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This climb requires a sharp right turn at
the crest. You cannot see it until it is too
late, so you need to know what is there
before you start the ascent.
Long rocky and bumpy climbs require a
compromise between speed (momentum)
and keeping the tires on the surface over
and keeping the tires on the surface over
bumps. With too much speed, tires can
loose traction over bumps.
A little wheelspin is inevitable on steep
climbs. At the crest, wheelspin is less of a
problem, but try to feather the throttle to
minimize wheelspin.
The lack of axle articulation can cause a
wheel to lift off the surface on rocks and
moguls on climbs.
Long, steep climbs level off in spots
providing a short breather.
Rocky climbs require looking ahead to pick
a good path using rocks for both traction
and increased ground clearance.
Between the steep climb and side slope,
this a bad spot for a u-turn. And backing
would be no fun! Exercise caution!
This trail is too narrow and steep for a
u-turn, If you loose momentum, your only
choice is to back down.
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