I watched this video when it came out and the cueing around hip position relative to the rear axle was something I’d literally never heard before. Since then I’ve been giving it a shot on the trails and it’s like hitting boost pads in Mario Kart. This video totally changed the way I look at trails. Thank you for that.
it's funny, because the first tutorial I saw was Lee and Alex's from Joy of bikes, and they explain this as a row-counter row motion. however, the end result of the counter row is essentially the same, it moves your hips back when it's time to pump. and the other advice here to not go too far back is addressed with the row motion on the upward side of the berm. I moved from a small 27.5 inch bike to a medium 29er and noticed immediately I wasn't as fast on the track. i wonder if the linger chainstay on the larger back is just far enough that my hips aren't going back enough. I can still pump and accelerate, just not as easily.
This is it! What bebovito siad. I started riding this year.. I watch tons of skills tutorials.. like really tons.. all parts of the world.. great youtubers often amazing riders.. they know how to ride and make videos.. but K&A tutorials are godsend! Your have something special to this.. and I mean I understand and catch some details better.. it is explained better.. in order.. I think it is really April, her trust in you.. but also you being really careful with her and the blend of your explanations for her and simultaneously for us.. the only thing that can beat you is real life instructor taking me for a spin.. directly correcting my riding.. with years of experience and tricks that they rather not show on internet. Great great stuff!
Agreed. The slow motion, stopped frame explanations really offered something better than the generic "just pump with your legs" - explanation that similar videos usually offer.
Yeah, thanks for this-I hit the local pump track with a another video for guidance but didn’t get beyond simply maintaining speed… your additional detail and explanations about the weight transfer are clearly what I was missing. Looking forward to trying it out on the track!
Amount of subdivisions in the video really demonstrate how much this guy actually ares about the quality of his videos and the viewer’s experience watching. Appreciate it.
I'm in my mid 40's and having a blast mountain biking, your tutorials are making things safer for me as I'm trying everything out trying to use technique vs just holding on for dear life.
Hope you guys enjoy this one! Pumping is seriously my favorite riding skill and teaching April how to do it on the trail had me so stoked! I actually learned by building a really tiny pumptrack in my yard as a teenager, has anyone else ever built a track or do you have any plans to?
My 8 year old daughter (Akaylia) LOVES you guys! She is just starting mountain biking and said, quote, "I want to be as good as April one day and then become the best mountain biker in the world". Thanks for your vids, you're an inspiration for Akaylia. :)
My 7 year old daughter also loves you guys! She went from training wheels last summer to a geared mtn bike this year, and is already practicing manuals (and other stunts that make me proud but also terrified). April: Thank you for being such an inspiration to girl riders!!
Told a guy at work about your channel and he said he just found it himself. Right on... he agreed, you have such a great dynamic between the two of you. It really helps people see and understand better than listening to ProBro’s talk. Thanks!! 👊🏽
Thats so rad! Thank you for the nice words too! we are just trying to have fun and keep things value focused rather than another look at me channel. Thanks for being a part of it :)
Cracks me up that people can give these free videos a "thumbs-down". Kyle & April break this stuff down in a way that's easy to understand and apply when you go out. Great stuff.
ABSOLUTE BEST EXPLANATION OF PUMPING I'VE SEEN! Every video you release I UNDERSTAND more about how to use my body on the bike!! AMAZING! I've invested at LEAST 100 hours into video tutorials and learning to ride over the last 2.5 months and THERE IS NOT BETTER or there! Thank you both so much! GREAT job in helping us understand! Seriously... Thank you!
A good cup of coffee and a new Kyle & April video. What a perfect way to start of a Saturday morning and first day of vacation. Time to hit the Stockholm trails.
Great video! When I got a DJ and started going to my local pump track my mountain biking skills had a had a huge increase. Pumping is honestly the best skill for getting faster!
Great vid as always...but I am blown away at the comment section. Most positive RUclips comments section ever - a reflection of y'all's outlook and content. Thanks for such outstanding work!
Thanks Kyle! Yeah we seriously can't believe how supportive people have been and I think its really just because we are trying to focus on providing value first and not trying to be fake or spammy. We just want this to be a fun place where people can learn in a positive environment and take a break from everything else. Thank you for the nice comment too! We will keep them coming :)
Now I can finally understand why I gain little speed with great effort. Too much pressure into the ground, instead of forward. The hip movement example made all this clear to me, thank you!
I lagged on watching this video because I thought I knew how to pump. Then of course Kyle blew my mind by having so much more to add to my understanding. You guys nailed it again and I can't wait to practice this!
These lesson videos are just fantastic! So insightful and clear. All the comments about you being a great coach are spot on, Kyle. What makes it even better is that you're a great demonstrator, April. I realise you both put a lot of time into your parts but in the edit the difference in April's body position is so clear to see and make it easy for the viewer to understand what Kyle has said. That's a real plus and it's not easy to do because people always think their movements are more dynamic than they actually are. It kinda involves exaggerating movements but not so much that it looks forced. Such a strong pairing for teaching. Plus you seem like really cool people. Well, fanboying over!! Thanks for the content, I'm already riding better as a result :)
Thank you so much for such a nice comment! We are so glad to be helping and even though its a lot of work hearing that it helps you guys makes it all worth it :) Thanks for supporting us and watching!!
I agree. This is the next best thing to doing a group class, where you get to see coaching of what others are doing right, wrong, correcting and applying in real time. Sometimes I think I learn as much from watching others learn as I do by practicing it myself.
I've been following your training videos and have really seen improvement in my riding. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Love your vids.
I wish I had known you 70 years ago. I'm too old and brittle now! But I really got some good pointers on how to CORNER from you, so I'm still grateful for that!
I have been working on pumping this year. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not. Now I know why. Body positioning. So well explained. Thank you. Nice work both of you. ...and watching Kyle pump through the track was crazy. I’ve got a long way to go. Challenge accepted.
