Hey shredders! If you enjoyed this video, please hit like and subscribe… It really helps. I’m working on a legit trackstand. What’s the #1 skill you’d like to master?
Patience with the concept of Regressing to Progress.... it's an odd one to deliberately place yourself in a worse position and struggle with that to be able to progress with something that was perfectly fine before you deliberately made things worse.....
@@rickmeister2 I know... North Shore Betty called it "unlearning old school habits"... Every time I learn how to do something a better way it makes me smile. 🙌
Thank you for having had me - it was a great conversation! Looking forward to hearing how this video has helped many 40+ riders crash less and have more fun ❤ Roxy
So many pearls in this interview... body position "tiny movements in body positioning" so important!! Trackstands!! At 62 I'm still working on getting better, everyday!
I love Roxy!! She’s the best coach!! I’m 54 and started MTB at 51. I broke a collarbone and separated the other shoulder in the first year bc I learned from my bro coach riding buddies. MTB has become so much more fun and safe once I started focusing and learning the proper skills from amazing coaches like Roxy and local live classes. Definitely invest in proper fundamental coaching!! Thanks for the awesome podcast. 👏
I didn't watch this when first uploaded as I'd just broken my collar bone for the 3rd time (in 10 years) and feeling down about chances of MTBing without breaking things. It's a revelation to learn about concept of learning safety-first yet still progressing with riding skills. Now back on my bike I've put the flat pedals on and eager follow Roxy's videos. For me the coaching/training thing hasn't always worked so well - early on I broke a rib on a training session (still don't like trying manuals), and gave up on training when I nearly wiped out on a big drop, bad enough to scare the trainer into scrapping his drops section and moving swiftly on.
@@alanclarke4965 oh man, Alan! How you're healing well. So glad you've found a new approach. My interview with North Shore Betty is also inspiring... She's been there! 🙌
Just got a bike for my 54th birthday. I haven’t rode a bike since I was a little girl. I’m so glad I found your channel. You ask all the right questions and I love that you share your experiences also. I can regret not being active the past 20 years or I can look forward to the next 20. I prefer the latter. We don’t stop moving cause we get old, we get old cause we stop moving! I couldn’t be more excited. Thank you for the perfect platform for someone like me. 🙂
Very inspiring video. Thank you so much. I’m 62 and a proud owner of an Epic, which I ride every week in the hills near my home, in the north of Italy. I also wanted to say that ... the cat in the background is outstanding!
We just picked up two e mountain bikes Monday, my wife is 62, I'll be 67 in two months. We've ridden road bikes infrequently for the past 35 years. I'm really pleased I found your channel. Perfect timing for us.
Great post. I'm 67 and getting back into mtn biking after 30yrs. Tech has changed tremendously and we definitely didnt have access to coaching and YT back then.. I like Roxy's comment about the clips. Back in the day I was riding clipless and there is a definite disconnect between the pedals and the feet with mtn bike shoes. Flats are much better to feel the pedals although the getting used to part now is all about managing foot position with those pesky pegs. The soft shoes love to stick to them, lol! I've recently got back on the road bike too. I find road/gravel riding (30-40miles)does build up a great base of fitness which carries over to mtn biking. I got a hold of a Rip Rower recently and I find its a good tool for core, hinge and even "hip flexibility" work which I totally need. The 29ers seem to require a lot more core strength in order to finesse the bike. I'm looking forward to seeking out some flow trails (greens and blues) this fall and signing up for coaching. I want to master the track stand, bunny hop, small drops and jumps and of course carving the turns. nothing too crazy tho. I have some water ski (slalom) background too so hopefully some of those muscle memory turning movements will translate over to the bike. Those about 30 yrs old too, lol. Happy riding!
@@SteveLyons57 love this and shout out to Lee founder of the Rip Row. I'm gonna slap on my flat pedals and start Roxy's track stand course! Welcome back to MTB 🙌
Thank you, Steve! So great to hear you're motivated to practice and learn. Do check out my free trackstand home training course, it will take you through the process step by step and of course I also offer courses for the other topics you mentioned 😊
Hey Steve. That's funny I am 67 too and a big fan of Roxy. I had my first MTB at 25 (that's ... ago......well who wants to do the math?) there was no suspensions and the brakes were cantilevers. But I got on clipless pedals early, loved the connection and never looked back until ROXY happened. She convinced me to go to flats... A lot of unlearning later and NO REGRETS. I did the FUNdamentals, the track stand and I am looking forward to do front wheel lifts and then the bunny-hop. I ride a fullpower EMTB and for all the confidence it inspires I however miss the nimble feel of a 'normal MTB'. I might invest in a not too expensive bike just to practice skills. And I wonder what ROXY would say about that ????
