Why Getting off the Saddle is Important

Priscilla has this technique down pretty packed. The reason why its important for your to get off your saddle when you ride is to basically re-position your weight over the center of the bike.

The idea is to get your butt behind your bottom bracket. So if you’re going down a rock bed or a steep boulder, then get off your saddle and get behind it. This also redistributes your weight further back which will help prevent you from going over the bars.

If you don’t get behind your saddle when going down a hill, this could happen.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention this. If you are going down any hills, lower your seat. It makes it easier to get behind it and it helps lessen the chances of you hitting your nuts or your va-jayjay if your a chick.