Thats awesome John! Hope it helps next time you head out :) I am such a visual learner and once someone explained the how to me it all clicked so hopefully I can do the same for you :)
These tutorials are the best! Kyle being a great coach who explains very well, seeing April improve through each video and the long run because of it, and also the input from her learning the skill on "what clicks" is a huge help! Awesome channel!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for the nice words Brennan! Its a lot of work but seeing the response has been so cool and makes it all worth it for sure :)
My kids were pretty excited to watch this video as we have been trying to learn to ride our local pump track. During the common mistakes section my kids self identified what they're doing wrong. We can't wait to get out and practice. Thank You!!
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb you too must be sick of hearing it from everyone. However, I also wrote this so other people visiting know to go check out more of your videos. It’s a crime not to.
Really love how you break down into the details of the body positions in every tutorial, which helps so much more compared with all the other video tutorials out there. Keep up the good work!
I used your tips today on a flatish/semi technical/ swervy section and I hand no necessity for pedaling to maintain adequate speed. On my second round, I actually had to brake as I took more speed then I could handle due to the pumping. Thanks for the awesome tips and vids!!
I caught myself pumping my legs in my sofa while watching April going through the BMX park section. Wanted her to get it so bad! I had my head moving forward too when she was going up the slopes. Hahaha. Love the videos! Please keep it up. Going riding tomorrow AM!! Cant wait to find a ''pumpable'' section. :-)
Just found your channel a week ago and it’s been super helpful. Have a 8 year old, 5 year old who have been on the local pump track all summer and your videos are helping the whole family. Great instruction and April is an awesome student! Keep them coming.
Thank you…thank you…thank you!!! For making this video. I have been struggling making it threw the local flow trail without having to pedal. I was getting really frustrated. I am at the flow trail now, and after watching this video I made it all the way without pedaling, first try. You’re awesome!!!
Wow you guys! This is the best pumping tutorial video I have seen on RUclips and I have watched a lot. There was so much good stuff in the video I'm going to have to watch at least five more times before I even take it to the trail and then watch a few more times after that. I love pumping on the trail and I'm not bad at pumping but now I know I'm not good at pumping ☺️. I can't wait for the follow-up video on pumping turns!
Wow, thank you! It was a lot of fun to make this one because pumping is my favorite thing and kind of a specialty haha. Its so fun and helpful to learn how to carry speed through rough sections and over bumps on the trail! Hope this one helps you out! Thanks for watching!
The video was even better the second time through. I noticed Kyle's heel and toe position. Heels down when pumping the downs and toes down while going up.
These tutorials are so legit. I’ve seen people use these techniques in person and thought “How the heck do they do THAT”. Super understandable break downs. Thank you!
You must be psychic. Just got back from doing a pump track for the first time with my kids. This video showed up right when we got back. Thanks for the videos! They are always really well explained.
OMG! This video is the clearest and easiest to understand I’ve ever watched. And you kind of pointing out what problems I have and confused. April is really a quick learner! That’s really awesome!
This video might be the one i need to actually improve. I suck so hard at the pump track and i never knew why i couldn't gain any speed. I'm stupidly pumping into the ground and i need to learn how to get over my rear axle. Thanks man and keep up the sick work!
BRO YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO GOOD. I just bought my first mountain bike (A Giant Talon 1) and I'm hooked on the sport. Sadly I let out too much air and my bike pump broke so I'm stuck not riding this week but your videos are helping so much.
Holy damn, this is the best pump track how-to I’ve seen so far. Love the trail applications. I have a “pump” section on my favorite trail that leads to a nice gap jump. I’ve always taken the B line because I could never get enough speed on the pumps to clear the gap. Can’t wait to try this out next time. Keep up the awesome videos you two 🤙
This is so helpful. I really think Kyle is the best instructor and April is a super good student! I've been riding for almost ten years and I can tell you the instruction you give is really helpful and I have improved!
Did Kyle study Pedagogy or something close ? April is a gifted student for sure. But Man, this guy can definitively explain things and pass knowledge to someone like no one else #LovefromFrance #PassItOn
Haha thank you! No I actually even got kicked out of highschool for being a bad student because I was so bored in class. I really wanted to be a professional rider and studied the best guys so much along the way. Its funny because I am not naturally gifted as an athlete and needed to make sure I was doing everything perfect to have a chance at the races. So glad that people are finding these videos helpful though :)
@@AprilRideMTB Here in France, some say that there are no bad students just bad teachers. I think you are very smart. At least you made the best of this bad teacher teaching boring stuffs by making dope useful videos
Your videos are absolutely brilliant. I've created what I call a Preride Watchlist for our clubs Beginners and encourage them to watch any or all of the videos before heading out to the trails. Sort of a mental warm-up that would help them fast forward their skill development. I must have watched your videos dozens of times now and it's made a Huge difference to my riding and confidence. Thanks for everything that you both do for the Global mountain biking community. Regards Denzil down in Cape Town South Africa
Went out today and found my two rollers about 5 miles down the trail. Used your advice, my 4th set was great! Thanks for your educational videos. 🚵🏻♂️🚵🏽🚵🏻♀️
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb it’s only because of you guys! There’s another trail, tougher, when weather cools down I’ll do those rollers also. It’s almost all downhill with S turns, rollers, hairpins. Too hot here right now.
Your videos are god like man. Your clear and very detailed, your teaching opposed to showing people this cool thing you can do and your super encouraging to your gf. The subtitled and audio is also great. Thank you. Apparently I've been pumping wrong all along, I'm BMX now MTB but same concept. I would push down my front end more than rear axle. Also your jumping has videos has helped me try and get more comfortable. I don't have it down yet but, I'm trying. Having difficulty driving my body up. I watch your videos every time before I try though.
