I do it everywhere I go now...it's great for finding the shoulders on your sidewalls and how to ride them on specific tyres...all different.. riding on the shoulders is more fun than riding the centre tread...ice done it on Mary's and on new butcher black diamond 2.8s..sweet..solid sidewalls in low pressure so far in the dry..not rained yet unusualy
As an almost 50-year-old who recently took up MTB with my 14-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son who's already a beast and hard to keep up with...your content is among the most relevant and useful for me to build applicable skills that I've seen on RUclips. Greatly appreciated gents.
Just now stumbling upon "Joy Of..." and "Lee" and their content. I can't agree with Roseville enough. "As an almost 47-year-old...", ditto ditto ditto, including the "13-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son who's already a..." bit. Just thank you Lee and Alex for your content and instruction!
Soooo... This is a revelation for me. I’ve ridden for ever - not so well - and I’ve been a skier for ever - quite good actually - and look how dumb I am not making the obvious links.... Turns out they’re the same! So obvious to me now.... That slalom style, weighting into the turn, un-weighting to change direction, weighting into the turn, un-weighting to change direction, all whilst centred over your feet, all while you hips and pelvis move from side to side over your feet pointing to where you want to go.... And repeat... I’m off to practice what I already knew, but didn’t know it 🙄 Thanks guys - why did it take 65yrs to work this one out 🤔
OK, so stoked I went out into the terrible weather here in the U.K. today to practice loading during the turn and unloading to change direction and repeat. And it works. It works on horrible wet gravelly rubbish in the rain and wind. So stoked. It’s a rhythm. Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction. Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction. Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction. Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction. It’s skiing or surfing on a bike and I can do that!
"why did it take 65yrs to work this one out" No internet and bad teachers. ^^ Been figuring out MTB techniques for a couple of years now and it comes down to that. Most who teach in a wrong way don't do it on purpose. They are way too good and have forgotten how it was to be a noob because it has been at least a decade for them since they left beginner stage. They overlook steps necessary because they have them performed subconciously already. They don't know all the pedagocial techniques required to teach efficiently. They are not too empathic. Alex and Lee check all the required boxes. :D
@@thomaskositzki9424 Yes‼️ Exactly - totally agree 😊 I wasn’t even taught to ski correctly (I also learned using very long skis with springs holding them to modified kiddies climbing boots 🤣). Nowhere to look it all up. I did take a lot of coaching once short skis came onto the market and I’ll always be a better skier than biker as a result - I had the time, resources and a younger body 🙄 Muscle memory is such a big deal and requires repetition of the correct technique many times which requires application to the cause. And of course, ‘muscle forgetting’ is even more difficult and protracted. So, if you’ve been doing it ‘wrong’ for a while, you’ve got a problem, even if you’re being told the correct ‘way’. It resolvable and that’s why I love this channel. This week’s vid is totally the best on how to set the vibe for moving from incorrect to correct (ruclips.net/video/XEc3VspPvsM/видео.html). But the main thing is I had no ‘teachers’ really, except myself and I didn’t ‘know what was correct’. Nor did my mates. And videoing wasn’t a ‘thing’. Some mates were talented and, perhaps for that reason (?), stumbled onto the correct method to practice and so they still set fire to the trails today. But we just didn’t know that what you, Alex and Lee are saying was true then and remains so today. I do now, take coaching lessons and I’m going far better than when I was a ‘yoof’ 🤣💪🥳👏🏽😉
I am way over 40. But I ride better now than I did 25 years ago when I was 45, you do the math, because of coaching and videos like this. I ride stuff I did not ride 25 years ago for that reason. And this is the best cornering tutorial even including life coaching that I have come across.
You’re probably tired of atta boy comments, but your videos are really exceptional. Each is so well done that it is tempting to give effusive praise before trying your ideas on the bike. But I figure it is more useful to you if we watch, then try, then comment. As an over-50 rider coming back to MTB after 25 years as a roadie, last year it was Rich Drew’s video that flipped the switch for me and got me doing solid wheelies. Now this year it is you guys who have transformed corners. The hinge with light hands-who knew? Finally had all this range of movement today to get the tires on their side and carve. Felt ridiculously easy. And in this vid you’re doing drills I used to teach as a ski instructor, and they all work on the bike. Anyway, really appreciate your work-particularly as you both so clearly understand that the most important muscle for riding is found in the same place as the biggest sex organ: between the ears.
As a lifelong roadie, getting started on MTB is almost like re-learning how to ride a bike again! The extra real estates on tyre width, shocks, trail features, etc... it's a whole new world!
