Nothing bruises the ego like tipping your ADV bike over at walking pace… or at a dead stop. No glory, no epic story—just “I was basically parked and it fell over.”
The good news? Those zero-mph drops are rarely about “not being strong enough” or “this bike’s too big for me.” They’re usually about technique, setup, and a bit of physics you can absolutely master.
Let’s break down why they happen—and how to cut them way down.
“Face the Danger”
Those three words are quite powerful. They don’t belong to me—they belong to Klaus, a Swiss ski instructor from a training video some good friends once gave me.
Klaus was right. If you want to become a better skier, you have to turn your body and face down the steepest part of the slope to gain control—the one direction your mind tells you not to go.
ADV riding doesn’t come with a “perfect weather” guarantee. In fact, the elements are part of the deal—rain slicks, choking dust, and mud pits all show up eventually.
The difference between a miserable slog and an epic story is how you handle them. Here’s the survival guide every ADV rider needs for when the weather and terrain decide to test you.
You’ve got the right bike, the right gear, and the right attitude—but if you can’t read the terrain, you’re riding blind. And while no one’s born with trail vision, the best ADV riders seem to spot trouble a mile away.
That’s because they’ve trained their eyes (and brains) to interpret every slope, rut, and shadow for what it really is: either a smooth pass or a trap waiting to body slam your bike into the dirt.
ADV riding isn’t just a scenic cruise through the backcountry. It’s physical. It’s mental. And after a few days on the trail, it can leave even the most experienced riders feeling beat to hell.
If you've ever thought, “Why am I so wiped out when I only rode 150 miles?”—you're not alone.
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You’ve got miles under your belt, gear that fits like a second skin, and trails you know by heart. But lately? Every ride feels the same. You’re not crashing—but you’re not progressing either.
Sound familiar? You might be stuck in the rider plateau—that frustrating phase where you’re no longer a beginner, but not quite leveling up either.
Here’s why it happens—and how to break through it.
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