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Balancing on the back wheel while pedaling. Tips: Use a lower gear, lean back slightly and pedal smoothly to lift the front wheel and maintain balance.

Selecting the most efficient or safest path through a section of trail. Tips: Look ahead, identify obstacles, and choose a line that maintains momentum.

Descending a step or ledge without jumping the entire height. Tips: Approach with controlled speed, move weight backwards, and let the bike roll down smoothly.

Navigating turns efficiently. Tips: Look through the turn, lean the bike, not your body, and maintain a balanced weight distribution.

Changing gears to optimize pedaling efficiency. Tips: Shift gears before the terrain changes, use a cadence that feels natural, and don't cross-chain.

A technique used to lift both wheels of the bike off the ground to avoid obstacles. Tips: Compress your bike's suspension, then pull up on the handlebars and the back of the bike with your feet.

Proper use of the front and rear brakes. Tips: Use both brakes gently, with more emphasis on the front brake, and avoid locking the wheels.

Adjusting the bike's suspension to suit the rider's weight and the trail conditions. Tips: Set the sag correctly, adjust damping for terrain, and recheck settings regularly.

Techniques used on tracks with bumps and berms to gain speed without pedaling. Tips: Use body motion to 'pump' down on the backsides of bumps and pull up before the tops.

A safety check of bike components before riding. Tips: Check tire pressure, brakes, and suspension to ensure everything is functioning properly.

Maintaining energy and hydration levels. Tips: Eat carbohydrates and proteins before riding and bring enough water or sports drinks to stay hydrated during your ride.

The ideal position for descending on a mountain bike. Tips: Lean slightly forward, with elbows and knees bent, to maintain control and absorb shocks.

A color-coded system used to indicate the difficulty of mountain biking trails. Tips: Green is easiest, blue is intermediate, red is hard, and black is expert.

Adjusting body position to maintain balance. Tips: Shift weight forward when climbing, backward when descending, and center on flat terrain.