@@thierrylerinckx1340 I'm finding that the first thing I need to do is work on my fitness. I can tell already the track stand is going to take some time because so many muscles are weak and out of condition. I'm using e-bikes(road/gravel/mtn) to get back in shape. I just got back with my old road riding group and we try and ride 3 times a week, 30-40 miles per ride. I sprinkle in one to two 5-7 mile trail rides in weekly too on this Yeti SB160 I found on Marketplace. I couldn't pass the deal up! I was able to snag it from a guy who road it only a few times and I was actually able to register the bike which even made the deal sweeter. The 29ers however are beastly compared to the old 90's mtn bikes. There are a lot of good deals to be found on marketplace etc since all the Covid riders are back to work and aren't finding the time to ride their bikes if you decide to pick up an analog bike. I think Roxy would say go for it! lol I've got her track stand course queued up. I need to go practice!!
@@CenturyRide Yes, I'm finding the Rip Rower is a good tool for strengthening my core muscles around the hip hinge. I've been on it for about a month now and I'm feeling the difference it makes. I picked up the V1 version which allows tilt side to side and that's making a huge difference bringing back much needed hip and pelvis flexibility all the way down to the toes! lol. I had a rude awakening this summer trying to put on trick skis (I've got an old 88 ski boat and did quite a bit a skiing back in the day)...and found out how hard it was to put the darn skis on cause I lost strength and flexibility in my pelvis and hips. That was an ah ah moment. :). All this talk about working out ... I feel the need for endorphins! :)
15:45 One of the things that dragged me into MTB was realizing how much more physical it is compared to anything I have ever done. I got a great book that explained a lot of the riding technique, and how to build the fitness off the bike or on the road for better more fun (and safer) MTB
Hello. I also started in my late 30s in the UK, then moved to North Vancouver and realised I had very few real skills at mountain riding. I did have a bad accident that put me off for a long time but now I am starting to get back into it. Both your and Roxy's channels have been very helpful for me to get started again. The general attitude here on the north shore of Vancouver is that you need to crash a lot to really learn properly but actually I think that is not true. I am going very slowly on these technical trails here until I improve. I like this idea that you can improve without wiping out all the time. Thank you for this video.
@@glennnicholls8510 thanks, Glenn. Roxy's message is great especially for all the people in their 50s and 60s just starting to mountain bike now... Which I think is absolutely fantastic.
I’m 62, been mountain biking on and off since the 80’s. I’ve ridden clipless in the past, but no more. Flats for life for me. For the kind of riding I do, they are far superior. This winter, I plan to hit the skills hard. Thanks for the inspirational video!
Two books that I have found helpful in gaining the mindset Roxy is talking about in this video are "Peak" by K. Anders Erickson, which emphasizes deliberate practice, and "Growth Mindset" by Carol Dweck, which emphasizes having the right mental state to learn new skills. You need growth mindset to be able to attempt new skills that you are probably not very good at and to believe that you can learn new things (regardless of age or background) and, as Roxy says, you need deliberate practice to really learn a new skill.
I have a drop in my yard/woods that my son built a few years ago. Its about 3-ft tall. So far I have been riding past it and of course as I ride past it, I do give it a look of disdain. While getting ready for Daylight Savings I reopened the "hometrack" this past week. I decided to resurface the drop and start actually riding it this winter. Then today this vid is in my feed. Thanks.
So glad I found you channel! On ebikes: I'm a bike mechanic and so many of my older customers tell me that if it wasn't for ebikes, they would have given up cycling years ago. Thanks for the awesome content.
Yep... I'm hearing that too. Anything that keeps people active longer is good. The legend and GOAT, North Shore Betty told me that she has one too because at 76 her riding pals are in their 30s and 40s and it helps her keep up on the climbs. (On the descent, I'm sure they're trying to keep up with her!) 💪
subscribed! I really enjoyed this video. I started riding 4 years ago at 28 and coaching 6 months ago. So much to learn and I LOVE working with those who focus on playing the long - game in this sport!
