Don't get the in and out of the saddle thing. Sounds as if you don't have the legs for the gear you're pushing.
You cant hop up a curb sitting down or when you practice leg over the bar skids...
Maybe you don't get it because you are just a cyclist.
@andypancake started
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You cant hop up a curb sitting down or when you practice leg over the bar skids...
Maybe you don't get it because you are just a cyclist.