Once again, you guys take an area of MTB i struggle with (I thought pumping was just up and down), show what Im doing wrong, show how it looks as you progress, show what it looks like when done right. PERFECT!!! If you are going to release merch, please make sure we can get it in the UK!
Thank you so much Paul!!! glad we can help shine a light on it :) The merch is gonna launch next week and we are super excited!!! It should be available all over Europe but I think the shipping is just a few dollars more. Keep an eye out though :)
Man your videos are sooooo helpful. Through the years I've watched probably every video from all of the big channels like Seth, Phil, GMBN, etc., and no one explains how to do things like you do. I think it's a massive help that you're actually training someone during the video, so we can see the mistakes we're also making ourselves and see why we're doing it. Even this video alone, you showed so much more about pumping than any other video I've seen. Especially the pushing forward, when to push forward, etc., but not only that I finally understand why fast riders on RUclips are constantly pushing down on their bikes while riding trails. I always thought they were pushing down on their bikes to kind of prepare in case anything was coming up, but they're just doing mini pumps. Also the way you pushed down a couple of times on the flat area before you got to the actual pump in the trail made so much more sense now that I see why you're doing it. Thanks for all of your videos, you all are freaking awesome!
Wow! Thank you so much! Honestly its been so fun to do these and i think one of the keys is that we try really hard to do them without referencing other tutorials, so each one is kind of just the actual understanding that I have from riding for years professionally and instead of trying to regurgitate what some other lessons have said its just how I have learned it over the years if that makes sense? Also i think a lot of times the person editing is different than the person teaching so the nuances get skipped over. it seems like a lot of people learn in a similar visual way to April and I and its been so cool to see the response from everyone! You guys make these videos possible! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!
@@AprilRideMTB Yeah for sure, and I'm obviously not trying to knock the other channels since they've also done a great job on their videos and I have learned a lot from them. There's just that little something extra in yours, and I really do think it's because most of us can relate to the skill level that April is riding at and we can visually see ourselves doing the same things she's doing while we're learning. It's also super inspiring knowing that this stuff doesn't need to take 4 years of practice, it just needs better application of the technique you're showing to really see the benefits.
We just had the largest pump track in the nation build about 30 min from my house. My kids and I have been going out there a bunch. It is going to help all of us on the trails when we get back out there. Thank you for the great video, and great explanations of technique.
Kyle you do an excellent job of teaching techniques, not just the "how", but also the "why". And it's apparent you spend a good time editing to present a great tutorial....Kudos to you and April! You are by far my favorites to get riding tips from! 🤘
Another great video. You really have a talent for breaking these concepts down in a way very few people can. I've been riding for awhile, but your videos really help make things click. Thank you!
Thank you from Puerto Rico, Kyle & April! I’ve been absorbing all these skills lessons and taking them out to the routes! You have the best method of explaining these concepts and April gets better by the second.
Kyle & April - Ride MTB seriously it has, tried your cornering techniques on my favourite trails and was shocked at the extra speed I picked up. Ended up hitting a few features faster than usual and even made some jump transitions I’ve never managed to hit. I’m so glad I found your channel and I hope it continues to be a raging success.
Wow. I really thought I knew how to pump trail features but my technique was all wrong. This is seriously the best MTB skills series on the internets! Thank you Kyle and April!
Yeah its so crazy how everyone is pretty much capable of learning the right technique quickly if you can communicate in a way that makes sense to them. These tutorials have really helped April and I figure out how to work together and hopefully we can keep improving on them :)
@@AprilRideMTB ive actually noticed that and am actually starting to reconsider or modify the way i communicate with my girl friend as a result. Such a major factor but defintly a worth while factor to consider when teaching!
ANOTHER great video !!!! I’m 40 and picking up my MTB after many years off it, your coaching style & the confidence that April has in what you are saying, and seeing the huge leaps forward in her riding has given me the confidence to push myself too ! I’m getting there and will keep watching!!!! Great job guys. Gaz (UK)
You guys are amazing. Your explanations are so detailed, and she great at following the instructions and doing the tricks. Even though I have some problems with the language, I'm learning a lot of new stuff. I'm practicing cornering on flat surface. Thnxs!
Glad you enjoy our videos! 😊 Sorry about the language, we hope to someday have translations. We have looked into it a little already and don't have the resources yet.
Wow your channel has gained so many subscribers in the last 6 months! Fully deserved with quality content....your ability to articulate each step of any skill is a real asset.
Thank you! Yeah its been so crazy, we have gotten almost all of the subscribers in the past 8 weeks. Its been a wild ride but we are just happy to be helping people and are keeping that as our main focus :)
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel like I just had a lesson from my own private coach... make that coaches because showing the progression that April makes helps solidify the technical aspects your teaching.
Utterly impressed with all your videos! I realized I'm here at home grinning and cheering April along while I'm watching her pickup the concepts in 2-3 tries! I felt like I was pretty descent at pumping from my BMX days but never excelled to the level of the experts and pros like your example. With this tutorial, I think I realized I wasn't quite back enough and pushing more with my legs. Can't wait to get out and apply these tips on the trail, but it'll be some time--I'm here recovering from... a fractured clavicle... Thanks for all your effort putting these together!
You're one great teacher/mentor/coach Kyle - well structured and clear instructions. April is a great student - fast learner, listens very well and works on feedback...we've been sharing your tutorials to our mtb group here in Sydney....always looking forward to the next one!!! Big thanks for sharing!!!
Kyle & April, great to see your continued growth and support from the biking community in what your are doing. Have commented in the past and reiterate that the way you are breaking down the skills, showing and comparing body positions, drawing lines, explaining cause/effect, highlighting common mistakes, and watching the progression has been great for myself and to pass on to my son. Watching the 'how to pump' tutorial revealed more key tips, particularly those hips just past the rear axle (more than just legs pumping down!). Look forward to some jump tutorials, and also help with progression handling transition from blue to black (steepness) jumps in the future. Best wishes, Stuart
As always, such a good way of explaining technique and making it understandable and practically applicable. Keep pumping out the amazing content. Just keep April in send mode!
