More videos on the same topic: More Control in Steep & Loose Terrain! MTB & E-MTB Skills On Point Ep. 2 ruclips.net/video/PHMeStBLPcM/видео.html Why you DON'T want to Shift your weight back! ruclips.net/video/sEX5nB9QdkY/видео.html MTB-Skills On Point! | Roll Drops & Downhill Roll-Downs + Common Riding Errors! ruclips.net/video/JiHclZbClAE/видео.html Mtn Bike FUNdamentals: Staying BALANCED vs. Staying CENTERED vs. Shifting your weight BACK ruclips.net/video/ATQzGcjjMSg/видео.html Skills Tutorial: Riding STEEP sections ruclips.net/video/mn0UHHgmxI0/видео.html | How to maintain stability + control
I watch a lot of videos on "how to" MTB skills. For me you explain it the Best. You break it down, you do the movement slow enough so we can see and interpret the correct position on our bike. you are clear and concise. You are an outstanding TEACHER. Thank You!
Thank you Barrett. I truly appreciate your comment. 😍🥰 Have you started my free Trackstand course on my coaching page yet? There, I break the moves down into actionable steps, it’s an easy to follow practice catalogue to turn cognitive knowledge into physical abilities. 😊 Of course I also offer other courses on the page, but you can get the Trackstand course for free (you’ll find out how on the page): roxybike.podia.com
I like your discussion about our bodies providing suspension. When I relax and let the bike move underneath control and flow increase. When my riding deteriorates it is almost always due to tension, gripping hard and stiffening. Thanks again!
Thank you for breaking down these popular “trail head tips/traps”. A lot of the time I think this advice is given out without an understanding of why it is done or what you are trying to achieve on the bike . Great work!
Your videos make it much easier to understand how and why different positions affect the bike. I recently found a little set of steps near my home to learn on. They're not as steep as the steps in the video, but are still a very safe and easy place to practice the basics. Thanks you for your excellent riding tips!
Ah finally the chin position video, a question i asked a long time ago, your body position videos answered this perfectly but this video is the perfect close out to the body position videos.The only other time i am chin over stem (apart from not concentrating and looking behind me and crashing into a rock resulting in OTB) is climbing with the enduro bike, with 180mm of front travel it loves to lift up so on really steep climbs i have to sit right forward and chin past the bars. Great Video!!
Danke Roxy für die Inspiration ! Jedes deiner Videos erklärt Techniken soooooo gut und sie motivieren mich immer auf's Neue, nicht mit dem Üben nachzulassen.
,,I am now digging youtube for vids on how to mtb..but I just recently discovered your channel..thank you for really breaking things down to a level that makes sense..at least for me ;-)
As an old dog with a new bike but with very few new tricks, that's how I do it intuitively - so good to see you confirm it. Also, I've watched your other videos on more advanced techniques that are beyond my abilities to even try safely - still, hugely instructive and inspiring! Thank you!
Thanks for your easy to follow tutorials on the mtb best practices. Awesome skills going through those steps. Nice cute cat at the end of the video Roxy 😉. Keep it up with those videos. I wish I could take my family to Mallorca to ride those trails
Great video Roxy! All your videos are so well thought out and you explain everything thoroughly! With that said, I believe chin/nose above stem is a useful tip. In your video you start with your nose above the stem, transition away as you roll the drop and finish in a balance position with your nose above the stem. With mountain biking being so dynamic, any tip used needs to be dynamic also. Kind of like the "Pirate Code", more of a guideline ;) I look forward to your next video!!
Totally agree! If the rider understands this, then it is a great factor to focus on (as I also explain in my video). However, it’s important to understand that it’s a dynamic position - just as you say. And I’ve had riders think they need to KEEP their chin over their stem - also in the step or steep. And that has caused serious issues...
At first I also thought - chin over stem - is a great tip, but standing balanced on your feet and with your upper body down is the better tip. I think then it doesn't matter how long the stem is or which bike you ride ...
Your videos are so amazing I have learned so much! The detail of the psychological and logical explanations are so well done! I'm so impressed with you girl and pray that you're safe and all is well. I promise to buy you a bunch of coffees! I feel so fortunate to have you provide such quality training. I'm very grateful. God bless you Roxy
THANK YOU so so so much, Wally! Sending my love for your kind comment! If you would like to support me regularly, do check out my Patreon Channel www.patreon.com/rideandinspire with more exclusive content, too. And also, if you want access to my proven drills and info way beyond what I share on RUclips, check out my courses on www.roxybike-coaching.com thank you in advance for the coffee, if you decide to go for it. Much love, Roxy
Hello Roxy, thank you for the thought provoking video. I guess it boils down to which videoes has been seen up front. I personally had the idea that steps, and steep descents were exceptions, but generally the looser the terrain, the more pressure on the front wheel. Thank you for a great video.
Oh wow thank you so much, I am so happy to hear this 🥰😍 enjoy them! I have many 😀 and even more (and personalized ones) on my Patreon channel. Lots of love, Roxy
Yes i agree with that video. When i say moving forward i mean forward from central if a vertical line was drawn down centrally so the steeper the trail the more forward you would be. So it can be slightly confusing.