I've been on and off bikes in phases, all my life. Started by removing the training wheels back in the 80's. Then BMX/Freestyle (didn't compete, just local trails and messing around with pegs and rotors) was crazy popular. Then I moved to mtn biking at 21 with a Giant Iguana I paid off in layaway. Once paid off, due to unforeseen circumstances...I ended up in the Grand Junction CO area. I took the bike, omg I was hooked on riding. Came back to OK and helped build local trails 2005-14. One thing I experienced last weekend riding in Bentonville AR...I had my back tire slip on some leaves in a corner (I overshot it). I went down soft on my right wrist, no big deal. 4 hours later though I felt it. Still bothers me when I type, like now. Takes days longer for things to heal than things that didn't phase me in my 20s/30s. I'll never stop riding dirt, ever! I'll be an old fart, on a rippin electric bike in 30 years!
Watching this video with a cast on my hand while a broken bone heals. Crashed on a steep, very sharp downhill switchback and my hand was down to break my fall. Wish i knew how to not lose my balance... Lifelong roadie who switched to MTB riding at 70 - 5 months ago. This has been far better for my fitness than swimming and stretch training which I am thrilled about. Definitely, the hardest part is taking time to practice instead of simply riding the trails. As a professional swim coach (all levels), I should know better, right? Not afraid to get back on the bike in 4-5 weeks and already planning how I will practice during the rainy season in the Pacific NW...
I’m a 45 year old guy who loves MTB. I crashed back in June and broke my arm pretty badly. My mindset after that has been “if anything like this ever happens again, I’ll give up the sport.” But this video is giving me a lot to think about.
@@IWASRANSOMED you should watch my interview with North Shore Betty... 76 and still sending it. She talks about broken bones... And healing. You got this! 💪💪
I'm a bit younger than you(31) and got into mountain biking after breaking both arms, and a few other things, in a motorcycle wreck. My outlook has been that I can manage the risk with good gear, and that I'm balancing the risk against other things, like the health risks of NOT having a fun activity with some cardio benefits. I won't pretend crashing my bike doesn't scare me sometimes, but that risk/benefit calculation keeps coming up "worth it".
@@robertcowher thanks for sharing! Yeah, I love the sport and you’re spot on about it being something fun that keeps you fit. It’s been the easiest way for me to stay consistent with exercise. Gotta get back on the saddle!
I’m 53 and just got back into cycling seriously after 30 yrs of not riding. I’m in the best shape of my life and I have mixed up my riding gravel, mtn, and bike packing. For Mtn biking I have done more crazy stuff now then I did when I was in my 20’s this is in large part cause the trails are better and the bikes are. And I love kicking the butts of the young ones on the climb 😂😂.
Crashing, I use to think trees were softer than rocks, not, trees don't give either. I don't call it fear but rocky terrain turns me into a very cautious rider. Here in west central Illinois it's mostly soft dirt and trees with an occasional rocky trail. I use to ride with clips on my pedals when road riding but have no desire to us clips trail riding.
SPD pedals... I started with them after about 6 months of mountain biking and liked them immediately because they kept my bike under me at all times. I am now realizing that that is not a very healthy reason to ride clipped in 😂 I still use them, particularly for XC rides, but if I know something gets more gnarly I revert to flats.
My first real crash in a few years resulted in cracked ribs at 59. Not awesome. And I wasn’t doing anything risky. I was riding early morning and the trail was shaded, I was climbing a little rise and slammed into an exposed root. I just didn’t see it, didn’t react to it and fell over like I hit a wall. Totally bizarre. I clip in on road and clipped in mtn bike for years until a couple years ago. Now I ride flats and love it and don’t find getting torque through the pedals difficult even climbing. Too many rocks on the local trails and got tired of tipping over trying to get over the exposures sometimes.
Garbage in..Garbage out....dont feed bad habits in to the system...Key to any new skill, if you cant do it slow,you will never do it fast or Slow is smooth...Smooth if fast
I'm pretty sure it's my soul that wants to ride Rampage and Dark Fest. A weird place to be when you are old as dirt and people in your age peer group are just looking to not get hurt.
If your soul is really calling for it and you have the mindset and persistence to practice to learn what it takes - then work your way up and you can get there (or close!)
I have some flat pedals I bought for my touring bike but never used them. If I put them on and use my mt bike shoes, will it be OK to use them with the SPD cleats on them?
No... if you put your flats on you should use flat, grippy shoes. I have Addidas 510s for my flats (I also use them in the gym). Not expensive and work well.
