This guy is a natural born teacher . He teaches from paying attention to his own riding experience , not from some theory . Teachers that teach in this way are always clear and easy to understand . People that teach from theory are generally not as lucid and lack the ability to transfer that knowledge to the student . These are exceptionally helpful videos with a lot of emphasis on visual explanation .
Kyle - I don't do TH-cam comments often but felt compelled to write. I'm a road cyclist who has fallen in love with mountain biking (identity crisis!). Anyway, mountain biking is so much more about skill and while I have seen many videos by many creators, yours are the absolute best. I can't tell you how much I love and appreciate your videos. They cover great topics, you talk about the concepts and physics, you then walk through the exercises in logical progressing steps, and make it easy for people to emulate. And on top of it, you and April seem like you could qualify as nicest people on the planet. Thanks SO much and please keep them coming!
Thanks so much Michael! Your kind words mean a lot especially since you don't comment often. We put a lot into this and really care about helping people out. Thank you for taking the time to give us some extra motivation!
I agree 100%! I've watch all the videos and often rewatch after trying out the skills, but not getting it quite right. Thank you for providing such valuable lessons.
Jumping is my vote. I just wanna say that these videos are some of the better tutorial videos I’ve seen. I find the information is very clearly explained and there is a lot of depth in the details. It is impressive to see April’s progression, not only skill and technique, but confidence as well. Thanks for doing these.
Yeah absolutly right.. I watched lot of tutorials to laern the wheely and only your tutorial helped me really to learn it so fast and easy! Thank you very much.. pls more videos!
I just actually hurt my back last week from accidently pulling too much front brake. Oops. Didn't crash but the back strain was enough to put my next ride off for a week and a half. Watching this video to pick up tips. It will help for sure with the good posture tips.
I like the part where Kyle asks April if she wants him to lead her down the big rock roller. She says, No I can do it myself. Kyle looks really shocked and WORRIED while saying " No worries!". 😂
Hey Kyle, I wanted to mention that the graphs on body positioning really help understand what you are trying to teach in each video. It's what makes your videos stand apart from others that I've seen. Oh and I vote for cornering in the next video.
Thats awesome! It takes sooo long to get all of those done but i think that is why people dont do them. I spend about 12-18 hours editing per video but hearing feedback like this makes me feel like its worth it :)
@@AprilRideMTB yes. Please continue with the overlays. It's easier to do something when you know what you are trying to achieve. The good/bad positions also help with recognizing when you are doing something wrong. Thanks for your excellent videos. I will review them periodically so I don't pick up bad habits.
@@AprilRideMTB Thank you for doing it! I know it's not always about the money but I hope you're getting "compensated" somehow for these. Even if it's the personal satisfaction which makes it even more awesome what you two are doing.
Yup, I agree with r28a - the overlay, mark ups, slow motion and even pointing with your finger in the videos are the factors separating you from all the other vids. keep up the good work.
Thank you guys for all of the amazing feedback and support this month! Hopefully you get a lot out of this Braking video and it can help you guys improve your confidence! Let us know in the comments what video you want to see next! Cornering or Jumping!
One time I flew over the bars due to bad front braking on a rockslab, and I was still clipped in so I magically landed a frontflip without any damage to me or the bike😂
I did this with skis. Wasn't watching ahead and looked at my skis. Then the next mogul I stuck the skis into and did a front flip landing down the next mogul perfectly.
Out of every youtube bike tutorial video makers you have the most accurate portrayal of an inexperienced rider than anyone else. A hard thing to do when you know what youre doing. You should do goon biking haha
Without a doubt one of the best videos for improving your mountain biking skills. Kyle is a fantastic teacher and practical. I appreciate how April is not a bike ninja, but she's like us growing in her skills and confidence. I am always so happy to see April's skills improving and Kyle is the perfect teacher with all the small details he points out. Truly another great video for us mortals.
April kicks butt and Kyle you're a great teacher. You two have gotten me to just go for bike rides (hoping to do cool stuff in the future) and it's amazing to see a woman rocking it in a man dominated sport so thank you April for doing all you do it's wonderful to see you learning and achieving goals. Going out just for bike rides has helped with depression and has gotten me in better shape. Thank you so so much please just keep doing what you're doing you're not just teaching you're helping people!
I am a beginner in mtb and i am learning a lot from your videos guys , there are so many videos on youtube , trying to teach beginners the basics but this channel by far offers the most comprehensive and well detailed information , you guys are the best!
Thanks Kyle and April! I learn a lot more in proper ways on how to navigate MTBike starting in positioning, braking, etc. My boyfriend recommended your YT channel since I am more of a visual learner. You guys are awesome!! Thumbs up to April who is totally cool! You’re my inspiration! ❤️
It’s funny how if you just “drop the anchor” as Kyle said, you don’t come to a complete stop, but instead your back wheel just kind of skids or bounces off the surface, and when you increase breaking power steadily than it’s much easier to come to a stop. This is really helpful. Thanks Kyle and April!
Former road racer here who has dabbled in mountain bike riding but is switching over as I find myself enjoying it more. Especially when practicing the technical aspects of the sport. It makes all the difference and I can honestly say your channel is the most informative, easy to understand and most practical of any I have seen on the sport. Thank you and keep it up, you two!!
Thank you so much, I wanted to demonstrate just how much front brake you can use and maybe inspire some people for what is possible with advanced braking!