Yes of course, there are always exceptions to rules 😊 however, as an instructor, the most important thing is to progress step by step - and to start with solid fundamentals. And the solid foundation for very steep sections is riding in a balanced fashion and allowing the bike to move. And THEN - slowly increasing the steepness and adapting the needed skills/position to assume PRESSURE CONTROL. (Again a fundamental skill - I already have a. Idea about it 😊) I like to call it a “tool box”. As you progress, you learn more and more tools - you fill up your toolbox 🧰 and then, you have more tools to chose from, depending on the terrain 😊
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire hmm, ive coined a new phrase, instead of being balanced i would say you need ‘ass’ adapted slope style 😜. That informs the student in a better way to progress.
I’m not a MTBer, just started exploring into gravel riding recently from a road biking background. I notice the flexibility of the MBs and was wondering, those skills you can do on the MBs, to what extent can they be translated to a RB/GB? I like your videos, can feel your energy and enthusiasm.
Thanks a lot, Stephen. I’ve never ridden a GB, so honestly can’t say Form experience. However, as the general physics is pretty similar, I believe a large portion will be applicable. You can start with my free Trackstand course (you’ll find it on my Roxybike-coaching site - unfortunately I can’t link it, as these are often blocked on YT, but googling it will work) - because I’ve heard many GBs took the course and said it helped them a lot.
That’s very common. Don’t beat yourself up for it. Start small, work your way up and start to trust your instincts :-) and if you are looking for a mtb-mindset course, check out the link in my profile 😍 Happy you like the video, Rod!
Great explaination. I think this explains some of my OTBs because I havent got that low on my bike. I have been told just get your bum back, but I have come in with my legs pretty straight. Also I had some issues with my shoulders and think that stopped me getting low, I need to take more videos to see what my positions are as I am sure in my head I was ok 😂 I have already been practicing getting set on my pedals, which has improved how I go down a trail, going to practice this on the step downs.
Hi Ma, my video on riding position breakdown should help :-) Sorry to hear you've crashed and hoping my videos will help. If you are looking for a comprehensive online coaching site, then check out learn.ryanleech.com/roxy - you will get one month for free with this link.
Hi Christopher, could you clarify your question a little more, I am afraid I don't understand it. Maybe also this video wille explain, as it also goes into how to stay balanced and heavy on your feet: ruclips.net/video/VgddegvDvzU/видео.html
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I ride a drop bar hardtail mountain bike. It's not as easy in the drops. I need my front teeth to eat pizza and corn on the cob. 😁
3:05 I does push the bars as hard as necessary to mach the incline, it is safer than letting it roll because it does send the rear wheel off the ground and it's not a nice feeling, but as you push down in a timing you will feel it roll down very smooth. Just push the bars in order to put it in the place you need. 💫👍 please try it and tell me know how it was. 🙏
Hi Thomas, I have already sent you an answer to this before. You do NOT want to push the bars as a default. You want to be VERY mindful with pushing the bars. If there is only a TINY ditch behind the step and you are pushing the bars, it will send you flying over the bars. This technique, if performed on a rollable step, will NOT send the rear wheel off the ground. If you want to find out more about why you do not want pressure in your hands, then watch THIS video: ruclips.net/video/CUBZNVaPvkM/видео.html
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thank you very much, I couldn't see the previous answer, please excuse me. The world of bicycle handling is as extensive as people on the world, each body feels it differently. In my case, when I let the bike roll automatically, I stayed behind the passenger and lost control. 🙂
Hi! This technique works perfectly well for all steps that are ROLLABLE. How to know whether a step is rollable - well, see here :-) ruclips.net/video/B1QUai237GA/видео.html
i'm really enjoying your videos. The drills are great. I'm wondering about tire pressures you might suggest for drills on tarmac vs when you are on the trail. Would it help to adjust tire pressure when starting out to learn track stand for instance?
Hi Amy, happy to hear you like my videos! I really never adjust it much, to be honest I think this topic is a little over-rated :-) it will make trackstands a little easier to lower the pressure, but then again, we are practicing for the trails, right...? The only time I run more pressure is when I ride a lot of tarmac, but I hardly ever do :-D Generally, we in Europe measure pressure in bar - I run 1.4 in the front and 1.8 in the rear. But i very much depends on your riding style, terrain, weight and whether you run tubeless or not...
just back from practicing proper dismounting, racheting and track stand work.quickly discovered that just standing on the pedals and pedalling backwards was something I needed to specifically practice! Just coasting and pedalling backwards and shifting my weight around was so informative. Initiating pedalling backwards feels completely different depending on which foot i start with. Thanks so much. I feel I improved my skill in these moments today.