Hi there. Who are you & what is your background & qualifications? Nothing on youtube or your website. You certainly look like you are having fun on the trails.
@@madrapperdave hey there! I'm Kelly, I'm a 57 yr old MTB'r with no intentions of quitting. Like ever 😂. I think this sport is helping us to live better longer. So I like to apply interesting science from trusted experts to cyclists like me. And other stuff too. Not claiming to be an expert, just surfacing expert research so we can be the best we can be for as long as possible. Cheers!
Hey shredders! If you enjoyed this video, please hit like and subscribe… It really helps. I’m working on a legit trackstand. What’s the #1 skill you’d like to master?
Patience with the concept of Regressing to Progress.... it's an odd one to deliberately place yourself in a worse position and struggle with that to be able to progress with something that was perfectly fine before you deliberately made things worse.....
@@rickmeister2 I know... North Shore Betty called it "unlearning old school habits"... Every time I learn how to do something a better way it makes me smile. 🙌
I want to learn how to wheelie again. I could do it when I was a kid easily.
Thank you for having had me - it was a great conversation! Looking forward to hearing how this video has helped many 40+ riders crash less and have more fun ❤ Roxy
Loved our conversation! Thank you so much for bringing your message and experience to Century Ride!
I soooo much see myself in so many things you are saying, @Roxybike_ride.and.inspire
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@@andreablackwell5643 😍 Thank you, Andrea! Would love to work with you again, soon. Your progress was amazing when we did last time 😇
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire still working on my mindset, having a bit of a hard time on how to find and above all KEEP the training routine ❤❤❤
So many pearls in this interview... body position "tiny movements in body positioning" so important!! Trackstands!! At 62 I'm still working on getting better, everyday!
@@andreageller4804 I'm with ya, Andrea! Never stop learning. 🙌
I love Roxy!! She’s the best coach!! I’m 54 and started MTB at 51. I broke a collarbone and separated the other shoulder in the first year bc I learned from my bro coach riding buddies. MTB has become so much more fun and safe once I started focusing and learning the proper skills from amazing coaches like Roxy and local live classes. Definitely invest in proper fundamental coaching!! Thanks for the awesome podcast. 👏
@@devlish668 thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Morning started MTB 2019 biking since 60’s now 67! Now I have used MTB to rehab hip replacement and Bladder cancer! Keep Inspiring 🙏
@@richdome1 YOU'RE inspiring! Keep going!
I didn't watch this when first uploaded as I'd just broken my collar bone for the 3rd time (in 10 years) and feeling down about chances of MTBing without breaking things. It's a revelation to learn about concept of learning safety-first yet still progressing with riding skills.
Now back on my bike I've put the flat pedals on and eager follow Roxy's videos.
For me the coaching/training thing hasn't always worked so well - early on I broke a rib on a training session (still don't like trying manuals), and gave up on training when I nearly wiped out on a big drop, bad enough to scare the trainer into scrapping his drops section and moving swiftly on.
@@alanclarke4965 oh man, Alan! How you're healing well. So glad you've found a new approach. My interview with North Shore Betty is also inspiring... She's been there! 🙌
Just got a bike for my 54th birthday. I haven’t rode a bike since I was a little girl. I’m so glad I found your channel. You ask all the right questions and I love that you share your experiences also.
I can regret not being active the past 20 years or I can look forward to the next 20. I prefer the latter.
We don’t stop moving cause we get old, we get old cause we stop moving!
I couldn’t be more excited. Thank you for the perfect platform for someone like me. 🙂
@@WaterFunFL thank you, Michelle. So excited for you! 🙌
Very inspiring video. Thank you so much. I’m 62 and a proud owner of an Epic, which I ride every week in the hills near my home, in the north of Italy. I also wanted to say that ... the cat in the background is outstanding!
@@lucafortin8108 thank you! Only noticed the cat later 😂 Sweet!
We just picked up two e mountain bikes Monday, my wife is 62, I'll be 67 in two months. We've ridden road bikes infrequently for the past 35 years. I'm really pleased I found your channel. Perfect timing for us.