Started riding in my early 20s and was fearless .Now back at it in my 50s I have to overcome my fear of being injured. Videos like this really help regain skills that I used to never think about.
Lee's lessons are simple and to the point. Too many RUclips tutorials make it over-complicated and give you six or seven things to try and mentally keep track of, which is hard when you're barreling down a trail. Lee always breaks it down to just one or two fundamentals that are easy to remember and easy to practice. He is my new "go to" for learning mountain bike skills.
I have been watching the Over 40 videos from Alex and Lee for the past couple of weeks and went for my first ride in a while today. OMG. The Hinge. It changes everything. Watch and learn how to hinge. I have never ripped as hard and fast and cornered like a did today. I am over 50 and have been riding MTBs for about 5 years. Everything changed today. The smile is still on my face. Thanks Lee and Alex.
omg i cant stop watching this channel. im litterally binging on it when i should be working. i have a math degree and i love physics, especially mechanics, i did a little snowboarding, a little parkour, a little calisthenichs throuout my life and i ride motorbikes. now i'm 35 and recently picked up mtb and this is the only channel where everything you guys say makes something click and makes me connect with my previous knowledge from different sports as opposed to feeling like having to learn a completely new thing. pumping through turns? yeah just like in snowboarding. making the grip using weight? yeah just like on a motorbike. and by "just like" i don't mean "exactly in the same way". i hope ill still be mountainbiking when over 40. cant praise your work enough. subscribed with notifications
Why on earth has my backwards brain been telling me that pushing into a loose surface will make me MORE likely to wash out!? Seems so obvious now. Only recently discovered this channel and that's two big 'ah ha!' moments in two days!
Out of all the joy of bike videos this is my favourite and I watch it every few weeks just to make sure I keep practicing and being aggressive. We miss you guys!
Idk if it's because I'm 43 but these have got to be the most informative MTB videos I've ever seen on RUclips. Take my word for it I hardly ever like or comment on a video unless it's a criticism and these are definitely the most informative videos. Maybe it's because of the scientific breakdown IDK but I dig them
Much appreciated. Most of the guys I ride with are over 40 and there's something about being older where you just demand more info before you send it. Welcome to the crew sir.
Riding better everyday because of this video.... Actually riding way better now at 38 than when I was younger. Lee is a awesome. Teach me more sensei!!
Just back from a ride. I'm 56 and just getting back into MTB, tried out the "Hinge technique" today, and I've never felt so comfortable riding rocky / bumpy sections. For the first time ever I did not have a death grip on the handle bars, my arms were relaxed, and I was happy to let the bike move around under me and not freak out. This has got be the best advice out there on MTB, it feels natural. Thanks a bunch for bringing this knowledge to the "masses".
Your ability to convey a seemingly complex set of skills in a simple logical / physics driven / passionate way, is absolutely brilliant. Chapeau Lee !!
50+ Rider here. Been rding BMX since the 80s and MTB since the 90s. Only started recently with Dirtjumping and maaaaan this Channel sooooo gooooood! Thx from Germany!
I enjoy watching you guys I'm over 40 well I'm 62 and keep learning new things from you guys. So can live to ride another day. Thanks guys keep show us older guys. 🇺🇲🤙🏼
As an over 40, beginner rider, I'm absolutely loving the simple physics of this. You guys are great at explaining stuff and it's giving me some really fun stuff to play with.
Namastoke. You both bring me so much joy and make me want to hop on my bike at midnight when I should absolutely be sleeping. Thanks for making biking accessible to a single chick with nobody to ride with or learn from. I'm grateful to you guys.
@ 4:26 I'm one of those people. Now I know what I'm doing wrong. Lol The way cornering was explained and shown is exactly what I needed to improve my control & speed. Thanks!! Keep'em coming
I used the techniques in this video yesterday while riding some steep downhill trails with hairpin turns. Staying low down over the handlebars gave me SOOOOO much more control. Thanks!
Love it! Makes me think of CART & Formula one cars that accelerate into corners to get better traction. I remember a driver who had commented they didn't feel like their vehicle had enough traction, so they were slowing down - and they were told to accelerate instead, and when they did, they gained so much traction that their times in those corners surprised them. Cheers!
I know this is 2 years later, but will Say it anyway. This is an excellent video! I love how you break it down and bridge the gap between the level pedals and pedal down camps. In reality, we need to be able to do Both and be happy doing it!!!
Wow! I've always said Mtb Biking is like alpine ski racing. Now you've just given me the simplest "dynamic" of "how" to combine the "when - loading" with the "unloading - a la hop" Tks - MTB since 2018
How can people dislike this video? I’m so pumped to go try this drills. this is my first year mountain biking and videos like this really makes me get out there. Great job guys🤙🏼
Man, I applied the technique for the past two weeks. It makes such a difference to my cornering. I am a lot more confident, aggressive and smoother when cornering by deliberately pressing into the corner to make grip. Super stoked!