Correct ☺️ I have two videos here that will help you to understand why: How to maintain TRACTION without risking an OTB on Your Mountain Bike | PRESSURE CONTROL ruclips.net/video/CUBZNVaPvkM/видео.html Mountain Biking Fails vs. Mountain Bike Success - Why FOOT PLACEMENT and ANKLE POSITION matter! ruclips.net/video/oasPTUuVUBs/видео.html
Hi Vincent - ideally watch my video about riding position: ruclips.net/video/SydGB5NN3Zg/видео.html where I say where you should be weighted and that micro-adjustments through the FEET and HIPS get you that "weighting" of your front. If you have active weight in your hands, you will get bucked forward - which is pretty dangerous. But I do agree that some modern geomoetries need a more aggressive forward position -but also this is acheived through getting LOW and micro-adjusting through the feet. It's a very common misunderstanding that I deal with a lot, unfortunately, because weighting your hands deliberately or keeping your chin over your stem can be VERY dangerous - if it is too much and your front hits only a small obstacle, it will send you OTB. I do have cornering videos - just check my library, but none about active weighting of the front - because cornering is a very complex topic to coach and it requires a perfect position (which is why I am recommending my body position video). Hope this helps!
Danke sehr! Das ist seltsam, wirklich nicht? Was genau funktioniert nicht? Zu diesem Thema kommt morgen noch ein viel besseres Video ☺️☺️☺️ Freut mich, dass es dir gefällt!
That’s a difficult one... because there are so many options to fall... I still prefer avoiding the fall in the first place ;-) But if you really have to fall, try to roll it out and always wear protection...
Hi Roxy!Quick question. If you are doing several short steps, I'm assuming there's no Time to straighten your arms and legs?? I could do with a slowed down version of you doing a set of steps so that I can see it!😁 Can you explain that? I hope my question makes sense? (So to reiterate, you don't get a flat section after each step before you get the next one! You're just onto the next one and the next one, with no pause! ). Thank you!😊
Hi Susie, riding several steps is just like riding a steep section - the position will look like in this video - it will look like I look the moment when my front is in the step already and the rear has not yet rolled down. I also already have videos about how to ride steep sections and a video called centered vs balanced - I hope these will clarify 😊
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Hi Roxy, thank you!! That all makes sense. I've watched those videos again!Now I need to go and practice!Thank you. Susie 😁
@@susiehooper2798 Thanks, Susie. If you'd like to work with me to really learn these skills, I now have an English Online Coaching Site: www.roxybike-coaching.com Would love to help you reach your goals faster!
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Hi Roxy, thanks for that!! I'm just finishing off an intensive diploma in cognitive behaviour therapy. So at the moment I will stick to videos and practice. Just did a 2 day training with 3 other ladies, with a mixture of off and on the trail. At the moment I'm going to do one distance ride a week to build up stamina and one skills practice. Once I've finished my course in mid September, I'll certainly think about your coaching though! I've saved your website! Thanks. Susie
yes I agree with chin over the stem, but do you think it is most effective on modern geometry bike such as yours? but I have an xc bike with modest or standard fork slack angle will it work on chin over stem? or should I use your wheelie drop? Thanks for the very informative video.
If the step is rollable, this works on any mountain bike :-) So as long as you don’t touch the step with your chain ring - you can roll it and use this technique.
Auf jeden Fall 😊 besonders für diese. Wenn du einen gratis Kurs willst, um mehr bikegefühl zu bekommen, schau mal auf www.Roxybike.online unter gratis Angebote 😊😊 Danke für die Frage und Liebe Grüße, roxy
I love your channel and your videos ❤️ However this one did confuse me. I am an utter newbie. I am interested in riding down steep ends and not stairs, but I guess it's the same technique. I was under the impression that i should lean back on the back wheel when descending steeps or stairs. Is this not true? Your technique makes sense, but i am afraid of nose diving.
Hi Christos, thanks for your comment. No, we actually do not want to lean back, because that will probably cause us to loose control. I have a few more videos on the topic that should hopefully clarify: More Control in Steep & Loose Terrain! MTB & E-MTB Skills On Point Ep. 2 ruclips.net/video/PHMeStBLPcM/видео.html DON't Shift your weight back! ruclips.net/video/sEX5nB9QdkY/видео.html MTB-Skills On Point! | Roll Drops & Downhill Roll-Downs + Common Riding Errors! ruclips.net/video/JiHclZbClAE/видео.html Mtn Bike FUNdamentals: Staying BALANCED vs. Staying CENTERED vs. Shifting your weight BACK ruclips.net/video/ATQzGcjjMSg/видео.html Skills Tutorial: Riding STEEP sections ruclips.net/video/mn0UHHgmxI0/видео.html | How to maintain stability + control Hope this helps!
I'm an engineer - which means I had a well-paying job before I learned how to dance (let alone a formal girlfriend). And the way this feels to me is "stay balanced, and let the bike move around more than you do". Is this a reasonable way to visualize things? Thanks!
Hi Rod, it’s amazing you learnt to dance 💃 and that you have already had a girlfriend :-) I know many engineers who haven’t achieved neither of that 😄 just kidding! Yes, that’s very much how it should work and here’s another video on how to stand on the bike (and why) to achieve it ruclips.net/video/SydGB5NN3Zg/видео.html Thanks for asking!
