‘Observation and concentration’ says TB.
You hear people talk about upskilling or doing a course on one specific technique or another. I maintain the most important skills for a rider are observation and concentration.
Without those two basics, mistakes soon follow. And mistakes on two wheels are usually paid for severely. Yes, you can argue riding skills help, and I don’t challenge that at all. But all the skills in the world won’t help if you aren’t concentrating and being observant.
Do you reckon Toby and Chucky are thinking about their Snapchats during a special stage?