Foundation
fundamentals
This is the foundation of everything that follows. You’ll learn how the bike makes and holds traction, how the clutch and brakes shape power, and how your body position keeps balance effortless.
6 skills
This is the foundation of everything that follows. You’ll learn how the bike makes and holds traction, how the clutch and brakes shape power, and how your body position keeps balance effortless.
- Skill 1Controls 101This overview explains every control you’ll use in hard enduro and how each scales from zero to advanced use. Open the sub‑pages for deep dives.
- Skill 2Body PositioningYour lower body steers the bike; your upper body manages balance and vision. A neutral, athletic stance makes the bike track straight and frees your hands.
- Skill 3Full‑Lock Figure‑EightsTight turns teach balance, throttle/clutch timing, and lower‑body steering. They are the safest place to learn traction management.
- Skill 4Static BalanceBalancing at a standstill turns chaos into time. It buys you seconds to choose a line, reset, or help a friend.
- Skill 5Clutch FeatheringThe clutch is your traction control. Feathering lets you move at sub‑walking speeds and place the bike exactly where you want it.
- Skill 6Controlled Front‑End LiftsFront wheel placement is essential for logs, steps, and holes. Lifting the front on command is more about timing and posture than power.