I have a new idea for the channel instead of just having you guys show us this stuff and bring in a beginner for a few months to show true progression and to be able to have him/her to be able to describe from a beginner point of view from what it feels like to the different things they tried to make it easier
I love the beginner videos. I’m 50 and just trying to have fun. The videos you guys make aren’t condescending, and it feels like you really want to help people learn, and you enjoy teaching. Thanks for the info, and I’ll keep watching.
Ashton Court blue trail in Bristol would have been a good place for this video: its easy for beginners but good fun for more experienced riders as well
Is it just me or do other hardtail riders get excited when theres a gmbn video made with the presenter riding a hardtail? Especially as im quite new to mtb and am desperate to learn more and go fast
My parents are just starting mtb and are finding it difficult to learn how lean the bike in corners and ride berms properly so if you could do a video "how to corner for beginners" or "how to ride berms for beginners" It would be absolutely AMAZING, my parents and I would be very thankful.
Nice post. Very difficult for beginner. Planning to start riding from next year as I just got a road bike and can only have budget to get a MTB next year and would be in my late 20s hopefully such videos would be done before then.
Great vid. I'm guilty of the bad body posistion myself but because my legs and knees can't take more than a minute or so of being bent and supporting me over rough stuff. I always end up either stood locked up, one crank down, or just sitting down on a high seat again and rolling the rest. This doesn't seem to have improved over the last year or so I've been taking MTB more seriously.
In terms of position and soaking up the trail, it helps me immensely to focus on using my body as suspension for my head. Keeping my head still is easy to concentrate on and the rest happens automatically.
Im excited!! After I got my bike rack, I stopped by a local bike park, where I was able to finally look at the berm, and work on cornering, as well as the jumps. You are correct, your body has to be a sponge or damper where you soak up the energy as well, even in a hardtail. I wanted to practice more, also need to invest in some kneepads, lol
GMBN-Blake, it’s a year old but I just watched this video and as always (I’m learning) your production and com-skills are off the chart. Thank you for what you bring to us.
I really appreciate a video like this where editing is done to focus on what is important, and there isn't a bunch of filler. The example at 6:26 was genius. I also like the 'outlines' that come and go like :47 -- possibly even including that with timestamps at the top of the description (and ideally using the new TH-cam feature where the progress bar is chunked and labelled). Once you've been riding you probably forget about what the problem areas are so if you ever do a follow up video you should consider inviting someone new who has only gone once or twice and then focusing on what they struggle with and asking them what questions they have. Thanks!
I’ve been mountain biking for 11 years now and know pretty much all of those skills you mentioned. HOWERVER, it’s still great watching your vids since I always forget to put those skills into practice, it acts as a reminder to me Thanks GMBN for all that great content Cheers from south of the channel
Great tips but entirely from a downhill perspective. Half the time you are going uphill. What about tips for climbing? When do you want your suspension locked out vs unlocked? When to try and stand (and how to) and when it's best to stay seated. True, the downhill bits are more dangerous and thus require more skill but uphill is fun too! At least if you're like me and love to climb. I am kind of opposite. The downhills are required links between the climbs. I just try and be safe on the downhills and look forward to the next climb. Sick, I know... ;)
Any new content for the advanced rider or racer? Would love some race day walk throughs for enduro or something. Racing a few this year along with dh but dont really know what to expect.
Your videos are great! You guys have inspired me to get out and ride. I've learned so much from the channel. And Blake, you are an amazing presenter. The perfect blend of information and humor. Thanks!
Great video. I’ve been mtn biking for years, having learned my technique through practice, and at times, painful experience. Can’t wait to add some new skills to my riding.
I just bought myself a Cube Attention SL (anorexic wallet) after my other bike got stolen and can't wait to ride it around the woods. I even took a week off next week to do so. Until next week I'm spending hours to watch your channel it's so fun to watch and informative as well. For me as a beginner there's so much to learn😂. You guys definitely deserved my thumbs up for your vids and I'll follow your channel!
I noticed when I was riding yesterday that I was riding with one foot low and one high. I didn’t realize it until near the end of the ride but I think I was doing it subconsciously because of fatigue and it feels a relief to extend that leg.
