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Next video: https://youtu.be/fSzBf_04CEA?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JQMDBn-phBthNl7pCdQrC46 In the last video, we got a basic overview of what mountain bike trials is. In this video, we’ll be learning the most basic trials technique there is to know, the track stand. In traditional cycling, you keep your bike upright by moving forwards and steering, but in trials you don’t always have that luxury. Therefore, you need to know how to stay up while standing in place. It’ll soon become very apparent why this is important. A track stand on a mountain bike can be achieved in a few ways. If you’re on an incline, you can just crank forwards and backwards a few inches to balance your bike, it just takes a little practice to get the hang of. Keeping your front wheel turned about 45 degrees is a huge help. Even if you have just a little bump to rest one of your wheels on, you can achieve this same motion in a slightly trickier way. If you have nothing to bump your wheel on, you’ll need to rely on your brakes and body weight to shift the bike around. Try locking up your brakes, shifting your weight back, and then releasing your brake. Your bike should lurch back, which can be immediately followed by a small crank forwards to maintain your balance. Once you get the hang of standing in place, you should practice riding in super tight quarters. In mountain bike trials, you’ll find yourself in situations where you need to precisely maneuver your bike into position for your next move. Learning how to ride with this type of precision is a great first step, even if you start with something simple. Try riding around inside your garage, or in confined area like a parking space. Like I’ve mentioned before you can practice track stands anywhere, including a garage, an apartment, or even a bedroom. Practice this technique, no matter how pointless it may appear to be now. In the next video you’ll be glad you learned how. You'll be learning how to reposition yourself during a track stand using an english bunny hop.