Wow. Yours is the most thorough best explanation on how to turn; with the best explanation of the physics of the bike in easy to understand form. Bar none; mic drop. No other video I've seen comes even close to this one. Thanks.
Brilliant, I really like the way Lee explains things and you do the practical demos and in slo-mo....its a good way of teaching. We get to the application of what is being said with the proper explanation. Way better than some of the stuff the other 'tubers pump out. . Its 10:45pm GMT, its dark, its cold, its wet and I can't get out right now to practice it! 😢 (PS. I'm 45 and getting back into MTB after a 25yr outage!)
I'm in my 50s and have a tough time in cornering, small jumps and many more challenges. I take the berms like a grandpa. I am not looking to go fast but at least be less annoying to all those young ones who are stuck behind me. Your videos give me hope.
😂 You do your thing and keep smiling. If someone gets stuck behind you they either made a mistake and didn’t allow for enough buffer. Or they’re being an ass. Either way. Their bad.
Alright, some real time feedback. I just got back from a ride on a short single track. I employed the hinge method and I felt like this was the most efficient ride I have had in a long time. Felt confident on turn and drops and used my brake much less. Also, on the last drop which is a step down used the hinge, no brakes and felt like I was in complete control. Thanks gentlemen
I only recently found your videos. I LOVE THEM! The enthusiasm, the science behind the techniques, the easy to grasp delivery - you've nailed the whole package. I'm now a subscriber and a true 'Joy of Bike' believer. Hallelujah!
Saving this and revisiting in a few years. Not over 40 yet. ;) Lee's the man. I reworked my basic mechanics a few years ago based on his newer stuff, and it has totally paid off. There's a whole lot less drama on the trail.
This actually makes sense. See so many videos and even had coach days where someone tries to tell you what to do, but they are not sure how to explain it or their skill level is not where they think it is. Taking this to the trails tomorrow where there are 2 loose turns that defeat me every time. Im gonna show them my "arrow of awesomeness".
Just a big to say a BIG THANK YOU to you two guys. Having practiced after watching this video I went out my local trails this morning and I smashed all my personal bests on all the fast corners and switchback section!! 💪🏻👊🏻🤙🏻👍🏻 Getting the bike lent over underneath me and keeping my body level really works!! It was like it was on rails, I was taking some corners 3&4 times faster than I did before!! I was even overtaking some of the younger guys!! 👀😂😂😂 I now truly understand the term STOKED!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻 THANKS GUYS! 😎✌🏻👍🏻
I worked on just Slalom, scalloping and pumping today with as little pedaling as possible and it created so much joy and confidence in my riding, you guys really are the best bike teachers on RUclips. Really excited to go back out and pedal even less.
@@JoyOfBike Thanks Alex, I'm a 58 year old mountain biker that started at 50. Mountain biking has taken over my life! What I really enjoy is the constant progression, trails and features that I thought were never going to be doable, a few short years later are not only doable but easy! Next year, wheelies and manuals... Your videos are great!! Keep them up!
Love it... I'm 63 and just got an E-bike I'm a life long single track dirtbiker and never felt confident enough to push a MTB because of, well it's a bike. BUT NOW with the added weight of the ebike it just feels right, and your right compressing into the corner is magic tons of grip........ Oh and yes got my cones and been do'n 300 turns a day on my gravel drive and it makes a ton of difference in confidence on the trail..
@@JoyOfBike - follow up on applying your cornering tech. It was a game changer for me, I've been able to tighten the spacing on the cones and no more fingering the brakes, all 5 on both grips now.... I'm looking for more speed not anticipating a wash out... and I'm using whatever foot work feels right when loading the forks going into the corner, full down, 3/4 or flat, and then when coming out releasing the suspension while switching directions between turns. So much more confidence..... I'm finally able to look ahead to the next corner while making my turns. Brilliant and it feels so fine. I'm very close to feeling as confident as I do on a motorcycle now in the corners......GURU level instruction my friends, I've got a lot to learn from you guys!!. " in order to master the bike grass hopper you must first become the bike "
I do a lot of this naturally which is great when I am riding, but when I am teaching I don't know what to say or even what I am doing for that matter. As you explained it, I understood how I tend to do things, not perfectly, but it gave me words to explain it better. Thank you
i’m 49 and not road since in my 20’s....just got back into it this year ....and this is the best channel ever ....keep kicking out this awesome videos ....great jobs guys ..!!!!
