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Rocks and rock gardens
Use vision, wheel placement and movement to cross rocky sections without fixating on every obstacle.
Reviewed · General UK planning guidance · Check current operator and manufacturer information
Inspect the consequence
Not every rock section is safely rollable.
- Identify mandatory drops, gaps, pedal traps and the run-out.
- Check whether an easier signed line exists.
- Do not stand in the section or move rocks.
Ride the section
Look for connected spaces rather than isolated threats.
- Set speed and gear before entry.
- Keep pedals level where strikes are likely and remain mobile.
- Use braking zones between rocks instead of locking wheels on top of them.
Progress
Begin with short, low-consequence clusters.
- Practise front-wheel placement and level-pedal movement separately.
- Repeat clean lines before adding speed or length.
- Use a coach for larger steps or sustained severe terrain.
Useful official guidance
Rules, conditions and services change. Use these sources and the relevant venue’s current information before relying on a plan.
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