Muddy climb and descent tips: Kosciuszko Killer mud mayhem! ︱Cross Training Enduro

www.crosstraini... tractionerag.com How do do muddy hill climbs! And slippery clay descents too. The Kosciuszko Killer is back and it's getting tougher every year. As Aussie riders get used to the idea of hard enduro, the organisers are making the tracks tougher. And there was plenty of wet weather forecast for the weekend so riders got to experience this Kosciuszko Killer hard enduro event in two very different ways. The day of the prologue? Dry and dusty. The main event on day two? Into enduro riding? See all our dirt bike videos for dirt riding tips. Our channel now had hundreds of dirt bike videos covering reviews, and enduro riding techniques. The rain kicked in and the Kosciuszko Killer mudfest mayhem began. Sometimes it was just easier to slide down without your motorbike. Plenty of crashes. Some slow and graceful. Others not so much. Some hills were ridiculously slippery whether climbing or descending. Search our channel for dirt riding gear too. Our dirt riding tips also include wider topics such as the best dirt riding boots. The infamous Rocky Mile hill climb at the Kosciuszko Killer extreme enduro was a mix of clay, rocks and dust underneath if you spun your rear wheel enough to dig through the wet topsoil. Lets see what we can learn about slippery hill climbs. Momentum is your friend, along with a good sense of balance. Use as much runup as possible, and maintain that speed. Find the right throttle setting and keep it consistent. You may find too much wheelspin actually decreases traction. But you will need a certain amount of wheelspin to throw mud from your rear knobby to find traction at the Kosciuszko Killer. Sometimes you need to 'think outside the box'. You might find better traction at the side of the track where there is still some grass. Keep maximum weight on that rear wheel. Sit toward the rear of the seat. If you put your foot on the ground, make sure you only touch the ground hard enough to keep balance. Don't take any weight of that rear wheel. Tyre pressure? The lower the better. You want a big footprint from the rear tyre for climbing, and at the front wheel for descents. Know when it's time to quit. A lot of riders came to a stop then kept trying to climb the hill. On clay hill climbs this is normally impossible. Save your energy, go back and try again. Descents? It takes a brave rider to ride down a hill like this. It is usually safer to 'bulldog' and walk your motorbike down. Stop the engine. Click into first gear. Then use your clutch as a rear brake. Lean the motorbike into your hip, then walk or slide your way down the hill. We have a complete training vid on the bulldog technique. Get into it. And to finish off, here are a few more scenes from the Kosciuszko Killer. Thanks to Grant Paisley for most of this video footage.
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[@AngryKoala]

Wow - so great seeing my footage come to life Barry - what a master of media you are... My 2022 Electric Motion Escape made the one loop I completed as a sweep a hell of a lot easier. It also enabled me to get into the thick of the action... I did fall attempting to ride down "bum slide hill"

[@UTPP]

Looks fricken crazy, I'd be the gumby stuck trying to get over the tyre obstacles at the start. Good job to those who finish.

[@pilotdane1]

Same here !!! - I'd be lucky to hand out water bottles in this event.... Damn !!!!

[@KestrelYI]

Really appreciate the tip about engine off, 1st gear, clutch = rear brake. That's a great idea for walking down a steep slope. Thank you!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Casey_Schmidt]

I was at an OHV park today and had to use the trick of walking my bike down a steep muddy hill. There were so many washed out rocks and roots that it made the whole decent even harder. To add to the fun, there was a barbed wire fence right at the left edge of the trail (property line). The whole thing was definitely far above my skill level but thankfully I was able to take my time and get through it without dropping the bike. It was quite a proud moment for myself as a novice enduro-style rider.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Congrats Casey! Always a confidence booster when you nail something new.

[@cyclemoto8744]

Nuts! Thanks for the content. Cheers

[@crosstrainingenduro]

No worries!

[@v1nando]

I wish we had more rain here in Spain, I need a lot more practice in wet conditions, it looks insane💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@timothylawson4518]

Awesome video!!!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Thanks!!

[@theeasternfront6436]

Bloody hell, looks like me and my mates last weekend. Greasy hill climbing all day.

[@miro_s]

wish I had a strategy to attack mud. I just go in with momentum and hope for the best. Which often doesn’t end up as planned

[@dappa4608]

Where was this is this the one at gapstead ?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I don't know the name of the area or property for this event

[@dappa4608]

@crosstrainingenduro have u ever rode up Beechworth way?

[@liamwilson1948]

Are u going to make an onboard video of you riding at the event?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

A few are already out as supporters vids, Liam. Shorter public versions will crop up in the next few months.

[@liamwilson1948]

@@crosstrainingenduro oh yep cheers mate. Just love seeing Australia having wet enduro events lol. Here in nz it's always wet somehow haha

[@jmleban]

Yo I'm thinking of getting a European bike instead of Japanese should I

[@mc4nathan336]

I did 4years ago , better bike in the rough stuff and hills but a lot more maintenance

[@gpaull2]

@@mc4nathan336 - I’d love to know what all the extra maintenance I keep hearing about is on European bikes? I’ve owned a KTM at the same time that I’ve owned a Honda and a Yamaha. If anything the KTM took less maintenance other than all of the tires I went through because it got ridden three times more. Wheel bearings were beefier on the KTM, the clutch plates NEVER wore out, and the only stuff that broke was minor and always crash related. Just don’t be a guinea pig for the latest tech and be aware that some TPI bikes are lemons.

[@jmleban]

Ok thanks mate

[@crosstrainingenduro]

There used to be a big difference in reliability... not much difference nowadays. It all depends on which models of course, each have their known issues to look out for.

[@jmleban]

I think I might get a 2010 husqvarna

[@averagejoeenduro1325]

Do you need FIM tyres for these events? or would my Mitas 754 be alright? Also, Nice to see Ebony Neilson out there!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

No requirements for tyres at all that I'm aware of....

[@dzl_trq9362]

The simpsons voiceover had me laughing out loud 🤣

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Doh!

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

Action at the 3:06 mark, I've been there before 😂😂😂

[@GregHassler]

Always use brand new tires for an event like this.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Great point!

[@davehowe_just_an_old_dirtbiker]

I wouldn't be any good at hard enduro. I'd take look at the carnage in front of me on hills like that and look for another way around the mountain. Yeah it may take me miles out of my way but I'd avoid all that nasty mud! 😁

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Me too, Dave. I can't say mud is my favourite terrain... especially hills!

[@LCARSADV]

That doesn’t look fun at all! Lol

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Stop tilting the camera to make it look steeper !

[@crosstrainingenduro]

That was footage given to me by someone at the event, send your complaints to him.