Just discovered your channel a week or so ago, and really, really love it. Frankly, not clear to me how content of this quality, with Lee's value adds, can be free. Making me extremely anxious for the Minnesota snow to clear so I can move from just dabbling with this stuff on the fatty to digging in all the way on the summer bike! Keep it coming!!
BTW I'm Bob, the 53 YO husband of "Amy Vose" and I'm going to presumptuously add my suggestions for a few new vids: 1) how does Lee's hinge relate to or differ from the classic "heavy feet, light hands,"; how does hinge work for peddling, climbing or even steep, technical climbing; some of us can't hinge as much as Lee-- is some better than none?; what specifically can we do to hinge better other than hamstring stretching or becoming yogis?, what do I do if having my face close to my bars scares me?;
Hello Bob husband of Amy!! I’m pretty sure Lee invented the Light hands heavy feet mantra. So I does not differ. All humans can hinge. It’s not like touching the toes. Practice his hinge drills and you will see your hinge is awesome. I love your last question. It’s very interesting. One obvious idea would be to get a full face helmet. The new lightweight detachable full face helmets are a great option. Practice getting your head lower in non-critical times. Riding around the hood. Riding fire roads etc. Make it feel normal and fun when you’re just playing.
These are some good tips! I just went biking for the first time this season, and was trying to come down a trail that was pretty steep with tons of semi flat corners, they has just a slight berm on some of them, not quite enough to support you. I realized from this trail I really needed to work on my traction while cornering.
You guys are my style, but fortunately you have that experience that makes possible for me to understand and be heard, things I always thought about all these tricks. Thank you for being there and providing such a good explanation to every rider. Merci également pour un humour très naturel et subtil. Belle complicité vous êtes grand maintenant :)
Brilliant video once again. I recently bought some neon cones and practiced similar drills. Makes a huge difference when back on the trails.
Denzil Bart They really help and on top of that they’re really fun. That scallop drill is something I could do all day!
I have viewed your content multiple times now and it is outstanding! I would love to have a skills session with you folks.
I do it everywhere I go now...it's great for finding the shoulders on your sidewalls and how to ride them on specific tyres...all different.. riding on the shoulders is more fun than riding the centre tread...ice done it on Mary's and on new butcher black diamond 2.8s..sweet..solid sidewalls in low pressure so far in the dry..not rained yet unusualy
Great video, super informative! Thank you
that is such a good idea !! i have some cones from my inline skates so i will use that
"if you make the bike twice as heavy, you've doubled your traction..." Now I feel better about myself - since Covid started, I've doubled my traction!
I'm 20 lbs over, I see my cornering performance improve, even when driving my Daihatsu :D
Ha ha ha. 😂
Co√id = bullsh|t
My trails by house becomes shitty ever since Covid due to inconsiderate hikers not picking up their dog crap.
Took me way too long to get this one 💀💀💀💀
I swear, Lee is absolutely gold
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Thank you so much. That means a lot!
As an almost 50-year-old who recently took up MTB with my 14-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son who's already a beast and hard to keep up with...your content is among the most relevant and useful for me to build applicable skills that I've seen on RUclips. Greatly appreciated gents.
"14-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son"
That description is just so funny and loving at the same time. ^^
I wish I was mountain biking at 14 instead of skateboarding. I’d actually be good at something for once haha
67 biking at times with my athletically gifted 26 YO son…I feel you!😆
Ice bath on the regular. Worth the shrinkage.
Just now stumbling upon "Joy Of..." and "Lee" and their content. I can't agree with Roseville enough. "As an almost 47-year-old...", ditto ditto ditto, including the "13-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son who's already a..." bit. Just thank you Lee and Alex for your content and instruction!
Soooo... This is a revelation for me. I’ve ridden for ever - not so well - and I’ve been a skier for ever - quite good actually - and look how dumb I am not making the obvious links.... Turns out they’re the same!
So obvious to me now....
That slalom style, weighting into the turn, un-weighting to change direction, weighting into the turn, un-weighting to change direction, all whilst centred over your feet, all while you hips and pelvis move from side to side over your feet pointing to where you want to go....
And repeat...
I’m off to practice what I already knew, but didn’t know it 🙄
Thanks guys - why did it take 65yrs to work this one out 🤔
OK, so stoked I went out into the terrible weather here in the U.K. today to practice loading during the turn and unloading to change direction and repeat.
And it works.
It works on horrible wet gravelly rubbish in the rain and wind.
So stoked. It’s a rhythm.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
It’s skiing or surfing on a bike and I can do that!
same background and same revelation!
