I have recently been watching some beginner rider’s videos and then comparing how they ride to the likes of TRA, Damon or really anyone who can ride to a high level. The main thing I noticed is the movement of the rider’s body. When riders first start riding trials they seem to be very tense and seem to find it hard to do Tricks competently and successfully. However, with a more experienced rider the body has a lot more flow to it and the rider seems to be much more Relaxed on the bike... which ultimately ends up in smoother and bigger riding. I figured this would be down to the fact that the riders are not familiar with the moves and the riders body has not go the required muscle structure for a competent riding ability but I wondered if it was anything to do with what riders Mind. When riders first start out they are not sure of what they're able to do and will be scared about trying things, I guess this shows in their riding ... helping them look more tense and rigid. But after a while the confidence grows and the rider seems to be able to ride more confidently, resulting in a more relaxed posture and movement! What I was wondering is exactly how this change from rigid to relaxed happens and is there a way to understand why it happens, so that people could improve their riding ability easier. I think that it would help a lot of new riders improve if they all knew for what helps you improve to becoming a better rider. And if there’s anything else that I might not have thought of then let us know... it could help a lot of people in Making the Change from a Rigid Rider to a Relaxed Rider.