I've noticed the same thing about taking a short break helping to forget bad habits. This August I traveled to my in-laws for a week, and my first ride back I was able to clear a couple sets of rollers that I'd never gotten before. I think I forgot my bad timing, and actually got the right timing on the pump.
In terms of general progression, I often find that I progress suddenly when I stop trying to work directly on something, and instead work on some peripheral fundamental component. Like, working on flat corners actually improves riding bermed corners. Braking improves cornering of all sorts. Riding loose and moving body improves cornering and jumping.
Sept. 24, 2021, 2:38 p.m. - Andeh
I've noticed the same thing about taking a short break helping to forget bad habits. This August I traveled to my in-laws for a week, and my first ride back I was able to clear a couple sets of rollers that I'd never gotten before. I think I forgot my bad timing, and actually got the right timing on the pump. In terms of general progression, I often find that I progress suddenly when I stop trying to work directly on something, and instead work on some peripheral fundamental component. Like, working on flat corners actually improves riding bermed corners. Braking improves cornering of all sorts. Riding loose and moving body improves cornering and jumping.