Posts tagged #Mud

RIDER SKILLS: Riding in Mud — Staying Upright When You Can't See What's Underneath

Riding an adventure motorcycle through mud can go from manageable to trouble in seconds. Hidden rocks, roots and ruts can send the motorcycle off course, while slippery surfaces and deep mud can leave you stuck. Off-road instructor Clinton Smout joins Jim Martin to discuss riding techniques, maintaining control, choosing the right line, and getting through mud without going down—or getting stuck.

Rider Skills: Mud Riding Tips and Tricks - Chris Birch

If you’re going to ride in the mud with your adventure bike you’re going to need some specific skills for it. You’ll need to approach it differently than hard packed dirt and you really should be prepping your bike for it ahead of time. Mud riding is challenging, but the with the tips and tricks that professional rider and instructor, Chris Birch, shares with us on this episode of Rider Skills, you may just learn to love it.