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You'll have to figure out what the each do, when. It's hard to lay down a concrete rule and you will probably be constantly adjusting. BUT... in general: on a straight approaching a turn, both brakes, as much front as you can. in a turn, just slightly drag the front. It'll help keep the tire planted during the turn. But... you can also drag the rear, esp on a 2-stroke. It seems to help the bike pivot. A 4-stroke has engine braking and I almost never use the rear after the initial braking before the turn. You should practice brake-sliding...

I think with jumping, it comes down mostly to experience. Sure, once you get over that big jump for the first time and are clearing it consistently you can learn and play around with technique in the air, brake tap, seat bounce etc. but that feeling you get right before hitting a big jump for the first time with confidence that you’ve got it isn’t really something you can teach it seems. I’d just say, ride within your comfort zone. And also following a buddy or someone similar in speed off of jumps for the first time helps too.

Steady throttle throughout the face. I had this problem too when I was younger. Gassing it at the last second on the face will cause wheel spin and the back end to go to the side. Don't gas it at the very end of the lip and problem solved. Body positioning is important but won't cause the back end to come out unless you are really screwing it up. Riding this weekend? Thinking Athens possibly.

All good responses, I also like to tell people to just focus more on corner speed and then jumps will come easy the more comfortable you become on the bike.

Here is a very simple, yet very effective drill for braking, at any skill level Get two cones (or beer cans, whatever) and set them apart by say about 50 feet. Go get a running start heading towards cone/can #1, fast as you are able, and when you get to cone #1, brake with back brake only....how far are you from cone #2? Do the same again, using front brake only.....How far from cone #2? (Gently squeeze the front brake, never GRAB at at)...just like you don't slam on brakes in a car. Do same with both brakes. Now how...

I'm 58 and have been riding off/on since 13. I took a long break from '11 to '17. Picked it up again in '17 when my younger son wanted to try riding. Turns out he's a natural so our progression was fast as I learned with and then tried to keep up with him. Point is, I've no doubt I'm the best rider today than I've ever been and I am NOT a natural. Here's what I've found.... 1) coaches can be good BUT they have to be good coaches. A lot of coaches- and I don't care if it's...

Nail on the head 👆

A great thing to do at hour age is find a local riding coach. Maybe a local ex pro who’s taught before. If you can afford it, once a month or every 3 months. It will help you dramatically progress in a safe way. See if someone in the area can help suggest a coach, you also want someone who can work with your ability and understands the fundamentals.