@@neilestenson6595 Congrats on the new bikes. Thanks for watching! 😊
Great post. I'm 67 and getting back into mtn biking after 30yrs. Tech has changed tremendously and we definitely didnt have access to coaching and YT back then.. I like Roxy's comment about the clips. Back in the day I was riding clipless and there is a definite disconnect between the pedals and the feet with mtn bike shoes. Flats are much better to feel the pedals although the getting used to part now is all about managing foot position with those pesky pegs. The soft shoes love to stick to them, lol! I've recently got back on the road bike too. I find road/gravel riding (30-40miles)does build up a great base of fitness which carries over to mtn biking. I got a hold of a Rip Rower recently and I find its a good tool for core, hinge and even "hip flexibility" work which I totally need. The 29ers seem to require a lot more core strength in order to finesse the bike. I'm looking forward to seeking out some flow trails (greens and blues) this fall and signing up for coaching. I want to master the track stand, bunny hop, small drops and jumps and of course carving the turns. nothing too crazy tho. I have some water ski (slalom) background too so hopefully some of those muscle memory turning movements will translate over to the bike. Those about 30 yrs old too, lol. Happy riding!
@@SteveLyons57 love this and shout out to Lee founder of the Rip Row. I'm gonna slap on my flat pedals and start Roxy's track stand course! Welcome back to MTB 🙌
Thank you, Steve! So great to hear you're motivated to practice and learn. Do check out my free trackstand home training course, it will take you through the process step by step and of course I also offer courses for the other topics you mentioned 😊
Hey Steve. That's funny I am 67 too and a big fan of Roxy. I had my first MTB at 25 (that's ... ago......well who wants to do the math?) there was no suspensions and the brakes were cantilevers. But I got on clipless pedals early, loved the connection and never looked back until ROXY happened. She convinced me to go to flats... A lot of unlearning later and NO REGRETS. I did the FUNdamentals, the track stand and I am looking forward to do front wheel lifts and then the bunny-hop. I ride a fullpower EMTB and for all the confidence it inspires I however miss the nimble feel of a 'normal MTB'. I might invest in a not too expensive bike just to practice skills. And I wonder what ROXY would say about that ????
@@thierrylerinckx1340 I'm finding that the first thing I need to do is work on my fitness. I can tell already the track stand is going to take some time because so many muscles are weak and out of condition. I'm using e-bikes(road/gravel/mtn) to get back in shape. I just got back with my old road riding group and we try and ride 3 times a week, 30-40 miles per ride. I sprinkle in one to two 5-7 mile trail rides in weekly too on this Yeti SB160 I found on Marketplace. I couldn't pass the deal up! I was able to snag it from a guy who road it only a few times and I was actually able to register the bike which even made the deal sweeter. The 29ers however are beastly compared to the old 90's mtn bikes. There are a lot of good deals to be found on marketplace etc since all the Covid riders are back to work and aren't finding the time to ride their bikes if you decide to pick up an analog bike. I think Roxy would say go for it! lol I've got her track stand course queued up. I need to go practice!!
@@CenturyRide Yes, I'm finding the Rip Rower is a good tool for strengthening my core muscles around the hip hinge. I've been on it for about a month now and I'm feeling the difference it makes. I picked up the V1 version which allows tilt side to side and that's making a huge difference bringing back much needed hip and pelvis flexibility all the way down to the toes! lol. I had a rude awakening this summer trying to put on trick skis (I've got an old 88 ski boat and did quite a bit a skiing back in the day)...and found out how hard it was to put the darn skis on cause I lost strength and flexibility in my pelvis and hips. That was an ah ah moment. :). All this talk about working out ... I feel the need for endorphins! :)
15:45 One of the things that dragged me into MTB was realizing how much more physical it is compared to anything I have ever done. I got a great book that explained a lot of the riding technique, and how to build the fitness off the bike or on the road for better more fun (and safer) MTB
You choice a good guest speaker :) I preach MTB to anyone I know... I love it this is a good podcast/video for people to listen :)
@@SergejGrabun thank you!
This was great thank you both. All this resonates personally 🙌🏻
@@geraldinecoupland4162 thanks, Geraldine! 😊🙌
Hello. I also started in my late 30s in the UK, then moved to North Vancouver and realised I had very few real skills at mountain riding. I did have a bad accident that put me off for a long time but now I am starting to get back into it. Both your and Roxy's channels have been very helpful for me to get started again. The general attitude here on the north shore of Vancouver is that you need to crash a lot to really learn properly but actually I think that is not true. I am going very slowly on these technical trails here until I improve. I like this idea that you can improve without wiping out all the time.
Thank you for this video.
@@glennnicholls8510 thanks, Glenn. Roxy's message is great especially for all the people in their 50s and 60s just starting to mountain bike now... Which I think is absolutely fantastic.
