Gradient and rocks?

[rossburton]

I'm planning to visit a friend in Stirling in a month or so, and would like to practise on rocks and down hills before I go up. Now I've been told that in far-flung corners of the forest there are actually hills and even what could be described as a rock garden. Laughable claims at best but does anyone have any suggestions for areas to session on?

Ross

[peterh]

For the benefit of the natives...

This is what a rock looks like:

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And this is a hill:

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[rossburton]

And this is Peaty yesterday on a bit of trail that my mate wants to visit.

[Moe]

For the benefit of the natives...

This is what a rock looks like: rock.jpg
And this is a hill: hill.jpg

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[rossburton]

I've got a funny feeling that this thread isn't going to go anywhere.

[Moe]

It is a long shot but you never know ...... as long as you're not holding your breath!

[Ash]

TBH just have confidence hit it at a slower speed at first and stay loose, off the brakes (feather the back if you need to) and get weight off the bars. Its all about practise! First time I went to wales I was nervous but now I love it bombing down on my 100mm travel bike clad in lycra Just got back from a team weekend with Thetford MTB Racing - you come back a different rider, trust me!.

http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Ride-Rock-Gardens-1194