The way you explain things just makes it click for me. I've always been afraid to use my front brake for the fear of going over the bars, but now I want to try it on my next ride this weekend. Thanks. You two are awesome.
And if April is like me, she will not feature in the bike wash video... I am a serious repeat offender of dissapearing as soon as the hose and wash comes out after a muddy ride 😅
Yes exactly, the daily clean and make ready for a ride. Seriously, I have a Mtb but I don't know how to do a daily maintenance. I did a maintenance once at the bikestore and it was riding much smoother after that.
You two have given me so much confidence. I only just got my MTB two weeks ago and live in North Vancouver where the trails are challenging. Thank you for making these and presenting everything so cleanly. You make a great team too.
I did it!! I went mountain biking near Zion National Park and I mastered going downhill! Thank you again for this awesome video! 😎 No more walking my bike downhill and others having to wait on me!
I’ve been really getting into mtb since summer started and have been going to the local trails with my friends several times a week! I just bought my first full-suspension last week, the cannondale habit 6! Discovered your channel through the trending page and I’m loving your videos! It’s been helping me learn proper technique! I’d love to see a collab between you and my all-time favorite, Seth’s Bike Hacks, some day!
Thats so cool! Thanks for joining our little crew Graham! we are so stoked that the videos are helping you and i promise we will do something with Seth eventually!
Super beginner here. Thank you so much for showing the body position for braking. Fell off my bike a few hours earlier coz I didn't know how to brake... your video is a big help! I just need to practice it more. Thank you so much!
April is just killing it! Nice job. Amazing what the front brake can do especially in a straight line. My vote is for cornering next. I went riding with my daughter at Beacon Hill in Spokane on Thursday and we talked about looking through the exit and turning the shoulders into it and the grip and flow through a berm is mind blowing. I know what to do it's just getting the body to follow the brain!
April and Kyle, thank you very much for being such awesome Content Creators! This video saved my rear the day before yesterday. I was coming down a hill high-speed (40 Km/h), an asphalt road that we share with cars. The tips in this video helped to navigate safely a the the curves on this road. Thanks for making it!
I've found your videos to be very helpful generally, but rarely is any one piece of advice instantly helpful like this about braking. I did a longer descent a few days ago that completely smoked my hands and I came away feeling weird about my braking and wondering if where I was going wrong. I watched this video that evening, and the next day my partner and I, armed with the knowledge, were riding even steeper terrain with much more confidence. Even though this will require a lot of practice just like every other bike related skill, for some reason we saw instant improvement from the advice and were amazed by it. Really appreciate your coaching style and content!
You guys are absolutely killing it. Such great advice, clearly explained so that I always walk away with *understanding*, not just *knowing* what steps to execute (that way my instincts on the trail come more naturally, I’m not in a state of constantly reminding myself as I ride). It sets your content apart from every other channel. So sick. Loving it. Keep going! ❤️
Your videos are all super helpful, relatable, and inspiring for novice MTB riders! The focus on fundamentals, detailed explanations, diagrams, mistakes, fixes, small nuances that make a big difference -- all so helpful! As a woman, it's especially inspiring to see April's amazing improvements and growing confidence. Thank you both, and I can't wait for more content!
Kyle, your teaching methods are excellent. I am going to make sure my mtb group of friends checks out your channel. Keep the instruction videos simple, I’ve learned something with each one. I started mtb at 59, I was hooked on my first ride..two years in and I can’t wait for my next ride..Ibis Ripmo😎
I used to bike all my childhood time and now at 36 I am back ,, I still got it but not as the same technique you are telling ,, Thank you very much ,, I learned a lot ,,
I would really appreciate a cornering video. This braking video was really helpful and I wish I had seen it before I crashed this last weekend during my 3rd time riding since my husband got me into mountain biking this year. I really appreciate the time you put into the videos and April’s point of view after riding.
Watched this video on Sunday before riding a new trail down here in Cape Town South Africa. Your advice like in all your videos is spot on. It is by far one of the best and I've watched all the popular channels. The detailed explanations always creates those "Eureka, lightbulb moments". We have close to 7000 members in our club and I know the Beginners have learnt tons from your series of videos. Thank you for the effort you guys put in for the benefit of riders world wide.
Since I ride motorcycles - we always switch the front brake to the Right - since the Clutch is usually the Left... Love your Videos! I like the Scale - 50% Brake 50% Traction :) Very True! Sometimes just skidding is going to make you go faster... as you showed!
That does make more sense and I tried that at first since I came from moto too, but for some reason I just had Kyle switch it back to North American MTB standard. I don't seem to have any problems going back and forth from moto to mtb. -April
You guys are so humble. I really appreciate your videos and have learn a whole lot with them. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this videos!
I vote for jumping, the source of much woe. Thanks guys for these tutorials, what I’ve seen so far has been awesome, so simply and clearly explained. Really look forward to seeing new stuff and getting into the back catalogue.