"why did it take 65yrs to work this one out"
No internet and bad teachers. ^^
Been figuring out MTB techniques for a couple of years now and it comes down to that. Most who teach in a wrong way don't do it on purpose.
They are way too good and have forgotten how it was to be a noob because it has been at least a decade for them since they left beginner stage. They overlook steps necessary because they have them performed subconciously already. They don't know all the pedagocial techniques required to teach efficiently. They are not too empathic.
Alex and Lee check all the required boxes. :D
@@thomaskositzki9424 Yes‼️ Exactly - totally agree 😊 I wasn’t even taught to ski correctly (I also learned using very long skis with springs holding them to modified kiddies climbing boots 🤣). Nowhere to look it all up. I did take a lot of coaching once short skis came onto the market and I’ll always be a better skier than biker as a result - I had the time, resources and a younger body 🙄
Muscle memory is such a big deal and requires repetition of the correct technique many times which requires application to the cause. And of course, ‘muscle forgetting’ is even more difficult and protracted. So, if you’ve been doing it ‘wrong’ for a while, you’ve got a problem, even if you’re being told the correct ‘way’. It resolvable and that’s why I love this channel. This week’s vid is totally the best on how to set the vibe for moving from incorrect to correct (ruclips.net/video/XEc3VspPvsM/видео.html).
But the main thing is I had no ‘teachers’ really, except myself and I didn’t ‘know what was correct’. Nor did my mates. And videoing wasn’t a ‘thing’. Some mates were talented and, perhaps for that reason (?), stumbled onto the correct method to practice and so they still set fire to the trails today. But we just didn’t know that what you, Alex and Lee are saying was true then and remains so today. I do now, take coaching lessons and I’m going far better than when I was a ‘yoof’ 🤣💪🥳👏🏽😉
I am way over 40. But I ride better now than I did 25 years ago when I was 45, you do the math, because of coaching and videos like this. I ride stuff I did not ride 25 years ago for that reason. And this is the best cornering tutorial even including life coaching that I have come across.
Thank you Kit! We have lots more coming.
I'm excatly the same im 36 and much better rider than my mid teens early 20s.🤘
You’re probably tired of atta boy comments, but your videos are really exceptional. Each is so well done that it is tempting to give effusive praise before trying your ideas on the bike. But I figure it is more useful to you if we watch, then try, then comment. As an over-50 rider coming back to MTB after 25 years as a roadie, last year it was Rich Drew’s video that flipped the switch for me and got me doing solid wheelies. Now this year it is you guys who have transformed corners. The hinge with light hands-who knew? Finally had all this range of movement today to get the tires on their side and carve. Felt ridiculously easy. And in this vid you’re doing drills I used to teach as a ski instructor, and they all work on the bike. Anyway, really appreciate your work-particularly as you both so clearly understand that the most important muscle for riding is found in the same place as the biggest sex organ: between the ears.
As a lifelong roadie, getting started on MTB is almost like re-learning how to ride a bike again! The extra real estates on tyre width, shocks, trail features, etc... it's a whole new world!
Every time I watch you guys I end up on my bike in the street outside my house... Great tips, a pragmatic approach!
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"Cornering is a wave sideways" That's next level knowledge there. Easily the best Instructional stuff on the interweb. Great teachers guys.
It's so fun when the shapes start to be waves you're riding in all three dimensions!!! Keep shredding!
Gotta admit... I learned some good stuff from this episode...
Started riding in my early 20s and was fearless .Now back at it in my 50s I have to overcome my fear of being injured. Videos like this really help regain skills that I used to never think about.
These videos are the ones I always end up going back to. Always learn something from these guys.
After watching so many cornering tutorials, this is the one I have been after for ages!
So stoked. Thank you. Keep shredding and welcome to the crew.
Lee's lessons are simple and to the point. Too many RUclips tutorials make it over-complicated and give you six or seven things to try and mentally keep track of, which is hard when you're barreling down a trail. Lee always breaks it down to just one or two fundamentals that are easy to remember and easy to practice. He is my new "go to" for learning mountain bike skills.
Still the best turning tutorial out there
I have been watching the Over 40 videos from Alex and Lee for the past couple of weeks and went for my first ride in a while today. OMG. The Hinge. It changes everything. Watch and learn how to hinge. I have never ripped as hard and fast and cornered like a did today. I am over 50 and have been riding MTBs for about 5 years. Everything changed today. The smile is still on my face. Thanks Lee and Alex.
This is by far the most educational video watch on mtb. It finally made me understand how to turn on lose dirt, like it now I really understand.
Thanks. Comments like this are the fuel that keeps us going.
Our goal is to add more logic and physics to our how to vids.
