Flow like a pro: Learn to dirt jump with Mike Smith
Fri 20 Nov, 4:00 pm UTC
Getting airtime with Mike Smith
With their huge manicured take-off ramps sculpted like tombstones, and
steep landing ramps, dirt jumps look like works of art. And
they can be very intimidating to ride, especially when you see top
riders gliding through them as though they’re on rails.
At just 23, Mike Smith may be youthful, but he’s a veteran of the UK dirt jumping scene and regularly competes in overseas competitions. His calm, calculated and methodical approach and clean, smooth riding...read more
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