This helps so much with understanding the dynamics of pumping! It's made to look so easy but it requires focus and a lot of practice! Goes great when you are good at this and then can "roost" a berm :)
Thanks for the inspiration and instruction. I went to the pump track this morning to try it out and wow, it is a blast! All of these videos are great, very clear and instructive step by step. Clearly April is a very good athlete to pick these up as quickly as she does. (with good instructions!)
Another great video. You guys are killing it. I have been noticing that you and all other really good riders seem to “float” on the trail while I seem to just “plow” through it. I guess this is what they are all doing to stay light on the bike and make the terrain work for you. Thank you so much for the awesome content. You guys are awesome
Thanks so much Natahan! Yeah this is exactly what the pro guys are doing down the whole trail and in the enduro race video this is what i was kind of talking about when i was saying pumping :)
I like April's advice at the end of the video. it's my goal this season to take the time to practice and not just go for a ride because sometimes it goes too fast and I keep making the same old mistakes. your videos help me a lot! ❤️
This is awesome. I've never really understood the concept of pumping before this. I'm super keen to use it on the trail; just like April I could never work out why I never kept pace with others in some areas! Very happy subscriber here!
So much to learn ! We don’t have a pump track near me, but I’m already picturing a few trails with some rollers to go learn on. Once again you guys are helping a huge number of people learn something new or improve a skill. Thanks again!
I watched this video when it came out and the cueing around hip position relative to the rear axle was something I’d literally never heard before. Since then I’ve been giving it a shot on the trails and it’s like hitting boost pads in Mario Kart. This video totally changed the way I look at trails. Thank you for that.
Thats so awesome! Glad that it helped :)
it's funny, because the first tutorial I saw was Lee and Alex's from Joy of bikes, and they explain this as a row-counter row motion. however, the end result of the counter row is essentially the same, it moves your hips back when it's time to pump. and the other advice here to not go too far back is addressed with the row motion on the upward side of the berm.
I moved from a small 27.5 inch bike to a medium 29er and noticed immediately I wasn't as fast on the track. i wonder if the linger chainstay on the larger back is just far enough that my hips aren't going back enough. I can still pump and accelerate, just not as easily.
I've seen several tutorials on pumping, but, yours is the only one that gives enough detail to 'get it.' The best by far- thanks!
Wow, thanks! I love pump tracks and pumping trails so much and I just wanted to help you guys learn it. I hope it is easy to apply :)
This is it! What bebovito siad. I started riding this year.. I watch tons of skills tutorials.. like really tons.. all parts of the world.. great youtubers often amazing riders.. they know how to ride and make videos.. but K&A tutorials are godsend! Your have something special to this.. and I mean I understand and catch some details better.. it is explained better.. in order.. I think it is really April, her trust in you.. but also you being really careful with her and the blend of your explanations for her and simultaneously for us.. the only thing that can beat you is real life instructor taking me for a spin.. directly correcting my riding.. with years of experience and tricks that they rather not show on internet. Great great stuff!
100%
Agreed. The slow motion, stopped frame explanations really offered something better than the generic "just pump with your legs" - explanation that similar videos usually offer.
Yeah, thanks for this-I hit the local pump track with a another video for guidance but didn’t get beyond simply maintaining speed… your additional detail and explanations about the weight transfer are clearly what I was missing. Looking forward to trying it out on the track!
I think I see a lot of comments saying how great of a teacher Kyle is(which he is), but what about the fact that April is such a great student!!
I totally agree! She is the best student ever :)
@@AprilRideMTB she is a great student because she trusts you and she is not afraid to fail.
Amount of subdivisions in the video really demonstrate how much this guy actually ares about the quality of his videos and the viewer’s experience watching. Appreciate it.
Thanks Owen! Yeah we are trying to really help people out and not just make stuff for views. I am really glad you can tell :) Thanks for watching!
I'm in my mid 40's and having a blast mountain biking, your tutorials are making things safer for me as I'm trying everything out trying to use technique vs just holding on for dear life.
Thats so cool to hear! Thats our goal for sure, just help people feel safer, ride more, and have a positive outlet :)
yeah I'm in the same age group and learning from scratch too lol, we don't bounce back up like we used to lol
Me too mate, in my 40's but learning a lot from these videos. April is picking up these skills so fast, it's fun to watch,
Yep. Same here too. Have the videos ready in my library whenever I go to work on a technique.
Just dinged 51 and these videos are super helpful in teaching good technique while 12 to 25 year old me remembers BMX and mountainbiking.
Hope you guys enjoy this one! Pumping is seriously my favorite riding skill and teaching April how to do it on the trail had me so stoked! I actually learned by building a really tiny pumptrack in my yard as a teenager, has anyone else ever built a track or do you have any plans to?
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb nope I live in the UK where it’s boring
pumping but on flat ground
I live in LA where open space doesn't really exist, plenty of curb cuts tho!
Curb cuts are actually such a great training tool!
My husband & I are actually in the process of planning to build 1 now 🙋🏼♀️ I can’t wait to get it done & start practicing
My 8 year old daughter (Akaylia) LOVES you guys! She is just starting mountain biking and said, quote, "I want to be as good as April one day and then become the best mountain biker in the world". Thanks for your vids, you're an inspiration for Akaylia. :)
Wow that is so awesome, thank you for sharing!!! I am glad that I can be someone that she can look up to and learn from :)
My 7 year old daughter also loves you guys! She went from training wheels last summer to a geared mtn bike this year, and is already practicing manuals (and other stunts that make me proud but also terrified). April: Thank you for being such an inspiration to girl riders!!
Best pumping tutorial ever…and I’ve seen a TON of them. Thanks Kyle & April!!
Great to hear!