Hi Gigi, at higher speed you can also ride the step exactly the same way, nothing needs to change substantially. You can, however, also choose to drop it or to guide the front wheel for it to touch down earlier. Depending on the terrain behind the step. But the funfamentals of the skill are still the same. Does this make sense?
Roxy, when do you do this, and when do you roll shifting weight back,, raising the front wheel to land with both wheels at the same time? Is it a question of the incline of the landing, your speed or what? Finally, this technique has to run up against a height limit where the crank hits edge, doesn't it? How do you assess that while on the trail, and if you see that problem looming, how do you change your technique?
Hi Douglas, thank you for this question, I think I am going to make a video about it - I definitely will on my Patreon Channel! - But here's the fast answer: It depends on 2 factors: speed and height of the roll-down. 1. Speed: If I am too fast, at some point I will need to drop a roll-down. 2. Height: Chainring clearance is the point, just as you say. As soon as I am in doubt whether the chainring will clear, I do a drop technique (so suspend the front wheel in order to jump/drop down). This is a matter of experience. What you can do to get that experience is: roll your bike down (you next to the bike, so walk the bike) and see how big the roll-down can actually be without hitting the chainring - you will be surprised - we clear much higher obstacles than we think :-) On a new trail I will ALWAYS roll down or abort before I drop it blindly. That is why the emergency dismount to the rear is so essential to master. It has seriously saved my life several times :-D Hope this helps?
How about "Want to know if you're in a deeply flexed position? See if your chin is over your stem!" Then add "it's a good idea to start in a deeply flexed position before you go over a step."
I tend to see this get low technique heavily employed by women, where they're super low on the bike, with their backs almost parallel to the ground; whereas men tend to be more upright. You can see it a lot when watching the top women enduro racers to the top men enduro racers. I'm not sure if it's a body geometry thing, a bike geometry thing (170mm and 29s for a 5'4" 120lb women???), a strength thing, or something else?
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire hi Roxy (and thank you for the call yesterday!), just on this. Do shorter riders also need slightly straighter legs coming in? I'm just thinking at the point the bike is its steepest angle (where the rear is still on the step and the front below), arms are extending and legs are compressing, a short rider will use a greater extent of their leg bend/range of motion before wheel hits shorts?
Good and clear video. About 10 days before your posted it there is a video ruclips.net/video/7i2GK1NDStM/видео.html. on the same topic with the same conclusions. (nothing wrong with spreading a good word) There are other videos trying for a "different" teaching but then they divide into two groups - good riders do what you describe, not too good riders try to justify their technique without much success.
More videos on the same topic:
More Control in Steep & Loose Terrain! MTB & E-MTB Skills On Point Ep. 2 ruclips.net/video/PHMeStBLPcM/видео.html
Why you DON'T want to Shift your weight back! ruclips.net/video/sEX5nB9QdkY/видео.html
MTB-Skills On Point! | Roll Drops & Downhill Roll-Downs + Common Riding Errors! ruclips.net/video/JiHclZbClAE/видео.html
Mtn Bike FUNdamentals: Staying BALANCED vs. Staying CENTERED vs. Shifting your weight BACK ruclips.net/video/ATQzGcjjMSg/видео.html
Skills Tutorial: Riding STEEP sections ruclips.net/video/mn0UHHgmxI0/видео.html | How to maintain stability + control
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I watch a lot of videos on "how to" MTB skills. For me you explain it the Best. You break it down, you do the movement slow enough so we can see and interpret the correct position on our bike. you are clear and concise. You are an outstanding TEACHER. Thank You!
Thank you Barrett. I truly appreciate your comment. 😍🥰
Have you started my free Trackstand course on my coaching page yet? There, I break the moves down into actionable steps, it’s an easy to follow practice catalogue to turn cognitive knowledge into physical abilities. 😊
Of course I also offer other courses on the page, but you can get the Trackstand course for free (you’ll find out how on the page): roxybike.podia.com
I like your discussion about our bodies providing suspension. When I relax and let the bike move underneath control and flow increase. When my riding deteriorates it is almost always due to tension, gripping hard and stiffening. Thanks again!
Thank you for breaking down these popular “trail head tips/traps”. A lot of the time I think this advice is given out without an understanding of why it is done or what you are trying to achieve on the bike . Great work!
In every video I learn something new. Nice and useful tips. Thanks for you time.
This is so great. It's fluid and it honors the body and the bike in relation to one another. thank you!
Thank you 🙏
I said it before I'm a road cyclist and new to the Mtb sport and your video content helps up my ride ability. Appreciate it!
Your videos make it much easier to understand how and why different positions affect the bike. I recently found a little set of steps near my home to learn on. They're not as steep as the steps in the video, but are still a very safe and easy place to practice the basics. Thanks you for your excellent riding tips!
Great explanation!
Ah finally the chin position video, a question i asked a long time ago, your body position videos answered this perfectly but this video is the perfect close out to the body position videos.The only other time i am chin over stem (apart from not concentrating and looking behind me and crashing into a rock resulting in OTB) is climbing with the enduro bike, with 180mm of front travel it loves to lift up so on really steep climbs i have to sit right forward and chin past the bars. Great Video!!
