Joe Rafferty
Recent articles by Joe Rafferty

How to master the attack position: MTB body position explained

Adapt to changing trail conditions and ride smoother and faster. We show you how…
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How to ride bombholes

Riding natural bowls is all about getting your speed right
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How to rail and carve berms

Go faster by knowing the best way to lean
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How to soar over step ups

Tips for successfully landing step-ups on jumps
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How to sail over wet roots

Joe Rafferty explains how to keep your cool and stay upright over these bad boys!
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How to clean off-camber sections

Six pro tips for riding sideways-sloping trails
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5 tips for riding steep chutes clean

Follow these five tips and you won’t be a human pinball!
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6 tips for riding through water

How to get through the wet stuff without getting soaked!
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5 tips to handle the trails when things get wet

How to rule in the wet
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How to pump through rollers

Absorb undulations in the trail to stay fast and smooth
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How to ride drop offs with confidence

Drop offs can be intimidating… here's how to jump and roll them
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How to use pump bumps to gain speed

Our step-by-step guide to increasing trail speed
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How to ride rocky sections at your local trail park

Rocks can seem intimidating – here’s how to take them in your stride
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How to drop into downslopes in 4 simple-to-learn steps

We show you how to deal with this trail obstacle
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4 steps to mastering switchbacks

How to master switchback turns and get round tight bends
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5 tips for tackling loose descents

How to get your position, line and speed right
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How to ride flat turns at maximum speed

Getting around flat turns usually means slowing down - here's how to tackle them at pace
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Flat out or clipped in?

The clips vs flats argument has been going on for years – but which pedal type is best?
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Seven essential skills for enduro mountain biking

Aerozine XG1.0 grips review

Lightweight grips for any style of mountain biking
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KS LEV seatpost review

Height adjustable mountain bike post
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Norco Range Killer B-1 - First ride review

Standard suspension on a 650b mountain bike
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The North Face Litho 18 backpack review

Rucksack for mountain bike use
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Knox Oryx Gloves review

SPS protection for your hands
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