Told a guy at work about your channel and he said he just found it himself. Right on... he agreed, you have such a great dynamic between the two of you. It really helps people see and understand better than listening to ProBro’s talk. Thanks!! 👊🏽
Thats so rad! Thank you for the nice words too! we are just trying to have fun and keep things value focused rather than another look at me channel. Thanks for being a part of it :)
Cracks me up that people can give these free videos a "thumbs-down". Kyle & April break this stuff down in a way that's easy to understand and apply when you go out. Great stuff.
You’re a great teacher Kyle!
Glad you think so! Thank you so much!!
ABSOLUTE BEST EXPLANATION OF PUMPING I'VE SEEN!
Every video you release I UNDERSTAND more about how to use my body on the bike!!
AMAZING! I've invested at LEAST 100 hours into video tutorials and learning to ride over the last 2.5 months and THERE IS NOT BETTER or there!
Thank you both so much!
GREAT job in helping us understand!
Seriously... Thank you!
A good cup of coffee and a new Kyle & April video. What a perfect way to start of a Saturday morning and first day of vacation.
Time to hit the Stockholm trails.
Thats so cool! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Have fun on the trails!!
Great video! When I got a DJ and started going to my local pump track my mountain biking skills had a had a huge increase. Pumping is honestly the best skill for getting faster!
Totally agree! Pumping is a skill that unlocks so many things on the trail :) Thanks for watching!
Great vid as always...but I am blown away at the comment section. Most positive RUclips comments section ever - a reflection of y'all's outlook and content. Thanks for such outstanding work!
Thanks Kyle! Yeah we seriously can't believe how supportive people have been and I think its really just because we are trying to focus on providing value first and not trying to be fake or spammy. We just want this to be a fun place where people can learn in a positive environment and take a break from everything else. Thank you for the nice comment too! We will keep them coming :)
Down at the pump track with my 13yo son. Watched the first 4 minutes (!) and it just clicked!! Awesome guys, thanks :-)
Now I can finally understand why I gain little speed with great effort. Too much pressure into the ground, instead of forward. The hip movement example made all this clear to me, thank you!
You broke this down so well. I'm able to hold my speed over rollers but have never been able to accelerate, I'm confident that that's about to change.
I lagged on watching this video because I thought I knew how to pump. Then of course Kyle blew my mind by having so much more to add to my understanding. You guys nailed it again and I can't wait to practice this!
Thats awesome! Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed it!!
These lesson videos are just fantastic! So insightful and clear. All the comments about you being a great coach are spot on, Kyle. What makes it even better is that you're a great demonstrator, April. I realise you both put a lot of time into your parts but in the edit the difference in April's body position is so clear to see and make it easy for the viewer to understand what Kyle has said. That's a real plus and it's not easy to do because people always think their movements are more dynamic than they actually are. It kinda involves exaggerating movements but not so much that it looks forced. Such a strong pairing for teaching. Plus you seem like really cool people. Well, fanboying over!! Thanks for the content, I'm already riding better as a result :)
Thank you so much for such a nice comment! We are so glad to be helping and even though its a lot of work hearing that it helps you guys makes it all worth it :) Thanks for supporting us and watching!!
I agree. This is the next best thing to doing a group class, where you get to see coaching of what others are doing right, wrong, correcting and applying in real time. Sometimes I think I learn as much from watching others learn as I do by practicing it myself.
I've been following your training videos and have really seen improvement in my riding. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Love your vids.
Love that! Thats so awesome Bob! Thanks for watching :)
I wish I had known you 70 years ago. I'm too old and brittle now! But I really got some good pointers on how to CORNER from you, so I'm still grateful for that!
Thanks Jim :)
I have been working on pumping this year. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not. Now I know why. Body positioning. So well explained. Thank you. Nice work both of you. ...and watching Kyle pump through the track was crazy. I’ve got a long way to go. Challenge accepted.
Thats awesome John! Hope it helps next time you head out :) I am such a visual learner and once someone explained the how to me it all clicked so hopefully I can do the same for you :)
You guys are becoming my favorite mtb channel! Love the content, your style of coaching, and April's feedback!
Wow, thanks Marty! We are trying are best to make these things happen and its been so cool to see the response! Thanks for the support!
Best channel out there imo!
I need a trainer like him in person. Best trainer and its so easy to understand👌
Haha thank you Sharda :)
These tutorials are the best! Kyle being a great coach who explains very well, seeing April improve through each video and the long run because of it, and also the input from her learning the skill on "what clicks" is a huge help! Awesome channel!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for the nice words Brennan! Its a lot of work but seeing the response has been so cool and makes it all worth it for sure :)
Kyle is a natural teacher. Excellent descriptions, corrections, examples, and graphics. Best MTB training on RUclips.
Appreciate that! Thank you so much for the nice comment :)
My kids were pretty excited to watch this video as we have been trying to learn to ride our local pump track. During the common mistakes section my kids self identified what they're doing wrong. We can't wait to get out and practice. Thank You!!
That is awesome! That makes me so stoked! Thanks for sharing!!
My mate keeps pulling away from me on the rollers without pedaling, now I know why. Thanks, awesome again
Hopefully you can surprise him now! haha
Man, I watched this video and PBed every sector on my fav downhill run. This channel is the best. So much fun!!
Glad you enjoy it! That is so rad! Nice work!!
Best explanation i've seen. Most leave out the parts about getting your weight back and pushing forward with the legs. Thumbs up
The best mtb teaching on RUclips
We appreciate that!
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb you too must be sick of hearing it from everyone. However, I also wrote this so other people visiting know to go check out more of your videos. It’s a crime not to.
April’s new bike debut! Great work! Kyle is a great instructor.
Thanks so much Dan!!!