Totally true! I did forget to mention that! Thanks peter 🙏
Danke Roxy für die Inspiration ! Jedes deiner Videos erklärt Techniken soooooo gut und sie motivieren mich immer auf's Neue, nicht mit dem Üben nachzulassen.
Great explanation. Joy of bike channel also does a great job of explaining this same concept, although they call it a “hinge”
Happy to hear, Tyler!
,,I am now digging youtube for vids on how to mtb..but I just recently discovered your channel..thank you for really breaking things down to a level that makes sense..at least for me ;-)
thank you so much, so happy to hear!
As an old dog with a new bike but with very few new tricks, that's how I do it intuitively - so good to see you confirm it. Also, I've watched your other videos on more advanced techniques that are beyond my abilities to even try safely - still, hugely instructive and inspiring! Thank you!
Thanks so so much, Glenn. Kudos to you for riding at an advanced age!
Thanks for your easy to follow tutorials on the mtb best practices. Awesome skills going through those steps. Nice cute cat at the end of the video Roxy 😉. Keep it up with those videos. I wish I could take my family to Mallorca to ride those trails
Great video Roxy! All your videos are so well thought out and you explain everything thoroughly!
With that said, I believe chin/nose above stem is a useful tip. In your video you start with your nose above the stem, transition away as you roll the drop and finish in a balance position with your nose above the stem.
With mountain biking being so dynamic, any tip used needs to be dynamic also. Kind of like the "Pirate Code", more of a guideline ;)
I look forward to your next video!!
Totally agree! If the rider understands this, then it is a great factor to focus on (as I also explain in my video). However, it’s important to understand that it’s a dynamic position - just as you say. And I’ve had riders think they need to KEEP their chin over their stem - also in the step or steep. And that has caused serious issues...
At first I also thought - chin over stem - is a great tip, but standing balanced on your feet and with your upper body down is the better tip. I think then it doesn't matter how long the stem is or which bike you ride ...
How could somebody watch your channel and not hit the like button?
Hehe thanks 🙏
I really liked your video, I learned a lot, your maneuvers are grade 10
Thanks for your videos. From Cape Town, South Africa.
Thank you for your kind comment from Mallorca, Spain! 🥰😍
Your videos are so amazing I have learned so much! The detail of the psychological and logical explanations are so well done!
I'm so impressed with you girl and pray that you're safe and all is well. I promise to buy you a bunch of coffees! I feel so fortunate to have you provide such quality training. I'm very grateful. God bless you Roxy
THANK YOU so so so much, Wally! Sending my love for your kind comment!
If you would like to support me regularly, do check out my Patreon Channel www.patreon.com/rideandinspire with more exclusive content, too.
And also, if you want access to my proven drills and info way beyond what I share on RUclips, check out my courses on www.roxybike-coaching.com
thank you in advance for the coffee, if you decide to go for it.
Much love, Roxy
Your insteuctionals are one better than the other! Best mtb teaching out there for sure ! 👌 👏👍
Thanks ever so much 🥳😍🥰
Hello Roxy, thank you for the thought provoking video. I guess it boils down to which videoes has been seen up front. I personally had the idea that steps, and steep descents were exceptions, but generally the looser the terrain, the more pressure on the front wheel. Thank you for a great video.
Hi Tommy, I have a video specifically on that topic which you may find very enlightening :-) Here it is
m.ruclips.net/video/CUBZNVaPvkM/видео.html :-)
Thank you. You got me.
ANOTHER EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT VIDEO!
Your videos are incredible. I'm glad I discovered them!
Oh wow thank you so much, I am so happy to hear this 🥰😍 enjoy them! I have many 😀 and even more (and personalized ones) on my Patreon channel.
Lots of love, Roxy
Well explained.
Thank you 🙏
Extremely valuable
Thank you 🙏
This was great as a new rider these tips are prefect can’t wait to try this out on the trail
Thank you, Akiva. Here’s a more recent video about this topic: ruclips.net/video/JiHclZbClAE/видео.html
Enjoy practicing 😊😊
Roxy, you make so much sense! Thanks!
Yes i agree with that video. When i say moving forward i mean forward from central if a vertical line was drawn down centrally so the steeper the trail the more forward you would be. So it can be slightly confusing.
Yes of course, there are always exceptions to rules 😊 however, as an instructor, the most important thing is to progress step by step - and to start with solid fundamentals. And the solid foundation for very steep sections is riding in a balanced fashion and allowing the bike to move. And THEN - slowly increasing the steepness and adapting the needed skills/position to assume PRESSURE CONTROL. (Again a fundamental skill - I already have a. Idea about it 😊)
I like to call it a “tool box”. As you progress, you learn more and more tools - you fill up your toolbox 🧰 and then, you have more tools to chose from, depending on the terrain 😊
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire hmm, ive coined a new phrase, instead of being balanced i would say you need ‘ass’ adapted slope style 😜. That informs the student in a better way to progress.