YES! Subbed great job!
omg i cant stop watching this channel. im litterally binging on it when i should be working. i have a math degree and i love physics, especially mechanics, i did a little snowboarding, a little parkour, a little calisthenichs throuout my life and i ride motorbikes. now i'm 35 and recently picked up mtb and this is the only channel where everything you guys say makes something click and makes me connect with my previous knowledge from different sports as opposed to feeling like having to learn a completely new thing. pumping through turns? yeah just like in snowboarding. making the grip using weight? yeah just like on a motorbike. and by "just like" i don't mean "exactly in the same way". i hope ill still be mountainbiking when over 40. cant praise your work enough. subscribed with notifications
This is such a healthy way to reapply skills to a new sport. It is very effective! Great idea for a vid actually. : )
@@JoyOfBike about that... i just left a comment comparing ollies in board sports and bike hops under your "the hop" video
Wow, thank you! I’ve been pursuing the Grand Unified Theory of Shred (GUTS). :)
Why on earth has my backwards brain been telling me that pushing into a loose surface will make me MORE likely to wash out!? Seems so obvious now. Only recently discovered this channel and that's two big 'ah ha!' moments in two days!
You said it, dude. Maybe I can finally keep my speed up instead of braking around every corner!
"Riding/Living with intention... to create Joy" Best, most concise ride/life insight I have seen on youtube. 🔥🔥🔥
They are MTB Buddahs!
These are some of the best MTB vids out there. Positive. Informative. Clear. Motivating. Thank you.
Why isn't there an "OMG this is awesome" button? Somehow the "Like" doesn't seem enough.
LOL. Appreciate you!!
I watched this a lot of times... and every time I'd like to press the like button ❤
"point your parts to where you wanna go" really helped me
Just like on my skis... Load the ski and it does the work. Thanks guys!
As a 40-something rediscovering biking again after 15yrs, I love your videos. Light hearted, practical real-world advice. Keep it up guys.
Thanks Paul!!!
Thanks! Welcome to the channel.
"Traction isn't something you get from your tires... " my Maxxis DtH on my jump bike agree, now Fall is here.
Out of all the joy of bike videos this is my favourite and I watch it every few weeks just to make sure I keep practicing and being aggressive. We miss you guys!
Going back nine years ago to watch your video, you are more energetic in the presence video Lee. Thank you for all the lesson in mountain biking.
Cool that you noticed! I’m more comfortable in camera, plus big life changes.
Idk if it's because I'm 43 but these have got to be the most informative MTB videos I've ever seen on RUclips. Take my word for it I hardly ever like or comment on a video unless it's a criticism and these are definitely the most informative videos. Maybe it's because of the scientific breakdown IDK but I dig them
Much appreciated. Most of the guys I ride with are over 40 and there's something about being older where you just demand more info before you send it.
Welcome to the crew sir.
Thank you and welcome!!!
Thanks. I got to do that dirt jumper I built some justice. At least, in front of my son.
If I weren't lying in bed, AND it weren't midnight, I'd be in my bike doing these drills. Thanks for the great info!
Man, that was gold.
Riding better everyday because of this video.... Actually riding way better now at 38 than when I was younger.
Lee is a awesome. Teach me more sensei!!
This is such good info! Cannot wait to try Scallopping tomorrow! Thanks!
Easily the best cornering instructional video I have seen on RUclips...thanks for posting!
Lee... He's been the daddio teaching maestro for decades. Great to see him thriving stronger still!
OG
Just back from a ride. I'm 56 and just getting back into MTB, tried out the "Hinge technique" today, and I've never felt so comfortable riding rocky / bumpy sections. For the first time ever I did not have a death grip on the handle bars, my arms were relaxed, and I was happy to let the bike move around under me and not freak out. This has got be the best advice out there on MTB, it feels natural. Thanks a bunch for bringing this knowledge to the "masses".
Heck yeah!!
The best berms tutorial i've ever seen so far!
Thank you!!
Man. I am so glad I found this channel.
Beautiful Video !! I will try this !!
Follow up... your two communication styles compliment each other. This format really brings Lee's coaching to life. 👍
Thanks 🙏
Excellent explanation
Your ability to convey a seemingly complex set of skills in a simple logical / physics driven / passionate way, is absolutely brilliant. Chapeau Lee !!
Daniel Nascimento Thanks Daniel!
50+ Rider here. Been rding BMX since the 80s and MTB since the 90s. Only started recently with Dirtjumping and maaaaan this Channel sooooo gooooood! Thx from Germany!
Welcome aboard!
Awesome information, thank you
Lee must be the most gifted teacher I've come across! His passion and knowledge just blow me away!
Thank you so much!!
