Off-Piste Practice Tested My Confidence

I found my limit at Healey Nab! 🌲 Today we’re ditching the comfort of the built red and black trails to head into the woods for some slick, technical off-piste practice. From steep drops to "slutchy" root sections, this session was all about building confidence where it actually matters. #HealeyNab #OffPisteMTB #UKMTB Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Why I'm at The Nab Today 00:24 - Warming Up: The Built Red Trail 02:25 - Transitioning to the Black Run 02:47 - Slower Technical Lines & Drops 04:12 - Exploring the Bottom Woods Section 05:39 - Dropping In: Finding the No Comfort Zone 06:43 - Steep Drop Offs & Back Wheel Issues 07:41 - Blocked Trails & Finding New Lines 08:06 - "The Tasty One": Slippery Corners & Roots 09:12 - Uncovering Hidden Off-Piste Sections 09:50 - Gav's Near-Death Rock Drop 10:47 - Correcting the "Boo Boo" in the Trees 11:34 - Confidence Building: Final Thoughts on the Session 12:39 - Final Descent: Roots, Rocks & Lominess About this session: We’re back at Healey Nab in Chorley for a mixed MTB / eMTB session. While the official trails (designed by Rowan Sorrell and maintained by the amazing I Dig Healey Nab volunteers) are great, we wanted to use the "The Nab" properly—finding lines, practicing drops, and pushing through the greasy off-piste sections on the Specialized Levo. No fake drama or pro lines here—just normal riders getting comfortable on slick UK trails. We had a few "Below Average" moments, including a near-miss in the trees and Gav taking on a sketchy rock drop. Key Bike & Gear Info: Bike: Specialized Levo eMTB Location: Healey Nab, Chorley (Lancashire) The Goal: Overcoming the fear of off-piste commitment and improving line choice on slippery terrain. Join the Community: Below Average MTB is for the normal riders. Real trails, honest mistakes, and no ego. Whether you ride it, walk it, or laugh about it, the goal is just to come back a little bit better next time. What’s your "No Comfort Zone" trail? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #HealeyNab #OffPisteMTB #UKMTB #eMTB #SpecializedLevo #MTBConfidence #MountainBikingUK Below Average MTB 🚵‍♂️ Real UK MTB & eMTB riding — Rivington, Delamere & Lake District trails. Honest reviews, tyre tests, and real-world riding in mud, climbs, and technical terrain. No pro riding. No ego. Just mistakes, grip tests, and figuring out what actually works on a Specialized Levo. What you’ll see: • UK MTB trail reviews & route guides • eMTB setup, tyre tests & gear reviews • Real fails, progression & “Dad-send” riding 🎥 My Gear & Setup GoPro → https://amzn.to/4nZ7NvY DJI Mic Mini → https://amzn.to/4hlTrTx DJI Drone → https://dji-retail.co.uk/r?id=emam2o Insta360 → https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... 🔧 Bike Setup & Parts Specialized Levo (main bike) Schwalbe Magic Mary → https://amzn.to/4bbPZcG Schwalbe Shredda → https://amzn.to/3Pr7tKI Peaty’s Sealant → https://amzn.to/4szqYzk 📍 UK MTB | eMTB | Trail Testing #mtb #ukmtb #emtb #mountainbiking