@@eph8334 hehe that’s a nice one 😀
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire yep, just like the ‘strong position’, ready or attack, but maybe easier to understand. Feel free to use it 😎
I’m not a MTBer, just started exploring into gravel riding recently from a road biking background. I notice the flexibility of the MBs and was wondering, those skills you can do on the MBs, to what extent can they be translated to a RB/GB? I like your videos, can feel your energy and enthusiasm.
Thanks a lot, Stephen. I’ve never ridden a GB, so honestly can’t say Form experience. However, as the general physics is pretty similar, I believe a large portion will be applicable.
You can start with my free Trackstand course (you’ll find it on my Roxybike-coaching site - unfortunately I can’t link it, as these are often blocked on YT, but googling it will work) - because I’ve heard many GBs took the course and said it helped them a lot.
Oh and great vid I "liked" and "subscribed". Your vid was short but thorough.
Thanks - this is all really useful. My problem ...I'm over-thinking and then the skills aren't naturally getting learnt in my muscle memory!!!
That’s very common. Don’t beat yourself up for it. Start small, work your way up and start to trust your instincts :-) and if you are looking for a mtb-mindset course, check out the link in my profile 😍
Happy you like the video, Rod!
Clear concise advice.
Perfect sense! Thanks 👍
So happy to hear, thanks! Which point did you find most helpful?
love the pallet furniture
Thank you, Peter, I built it myself
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire and your a carpenter too!
Love it.
Thanks a lot, Stephen. Sending my regards, Roxy
100% usefull to me 👍👍👍
Thanks!
Hola me encantan tus vídeos 😘
Gracias, Soraya!
Thanks. A cup of coffee is on the way to you.
Thank you so much 😍
What are the trails in the video? The view is astounding .
This is where I live in Mallorca, Cala Millor.
Great explaination. I think this explains some of my OTBs because I havent got that low on my bike. I have been told just get your bum back, but I have come in with my legs pretty straight. Also I had some issues with my shoulders and think that stopped me getting low, I need to take more videos to see what my positions are as I am sure in my head I was ok 😂 I have already been practicing getting set on my pedals, which has improved how I go down a trail, going to practice this on the step downs.
Hi Ma, my video on riding position breakdown should help :-) Sorry to hear you've crashed and hoping my videos will help. If you are looking for a comprehensive online coaching site, then check out learn.ryanleech.com/roxy - you will get one month for free with this link.
And do I need to absorb on Trail or if I am in correct position it comes naturally
Hi Christopher, could you clarify your question a little more, I am afraid I don't understand it.
Maybe also this video wille explain, as it also goes into how to stay balanced and heavy on your feet: ruclips.net/video/VgddegvDvzU/видео.html
I usually let the bike pull my arms out of their sockets over big drops like that.
Well, it also works 😃 but maybe there’s an easier and safer way in this video ☺️
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I ride a drop bar hardtail mountain bike. It's not as easy in the drops. I need my front teeth to eat pizza and corn on the cob. 😁
3:05 I does push the bars as hard as necessary to mach the incline,
it is safer than letting it roll because it does send the rear wheel off the ground
and it's not a nice feeling,
but as you push down in a timing you will feel it roll down very smooth.
Just push the bars in order to put it in the place you need.
💫👍 please try it and tell me know how it was. 🙏
Hi Thomas,
I have already sent you an answer to this before. You do NOT want to push the bars as a default. You want to be VERY mindful with pushing the bars.
If there is only a TINY ditch behind the step and you are pushing the bars, it will send you flying over the bars. This technique, if performed on a rollable step, will NOT send the rear wheel off the ground.
If you want to find out more about why you do not want pressure in your hands, then watch THIS video: ruclips.net/video/CUBZNVaPvkM/видео.html
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thank you very much, I couldn't see the previous answer, please excuse me. The world of bicycle handling is as extensive as people on the world, each body feels it differently. In my case, when I let the bike roll automatically, I stayed behind the passenger and lost control. 🙂
@@GameplayerSolCley then the cause is not the hands, but the feet :-) check out the video I linked fr you. You’ll find the answer there.
how to approach bigger steps? It seems this technique will lead to front flips when going for bigger steps?
Hi! This technique works perfectly well for all steps that are ROLLABLE. How to know whether a step is rollable - well, see here :-) ruclips.net/video/B1QUai237GA/видео.html
i'm really enjoying your videos. The drills are great. I'm wondering about tire pressures you might suggest for drills on tarmac vs when you are on the trail. Would it help to adjust tire pressure when starting out to learn track stand for instance?
Hi Amy, happy to hear you like my videos! I really never adjust it much, to be honest I think this topic is a little over-rated :-) it will make trackstands a little easier to lower the pressure, but then again, we are practicing for the trails, right...? The only time I run more pressure is when I ride a lot of tarmac, but I hardly ever do :-D
Generally, we in Europe measure pressure in bar - I run 1.4 in the front and 1.8 in the rear. But i very much depends on your riding style, terrain, weight and whether you run tubeless or not...
just back from practicing proper dismounting, racheting and track stand work.quickly discovered that just standing on the pedals and pedalling backwards was something I needed to specifically practice! Just coasting and pedalling backwards and shifting my weight around was so informative. Initiating pedalling backwards feels completely different depending on which foot i start with. Thanks so much. I feel I improved my skill in these moments today.
