Mountain biking isn't just a sport: its a culture, and with that, comes MTB slang. Whether you're an expert looking for new words or a beginner learning the lingo, I hope this guide will deepen your understanding and appreciation for biking.
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Shred
When someone shreds something, they are riding aggressively and skillfully, from conquering massive jumps, speeding through technical sections, or ripping through corners.
Send it
To go all out on a feature such as a gap jump with maximum speed and commitment. This is the ultimate test of bravery and courage, and it often ends up improving rider's trail skills
Flow
The feeling of a smooth, fast trail designed for speed and pleasure. Flow trails often have smooth jumps with mellow berms and very minimal rocks, roots, and other technical terrain.
Technical/Techy
Rough sections of trail that feature roots, rocks, tight turns, and other technical features. In other words, the exact opposite of a flow trail.
Gnarly
Used when describing a trail that is extremely challenging and rough. This is more often used to describe techy trails than flow trails.
Line
Line refers to the path the rider takes down a trail. This is a common discussion point in racing when there are multiple lines. Line choice refers to choosing the fastest, easiest, or most fun path down a trail.
Bail
To jump off your bike midway through performing a trick or feature when it seems too hard or risky to complete. People also bail if they aren't going to clear a jump.
Session
To repeatedly ride a section of trail, intending to refine their trail skills or learn a new skill or trick. For example, one might session a wall ride to get better at it or a jump to learn how to table top.
Whip
A whip is a stylish trick one performs while in the air. Whips involve turning the bike sideways before turning it back again and landing.
Pump
A mountain biking technique which involves pushing your bike on the ground to increase one's speed without pedaling.
OTB
OTB, or over the bars, refers when a mountain biker crashes or falls, and as a result flies over the handlebars. This is most common when braking on steep sections or on drops.
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