I took notes on this skills video. I know Blake's tips are going to be an asset for me as I prepare myself to take on mountain biking. With Blake and his team's instruction and efforts, I'll have more fun and ride safe too.
Among all the redundant info we are so lovely taking in (and re-viewing every now and then voluntarily), this is by far the most useful and complete if you ask me. So, don’t ask!
Another great video guys! I've seen each tip mentioned in a variety of your videos, but I'm glad I found this one as it concisely lists and describes each one. OK, moving on to the next one. ;)
Im soo glad i dont do the early mistakes i didnt even know them i did know to level your cranks cause for me that was common sence and i cant spell thank you
You're like a Kiwi Owen Wilson lol... Awesome videos man, keep em coming! I haven't even got my mountain bike yet, but these videos have got me all the more excited!
This video is extremely helpful for me. Thank you so much! also, I can tell that you really enjoy mountain biking. It tells me that I'd enjoy it as well once I get the hang of it.
Could you guys do a video on how to ride when your a heavier and taller guy? Like how to prep the bike, the jumps, the turns, or even tips for getting a bike that will support you properly.
6:15 cornering with weight on back wheel ? If I try that my front wheel just slides out. I thought in unbanked corners we should keep weight on the front tire
Dropping the outside foot adds pressure to the rear. Staying upright and centered with your body while the bike changes angles will keep the front down as well. Its basically counter steering on a bike.
Hmmm seems like my practice of the basics this summer is pretty much on track. I need to find a good place for practicing pumping tho, definitely need to work on that skill!
Dear gentlemen... you just got yourself another subscriber... Great explanations of great knowledge, wrapped in a very nice beginnerfriendly attitude. Thank you for your work! I just ordered my very first MTB after probably 20-25 years of not cycling at all.. nothing too professional still it was $400 which I hope is good enough to get a good feel for this new hobby of mine (hopefully!) I will keep watching your videos to learn more about all the do and dont's. Thank you !
Quality. How about a mention as to where you are filming each video? Would be useful for folks wanting to try what they have just seen. Keep up the good videos!
Not necessary on berms since they're banked. Level is better since your weight is more evenly distributed through the corner and keeps the bike steadier
Helpful video as always. Note to all new to Mtbing please be careful on walking/riding back up, most Mtb parks have a one way system in forced as getting hit by a Mtber doing 25+ mph as you walk up the trail can lead to very nasty accidents. thanks for the continued hard work of all GMBN.
I'm a super beginner. Rode a bike for the first time in 20 yrs 2 weeks ago. I'm on a Diamondback Line, but I'm a big girl...any advice for heavy set beginners?
Thank you for this brilliant video! I'm a Brit living near the Bavarian Alps and we usually ride forest trails which are easier than the tough looking ways in your film. The techniques of body/foot placement thanks to your film, I realize I was already doing.
I think an interesting segment would be to either get a guest presenter or one of you to do an enduro/ex trail walk through picking speed lines. I know you did a segment about adding fun bits to trails. But my buddy said he shared a lift with Sam Hill and saw him walking the trail slowly all day passing him over and over until he got to the bottom near sunset. 6-8 hours, whats he doing?
I have a new idea for the channel instead of just having you guys show us this stuff and bring in a beginner for a few months to show true progression and to be able to have him/her to be able to describe from a beginner point of view from what it feels like to the different things they tried to make it easier
BigBoyGiraffe Graff been thinking this for a long time 👍🏻
Great idea!
Great idea
Great idea! Choose me! If they can teach anyone (I am new to MTB and about to turn 50), then they can teach nearly anyone!
Agree
being a hard tail rider my self it's nice to see Blake making some videos on his hardtail
Camwithacam Vlogs yeah me too!
Thought the same thing.
Can you recognize the bike/frame ?
Yanko Hristov the bike he is riding is a nukeproof mega amd its top speck
More like Nukeproof Scout. The mega is the full suspension one :)
I love the beginner videos. I’m 50 and just trying to have fun. The videos you guys make aren’t condescending, and it feels like you really want to help people learn, and you enjoy teaching. Thanks for the info, and I’ll keep watching.
