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Friday May 18 , 2012
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Common Terms

BERM

A banked corner which allow faster turning of sharp bends.

HARD TAIL

A bike with no rear suspension.

BOMB HOLE

A sudden drop into a hole followed by a steep climb out the other side.

MTB

An abbreviation for mountain bike

BUNNY HOP

An unassisted vertical lift of the bike where both wheels leave the ground.

NORTH SHORE

A section of trail which is elevated and constructed of timber sections.

CHICKEN RUN

An alternative easy route around a difficult obstacle.

ROCK GARDEN

A section of trail which is made up of rocks closely placed together to make a bumpy ride.

DOUBLES

Two jumps back to back.

 

ROCK STEPS

A step made out of Rock to a higher section.

DROP OFF

Sheer or almost sheer drop from a ledge.

SINGLE TRACK

A narrow section of track designed for mountain biking.

ENDO

Balancing on the front wheel only, either with or without brakes.

TABLE TOP

A raised platform with an up ramp and down-ramp. It can either be rolled over or jumped.

FACE PLANT

Landing from a fall on your face.

FULL SUSS

Front and rear suspension

MANUAL

Coasting on the back wheel, without pedaling.