Day 2 Session 2 - Jumping Warm-up
Anne Kursinski
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3m 55s
They start with warming up over a small crossrail with the focus on stopping straight after the jump. Prior to the jump, the riders count out loud eight strides to help them keep a tempo and see a distance.
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