Thank you, the heel drop has been such a game changer for me from these videos. I wish I took the tip more seriously from Kyle when he first told me haha
Absolutely AMAZING instruction on braking. I went down some steep slopes today that I refused to go down before. I kept my heels down and back, I kept my arms straight, I used both brakes, and I used the front brake a little more when the back wheel began to feel like it was beginning to slide. I was totally in control the whole time. THANKS!
wow! that's so awesome! I'm new to MTB and I wish I could find a great teacher like you (this pandemic isn't quite helping as I can't freely meet anyone to teach)
This is an excellent lesson and way to describe braking. The hill brake timing is almost identical to how we learnt on a motorbike as the theory is the same. Some extras - in the UK to pass your motorbike license you need to learn to emergency stop going faster than 50kmph and the examiner is looking for two things, 1) how quick you stop based on where your front wheel stops and 2) rebound from your front suspension. At those speeds (straight line) it's about progressive braking with about 90% of braking from front brake and the rear brake only used for final 10% to stabilise the bike as you stop. Front brake is king.
These videos are awesome. I was at Breckinridge riding after a long time off the bike. Binged one afternoon and I know I wasn’t perfect. But what a difference.
Respekt to April... solid work! I'm a big, strong dude that normally works in the middle east and even I would have been a little intimidated by that big rock. Way to go!
Brilliantly analytical and great landscape angles. Cornering at speed has to be the most useful skill for April to demonstrate next. Bouncy jumping can wait as most people who do work up to jumps when most tracks don't require jumps.
Hey guys, Just wanted to say your videos are helping my wife feel more comfortable on the mtb bike. She watched all your video's and used them on our first bike park day at snow summit. I used to desert race Motos and it was fun hanging with friends but I've always wanted to do something with the wife and wanted her to find a hobby. Thats when one day she suggested we rent bikes in big bear and try mountain biking on the local trails. Man was she in love and so was I. I looked at her completely different she was 100% more attractive in my eyes. So seeing how much she loved it and was into it It prompted me to sell one of my spare dirt bikes and we spent a month doing research on different classes of bikes and settled on enduro cause we'd be mostly riding park with a little bit of trails. So we searched everyday on offer up for like 10 hours a day and finally bought us a pair of used bikes. A 16' Norco range 7.2 (mine) and a 2011 Specialized enduro comp (hers). In our 11 years together Its one of the best things we've done together and its honestly brought us closer together, it almost feels like we've fallen in love again. I recommend it for any couple out there thats adventurous type. She's 25 and I'm 27. Now our only problem is finding a baby sitter for our 1 y.o hahaha.
That is seriously one of the coolest comments I have ever seen! That makes both of us smile and the fact we can be a little part of that means the world to us :). We wish you both many more fun rides together! Thanks for being a part of our crew!
Binging yall videos before i hit up my first MTB park. I think its hilarious how April just smiles at all times LOL. But thanks for the great tutorials !
Awesome! If you have already gone, we hoped they helped you out. The first time I got to ride at a MTB park I went over the bars twice and that's when I learned the equal braking real quick haha -April
Thanks again Kyle. You and April are great. I watch a video and go practice on Fullerton loop after. You’re a awesome teacher. My riding is improving bigtime.
I am new to mountain biking, and your advice is so on point. I get a lot of information from a mix of other people, and some of it contradictory, but all your advice comes from experience, is very clearly explained, and the demonstrations with your beautiful April, are so much better than other channels, as I get to see her go from not quite right to what is correct. Thanks for your video's, please keep it up :)
I'm used to the power of front brake stoppage from riding motorcycle but the "braking position" / "joint stack" is a fundamental I've never considered and it will be a game changer in my (braking) riding!!
Rather than strictly just thinking of it as traction vs. braking, I think about it as power vs. braking vs. cornering. Tyres are only good at one thing at a time, so you need to decide before you go into a corner how to handle it. Trying to aggressively do more than one thing at once is going to break your traction at worst, and be counterproductive at best. Great video! It's good to think about these things explicitly-I greatly suspect I'm not paying enough attention to my heels a lot of the time.
My vote is for cornering. My skill is road bike but have been trying a little mountain biking because so much fun. However last time I over shot the corner on my mtb and disappeared off the trail (it's ok, luckily the way was clear and I was able to break to a stop 😄). Love your guys videos. I'm starting to understand mtb basic skills and where I've been going wrong. Thanks heaps.
Explained very well. I used to motorcycle road race and braking here is similar. This is how I've been doing it but didn't know i was doing it right LOL. Thanks for posting.
I have been riding for a long time and these videos gives me a new perspective of the things I am doing right and wrong and how to be a better rider. Thanks Kyle and April!
Yes I have been afraid to do some of the more steeper hills on the trails because I didn't know/was afraid of falling! At 32 years of age and with 4 kids I cannot afford to injure myself lol this is so valuable! Thanks!
A vote for cornering. Great video. Kyle mentioned you let up on the front brake in turns way later than me. I think I am scared of washing out (again). Look forward to trying to copy you tomorrow. Thanks
Had a ride today. Noticed too much worn-out on my bike new rear tyre. (too much rear brake and too little front brake) re watched this video again,super super useful and feeling like saved a lot of money on tyres;) Thanks Kyle & April for great video!!!
Thank you for your videos, bro. You guys have been really helpful for all of us wannabees MTBers out there. I would love to see a daily bike washing - lubing video.
Cornering is my vote - hitting through berms and the like. Great video, some points that many bikers don't think about. How strange is it for us in the UK that you have the front break on the left! Don't forget about how to pop over those logs - my biggest challenge...
Ive been so afraid of my front brakes after some over the bars crashes! This was really helpful. Cornering is my vote. Thank you, and good job April!! :)
That bad braking posture and the scary skid had my name all over it. I get so nervous giving a lot of front brake as I feel I’m going to endo. This helped a lot!