Really love how you break down into the details of the body positions in every tutorial, which helps so much more compared with all the other video tutorials out there. Keep up the good work!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and being supportive of us :)
I used your tips today on a flatish/semi technical/ swervy section and I hand no necessity for pedaling to maintain adequate speed. On my second round, I actually had to brake as I took more speed then I could handle due to the pumping.
Thanks for the awesome tips and vids!!
That's awesome! We love to hear about immediate improvement!!!
I caught myself pumping my legs in my sofa while watching April going through the BMX park section. Wanted her to get it so bad! I had my head moving forward too when she was going up the slopes. Hahaha. Love the videos! Please keep it up. Going riding tomorrow AM!! Cant wait to find a ''pumpable'' section. :-)
Haha just like a video game!
Dang April u r such a quick learner...and Kyle u are such an awesome teacher.
Thanks Mel! We have been having a ton of fun doing these :)
All of your tutorials are definitely the best for beginners, it really helps seeing someone else in the same shoes and watching them progress.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Ryan!!!
Just bought my first mtb and your videos are so awesome for learning and understanding technique!
Great to hear!
thanks lots to be said about taking a student who has the skills to learn
over a rider who can do, but talks over the viewer's understanding
Thanks :)
Just found your channel a week ago and it’s been super helpful. Have a 8 year old, 5 year old who have been on the local pump track all summer and your videos are helping the whole family. Great instruction and April is an awesome student! Keep them coming.
Pumping is probably one of my favorite things to do on the trail. Definitely adds to the fun. Keep killin it you two.
Thanks Shaun!
Kyle your Positivity in teaching Biking skills get everyone Pump up including April...Ballistic!!! u guys Rock!!
Thank you so much! Its been an absolute blast teaching her and i am so proud of what an amazing student she is! Thank you guys for watching!!!
These are the best coaching videos I've found. You explain things really well :)
Thanks Matt! Glad you are enjoying them :)
This video helped me get a lot faster on our local pump track. Thanks for the content!
Thank you…thank you…thank you!!! For making this video. I have been struggling making it threw the local flow trail without having to pedal. I was getting really frustrated. I am at the flow trail now, and after watching this video I made it all the way without pedaling, first try. You’re awesome!!!
I love the way you guys break it down so well. Makes it so easy to understand!
Wow you guys! This is the best pumping tutorial video I have seen on RUclips and I have watched a lot. There was so much good stuff in the video I'm going to have to watch at least five more times before I even take it to the trail and then watch a few more times after that. I love pumping on the trail and I'm not bad at pumping but now I know I'm not good at pumping ☺️. I can't wait for the follow-up video on pumping turns!
Wow, thank you! It was a lot of fun to make this one because pumping is my favorite thing and kind of a specialty haha. Its so fun and helpful to learn how to carry speed through rough sections and over bumps on the trail! Hope this one helps you out! Thanks for watching!
The video was even better the second time through. I noticed Kyle's heel and toe position. Heels down when pumping the downs and toes down while going up.
These tutorials are so legit. I’ve seen people use these techniques in person and thought “How the heck do they do THAT”. Super understandable break downs. Thank you!
Happy to help! Thanks so much for watching!!
You must be psychic. Just got back from doing a pump track for the first time with my kids. This video showed up right when we got back. Thanks for the videos! They are always really well explained.
That is awesome! Thanks for the comment Walter, hopefully you guys can watch and then apply it sometime soon! Let us know how it goes!
OMG! This video is the clearest and easiest to understand I’ve ever watched. And you kind of pointing out what problems I have and confused. April is really a quick learner! That’s really awesome!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching Kelsey :)
This video might be the one i need to actually improve. I suck so hard at the pump track and i never knew why i couldn't gain any speed. I'm stupidly pumping into the ground and i need to learn how to get over my rear axle. Thanks man and keep up the sick work!
BRO YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO GOOD. I just bought my first mountain bike (A Giant Talon 1) and I'm hooked on the sport. Sadly I let out too much air and my bike pump broke so I'm stuck not riding this week but your videos are helping so much.
Glad you like them! We are stoked you got into riding! Thats so awesome! Sorry to hear about your tire, I hope you get to go shred soon!
Holy damn, this is the best pump track how-to I’ve seen so far. Love the trail applications. I have a “pump” section on my favorite trail that leads to a nice gap jump. I’ve always taken the B line because I could never get enough speed on the pumps to clear the gap. Can’t wait to try this out next time. Keep up the awesome videos you two 🤙
Thanks for the nice comment J.L! This one was really fun to make and I hope it helps you guys out on the trail :)
Great lesson. I wish I had a pump track to practice. I love the sound April makes when something surprises her, it is so cute. It makes me smile!
Haha thanks Bruce :)
This is so helpful. I really think Kyle is the best instructor and April is a super good student! I've been riding for almost ten years and I can tell you the instruction you give is really helpful and I have improved!
Thank you so much Mark!!!
Did Kyle study Pedagogy or something close ?
April is a gifted student for sure. But Man, this guy can definitively explain things and pass knowledge to someone like no one else #LovefromFrance #PassItOn
Haha thank you! No I actually even got kicked out of highschool for being a bad student because I was so bored in class. I really wanted to be a professional rider and studied the best guys so much along the way. Its funny because I am not naturally gifted as an athlete and needed to make sure I was doing everything perfect to have a chance at the races. So glad that people are finding these videos helpful though :)
@@AprilRideMTB Here in France, some say that there are no bad students just bad teachers.
I think you are very smart.
At least you made the best of this bad teacher teaching boring stuffs by making dope useful videos
man! this video answered all my questions about pumping and even applied it to trail riding, so cool! thank you guys!
Great to hear!
Your videos are absolutely brilliant. I've created what I call a Preride Watchlist for our clubs Beginners and encourage them to watch any or all of the videos before heading out to the trails. Sort of a mental warm-up that would help them fast forward their skill development. I must have watched your videos dozens of times now and it's made a Huge difference to my riding and confidence.