Totally agree with you on the "not condescending" part!
6 Skills are all you need to ride a basic MTB trail! Give us a thumbs up if you found this video useful! 👍
Well didn't because I'm not a beginner but I still always give you thumbs up no doubt!
Global Mountain Bike Network
Good video!
Was he in bike park wales
What about body position for XC riders ? We cant low the seat you know
Ashton Court blue trail in Bristol would have been a good place for this video: its easy for beginners but good fun for more experienced riders as well
Just getting into mtb, at 61 years young. This video is just what I needed. Trek 7 will appreciate me having this knowledge. Thank you
My wife and I just got marlin 7s 😁
*watches gmbn*
*turns to pro in 5 seconds*
*5 seconds later crashes and dies*
@@mustafasaqib1688 *cha cha smooth*
yah bro
Is it just me or do other hardtail riders get excited when theres a gmbn video made with the presenter riding a hardtail? Especially as im quite new to mtb and am desperate to learn more and go fast
Me too, I guess u might be a semi pro by now!
My parents are just starting mtb and are finding it difficult to learn how lean the bike in corners and ride berms properly so if you could do a video "how to corner for beginners" or "how to ride berms for beginners" It would be absolutely AMAZING, my parents and I would be very thankful.
Nice post. Very difficult for beginner. Planning to start riding from next year as I just got a road bike and can only have budget to get a MTB next year and would be in my late 20s hopefully such videos would be done before then.
Didn't Blake cover these skills in his video? I thought he did.
How are your parents doing?
I also have been mountain biking inspired by the Gmbn boys. I am so thankful that they are here. Live long and have a great day bois!
A trail + hardtail + flats = endless fun!
Except when the flats are in you tires...
Great vid.
I'm guilty of the bad body posistion myself but because my legs and knees can't take more than a minute or so of being bent and supporting me over rough stuff.
I always end up either stood locked up, one crank down, or just sitting down on a high seat again and rolling the rest.
This doesn't seem to have improved over the last year or so I've been taking MTB more seriously.
In terms of position and soaking up the trail, it helps me immensely to focus on using my body as suspension for my head. Keeping my head still is easy to concentrate on and the rest happens automatically.
Great video! Certainly picked up a few new skills from watching this, I'd have never thought about the pedals had it not been mentioned.
This is my favorite GMBN video yet! Very well done.
Im excited!! After I got my bike rack, I stopped by a local bike park, where I was able to finally look at the berm, and work on cornering, as well as the jumps. You are correct, your body has to be a sponge or damper where you soak up the energy as well, even in a hardtail. I wanted to practice more, also need to invest in some kneepads, lol
Just ordered a Levo Comp and will be getting back into this after 20 years. So glad I came across your channel - subscribed!
GMBN-Blake, it’s a year old but I just watched this video and as always (I’m learning) your production and com-skills are off the chart. Thank you for what you bring to us.
Hardtail for a change! Love it 👌
I really appreciate a video like this where editing is done to focus on what is important, and there isn't a bunch of filler. The example at 6:26 was genius. I also like the 'outlines' that come and go like :47 -- possibly even including that with timestamps at the top of the description (and ideally using the new TH-cam feature where the progress bar is chunked and labelled). Once you've been riding you probably forget about what the problem areas are so if you ever do a follow up video you should consider inviting someone new who has only gone once or twice and then focusing on what they struggle with and asking them what questions they have.
Thanks!
Blake really makes any long Bike Videos more Entertaining to watch and Learn!!!
Thanks Blake for another hardtail video! 😎
This video is masterfully edited. Love the music. Love the content. Amazing.
I’ve been mountain biking for 11 years now and know pretty much all of those skills you mentioned. HOWERVER, it’s still great watching your vids since I always forget to put those skills into practice, it acts as a reminder to me
Thanks GMBN for all that great content
Cheers from south of the channel
Great tips but entirely from a downhill perspective. Half the time you are going uphill. What about tips for climbing? When do you want your suspension locked out vs unlocked? When to try and stand (and how to) and when it's best to stay seated. True, the downhill bits are more dangerous and thus require more skill but uphill is fun too! At least if you're like me and love to climb. I am kind of opposite. The downhills are required links between the climbs. I just try and be safe on the downhills and look forward to the next climb. Sick, I know... ;)
Any new content for the advanced rider or racer? Would love some race day walk throughs for enduro or something. Racing a few this year along with dh but dont really know what to expect.