Awesome! Just had this conversation with my LBS -a newer bike was in with absolutely no rear pads left and 75% of the front pads still left. He said time for a clinic...well you just put that clinic on! Thank you. Jumping is my vote!
Agree with everyone here giving you kudos! You sir, are an excellent teacher! I am a Radiography apprentice at the moment and it takes a an unique individual to teach and not just instruct. Good job dude! April, you are great student with a lot of courage! Keep it up guys! You are refreshing me in some areas and making me "ooooh", "Aaahhh" and "WOOT, WOOT!" when April succeeds! Thank you! Can't wait for her first race!
I'm really good at braking. I've broke my pedals, my front wheel, my saddle and even my wrist. Great work guys!!
Hahaha oh man, we both laughed out loud at that one. Thanks for the comment and the smiles haha!
That's a good one!
i love this😂
Me too. I'm not that good at braking but I am too good at breaking.
I broke my pinkie toe yesterday.
This guy is a natural born teacher . He teaches from paying attention to his own riding experience , not from some theory . Teachers that teach in this way are always clear and easy to understand . People that teach from theory are generally not as lucid and lack the ability to transfer that knowledge to the student . These are exceptionally helpful videos with a lot of emphasis on visual explanation .
Thank you so much! We are so glad you guys are liking the videos!!! :)
100% supportive of this comment. Kyle have a gift to teach and the charisma to communicate. Cheers!
He's so respectful of April!
Definitely agree! Using multiple views (drone shots too!) and on-screen illustrations/lines/diagrams all help make it super clear. Like the music too!
Kyle - I don't do TH-cam comments often but felt compelled to write.
I'm a road cyclist who has fallen in love with mountain biking (identity crisis!).
Anyway, mountain biking is so much more about skill and while I have seen many videos by many creators, yours are the absolute best. I can't tell you how much I love and appreciate your videos.
They cover great topics, you talk about the concepts and physics, you then walk through the exercises in logical progressing steps, and make it easy for people to emulate.
And on top of it, you and April seem like you could qualify as nicest people on the planet.
Thanks SO much and please keep them coming!
Thanks so much Michael! Your kind words mean a lot especially since you don't comment often. We put a lot into this and really care about helping people out. Thank you for taking the time to give us some extra motivation!
This articulate man has put into words how I also feel.
I agree 100%! I've watch all the videos and often rewatch after trying out the skills, but not getting it quite right. Thank you for providing such valuable lessons.
100%
Jumping is my vote.
I just wanna say that these videos are some of the better tutorial videos I’ve seen.
I find the information is very clearly explained and there is a lot of depth in the details.
It is impressive to see April’s progression, not only skill and technique, but confidence as well.
Thanks for doing these.
Hey Jordan, thanks for the nice comment! We are having a lot of fun making them and it means a lot to hear nice feedback!
Yeah absolutly right.. I watched lot of tutorials to laern the wheely and only your tutorial helped me really to learn it so fast and easy! Thank you very much.. pls more videos!
I agree, Jordan. Some of the absolute best!
I just actually hurt my back last week from accidently pulling too much front brake. Oops. Didn't crash but the back strain was enough to put my next ride off for a week and a half.
Watching this video to pick up tips. It will help for sure with the good posture tips.
Totally agree,
I like the part where Kyle asks April if she wants him to lead her down the big rock roller. She says, No I can do it myself. Kyle looks really shocked and WORRIED while saying " No worries!". 😂
Haha you are good at reading facial expressions!
i was going to say the opposite that he didn't look worried at all
Ah yes he looked worried hahaha 😂 😂
Hey Kyle, I wanted to mention that the graphs on body positioning really help understand what you are trying to teach in each video. It's what makes your videos stand apart from others that I've seen. Oh and I vote for cornering in the next video.
Thats awesome! It takes sooo long to get all of those done but i think that is why people dont do them. I spend about 12-18 hours editing per video but hearing feedback like this makes me feel like its worth it :)
The overlay drawings are fantastic!!!!!
@@AprilRideMTB yes. Please continue with the overlays. It's easier to do something when you know what you are trying to achieve. The good/bad positions also help with recognizing when you are doing something wrong.
Thanks for your excellent videos. I will review them periodically so I don't pick up bad habits.
@@AprilRideMTB Thank you for doing it! I know it's not always about the money but I hope you're getting "compensated" somehow for these. Even if it's the personal satisfaction which makes it even more awesome what you two are doing.
Yup, I agree with r28a - the overlay, mark ups, slow motion and even pointing with your finger in the videos are the factors separating you from all the other vids. keep up the good work.
Cornering, including steep but flowy berms :) Also doing it slowly to build confidence
ok noted for sure when we do a cornering video, i was thinking it might even need to be a 2 part cornering video to do it right haha
Thank you guys for all of the amazing feedback and support this month! Hopefully you get a lot out of this Braking video and it can help you guys improve your confidence! Let us know in the comments what video you want to see next! Cornering or Jumping!
I vote cornering!
Good job april
Are you going to throw April down a Mega Ramp? Have you told her yet?
Cornering please!
NAILED IT!! Kyle I think you may be training the next women's downhill champion.. She learns FAST!
One time I flew over the bars due to bad front braking on a rockslab, and I was still clipped in so I magically landed a frontflip without any damage to me or the bike😂
oh man haha! That sounds like a wild ride!
