When following other riders how close is too close? [TrailTalk Series]

Following riders is an important skill/tactic we use in mountain biking all the time. It’s great for finding the right speed for a feature, or to get the correct line on a tricky section of the trail. But how close should you follow? Unfortunately, there is no correct answer, or formula, you can apply because every situation is different. It really comes down to experience, skill level, who you’re following, terrain and conditions. We will go over a few scenarios and circumstances to help you figure out how to make the correct call, and I’ll tell you my preferences. If you have a question you would like me to answer for the next TrailTalk let me know in the comments below. A big thank you to Kirsten @KirstenQuickFit for sending me this question. If you are interested in great workout videos I would highly suggest checking out her channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstenQuickFit #MTBTips #MTB #MTBAdvice #MountainBiking ADDITIONAL INFO: If you have any feedback or questions leave them in the comments below. And if you liked the video and you want to see more content like this, feel free to check out my other videos on Trail Sage. Thanks Help support the channel at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trailsage Trail Sage Apparel and Gear https://trail-sage.com/apparel-gear/ Table of Contents: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Is there a proper distance you should keep? 1:33 Why do we follow riders? 2:16 How does terrain and conditions effect your distance? 3:08 Why I don’t like to follow riders on big features 4:54 Conclusion