Be prepared to be tired AF after.
Brandong13 also what about some 4x tips!
Did you do well?!
Your videos are great! You guys have inspired me to get out and ride. I've learned so much from the channel. And Blake, you are an amazing presenter. The perfect blend of information and humor. Thanks!
Great video. I’ve been mtn biking for years, having learned my technique through practice, and at times, painful experience. Can’t wait to add some new skills to my riding.
I just bought myself a Cube Attention SL (anorexic wallet) after my other bike got stolen and can't wait to ride it around the woods. I even took a week off next week to do so. Until next week I'm spending hours to watch your channel it's so fun to watch and informative as well. For me as a beginner there's so much to learn😂. You guys definitely deserved my thumbs up for your vids and I'll follow your channel!
I noticed when I was riding yesterday that I was riding with one foot low and one high. I didn’t realize it until near the end of the ride but I think I was doing it subconsciously because of fatigue and it feels a relief to extend that leg.
As a soon to be mountain biker , I’m so grateful for all your videos! Thanks a lot 👍🏼💪🏼😊
I'm new to the mtb sport. Just got a hard tail and will be riding the trails soon. Thanks for the tips.
thank you GMBN and Blake, nice tutorials. more hardtail videos!
These videos about hardcore hardtails make me rethink my decision to sell my Dartmoor Hornet. Videos on HCHT, keep 'em coming!
I took notes on this skills video. I know Blake's tips are going to be an asset for me as I prepare myself to take on mountain biking. With Blake and his team's instruction and efforts, I'll have more fun and ride safe too.
Looking ahead and riding over loose gravel are the two things I struggle with
Just bought a Motobecane 527ds. It’s arriving tomorrow and I can’t wait!
Among all the redundant info we are so lovely taking in (and re-viewing every now and then voluntarily), this is by far the most useful and complete if you ask me. So, don’t ask!
Love every GMBN's video 👍🏻 Have been around for like 2 years!!
Another great video guys! I've seen each tip mentioned in a variety of your videos, but I'm glad I found this one as it concisely lists and describes each one. OK, moving on to the next one. ;)
Y’all the real MVP. Thank you for all the tips!!!
Thanks for uploading this type of skills in Hardtrail riding👍
thanks for the video
i learned a lot of safety basics skills
keep it up sir
more power to your chanell
Im soo glad i dont do the early mistakes i didnt even know them i did know to level your cranks cause for me that was common sence and i cant spell thank you
You're like a Kiwi Owen Wilson lol...
Awesome videos man, keep em coming! I haven't even got my mountain bike yet, but these videos have got me all the more excited!
Sounds more south African to me 🤷🏼♀️
Its always a good idea to go back to basics
Thanks Blake. Great video on how important the basics are. Basic skills like these are the heart of good riding.
This was a super helpful breakdown, thanks!!
I would like to suggest a video about cornering in regard to front brake vs back brake, no bake, and letting the tires grip through a turn.
The most important thing is...
Have a bike
MARICEL BONTO ahahah made my day.
Not necessarily, I like to run down the trails making bike noises
Second most important thing:
Rubber side down
MARICEL BONTO Not really, the most important is to...
Have some trails 🥺
This is really helpful, getting basic skills is the key to enjoying the trails.
This video is extremely helpful for me. Thank you so much! also, I can tell that you really enjoy mountain biking. It tells me that I'd enjoy it as well once I get the hang of it.
You guys are awesome - thanks again for the videos.
Could you guys do a video on how to ride when your a heavier and taller guy? Like how to prep the bike, the jumps, the turns, or even tips for getting a bike that will support you properly.
I really like that hardtail💕
When I learned popper body position my skill level went up a lot
Great teacher a skill in itself. Thanks!!