I enjoy watching you guys I'm over 40 well I'm 62 and keep learning new things from you guys. So can live to ride another day. Thanks guys keep show us older guys. 🇺🇲🤙🏼
As an over 40, beginner rider, I'm absolutely loving the simple physics of this. You guys are great at explaining stuff and it's giving me some really fun stuff to play with.
My confidence grows every time I watch and practice. Thank you Alex and Lee for giving us older fellas the confidence to get out and shred!
Namastoke. You both bring me so much joy and make me want to hop on my bike at midnight when I should absolutely be sleeping. Thanks for making biking accessible to a single chick with nobody to ride with or learn from. I'm grateful to you guys.
That's the best compliment ever! Hey, until you find a solid crew, just keep us in your pocket!!
Amazing Video!
@ 4:26 I'm one of those people. Now I know what I'm doing wrong. Lol The way cornering was explained and shown is exactly what I needed to improve my control & speed. Thanks!! Keep'em coming
I used the techniques in this video yesterday while riding some steep downhill trails with hairpin turns. Staying low down over the handlebars gave me SOOOOO much more control. Thanks!
Good stuff!
Love it! Makes me think of CART & Formula one cars that accelerate into corners to get better traction. I remember a driver who had commented they didn't feel like their vehicle had enough traction, so they were slowing down - and they were told to accelerate instead, and when they did, they gained so much traction that their times in those corners surprised them. Cheers!
Amazing! Us old guys are loving these!
Beautiful!
I know this is 2 years later, but will
Say it anyway. This is an excellent video! I love how you break it down and bridge the gap between the level pedals and pedal down camps. In reality, we need to be able to do
Both and be happy doing it!!!
This is fast becoming my favourite channel on RUclips. Life coaching with bikes. Love this vid, cheers guys!
Thanks Barry
Wow! I've always said Mtb Biking is like alpine ski racing. Now you've just given me the simplest "dynamic" of "how" to combine the "when - loading" with the "unloading - a la hop"
Tks - MTB since 2018
It really is!!
great cornering video. this is truly just like skiing and pressuring your edge through a turn.
Always a pleasure guys. Thanks for the drills and the technique explained.
How can people dislike this video? I’m so pumped to go try this drills. this is my first year mountain biking and videos like this really makes me get out there. Great job guys🤙🏼
Keep shredding!!!
I've watched the tons of films about cornering and this one is the best.
Man, I applied the technique for the past two weeks. It makes such a difference to my cornering. I am a lot more confident, aggressive and smoother when cornering by deliberately pressing into the corner to make grip. Super stoked!
Heck yeah. Love hearing these success stories!
Wow " been peddling for years had many "skills" lessons , NEVER had such relevant information. Fantastic can't wait to put this into practice
Right on!!!
Wow. Yours is the most thorough best explanation on how to turn; with the best explanation of the physics of the bike in easy to understand form. Bar none; mic drop. No other video I've seen comes even close to this one.
Thanks.
This is without a doubt THE BEST (by far) cornering tutorial I've found on the internet. Thank you both.
Heck yeah. Appreciate you!!
55 year old MTBer and just found you guys, lovin your content. Oh, and some of the best words !!
Lee is loquacious!
@@JoyOfBike "Arrow of Awesomeness" should be on a T shirt, and will be used repeatedly on my rides moving forward
@@shonzizl LOL
I really love it 💖💖💖 you guys give a smile to my face today I am over 40s to started MTB now. Love from England UK
Sending love back!!!
you guys are IMPRESSIVE!!!! Excellent ecplanations and drills!
Still the best cornering video I have ever seen
Brilliant, I really like the way Lee explains things and you do the practical demos and in slo-mo....its a good way of teaching. We get to the application of what is being said with the proper explanation. Way better than some of the stuff the other 'tubers pump out. . Its 10:45pm GMT, its dark, its cold, its wet and I can't get out right now to practice it! 😢 (PS. I'm 45 and getting back into MTB after a 25yr outage!)
Thank you. And welcome back to MTB!!
Welcome to the channel. I got out in the dirt jumper today and I’m still riding the high. Lots of snow days this time of year here!!
I'm in my 50s and have a tough time in cornering, small jumps and many more challenges. I take the berms like a grandpa. I am not looking to go fast but at least be less annoying to all those young ones who are stuck behind me. Your videos give me hope.
😂 You do your thing and keep smiling. If someone gets stuck behind you they either made a mistake and didn’t allow for enough buffer. Or they’re being an ass. Either way. Their bad.