I’m 62, been mountain biking on and off since the 80’s. I’ve ridden clipless in the past, but no more. Flats for life for me. For the kind of riding I do, they are far superior. This winter, I plan to hit the skills hard. Thanks for the inspirational video!
@@jimbo6993 okay Jim, I'll join you in the flat pedals for skill building this winter 🙌
Two books that I have found helpful in gaining the mindset Roxy is talking about in this video are "Peak" by K. Anders Erickson, which emphasizes deliberate practice, and "Growth Mindset" by Carol Dweck, which emphasizes having the right mental state to learn new skills. You need growth mindset to be able to attempt new skills that you are probably not very good at and to believe that you can learn new things (regardless of age or background) and, as Roxy says, you need deliberate practice to really learn a new skill.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I'll check them out.
I have a drop in my yard/woods that my son built a few years ago. Its about 3-ft tall. So far I have been riding past it and of course as I ride past it, I do give it a look of disdain. While getting ready for Daylight Savings I reopened the "hometrack" this past week. I decided to resurface the drop and start actually riding it this winter. Then today this vid is in my feed. Thanks.
I know that feeling! Every time I ride the drop that I avoided for years I have a little internal celebration. 🎉
So glad I found you channel! On ebikes: I'm a bike mechanic and so many of my older customers tell me that if it wasn't for ebikes, they would have given up cycling years ago. Thanks for the awesome content.
Yep... I'm hearing that too. Anything that keeps people active longer is good. The legend and GOAT, North Shore Betty told me that she has one too because at 76 her riding pals are in their 30s and 40s and it helps her keep up on the climbs. (On the descent, I'm sure they're trying to keep up with her!) 💪
❤ thanks for sharing this great news!
I'm 59 and I promised myself years ago I would be on a bicycle till the end of my days🎉
Right on! Keep going.🙌
subscribed! I really enjoyed this video. I started riding 4 years ago at 28 and coaching 6 months ago. So much to learn and I LOVE working with those who focus on playing the long - game in this sport!
@@candacejanzen7137 welcome aboard, Candace! What makes MTB great is that there's always something fun to learn. 🙌
@@CenturyRide I could not agree more!! Where do you live and ride?
@@candacejanzen7137 I'm in Toronto. We have legit MTB trails right in the city. On the weekends we head off to other trails in Ontario.
Happy to hear Candace! So great you are getting long term coaching, such a game changer!
I've been on and off bikes in phases, all my life. Started by removing the training wheels back in the 80's. Then BMX/Freestyle (didn't compete, just local trails and messing around with pegs and rotors) was crazy popular. Then I moved to mtn biking at 21 with a Giant Iguana I paid off in layaway. Once paid off, due to unforeseen circumstances...I ended up in the Grand Junction CO area. I took the bike, omg I was hooked on riding. Came back to OK and helped build local trails 2005-14.
One thing I experienced last weekend riding in Bentonville AR...I had my back tire slip on some leaves in a corner (I overshot it). I went down soft on my right wrist, no big deal. 4 hours later though I felt it. Still bothers me when I type, like now. Takes days longer for things to heal than things that didn't phase me in my 20s/30s. I'll never stop riding dirt, ever! I'll be an old fart, on a rippin electric bike in 30 years!
@@asdf9890 Right on! Hope the wrist is healing. You should watch my interview with North Shore Betty. Incredible!
Thanks for this great video. It's probably the most inspiring mountain biking video I ever watched. 🙏
@@Generation-eBike thank you!!
Such great content! Thank you!
@@Bike4adventure thank YOU! 🙌
Watching this video with a cast on my hand while a broken bone heals. Crashed on a steep, very sharp downhill switchback and my hand was down to break my fall. Wish i knew how to not lose my balance... Lifelong roadie who switched to MTB riding at 70 - 5 months ago. This has been far better for my fitness than swimming and stretch training which I am thrilled about. Definitely, the hardest part is taking time to practice instead of simply riding the trails. As a professional swim coach (all levels), I should know better, right? Not afraid to get back on the bike in 4-5 weeks and already planning how I will practice during the rainy season in the Pacific NW...
@@HawkSwimming I'm with ya, Paul. I have to build the habit of skills training (not just riding) too. Hope you heal quickly and keep going 🙌
Oh no, get well soon, Paul! Hope you'll find a great practice routine once you come back. Do give my trackstand challenge a try ☺
Wow, fantastic interview! Subscribed for sure…
@@svbluehighway thanks 🙏
Excellent!!!