That would have been awesome to see and, I imagine, kinda absolutely frightening to do.
I did this with skis. Wasn't watching ahead and looked at my skis. Then the next mogul I stuck the skis into and did a front flip landing down the next mogul perfectly.
i never realized how important heel position until now. Kyle and April thank you for your video tips. You guys are super awesome!!!!
Our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting Anthony!
you should make a video where you take a shot everytime April says "Thanks" 😂
Great vid once again.
Haha thanks! "take one"
I’d like to see cornering and especially on off camber turns as this is where I often struggle to maintain speed and control.
Ok sweet i will take a note and cover that in the video we do too! Thanks for watching!
I'd add cornering (and braking technique) on loose terrain aswell!
Yeah, on some natural off camber cornering (not builded burms).
That would be awesome! Struggling to find confidence in grip while cornering
Perhaps a separate video, but including how to hit switchback (down or up?) would also be cool
Out of every youtube bike tutorial video makers you have the most accurate portrayal of an inexperienced rider than anyone else. A hard thing to do when you know what youre doing. You should do goon biking haha
Haha that would be an awesome video! We might have to make that happen
Without a doubt one of the best videos for improving your mountain biking skills. Kyle is a fantastic teacher and practical. I appreciate how April is not a bike ninja, but she's like us growing in her skills and confidence. I am always so happy to see April's skills improving and Kyle is the perfect teacher with all the small details he points out. Truly another great video for us mortals.
Glad you enjoy our videos so much! 😊
Great job. You have a good teacher.👍
Thanks so much :) it was really fun!
April kicks butt and Kyle you're a great teacher. You two have gotten me to just go for bike rides (hoping to do cool stuff in the future) and it's amazing to see a woman rocking it in a man dominated sport so thank you April for doing all you do it's wonderful to see you learning and achieving goals. Going out just for bike rides has helped with depression and has gotten me in better shape. Thank you so so much please just keep doing what you're doing you're not just teaching you're helping people!
I’d like to see cornering specifically flat of loose corners! Good video
Concur with this. Flat switchbacks that are really loose. I am always afraid i'm going to dump my bike if i go too low.
Great suggestion! Thank you!
The terrain where I ride is 90% loose, so I'll upvote this as well!
April is getting better and better!
Thanks Barry! Yeah shes gonna get too good for me soon haha
Two thumbs up for the chemistry between the two of you and the fantastic breakdown of skills. Well done guys!
Thank you so much!
I am a beginner in mtb and i am learning a lot from your videos guys , there are so many videos on youtube , trying to teach beginners the basics but this channel by far offers the most comprehensive and well detailed information , you guys are the best!
Great to hear! 😊
Thanks Kyle and April! I learn a lot more in proper ways on how to navigate MTBike starting in positioning, braking, etc. My boyfriend recommended your YT channel since I am more of a visual learner. You guys are awesome!! Thumbs up to April who is totally cool! You’re my inspiration! ❤️
Thanks Hannah :) you rock! Thanks for watching our videos!
Blown away at how good you are at breaking down these skills. Thanks for making these videos, I'll watch whatever you put out!
I am also amazed at how well Kyle is at coaching! That is why I wanted us to make these videos and share it with everyone :) -April
It’s funny how if you just “drop the anchor” as Kyle said, you don’t come to a complete stop, but instead your back wheel just kind of skids or bounces off the surface, and when you increase breaking power steadily than it’s much easier to come to a stop. This is really helpful. Thanks Kyle and April!
Yeah that cool you were able to pick up on that! Thanks for watching and commenting Jesse!
Former road racer here who has dabbled in mountain bike riding but is switching over as I find myself enjoying it more. Especially when practicing the technical aspects of the sport. It makes all the difference and I can honestly say your channel is the most informative, easy to understand and most practical of any I have seen on the sport. Thank you and keep it up, you two!!
You have the best breakdowns I have seen so far.
Also I love how you were showing her the bigger roll, while only on one wheel. Hahaha. “Got this”....
Thank you so much, I wanted to demonstrate just how much front brake you can use and maybe inspire some people for what is possible with advanced braking!
This is the most wholesome content on the entire internet. Well done guys.
Cornering is my vote!
Ok one more for cornering! Thanks Rachel!
The way you explain things just makes it click for me. I've always been afraid to use my front brake for the fear of going over the bars, but now I want to try it on my next ride this weekend. Thanks. You two are awesome.
Can you do a video "how to clean your bike" pleas
Yeah that is a great idea!
Yes. A basic daily ride clean. Not the ocd, $100 worth of chemicals please ( unless that’s what u do).
Video request: how to clean your bike, and if I can use a hose on the bearings and linkages
And if April is like me, she will not feature in the bike wash video... I am a serious repeat offender of dissapearing as soon as the hose and wash comes out after a muddy ride 😅
Yes exactly, the daily clean and make ready for a ride. Seriously, I have a Mtb but I don't know how to do a daily maintenance. I did a maintenance once at the bikestore and it was riding much smoother after that.
Kyle you are an excellent instructor, you can see from vid to vid how April is gaining confidence. Excellent job.
Thanks Miguel!
Definitely cornering! Particularly at bogus on those loose berms. My wife fell and she would love to see how you teach April the right way.
Noted! Thanks for the idea Jay! Tell your wife that we hope shes ok!
