Throttle Control on Tech Terrain: Stop Riding like a Jackhammer 🪨

"I whiskey-throttled into a rock garden so hard, the trail STILL talks sh*t about me."

Feather the throttle, they said. It'll be fun, they said.

Nah, it was a ragdoll rodeo and I was the main attraction. If you’re treating technical terrain like a motocross track, congrats—you’re about to learn how it feels to land shoulder-first on Mother Nature’s middle finger.

⚠️ Why Most Riders Face-plant On Tech Terrain

Throttle control isn’t just a skill—it’s the line between flow and full send to the ER.

• Too much gas? Rear tire spins, bike slides, you lose traction and dignity.

• Too little? You stall mid-hill like a squirrel in headlights.

• All-or-nothing throttle? You’ll bounce around like a damn pinball.

The rocks don’t care how much horsepower you’ve got. They respect finesse.

🎯 3 Steps To Throttle Mastery (Without Destroying Your Bike)

🐌 1. Slow Down to Level Up

Ride slow. Slower than feels “cool.” That’s where the wrist learns the magic. Parking lot drills. Second gear. No brakes. Just throttle and clutch control.

🧘 2. Treat Your Throttle Like It’s Loaded

You don't yank a loaded gun. You squeeze it with respect. Same goes for your throttle hand. Smooth roll-on, steady wrist, no herky-jerky panic grabs.

🧗 3. Use the Engine Like a Winch

Clutch and throttle in harmony will pull you through rocks like a cable winch on a jeep. Learn to hold that tension—not snap it like a cheap bungee cord.

💀 Pro Tip From Blake

"If you’re riding rocky climbs like you’re on Red Bull and bad decisions, don’t blame the bike when you lawn dart into the bushes."
Chill your wrist. Or bring a shovel and dig your pride out of the trail.

Ride Smart, Ride Strong,
Blake "Iron Sage" Rivers

P.S. If throttle control feels “too basic” for you… the rocks will remind you that gravity don’t give a damn about your confidence. Ride humble or ride home.