Riders Descent | Mountain biking Guide: Before you drop in
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OverviewRiders Descent is an open-world mountain biking game where you ride 30-plus customizable bikes down downhill trails, hit massive jumps, and pull off tricks. Controls are skill-based, so the better you get, the more you can do. This guide walks you through getting started, finding hidden items, and building your riding skills.
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Before you drop in
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The game itself warns you not to expect to dominate right away — it rewards practice and skill. Taking a few minutes to read the in-game controls before you ride means fewer crashes and a much smoother start. The map is big and open, so there is plenty to explore once you have the basics down.
- Open the in-game controls screen and read it fully before your first run.
- Accept that the first few runs will be rough that is how the game is designed.
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Two hidden items worth hunting
TipsTwo secrets are hidden somewhere in the open-world map. One is described as the popular missing wheel, and the other is a hidden bike frame tied to someone called Greg.
- The popular missing wheel unlocks the Spare Wheel badge when you find it.
- Greg's hidden frame unlocks the Greg's Secret Frame badge when you discover it.
Badges at a glance
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There are four badges in Riders Descent. Two are straightforward, and two require you to hunt down hidden objects in the map.
| Badge | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Welcome Rider! | Join the game |
| One of Us | Join the official group |
| Spare Wheel | Find the popular missing wheel in the map |
| Greg's Secret Frame | Find the hidden frame in the map |
Getting better over time
StepThe game is explicit that skill is the engine here — the better you get, the crazier things you can do. That means early frustration is normal, and repeating the same lines until they feel smooth is exactly the right approach. Secret trails and ramps are also hidden across the open-world map.
- Look for secret trails as you improve the map hides ramps and paths that reward thorough exploration.
- Pull off tricks and find new lines.
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Glossary
Glossary- Downhill trail
- A course that runs down a slope, designed for speed and technical riding.
- Open-world map
- A single large area you can ride through freely in any direction.
- Line
- The specific path you choose through a section of terrain.
- Huck
- Sending a jump or drop without holding back — going for it fully.
Common questions
FAQWhich badge should I go for first?
Welcome Rider unlocks the moment you join, so you already have it. Joining the official group gets you One of Us. The two hidden-item badges require hunting through the open-world map.
The controls feel really hard — is that normal?
Yes, completely. The game warns upfront that it does not expect you to dominate right away. Read the controls screen carefully, then give yourself time to repeat the same sections until movement starts to feel natural.
How do I find the hidden wheel and the hidden frame?
Both are somewhere in the open-world map. The Spare Wheel badge unlocks when you find the popular missing wheel, and the Greg's Secret Frame badge unlocks when you find the hidden frame.
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