Thanks for everything that you both do for the Global mountain biking community.
Regards
Denzil down in Cape Town South Africa
Thanks so much Denzil! We are glad to be part of your preride watch list and that we are helping you progress!
Went out today and found my two rollers about 5 miles down the trail. Used your advice, my 4th set was great! Thanks for your educational videos. 🚵🏻♂️🚵🏽🚵🏻♀️
Nice work! That is so awesome!!!! Congrats!!
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb it’s only because of you guys! There’s another trail, tougher, when weather cools down I’ll do those rollers also. It’s almost all downhill with S turns, rollers, hairpins. Too hot here right now.
Your videos are god like man. Your clear and very detailed, your teaching opposed to showing people this cool thing you can do and your super encouraging to your gf. The subtitled and audio is also great. Thank you. Apparently I've been pumping wrong all along, I'm BMX now MTB but same concept. I would push down my front end more than rear axle. Also your jumping has videos has helped me try and get more comfortable. I don't have it down yet but, I'm trying. Having difficulty driving my body up. I watch your videos every time before I try though.
Glad to hear our videos are helpful for you!
Once again, you guys take an area of MTB i struggle with (I thought pumping was just up and down), show what Im doing wrong, show how it looks as you progress, show what it looks like when done right. PERFECT!!! If you are going to release merch, please make sure we can get it in the UK!
Thank you so much Paul!!! glad we can help shine a light on it :) The merch is gonna launch next week and we are super excited!!! It should be available all over Europe but I think the shipping is just a few dollars more. Keep an eye out though :)
Man your videos are sooooo helpful. Through the years I've watched probably every video from all of the big channels like Seth, Phil, GMBN, etc., and no one explains how to do things like you do. I think it's a massive help that you're actually training someone during the video, so we can see the mistakes we're also making ourselves and see why we're doing it. Even this video alone, you showed so much more about pumping than any other video I've seen. Especially the pushing forward, when to push forward, etc., but not only that I finally understand why fast riders on RUclips are constantly pushing down on their bikes while riding trails. I always thought they were pushing down on their bikes to kind of prepare in case anything was coming up, but they're just doing mini pumps. Also the way you pushed down a couple of times on the flat area before you got to the actual pump in the trail made so much more sense now that I see why you're doing it.
Thanks for all of your videos, you all are freaking awesome!
Wow! Thank you so much! Honestly its been so fun to do these and i think one of the keys is that we try really hard to do them without referencing other tutorials, so each one is kind of just the actual understanding that I have from riding for years professionally and instead of trying to regurgitate what some other lessons have said its just how I have learned it over the years if that makes sense? Also i think a lot of times the person editing is different than the person teaching so the nuances get skipped over. it seems like a lot of people learn in a similar visual way to April and I and its been so cool to see the response from everyone! You guys make these videos possible! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!
@@AprilRideMTB Yeah for sure, and I'm obviously not trying to knock the other channels since they've also done a great job on their videos and I have learned a lot from them. There's just that little something extra in yours, and I really do think it's because most of us can relate to the skill level that April is riding at and we can visually see ourselves doing the same things she's doing while we're learning. It's also super inspiring knowing that this stuff doesn't need to take 4 years of practice, it just needs better application of the technique you're showing to really see the benefits.
It‘s a pleasure to see, how focused and concentrated April learns all these lessons. She‘s a talent, my wife never learns so efficient 😬.
Thanks so much Rolf!
We just had the largest pump track in the nation build about 30 min from my house. My kids and I have been going out there a bunch. It is going to help all of us on the trails when we get back out there. Thank you for the great video, and great explanations of technique.
That is awesome Phil!!! I hope you and the kids have a blast and if you ever have any questions feel free to let us know!!
You Sir are a natural teacher...and April is an A1 student!
Thank you so much! She truly is like the greatest student ever and makes me look way better than I really am haha. :)
Kyle you do an excellent job of teaching techniques, not just the "how", but also the "why". And it's apparent you spend a good time editing to present a great tutorial....Kudos to you and April! You are by far my favorites to get riding tips from! 🤘
Thank you so much Patrick! Yeah its a ton of work but helping you guys has made it all worth it for sure :)
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb As a new rider you've helped me tremendously! 👍
You guys have the right method, showing her learning from zero help me out more
Happy to help! Thank you for watching :) Its been fun making these for you guys!
just had a lesson yesterday and this IS REALLY helpful to fill in the questions i had. great coaching !!! great student - keep it up!!!!
That smile on April's face says it all! It clicked, and she got it!
:)
Another great video. You really have a talent for breaking these concepts down in a way very few people can. I've been riding for awhile, but your videos really help make things click. Thank you!
Thank you from Puerto Rico, Kyle & April! I’ve been absorbing all these skills lessons and taking them out to the routes! You have the best method of explaining these concepts and April gets better by the second.
Thanks Edwin, glad you are learning and using the skills!
Kyle & April - Ride MTB You bet!!
And just like that I learned why I suck at pumping trails. I’m gonna git me some super shred now whooo! Thank you Kyle & April 🤟
Hope it helps Jose!
Kyle & April - Ride MTB seriously it has, tried your cornering techniques on my favourite trails and was shocked at the extra speed I picked up. Ended up hitting a few features faster than usual and even made some jump transitions I’ve never managed to hit. I’m so glad I found your channel and I hope it continues to be a raging success.
Wow. I really thought I knew how to pump trail features but my technique was all wrong. This is seriously the best MTB skills series on the internets! Thank you Kyle and April!
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching Paul!
Wow crazy what a difference good coaching makes! Makes a beginner look like an expert time for the pump track!
Yeah its so crazy how everyone is pretty much capable of learning the right technique quickly if you can communicate in a way that makes sense to them. These tutorials have really helped April and I figure out how to work together and hopefully we can keep improving on them :)
@@AprilRideMTB ive actually noticed that and am actually starting to reconsider or modify the way i communicate with my girl friend as a result. Such a major factor but defintly a worth while factor to consider when teaching!