@@pamtofte1 Thanks!
I’m a 45 year old guy who loves MTB. I crashed back in June and broke my arm pretty badly. My mindset after that has been “if anything like this ever happens again, I’ll give up the sport.” But this video is giving me a lot to think about.
@@IWASRANSOMED you should watch my interview with North Shore Betty... 76 and still sending it. She talks about broken bones... And healing. You got this! 💪💪
I'm a bit younger than you(31) and got into mountain biking after breaking both arms, and a few other things, in a motorcycle wreck. My outlook has been that I can manage the risk with good gear, and that I'm balancing the risk against other things, like the health risks of NOT having a fun activity with some cardio benefits. I won't pretend crashing my bike doesn't scare me sometimes, but that risk/benefit calculation keeps coming up "worth it".
@@CenturyRide Thank you! I’ll check that video out for sure.
@@robertcowher thanks for sharing! Yeah, I love the sport and you’re spot on about it being something fun that keeps you fit. It’s been the easiest way for me to stay consistent with exercise. Gotta get back on the saddle!
@@robertcowher Love this. Thoughtful assessment. 🙌
Thanks for your help and advice 👍
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I’m 53 and just got back into cycling seriously after 30 yrs of not riding. I’m in the best shape of my life and I have mixed up my riding gravel, mtn, and bike packing. For Mtn biking I have done more crazy stuff now then I did when I was in my 20’s this is in large part cause the trails are better and the bikes are. And I love kicking the butts of the young ones on the climb 😂😂.
@@smrooke love this! Way to go. 💪
Crashing, I use to think trees were softer than rocks, not, trees don't give either. I don't call it fear but rocky terrain turns me into a very cautious rider. Here in west central Illinois it's mostly soft dirt and trees with an occasional rocky trail. I use to ride with clips on my pedals when road riding but have no desire to us clips trail riding.
SPD pedals... I started with them after about 6 months of mountain biking and liked them immediately because they kept my bike under me at all times. I am now realizing that that is not a very healthy reason to ride clipped in 😂 I still use them, particularly for XC rides, but if I know something gets more gnarly I revert to flats.
I keep promising myself to put my flats on.
My first real crash in a few years resulted in cracked ribs at 59. Not awesome. And I wasn’t doing anything risky. I was riding early morning and the trail was shaded, I was climbing a little rise and slammed into an exposed root. I just didn’t see it, didn’t react to it and fell over like I hit a wall. Totally bizarre. I clip in on road and clipped in mtn bike for years until a couple years ago. Now I ride flats and love it and don’t find getting torque through the pedals difficult even climbing. Too many rocks on the local trails and got tired of tipping over trying to get over the exposures sometimes.
@@TheCmcyclist it happens. And changing something fundamental like pedals offers novelty a key ingredient in brain health. 💪
Garbage in..Garbage out....dont feed bad habits in to the system...Key to any new skill, if you cant do it slow,you will never do it fast or Slow is smooth...Smooth if fast
Рокси олицетворяет любовь к Велику !!! Это не всем понять,пока нормально хотя бы не научишься ездить на Лучшем изобретении человека.
I'm pretty sure it's my soul that wants to ride Rampage and Dark Fest. A weird place to be when you are old as dirt and people in your age peer group are just looking to not get hurt.
If your soul is really calling for it and you have the mindset and persistence to practice to learn what it takes - then work your way up and you can get there (or close!)
I am 52 and just picked up MTB to master MX to prep for ADV on ultimate off road adventures awaiting me...
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I have some flat pedals I bought for my touring bike but never used them. If I put them on and use my mt bike shoes, will it be OK to use them with the SPD cleats on them?
No... if you put your flats on you should use flat, grippy shoes. I have Addidas 510s for my flats (I also use them in the gym). Not expensive and work well.
Hi there. Who are you & what is your background & qualifications? Nothing on youtube or your website. You certainly look like you are having fun on the trails.
@@madrapperdave hey there! I'm Kelly, I'm a 57 yr old MTB'r with no intentions of quitting. Like ever 😂. I think this sport is helping us to live better longer. So I like to apply interesting science from trusted experts to cyclists like me. And other stuff too. Not claiming to be an expert, just surfacing expert research so we can be the best we can be for as long as possible. Cheers!
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Кто может дословный перевод сделать?(RusPleas
Спасибо за напоминание.
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