How to properly ride over ripples on gravel roads (washboards)?
stand on pedals
knees bent (not straight) keeping your butt 10-20cm from the seat
your hands should be very relaxed on the handlebars (your body should be supported 95% with feet and just 5% with hands)
keep your back straight (do not hunchback)
look ahead
enjoy


This works on all bicycles.



sketch from http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mountain-Bike-Skills-Edition/dp/0736083715