# On trail mountain bike skills when committed to indoor training

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**Category:** Training\
**Created:** [May 14, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/on-trail-mountain-bike-skills-when-committed-to-indoor-training/72573 "2022-05-14T00:15:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![genfreechris](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/genfreechris/32/7757_2.png) [@genfreechris](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/genfreechris)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/on-trail-mountain-bike-skills-when-committed-to-indoor-training/72573/1 "2022-05-14T00:15:30Z")

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What are some creative ideas to stay sharp with bike handling skills while committing to a 6 week (primarily indoor) plan-builder for a “A” mountain bike race?

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**Author:** ![Un-QuittingBikes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/bb73d2/32.png) [@Un-QuittingBikes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Un-QuittingBikes)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/on-trail-mountain-bike-skills-when-committed-to-indoor-training/72573/2 "2022-05-14T01:46:12Z")

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Hmm… 🤔

Xbox?

 ![Screen Shot 2022-05-13 at 6.44.43 PM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/3/3/33b6ad1d4a76ae060bd6802f5bef459e28db0174.jpeg)

 ![Screen Shot 2022-05-13 at 6.45.29 PM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/a/8/a8251b7a639efbb2e80b4316379c62fb5b60ea4e.jpeg)

Maybe NES.

 ![Screen Shot 2022-05-14 at 1.08.28 PM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/a/ea91201c68902757abaa32d433a66c2f8aa7033a.png)

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**Author:** ![handynzl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/handynzl/32/13562_2.png) [@handynzl](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/handynzl)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/on-trail-mountain-bike-skills-when-committed-to-indoor-training/72573/3 "2022-05-14T04:28:50Z")

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If you already have some decent skills, you’re not going to lose them in 6 weeks. Nothing to worry about IMHO.

If you’re still worried, learn to juggle to keep eye hand coordination up.

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**Author:** ![Miguel\_Rubicundo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/miguel_rubicundo/32/7721_2.png) [@Miguel\_Rubicundo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Miguel_Rubicundo)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/on-trail-mountain-bike-skills-when-committed-to-indoor-training/72573/4 "2022-05-15T18:33:52Z")

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A few suggestions to keep your balance and proprioception in tune:

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/5/e51dadd5e38e230f16bcb0f6f2e8e6c23d093add.jpeg "FITTER, FASTER, STRONGER. Ep. 1 - Hittin' the Gym w/ Nino Schurter") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-L3HgyDRPg)

> **[6 Moves to Boost Balance & Improve Your Riding](https://ridelikeaninja.com/2020/01/06/balance-and-stability/)**
>
> Ninja Instructor and Personal Trainer Bekah Rottenberg recently inspired us to add strength training to our routine so we can reap huge benefits on the bike (check it out here). Since January is all about new year's resolutions...

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/1/615fca1f31a2e6097824697b4144e5f7504f771d.jpeg "Yoga Class for Balance & Proprioception") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLtI31OeTEg)