General Tips:Rutted Corners and Berms
"I didn't fall, I was just testing the dirt.
Get yourself to the start line with a bit of time to spare, a lot of meetings will have
a random draw to decide who gets first choice for a start gate at the first race.
Pick the best gate available to give you a good entry line into the first corner. Stamp
down any loose dirt on your start pad and in front of your gate, if the rider before
you Left a wheel track that's not straight your rear wheel will follow it.
Once you're in position make sure you've got your goggles and you're ready to go. A
technique I use is to close your eyes for a few seconds and visualise your start, I
know it sounds likesomething only the guns do but it even helps gumby riders like me!
Take a few deep breaths and try to relax, nearly everyone gets nervous on the start
line, it won't just be you.
When the five second board is up have your goggles on and your bike in gear, once the
gate drops accelerate smoothly off the line.