Up in the lakes yesterday, as we set off from the car, while oiling his chain my mate accidentally got oil on his disks (didn't know it) and soon pads and disk were contaminated.

So whipped the pads out and the disk off the wheel and "washed" them both in mud and grit. Making sure they were well roughed up. washed them off in a stream.

Hey presto back to full working ordr.

Seemed common sense to me, but he was really impressed.

What other tips have you got?

Keep both wheels in contact with terra firma in order to maintain steerage, traction – and braking.

Don't sit on the back tyre and get your balls sucked down between the seatstays.

Always ensure you have a saddle fitted to your bike before you set off so you can sit down and rest periodically during your ride. Top tip.

Pedal harder to go faster uphill,brake less to go faster downhill and steer occasionally.

2 pedals are better then 1

make sure you have reserved a parking space for your SUV at the trailhaed
😉

Check all quick release levers before you set off.

allways carry a emergancy pork pie in you pack.

Always carry a split link.

Don't eat yellow snow.

be careful not to contaminate your disks and pads when oiling your chain 😯

Have gears and suspension on your bike.

Do not wear tight lycra if a bloke.

Slow in, fast out.

Look where you want to go, not at the obstacles.

Learn to shift your weight.

Gears and suspension are for lazy feckers with no skill…

The look the look… That's the most important. And brake after the obstacle not before.

Don't have your brake and shifter clamps done up to tight.So in a crash they will then move round your bars rather than snap off.

just ride the ******* bike, oil on discs just makes them squeal like **** and stops you using them too much! 😉

Don't get hung up on what you ride just get out and ride. Been a bike snob, but now enjoy my 3 year old Surly 1×1 more than any bike

less braking = less pedalling

Don't post pics of your bike here unless you have a thick skin.

CheesybeanZ – Member

be careful not to contaminate your disks and pads when oiling your chain

😀 😆

Speed is your friend.

goretex socks – i am forever in debt to a very lovely welsh girl who many years ago put me onto these winter essentials.

Always carry some jellybabies 😀

Don't get lost or killed

Wear very tight lycra if you are a fit bird! 😉

always have beer at home for the shower afterwards.

When measuring a new chain, Don't cut it the same length as the current chain that is too short!! (and def don't do it while on the trail!)

REMEMBER – you only crash when you're braking so DON'T BRAKE on scary things. Ride them out

Next time you're out on your bike, carry an old tin bucket and 4-5 litres of water.
In the event of a flat tyre this will help you locate any punctures you may have.

Never put your finger where you wouldn't put your dick

Foot Out, Flat Out!

Have a skinful the night before til you feel ill, have 4 hours sleep then be sick on way to ride, dont eat but DO drink plenty of water – eat 3 jellybabies when you can and you'll be flying !!!

Worked for me yesterday, strongest ive ever rode 😕

Don't use waterproof socks on wet days unless you want trench foot

markd – Member
always have beer at home for the shower afterwards

You shower in beer? Thats crazy!

Refuel and water with every stop. You need the energy supply to maintain concentration.

Camel backs are dirty contaminated vessels but a godsend to mountain bikers. Just make sure you wash and sterilise it.

XC racers: disguise the fact you're taking performance enhancing steroids by riding a little slower.

No shower at work? Walk into the office nice and clean after a muddy commute by wrapping yourself in clingfilm before you leave home and just remove it when you arrive at work.

A certain amount of credit to Viz for those two, I can't claim to be that creative!

Do not wear tight lycra if a bloke.

Here is Wisdom.

dont fall off