I have learned that "pushing it" doesn't necessarily mean more risk/consequence. It is obviously a part of the process, but I think a huge advantage of drills is improved risk management. Between cones and a BMX/pump track any rider can make dramatic improvements. Bike park too, but then that thing about risk/consequence gets a little more complicated.
Another one I encourage is to learning the difference between riding easier trails, and riding them well (i.e. better braking, better lines, better technique) instead of always upping the ante and survival riding harder stuff. This spring I took a crew of elites to the Dump Trails (Squamish) for race training. Green trails were still enough to challenge the crew and highlight their next steps for training.
Aug. 8, 2020, 6:41 a.m. - hurricanejoel
I have learned that "pushing it" doesn't necessarily mean more risk/consequence. It is obviously a part of the process, but I think a huge advantage of drills is improved risk management. Between cones and a BMX/pump track any rider can make dramatic improvements. Bike park too, but then that thing about risk/consequence gets a little more complicated. Another one I encourage is to learning the difference between riding easier trails, and riding them well (i.e. better braking, better lines, better technique) instead of always upping the ante and survival riding harder stuff. This spring I took a crew of elites to the Dump Trails (Squamish) for race training. Green trails were still enough to challenge the crew and highlight their next steps for training.