@@amybeaton9372 way to go, Amy!!! So so so happy to hear!! Keep it up and keep me posted on your progress. So great to hear! 😍😍
So you're not really pushing the front wheel forwards but letting it just go where it wants without holding it up?
Correct ☺️ I have two videos here that will help you to understand why:
How to maintain TRACTION without risking an OTB on Your Mountain Bike | PRESSURE CONTROL
ruclips.net/video/CUBZNVaPvkM/видео.html
Mountain Biking Fails vs. Mountain Bike Success - Why FOOT PLACEMENT and ANKLE POSITION matter!
ruclips.net/video/oasPTUuVUBs/видео.html
With the new geo of bikes they say you need to be over the front to corner confidently. Do you have any vids on how to corner weighting the front end?
Hi Vincent - ideally watch my video about riding position: ruclips.net/video/SydGB5NN3Zg/видео.html where I say where you should be weighted and that micro-adjustments through the FEET and HIPS get you that "weighting" of your front. If you have active weight in your hands, you will get bucked forward - which is pretty dangerous.
But I do agree that some modern geomoetries need a more aggressive forward position -but also this is acheived through getting LOW and micro-adjusting through the feet.
It's a very common misunderstanding that I deal with a lot, unfortunately, because weighting your hands deliberately or keeping your chin over your stem can be VERY dangerous - if it is too much and your front hits only a small obstacle, it will send you OTB.
I do have cornering videos - just check my library, but none about active weighting of the front - because cornering is a very complex topic to coach and it requires a perfect position (which is why I am recommending my body position video).
Hope this helps!
Der Kaffee Link funktioniert leider nicht sorry 😅😉. Danke für die wieder gute Erklärung von dir
Danke sehr! Das ist seltsam, wirklich nicht? Was genau funktioniert nicht?
Zu diesem Thema kommt morgen noch ein viel besseres Video ☺️☺️☺️
Freut mich, dass es dir gefällt!
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire
Der link wenns ans zahlen geht funktioniert nicht
Dann bin ich aufs video gespannt ☺️
@@eternalhatha1750 seltsam. Hat bisher immer gefunzt. Evtl einen VPN genutzt?
Naja, danke auf jeden Fall fürs probieren 😍😍 hoffentlich ein andermal.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire VPN ?nein. Wenns geht bekommst deinen kaffee versprochen 😊
Are there any tips on how to minimize injury when a fall cannot be avoided?
That’s a difficult one... because there are so many options to fall... I still prefer avoiding the fall in the first place ;-)
But if you really have to fall, try to roll it out and always wear protection...
Hi Roxy!Quick question. If you are doing several short steps, I'm assuming there's no Time to straighten your arms and legs??
I could do with a slowed down version of you doing a set of steps so that I can see it!😁
Can you explain that?
I hope my question makes sense?
(So to reiterate, you don't get a flat section after each step before you get the next one! You're just onto the next one and the next one, with no pause! ).
Thank you!😊
Hi Susie, riding several steps is just like riding a steep section - the position will look like in this video - it will look like I look the moment when my front is in the step already and the rear has not yet rolled down.
I also already have videos about how to ride steep sections and a video called centered vs balanced - I hope these will clarify 😊
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Hi Roxy, thank you!! That all makes sense. I've watched those videos again!Now I need to go and practice!Thank you. Susie 😁
@@susiehooper2798 Thanks, Susie. If you'd like to work with me to really learn these skills, I now have an English Online Coaching Site: www.roxybike-coaching.com Would love to help you reach your goals faster!
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Hi Roxy, thanks for that!! I'm just finishing off an intensive diploma in cognitive behaviour therapy. So at the moment I will stick to videos and practice. Just did a 2 day training with 3 other ladies, with a mixture of off and on the trail.
At the moment I'm going to do one distance ride a week to build up stamina and one skills practice.
Once I've finished my course in mid September, I'll certainly think about your coaching though! I've saved your website!
Thanks. Susie
@@susiehooper2798 oh amazing! Congrats on the CBT diploma! I did mine 2 years ago and it’s so helpful for many areas 😍
Hope to see you then!
yes I agree with chin over the stem, but do you think it is most effective on modern geometry bike such as yours? but I have an xc bike with modest or standard fork slack angle will it work on chin over stem? or should I use your wheelie drop? Thanks for the very informative video.
If the step is rollable, this works on any mountain bike :-) So as long as you don’t touch the step with your chain ring - you can roll it and use this technique.
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire yes you are right, thanks Roxy.
Hallo, gilt auch für schwere E-MTB über 25 kg ?