ANOTHER great video !!!! I’m 40 and picking up my MTB after many years off it, your coaching style & the confidence that April has in what you are saying, and seeing the huge leaps forward in her riding has given me the confidence to push myself too ! I’m getting there and will keep watching!!!! Great job guys. Gaz (UK)
That is awesome! Thanks so much for watching Gaz!!!
These are far and away the best MTB instructionals on here. I really appreciate the attention to detail and the quality; thanks a lot for doing them!
Thank you! 😊
You guys are amazing. Your explanations are so detailed, and she great at following the instructions and doing the tricks.
Even though I have some problems with the language, I'm learning a lot of new stuff. I'm practicing cornering on flat surface. Thnxs!
Glad you enjoy our videos! 😊 Sorry about the language, we hope to someday have translations. We have looked into it a little already and don't have the resources yet.
Wow your channel has gained so many subscribers in the last 6 months! Fully deserved with quality content....your ability to articulate each step of any skill is a real asset.
Thank you! Yeah its been so crazy, we have gotten almost all of the subscribers in the past 8 weeks. Its been a wild ride but we are just happy to be helping people and are keeping that as our main focus :)
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel like I just had a lesson from my own private coach... make that coaches because showing the progression that April makes helps solidify the technical aspects your teaching.
Great to hear!
7:32 April nailed it! Thanks guys for awesome tips. I feel I'm getting so much better with mtb Technics,
Happy to help! Thanks for watching Anthony! They have been really fun to do!
Kyle and April your guys tutorials are the best! Keep it up!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Aidan!
This is THE MOST informative/instructional video I’ve seen on pumping! Thank you so much for putting out such great content
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Utterly impressed with all your videos! I realized I'm here at home grinning and cheering April along while I'm watching her pickup the concepts in 2-3 tries!
I felt like I was pretty descent at pumping from my BMX days but never excelled to the level of the experts and pros like your example. With this tutorial, I think I realized I wasn't quite back enough and pushing more with my legs. Can't wait to get out and apply these tips on the trail, but it'll be some time--I'm here recovering from... a fractured clavicle...
Thanks for all your effort putting these together!
Oh no! Heal up Jamie! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! I really hope this will help you out :)
Thanks so much this helped me to get pumping in no time and made me go so much faster
Love your videos
You're so welcome! Thats awesome to hear :)
You're one great teacher/mentor/coach Kyle - well structured and clear instructions. April is a great student - fast learner, listens very well and works on feedback...we've been sharing your tutorials to our mtb group here in Sydney....always looking forward to the next one!!! Big thanks for sharing!!!
Wow, thank you Nonie! We really appreciate you watching and sharing :)
Kyle & April, great to see your continued growth and support from the biking community in what your are doing. Have commented in the past and reiterate that the way you are breaking down the skills, showing and comparing body positions, drawing lines, explaining cause/effect, highlighting common mistakes, and watching the progression has been great for myself and to pass on to my son. Watching the 'how to pump' tutorial revealed more key tips, particularly those hips just past the rear axle (more than just legs pumping down!). Look forward to some jump tutorials, and also help with progression handling transition from blue to black (steepness) jumps in the future. Best wishes, Stuart
As always, such a good way of explaining technique and making it understandable and practically applicable. Keep pumping out the amazing content. Just keep April in send mode!
Thanks Patrick!!!! Cant wait to do a vid with you too!
Kyle & April - Ride Mtb call it “ how to corner, pump, and jump if you’re plump” 😂
This helps so much with understanding the dynamics of pumping! It's made to look so easy but it requires focus and a lot of practice! Goes great when you are good at this and then can "roost" a berm :)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Brett!
Thanks for the inspiration and instruction. I went to the pump track this morning to try it out and wow, it is a blast! All of these videos are great, very clear and instructive step by step. Clearly April is a very good athlete to pick these up as quickly as she does. (with good instructions!)
Thanks Bruce! Yeah she is such a quick learner :). Hope you had fun!! Keep it up!
Another great video. You guys are killing it. I have been noticing that you and all other really good riders seem to “float” on the trail while I seem to just “plow” through it. I guess this is what they are all doing to stay light on the bike and make the terrain work for you. Thank you so much for the awesome content. You guys are awesome
Thanks so much Natahan! Yeah this is exactly what the pro guys are doing down the whole trail and in the enduro race video this is what i was kind of talking about when i was saying pumping :)
I like April's advice at the end of the video. it's my goal this season to take the time to practice and not just go for a ride because sometimes it goes too fast and I keep making the same old mistakes.
your videos help me a lot! ❤️
Love that! Thanks so much for watching Helene :)
Another excellent video guys, broken down simply, easy to understand. Love it!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
This is awesome. I've never really understood the concept of pumping before this. I'm super keen to use it on the trail; just like April I could never work out why I never kept pace with others in some areas! Very happy subscriber here!
Happy to help! Thanks so much for watching Arlo!!!
Another great video, you are a great teacher and it really shows in your student. April is really getting better. So glad I subscribed.
Thank you so much for the subscription Joseph!! We are so glad you are finding the videos helpful :)
So much to learn ! We don’t have a pump track near me, but I’m already picturing a few trails with some rollers to go learn on. Once again you guys are helping a huge number of people learn something new or improve a skill. Thanks again!
Have fun Dave! Thanks for watching! Yeah its been so crazy to see the response!!
Thank you for posting this. Great tutorial. I like that you took it from the track to the trail.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!
I smile every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you!
I'm so glad! That is awesome to hear :)
@@AprilRideMTB Thank you for being you!
Thanks!
Thanks, love your instructional videos! I'll be watching them all again probably a few times once I get my first mtb soon! :)
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching :) cant wait till you get a bike!!