So very true. I wish this video would have been released a couple years ago 😆. Every time my hands go numb or I have arm pump, I quickly realize i’m not gripping with my legs. When I grip everything goes back to normal. Great info and thank you.
100% good information. I am in my 5th year of riding/racing a dirt bike (I am 54 years old). I never learned it as a kid so all I do has been trained into me within the last 5 years. When I started riding I didn't have good foot position or lower body bike control. I crashed a lot and have even seen the surgeon for a knee injury (that's a different story). As I have watched and learned from MANY different teachers and professional riders the wisdom has always been foot position and lower body bike control. When I finally got these two things going I almost instantly gained safety (I crashed less) and speed. I earned AMA promotion from the C class to the B class and won a national championship! Now I crash very rarely but I am going a ton faster. I have wear marks on my plastics like Josh talks about. One spot for standing and another spot for sitting. Another thing, I don't get arm pump. I ALMOST got arm pump...once. I can remember the ONE time it almost happened, lol. When you grip the bike with your feet/legs you can use your body weight to move the bike. If you are loose and out of position the bike will move you...anywhere...and we cannot stay in control if the bike is kicking us around. Great stuff, Josh. I don't get out west often but if/when I do I'd love to meet you and ride together.
I had the honor and pleasure of riding with Darryll King in the Philippines a few yrs ago ... I asked him if he used counter-steering with riding often and he said he used his legs to turn the bike ... Same as your tip here... I'm going to start being more aware on the bike and using this technique more often in the near future.. -- Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, King began competing in the F.I.M. Motocross World Championships in the 1990s. He finished in the top five six times including second-place finishes in 1997 and 1998.[3][4] King is also a 19-time New Zealand motocross national champion and a three-time Australian motocross champion.[1] He is the older brother of 1996 500cc motocross world champion, Shayne King.[1]
Great stuff! I always look for my boot wear marks. Do a video on deeper sand and transitions . I struggle to relax in sand and consequently wear out Quick!
Another great video and great reminder. 1st one I heard say heavy boots light hands was Destry Abbott. He was asked how he maintained the high speed for so long when he was racing BITD. His response was heavy boots light hands. He was in a KX 500 that’s when men were men
I'm lucky to have spent so long not being able to afford a dirt bike cause I got really good at skateboarding and when I went back to bikes I just naturally ride all from my legs, skateboarding teaches a lot about the benefits of keeping a low center of gravity. Plus my wrists are fucked 😂
A famous pro desert champ and coach trains to keep legs loose on the bike other than braking bumps and a few other specific scenarios. It upsets the body less when the bike kicks. I'm not saying he's definitely right, but try going the opposite direction and see what you get? The base message here is the same though, ride the bike with the lower body. Light hands.
That's is the funniest thing ever watching you try and grab what appears to be the width of a toothpick between your knees. Don't worry, next year models will be even thinner 😮
I started working on this but now i’m having the problem of lower back pain. I am a tall rider and that may be my problem but i was wondering if you had any tips to help with that
The first thing I would look at is to make sure that your back is straight with unlocked hips, and not hunched. Also, strengthening your core will provide better support for your lower back. As far as bike adjustments, a taller seat can help with the transition from sitting to standing that occurs so frequently.
should be just "how to learn to ride" pah.. (i am aware u are a pro, but not as in elite or near the top, but as in profession, which rly is the defenition of the word but most not just aware of,, surprisingly..), f is this
Love it. Heavy boots light hands. I'll remember that.
So very true. I wish this video would have been released a couple years ago 😆. Every time my hands go numb or I have arm pump, I quickly realize i’m not gripping with my legs. When I grip everything goes back to normal. Great info and thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
100% good information. I am in my 5th year of riding/racing a dirt bike (I am 54 years old). I never learned it as a kid so all I do has been trained into me within the last 5 years. When I started riding I didn't have good foot position or lower body bike control. I crashed a lot and have even seen the surgeon for a knee injury (that's a different story). As I have watched and learned from MANY different teachers and professional riders the wisdom has always been foot position and lower body bike control. When I finally got these two things going I almost instantly gained safety (I crashed less) and speed. I earned AMA promotion from the C class to the B class and won a national championship! Now I crash very rarely but I am going a ton faster. I have wear marks on my plastics like Josh talks about. One spot for standing and another spot for sitting. Another thing, I don't get arm pump. I ALMOST got arm pump...once. I can remember the ONE time it almost happened, lol. When you grip the bike with your feet/legs you can use your body weight to move the bike. If you are loose and out of position the bike will move you...anywhere...and we cannot stay in control if the bike is kicking us around. Great stuff, Josh. I don't get out west often but if/when I do I'd love to meet you and ride together.
I had the honor and pleasure of riding with Darryll King in the Philippines a few yrs ago ... I asked him if he used counter-steering with riding often and he said he used his legs to turn the bike ... Same as your tip here... I'm going to start being more aware on the bike and using this technique more often in the near future..
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Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, King began competing in the F.I.M. Motocross World Championships in the 1990s. He finished in the top five six times including second-place finishes in 1997 and 1998.[3][4] King is also a 19-time New Zealand motocross national champion and a three-time Australian motocross champion.[1] He is the older brother of 1996 500cc motocross world champion, Shayne King.[1]
Great stuff! I always look for my boot wear marks. Do a video on deeper sand and transitions . I struggle to relax in sand and consequently wear out Quick!
great video. I'm glad I found this!
Glad to hear it!
Excellent tip. These videos are so well done
AWESOME INSTRUCTION!!
Another great video and great reminder. 1st one I heard say heavy boots light hands was Destry Abbott. He was asked how he maintained the high speed for so long when he was racing BITD. His response was heavy boots light hands. He was in a KX 500 that’s when men were men
I'm lucky to have spent so long not being able to afford a dirt bike cause I got really good at skateboarding and when I went back to bikes I just naturally ride all from my legs, skateboarding teaches a lot about the benefits of keeping a low center of gravity. Plus my wrists are fucked 😂
Good stuff. This same technique should work on larger adventure bikes, too?
Absolutely! More balance won't ever harm you
A famous pro desert champ and coach trains to keep legs loose on the bike other than braking bumps and a few other specific scenarios. It upsets the body less when the bike kicks. I'm not saying he's definitely right, but try going the opposite direction and see what you get? The base message here is the same though, ride the bike with the lower body. Light hands.
Great video! Is this spot in Northern Utah, or whereabouts? I’d love to make a trip, it looks awesome.
Yes it is! Knolls, Utah. One of our favorites
That's is the funniest thing ever watching you try and grab what appears to be the width of a toothpick between your knees. Don't worry, next year models will be even thinner 😮
I started working on this but now i’m having the problem of lower back pain. I am a tall rider and that may be my problem but i was wondering if you had any tips to help with that
The first thing I would look at is to make sure that your back is straight with unlocked hips, and not hunched. Also, strengthening your core will provide better support for your lower back. As far as bike adjustments, a taller seat can help with the transition from sitting to standing that occurs so frequently.
Takes at least a year of regular mx riding to get in shape.
Try riding tight single-track without using a lot of handlebar input. Let me know how that works out for you.
Octane boost in your coffee 👊😎
whats the type of camera gear you use to get that crisp shot?
i Agree
This is about trail riding. What if someone likes kissing boys and rides on MX tracks only? Asking for a friend.
should be just "how to learn to ride" pah.. (i am aware u are a pro, but not as in elite or near the top, but as in profession, which rly is the defenition of the word but most not just aware of,, surprisingly..), f is this