You two have given me so much confidence. I only just got my MTB two weeks ago and live in North Vancouver where the trails are challenging. Thank you for making these and presenting everything so cleanly. You make a great team too.
Thanks so much Greg :)
A few years ago, when I was first told that the front brake was important, I was dumbfounded, but since then I use my front brake a lot.
Yeah its definitely not the most intuitive right away. Thanks for watching Sebastien!
I learned in the 80s the rear brake makes the front wheel heavier while the front is for stopping.
Shout out to her for being so open to coaching and taking on anything gnarly that comes her way
Yeah she is a trooper haha, i think the video camera really helps the motivation too which has actually really helped her to improve!
I really needed this! Thanks.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb Oh btw I vote for jumping.
I watched this video ages ago and it helped me negotiate steep loose-rocked tracks so much better. Thx
Obviously jumping, great job April!!!
I did it!! I went mountain biking near Zion National Park and I mastered going downhill! Thank you again for this awesome video! 😎 No more walking my bike downhill and others having to wait on me!
I’ve been really getting into mtb since summer started and have been going to the local trails with my friends several times a week! I just bought my first full-suspension last week, the cannondale habit 6! Discovered your channel through the trending page and I’m loving your videos! It’s been helping me learn proper technique! I’d love to see a collab between you and my all-time favorite, Seth’s Bike Hacks, some day!
Thats so cool! Thanks for joining our little crew Graham! we are so stoked that the videos are helping you and i promise we will do something with Seth eventually!
Super beginner here. Thank you so much for showing the body position for braking. Fell off my bike a few hours earlier coz I didn't know how to brake... your video is a big help! I just need to practice it more. Thank you so much!
Glad to hear that it helped Angel!
I'd love to hear some comments/advice on seat height. I find its a little hard to have optimal seating for xcountry and steep descents with braking.
Yeah i totally agree and we have a seat position video scheduled for mid next month! :)
Get hold of a dropper post. I bet you'll never want to ride without one afterwards!.
April is just killing it! Nice job. Amazing what the front brake can do especially in a straight line. My vote is for cornering next. I went riding with my daughter at Beacon Hill in Spokane on Thursday and we talked about looking through the exit and turning the shoulders into it and the grip and flow through a berm is mind blowing. I know what to do it's just getting the body to follow the brain!
Thats so awesome! Yeah i am excited about the cornering video but I am just nervous about how to put it all together the right way
@@AprilRideMTB Whatever you put together will be great!
April and Kyle, thank you very much for being such awesome Content Creators! This video saved my rear the day before yesterday. I was coming down a hill high-speed (40 Km/h), an asphalt road that we share with cars. The tips in this video helped to navigate safely a the the curves on this road. Thanks for making it!
1:20 naughty laugh😉
I've found your videos to be very helpful generally, but rarely is any one piece of advice instantly helpful like this about braking. I did a longer descent a few days ago that completely smoked my hands and I came away feeling weird about my braking and wondering if where I was going wrong. I watched this video that evening, and the next day my partner and I, armed with the knowledge, were riding even steeper terrain with much more confidence. Even though this will require a lot of practice just like every other bike related skill, for some reason we saw instant improvement from the advice and were amazed by it. Really appreciate your coaching style and content!
That is so great to hear!!! 😊
You guys are absolutely killing it. Such great advice, clearly explained so that I always walk away with *understanding*, not just *knowing* what steps to execute (that way my instincts on the trail come more naturally, I’m not in a state of constantly reminding myself as I ride). It sets your content apart from every other channel. So sick. Loving it. Keep going! ❤️
Thank you that means a lot! We are trying our best to keep it informative! Thanks for watching
Your videos are all super helpful, relatable, and inspiring for novice MTB riders! The focus on fundamentals, detailed explanations, diagrams, mistakes, fixes, small nuances that make a big difference -- all so helpful! As a woman, it's especially inspiring to see April's amazing improvements and growing confidence. Thank you both, and I can't wait for more content!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much Elsa :)
Kyle, your teaching methods are excellent. I am going to make sure my mtb group of friends checks out your channel. Keep the instruction videos simple, I’ve learned something with each one. I started mtb at 59, I was hooked on my first ride..two years in and I can’t wait for my next ride..Ibis Ripmo😎
Awesome! Thank you John!!
I used to bike all my childhood time and now at 36 I am back ,, I still got it but not as the same technique you are telling ,,
Thank you very much ,, I learned a lot ,,
Glad it is helpful for your comeback 😊
I would really appreciate a cornering video. This braking video was really helpful and I wish I had seen it before I crashed this last weekend during my 3rd time riding since my husband got me into mountain biking this year. I really appreciate the time you put into the videos and April’s point of view after riding.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you. I hope you are all healed up and ready to ride after the cornering video!
I really wish I had someone like you guys around to teach me! Watching helps me understanding more!
Watched this video on Sunday before riding a new trail down here in Cape Town South Africa. Your advice like in all your videos is spot on. It is by far one of the best and I've watched all the popular channels. The detailed explanations always creates those "Eureka, lightbulb moments". We have close to 7000 members in our club and I know the Beginners have learnt tons from your series of videos. Thank you for the effort you guys put in for the benefit of riders world wide.
