For both new and experienced riders, learning how to ride in slippery terrain is essential. While most riders have a basic understanding of how to navigate low-traction surfaces, there are some trade secrets that can help you conquer them. In a video by Adam Riemann, he shares a few tips and tricks for riding on low-traction dirt.

Riemann, riding a Husqvarna TE300, explains that dirt can be unforgiving when it’s wet. However, these tips can also improve your skills on dirt, whether you’re on a big adventure bike or an enduro bike like the TE300.

So what’s the secret to riding off-road in the wet? According to Riemann, it’s knowing when to do nothing. This means not using the throttle, brakes, or engine braking, but instead just floating on the low-traction surface. It’s all about getting comfortable with your bike and rolling around the turns without accelerating or decelerating.

The next secret is to read the surface and find traction. This requires experience and the ability to identify high-traction and low-traction areas. Knowing when to attack and when to do nothing will make you faster on the dirt.

Being smooth and finding traction during a turn is the third secret. It’s important to remember that the less traction you have, the smoother you need to be on the gas.

Don’t let water deter you. Just like the previous secret, finding traction and being smooth are key.

Lastly, short shifting can also help you go faster in slippery conditions. By riding in a higher gear, you’ll get up to speed slower but smoother.

In summary, the key to riding in low-traction terrain is knowing when to do nothing, when to do something, being smooth, and making the bike ride smoothly as well.