Blakes awesome. Love watching this dude.
6:15 cornering with weight on back wheel ? If I try that my front wheel just slides out. I thought in unbanked corners we should keep weight on the front tire
Dropping the outside foot adds pressure to the rear. Staying upright and centered with your body while the bike changes angles will keep the front down as well. Its basically counter steering on a bike.
Hmmm seems like my practice of the basics this summer is pretty much on track. I need to find a good place for practicing pumping tho, definitely need to work on that skill!
Dear gentlemen... you just got yourself another subscriber...
Great explanations of great knowledge, wrapped in a very nice beginnerfriendly attitude.
Thank you for your work!
I just ordered my very first MTB after probably 20-25 years of not cycling at all.. nothing too professional still it was $400 which I hope is good enough to get a good feel for this new hobby of mine (hopefully!)
I will keep watching your videos to learn more about all the do and dont's. Thank you !
I'm following you from Romania!!
Just found my new fav channel... Maybe! Question what do you guys make of the calibre bossnut v2??
Love this video. All that I need in one video. Thanks guys. Now to put in practice and having fun 😊
Just imagining a T Shirt that says "Rough Bumpy Lumpy Jumpy" xD
brilliant video , thank you
I would add to the approach angle to turn your head towards the direction of where you are going.
another amazing content! thanks GMBN . big thumbs up!
Could you give any tips on riding backwards from an endo or just backwards in general
Dream bike!!😍
Ill have my own someday😍😍🙏
keep making good videos on this HardTail it look so cool ! and more realistic for us !
Quality. How about a mention as to where you are filming each video? Would be useful for folks wanting to try what they have just seen. Keep up the good videos!
When it comes to turns, I'll always put my outside foot down to keep my body weight pushing the tires into the ground even on berms
Not necessary on berms since they're banked. Level is better since your weight is more evenly distributed through the corner and keeps the bike steadier
Thanks for the pointers!
Helpful video as always. Note to all new to Mtbing please be careful on walking/riding back up, most Mtb parks have a one way system in forced as getting hit by a Mtber doing 25+ mph as you walk up the trail can lead to very nasty accidents. thanks for the continued hard work of all GMBN.
You guys are the best thank you for the advice and tips.
Great tips! Thank you
Nice and very positive coaching so inviting...
have to say your channel is great always pleasure to watch
Yeah more hardtail videos!!!!!!
Great job, mate. Very useful. Thanks.
Hey Blakey great advise left crank down left turn right crank down right turn do it once and you'll never do it again big lesson learnt
I like that kind of video. Really usefull, basic but usefull to be reminded.
Arekon I watch all this mans stuff all the time...funny as heck..
Damn really good advice! Wish I saw this before I broke my foot my 1st time on a trail
Really enjoy your style and informational content
Thanks!
Guys it would be nice if you make a video of how to use a drone when mtbing!!
Brilliant tips thank you! Very helpful...
Excellent... Thank you
Brilliant, nice simple basic stuff for everyone that can go out a practice to build up skills. , Good vid 👌
AWESOME! Thank you for this 💯
Thankyouuu gmbn for this content 🤘
Thank you this is very helpful.
I'm a super beginner. Rode a bike for the first time in 20 yrs 2 weeks ago. I'm on a Diamondback Line, but I'm a big girl...any advice for heavy set beginners?
Some great advice here. Thanks alot!!!
Thank you for this brilliant video! I'm a Brit living near the Bavarian Alps and we usually ride forest trails which are easier than the tough looking ways in your film. The techniques of body/foot placement thanks to your film, I realize I was already doing.
Just ordered my gmbn jersey !!
extraordinary, amazingly cool
I think an interesting segment would be to either get a guest presenter or one of you to do an enduro/ex trail walk through picking speed lines. I know you did a segment about adding fun bits to trails. But my buddy said he shared a lift with Sam Hill and saw him walking the trail slowly all day passing him over and over until he got to the bottom near sunset. 6-8 hours, whats he doing?
What kind of bicycle is that you got there Blake? Name? I also love to you riding with our local boy BKXC!