That is so cool to hear! Thank you guys so much for watching and letting us know that the vids are helpful it makes us both smile so much :)
Since I ride motorcycles - we always switch the front brake to the Right - since the Clutch is usually the Left... Love your Videos! I like the Scale - 50% Brake 50% Traction :) Very True! Sometimes just skidding is going to make you go faster... as you showed!
That does make more sense and I tried that at first since I came from moto too, but for some reason I just had Kyle switch it back to North American MTB standard. I don't seem to have any problems going back and forth from moto to mtb. -April
You guys are so humble. I really appreciate your videos and have learn a whole lot with them. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this videos!
Our pleasure! Thank you for the kind comment and for watching 😊
I vote for jumping, the source of much woe. Thanks guys for these tutorials, what I’ve seen so far has been awesome, so simply and clearly explained. Really look forward to seeing new stuff and getting into the back catalogue.
Awesome, thank you Jose!
Kyle, you are so much better at explaining things that most of the superstars out there. Love it!
Glad you think so, I appreciate that!
Many Thanks to both of you. a} inspired to recover my MTBing from semi retirement b} had no idea abot heel dropping and elbow locking
Thank you, the heel drop has been such a game changer for me from these videos. I wish I took the tip more seriously from Kyle when he first told me haha
Absolutely AMAZING instruction on braking. I went down some steep slopes today that I refused to go down before. I kept my heels down and back, I kept my arms straight, I used both brakes, and I used the front brake a little more when the back wheel began to feel like it was beginning to slide. I was totally in control the whole time. THANKS!
Nice work! That is so rad! We love hearing stories like this :)
wow! that's so awesome! I'm new to MTB and I wish I could find a great teacher like you (this pandemic isn't quite helping as I can't freely meet anyone to teach)
These videos are one of the best MTB videos on TH-cam. Start with the basics, and go in depth
Glad you like them!
This is an excellent lesson and way to describe braking. The hill brake timing is almost identical to how we learnt on a motorbike as the theory is the same. Some extras - in the UK to pass your motorbike license you need to learn to emergency stop going faster than 50kmph and the examiner is looking for two things, 1) how quick you stop based on where your front wheel stops and 2) rebound from your front suspension. At those speeds (straight line) it's about progressive braking with about 90% of braking from front brake and the rear brake only used for final 10% to stabilise the bike as you stop. Front brake is king.
These videos are awesome. I was at Breckinridge riding after a long time off the bike. Binged one afternoon and I know I wasn’t perfect. But what a difference.
Great to hear!!!
Respekt to April... solid work! I'm a big, strong dude that normally works in the middle east and even I would have been a little intimidated by that big rock. Way to go!
haha thanks!
Awesome braking video. Clear instructions and demonstrations. Brave, real and executable!
Thank you Ada!
Thanks for sharing these videos guys. We never stop learning! My wife loved them
Thank you Edison, we love to hear when couples watch these together 😊
Voting for cornering first! Your tutorials are the best I've seen. Keep it up!
Awesome, thank you!!!
That first bit of the video made a lot of scene, thanks Kyle 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Brilliantly analytical and great landscape angles. Cornering at speed has to be the most useful skill for April to demonstrate next. Bouncy jumping can wait as most people who do work up to jumps when most tracks don't require jumps.
Thanks Dan. I feel like I am good at higher speed corners from my moto experience, so I am interested to see what Kyle can teach me with that!
Hey guys, Just wanted to say your videos are helping my wife feel more comfortable on the mtb bike. She watched all your video's and used them on our first bike park day at snow summit. I used to desert race Motos and it was fun hanging with friends but I've always wanted to do something with the wife and wanted her to find a hobby. Thats when one day she suggested we rent bikes in big bear and try mountain biking on the local trails. Man was she in love and so was I. I looked at her completely different she was 100% more attractive in my eyes. So seeing how much she loved it and was into it It prompted me to sell one of my spare dirt bikes and we spent a month doing research on different classes of bikes and settled on enduro cause we'd be mostly riding park with a little bit of trails. So we searched everyday on offer up for like 10 hours a day and finally bought us a pair of used bikes. A 16' Norco range 7.2 (mine) and a 2011 Specialized enduro comp (hers). In our 11 years together Its one of the best things we've done together and its honestly brought us closer together, it almost feels like we've fallen in love again. I recommend it for any couple out there thats adventurous type. She's 25 and I'm 27. Now our only problem is finding a baby sitter for our 1 y.o hahaha.
That is seriously one of the coolest comments I have ever seen! That makes both of us smile and the fact we can be a little part of that means the world to us :). We wish you both many more fun rides together! Thanks for being a part of our crew!
Binging yall videos before i hit up my first MTB park. I think its hilarious how April just smiles at all times LOL. But thanks for the great tutorials !
Awesome! If you have already gone, we hoped they helped you out. The first time I got to ride at a MTB park I went over the bars twice and that's when I learned the equal braking real quick haha -April
@@AprilRideMTB lol oh gosh. I’m doing the beginner trail so I’m hopefully for now over the bar moments 😭🤣
Thanks again Kyle. You and April are great. I watch a video and go practice on Fullerton loop after. You’re a awesome teacher. My riding is improving bigtime.
Thats awesome to hear!!! Thanks Donald!!
I am new to mountain biking, and your advice is so on point. I get a lot of information from a mix of other people, and some of it contradictory, but all your advice comes from experience, is very clearly explained, and the demonstrations with your beautiful April, are so much better than other channels, as I get to see her go from not quite right to what is correct. Thanks for your video's, please keep it up :)
Thank you, glad you find our videos helpful!
