Explain "preloading"

[ThreeSon]

I've also played the game Pure that featured "preloading" jumps, and I didn't understand it there either. In both that game and this one, I don't notice any difference in jump height or distance whether I preload before the jump or not. So I must be doing it wrong?

- Is there any visual indicator that will let me know I am preloading correctly (like leaning down or back on the bike)?
- Do I have to stop preloading before I leave the ground for it to work? Will preloading be more effective if I stop later?
- Do you have to preload forward for a backflip and backwards for a front flip, or does it not matter?

[UncleDrunkle]

preloading (racers and boosts) no longer work for me...idk why. To do a 'Racer', you need to push LS right or forward just as you are leaving a jump. If done correctly you will see the word 'RACER!' flash up on screen and get a little extra distance. To do a 'Boost', you need to push LS left or back just as you are leaving a jump. If done correctly you will see the word 'BOOST!' flash up on screen and gain a little extra height