Auf jeden Fall 😊 besonders für diese. Wenn du einen gratis Kurs willst, um mehr bikegefühl zu bekommen, schau mal auf www.Roxybike.online unter gratis Angebote 😊😊
Danke für die Frage und Liebe Grüße, roxy
I love your channel and your videos ❤️ However this one did confuse me. I am an utter newbie. I am interested in riding down steep ends and not stairs, but I guess it's the same technique. I was under the impression that i should lean back on the back wheel when descending steeps or stairs. Is this not true? Your technique makes sense, but i am afraid of nose diving.
Hi Christos, thanks for your comment. No, we actually do not want to lean back, because that will probably cause us to loose control. I have a few more videos on the topic that should hopefully clarify:
More Control in Steep & Loose Terrain! MTB & E-MTB Skills On Point Ep. 2 ruclips.net/video/PHMeStBLPcM/видео.html
DON't Shift your weight back! ruclips.net/video/sEX5nB9QdkY/видео.html
MTB-Skills On Point! | Roll Drops & Downhill Roll-Downs + Common Riding Errors! ruclips.net/video/JiHclZbClAE/видео.html
Mtn Bike FUNdamentals: Staying BALANCED vs. Staying CENTERED vs. Shifting your weight BACK ruclips.net/video/ATQzGcjjMSg/видео.html
Skills Tutorial: Riding STEEP sections ruclips.net/video/mn0UHHgmxI0/видео.html | How to maintain stability + control
Hope this helps!
I'm an engineer - which means I had a well-paying job before I learned how to dance (let alone a formal girlfriend).
And the way this feels to me is "stay balanced, and let the bike move around more than you do". Is this a reasonable way to visualize things?
Thanks!
Hi Rod, it’s amazing you learnt to dance 💃 and that you have already had a girlfriend :-) I know many engineers who haven’t achieved neither of that 😄 just kidding!
Yes, that’s very much how it should work and here’s another video on how to stand on the bike (and why) to achieve it ruclips.net/video/SydGB5NN3Zg/видео.html
Thanks for asking!
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thanks - so much to learn. About everything!
...it seems to me that these tips are the best for low speed; what about when you face the same step but on higher speed?
Hi Gigi, at higher speed you can also ride the step exactly the same way, nothing needs to change substantially. You can, however, also choose to drop it or to guide the front wheel for it to touch down earlier. Depending on the terrain behind the step. But the funfamentals of the skill are still the same. Does this make sense?
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire many thanks for your quick feedback! I'll try to follow your advice 😀
Roxy, when do you do this, and when do you roll shifting weight back,, raising the front wheel to land with both wheels at the same time? Is it a question of the incline of the landing, your speed or what? Finally, this technique has to run up against a height limit where the crank hits edge, doesn't it? How do you assess that while on the trail, and if you see that problem looming, how do you change your technique?
Hi Douglas, thank you for this question, I think I am going to make a video about it - I definitely will on my Patreon Channel! - But here's the fast answer:
It depends on 2 factors: speed and height of the roll-down.
1. Speed: If I am too fast, at some point I will need to drop a roll-down.
2. Height: Chainring clearance is the point, just as you say. As soon as I am in doubt whether the chainring will clear, I do a drop technique (so suspend the front wheel in order to jump/drop down). This is a matter of experience. What you can do to get that experience is: roll your bike down (you next to the bike, so walk the bike) and see how big the roll-down can actually be without hitting the chainring - you will be surprised - we clear much higher obstacles than we think :-)
On a new trail I will ALWAYS roll down or abort before I drop it blindly. That is why the emergency dismount to the rear is so essential to master. It has seriously saved my life several times :-D Hope this helps?
How about "Want to know if you're in a deeply flexed position? See if your chin is over your stem!" Then add "it's a good idea to start in a deeply flexed position before you go over a step."
Isn’t you chin over your stem if you’re NOT flexed, too? :-)
So sorry to see you are living under high power lines. Many studies on this topic.
Oh I'm not UNDER them, they are next to my house. But do you have some of those studies for me? Would love to read them. Thank you so much for caring!
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I tend to see this get low technique heavily employed by women, where they're super low on the bike, with their backs almost parallel to the ground; whereas men tend to be more upright. You can see it a lot when watching the top women enduro racers to the top men enduro racers. I'm not sure if it's a body geometry thing, a bike geometry thing (170mm and 29s for a 5'4" 120lb women???), a strength thing, or something else?
I think it’s mainly a HEIGHT thing. A smaller person has shorter limbs and therefore needs to get lower. 😊
@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire hi Roxy (and thank you for the call yesterday!), just on this. Do shorter riders also need slightly straighter legs coming in? I'm just thinking at the point the bike is its steepest angle (where the rear is still on the step and the front below), arms are extending and legs are compressing, a short rider will use a greater extent of their leg bend/range of motion before wheel hits shorts?
@@williambrazil3760 correct!
Good and clear video. About 10 days before your posted it there is a video ruclips.net/video/7i2GK1NDStM/видео.html.
on the same topic with the same conclusions. (nothing wrong with spreading a good word) There are other videos trying for a "different" teaching but then they divide into two groups - good riders do what you describe, not too good riders try to justify their technique without much success.
That’s great. I haven’t seen that video yet :-) Thanks for sharing.