I'm used to the power of front brake stoppage from riding motorcycle but the "braking position" / "joint stack" is a fundamental I've never considered and it will be a game changer in my (braking) riding!!
Rather than strictly just thinking of it as traction vs. braking, I think about it as power vs. braking vs. cornering. Tyres are only good at one thing at a time, so you need to decide before you go into a corner how to handle it. Trying to aggressively do more than one thing at once is going to break your traction at worst, and be counterproductive at best. Great video! It's good to think about these things explicitly-I greatly suspect I'm not paying enough attention to my heels a lot of the time.
That is a great way to think about it too!
My vote is for cornering.
My skill is road bike but have been trying a little mountain biking because so much fun. However last time I over shot the corner on my mtb and disappeared off the trail (it's ok, luckily the way was clear and I was able to break to a stop 😄). Love your guys videos. I'm starting to understand mtb basic skills and where I've been going wrong. Thanks heaps.
Yeah thank you for watching! Hopefully we can continue to help your mtb skills :)
Explained very well. I used to motorcycle road race and braking here is similar. This is how I've been doing it but didn't know i was doing it right LOL. Thanks for posting.
Yeah no worries at all! Thats awesome you used to road race! That is a dream of mine for sure!
Thanks for watching Shaun!
I have been riding for a long time and these videos gives me a new perspective of the things I am doing right and wrong and how to be a better rider.
Thanks Kyle and April!
Great to hear it helped you Juan!
You guys are honestly goals
Thats so cool to hear! Thanks Matt!
some of the best riding tutorial videos out there keep the good work up kyle and april!
Thank you! :)
Yes I have been afraid to do some of the more steeper hills on the trails because I didn't know/was afraid of falling! At 32 years of age and with 4 kids I cannot afford to injure myself lol this is so valuable! Thanks!
That’s so cool to hear! Thanks for watching and commenting it means a lot to us :)
One vote for cornering! Awesome videos. Really tangible lessons. Cheers!
Awesome, thank you!
She is really cool and you are a good teacher.
Thank you!
This video saved me from going OTB, the other day, thanks for the tips!
Great to hear!!!
I just got my first mtb last month and man these videos came out at the perfect time to get an uncoordinated know-nothing riding haha thanks!!
That’s so awesome! Thank you for watching Evan!
A vote for cornering. Great video. Kyle mentioned you let up on the front brake in turns way later than me. I think I am scared of washing out (again). Look forward to trying to copy you tomorrow. Thanks
Awesome! have fun and thanks for watching Paul!!!
Had a ride today. Noticed too much worn-out on my bike new rear tyre. (too much rear brake and too little front brake) re watched this video again,super super useful and feeling like saved a lot of money on tyres;) Thanks Kyle & April for great video!!!
That's great to hear, glad this was helpful for you!
Really good explanations for regular riders. Love April's attitude!
Best braking video brake down! April keeps sending. Great video guys 🤘🏼
Awesome! Thank you! Cant wait to do our video together post covid!
Thank you for your videos, bro. You guys have been really helpful for all of us wannabees MTBers out there. I would love to see a daily bike washing - lubing video.
Hey Greg! Thank you! Yeah i think we will do a little maintenance / bike wash video next after the cornering video we are working on :)
Cornering is my vote - hitting through berms and the like. Great video, some points that many bikers don't think about. How strange is it for us in the UK that you have the front break on the left! Don't forget about how to pop over those logs - my biggest challenge...
Thanks so much Bob! And the log video will definitely be a progression session episode soon!
Ive been so afraid of my front brakes after some over the bars crashes! This was really helpful. Cornering is my vote. Thank you, and good job April!! :)
Thats awesome to hear that this made sense :) thank you so much for watching and for the comment :)
You two make it so achieveable ....Can’t wait to get back I’ll see you tomorrow back in Park city
Thank you :) its been super fun making these videos for you guys!
That bad braking posture and the scary skid had my name all over it. I get so nervous giving a lot of front brake as I feel I’m going to endo. This helped a lot!
Thats so cool to hear! Thanks Andy!
Been riding since yr 1985 Mt bike and I always get so much from you 2 , thanks keep it up
Yes April BOMBING the big rock roll!! Gr8 job u 2!!
Thank you so much :)
Awesome! Just had this conversation with my LBS -a newer bike was in with absolutely no rear pads left and 75% of the front pads still left. He said time for a clinic...well you just put that clinic on! Thank you.
Jumping is my vote!
Haha thats rad! Glad you enjoyed it!
Cornering would be my vote, but jumping is fine too.
Thanks for another great video. I can't wait to apply what I have just learned.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Agree with everyone here giving you kudos! You sir, are an excellent teacher! I am a Radiography apprentice at the moment and it takes a an unique individual to teach and not just instruct. Good job dude! April, you are great student with a lot of courage! Keep it up guys! You are refreshing me in some areas and making me "ooooh", "Aaahhh" and "WOOT, WOOT!" when April succeeds! Thank you! Can't wait for her first race!
Thank you so much for the kind comments to us both 😊
Awsome work. Beginner here and these vids help me alot. Thx alot. Cheers from Sweden.
Glad to help! Thank you so much for watching!
That class was great! Thank you for taking the time
Glad it was helpful!