position, sitting or standing, weight shift, gears - on the bike most relevant to you - i.e. CX/Road/MTB
  2. Demonstrate when it is appropriate to ride out of the saddle in training.  
  3. Maintain traction throughout a steep climb with a solid surface and ride into a track stand, moving off again without wheel lift or spin.

BMX FREESTYLE (Activity Coach BMX Freestyle)

  1. Demonstrate getting out of a bigger ramp safely.

What to look for

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Rider Demonstrates  

  • Smoothness and control (no gear grinding or wobbling).
  • Guidance for clubs on the gradient, length of the hill, performance.

BMX FREESTYLE

  • Leaning forward and not falling backwards.
  • Rider has enough speed to get out of the ramp.
  • Incorrect pedal stance (flamingo stance)

Game ideas

Uphill TT, Technical Climb
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Assessed by

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Level 1 Coach
Level 2 Coach
Activity Coach
Specific Activity Coach (see activity for specifics)
Discipline Specific Coach

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