Alright, some real time feedback. I just got back from a ride on a short single track. I employed the hinge method and I felt like this was the most efficient ride I have had in a long time. Felt confident on turn and drops and used my brake much less. Also, on the last drop which is a step down used the hinge, no brakes and felt like I was in complete control. Thanks gentlemen
Priceless tips, thank you guys :)
I only recently found your videos. I LOVE THEM! The enthusiasm, the science behind the techniques, the easy to grasp delivery - you've nailed the whole package. I'm now a subscriber and a true 'Joy of Bike' believer. Hallelujah!
Thanks so much. Welcome to the crew brother!!!
Saving this and revisiting in a few years. Not over 40 yet. ;)
Lee's the man. I reworked my basic mechanics a few years ago based on his newer stuff, and it has totally paid off. There's a whole lot less drama on the trail.
Right on! Thank you!
This actually makes sense. See so many videos and even had coach days where someone tries to tell you what to do, but they are not sure how to explain it or their skill level is not where they think it is. Taking this to the trails tomorrow where there are 2 loose turns that defeat me every time. Im gonna show them my "arrow of awesomeness".
So glad you liked it. Keep shredding.
So awesome!!! Hoping to see more content soon!
😅Really didactic. Thanks for such great content!
Best video. Ever!
Omg, i have been doing everything wrong until i saw this. Thank you so much! ❤
Not everything. You're riding a bike!!!!! Keep shredding!
You two make the best skill videos by far!
These are the BEST cornering drills ever!! I absolutely love this video! This has helped me SO much!!! Thank you so much for this!
Just a big to say a BIG THANK YOU to you two guys. Having practiced after watching this video I went out my local trails this morning and I smashed all my personal bests on all the fast corners and switchback section!! 💪🏻👊🏻🤙🏻👍🏻
Getting the bike lent over underneath me and keeping my body level really works!! It was like it was on rails, I was taking some corners 3&4 times faster than I did before!! I was even overtaking some of the younger guys!! 👀😂😂😂
I now truly understand the term STOKED!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
THANKS GUYS! 😎✌🏻👍🏻
Love to be of service. The idea that we helped you understand the word “stoked” is music to our ears.
not even over 40 and this channel already my go to for mtb content ... genuine energy and incredible breakdowns 💯💯
I appreciate that!
Lee is an amazing instructor.
Great video with excellent tips for us to work on. Thank you so much for throwing this out there !
Just decided I will go and hit the pumptrack tomorrow and will not leave until I have this 'internalized'. Thanks Alex and Lee, keep up the good work!
You got this!
I worked on just Slalom, scalloping and pumping today with as little pedaling as possible and it created so much joy and confidence in my riding, you guys really are the best bike teachers on RUclips. Really excited to go back out and pedal even less.
Ill be watching this again soon. I got to go practice and see what i retained first. Baby steps
Holly cow I applied these techniques on my little track i have home and man I ripped those turns! Thanks
"Riding with intention".... words to live by!
thanks for another great video.... I'm sold!
Welcome to the channel!
@@JoyOfBike Thanks Alex, I'm a 58 year old mountain biker that started at 50. Mountain biking has taken over my life! What I really enjoy is the constant progression, trails and features that I thought were never going to be doable, a few short years later are not only doable but easy! Next year, wheelies and manuals... Your videos are great!! Keep them up!
Love it... I'm 63 and just got an E-bike I'm a life long single track dirtbiker and never felt confident enough to push a MTB because of, well it's a bike. BUT NOW with the added weight of the ebike it just feels right, and your right compressing into the corner is magic tons of grip........ Oh and yes got my cones and been do'n 300 turns a day on my gravel drive and it makes a ton of difference in confidence on the trail..
Good stuff!!!
@@JoyOfBike - follow up on applying your cornering tech. It was a game changer for me, I've been able to tighten the spacing on the cones and no more fingering the brakes, all 5 on both grips now.... I'm looking for more speed not anticipating a wash out... and I'm using whatever foot work feels right when loading the forks going into the corner, full down, 3/4 or flat, and then when coming out releasing the suspension while switching directions between turns. So much more confidence..... I'm finally able to look ahead to the next corner while making my turns. Brilliant and it feels so fine. I'm very close to feeling as confident as I do on a motorcycle now in the corners......GURU level instruction my friends, I've got a lot to learn from you guys!!. " in order to master the bike grass hopper you must first become the bike "
I do a lot of this naturally which is great when I am riding, but when I am teaching I don't know what to say or even what I am doing for that matter. As you explained it, I understood how I tend to do things, not perfectly, but it gave me words to explain it better. Thank you
i’m 49 and not road since in my 20’s....just got back into it this year ....and this is the best channel ever ....keep kicking out this awesome videos ....great jobs guys ..!!!!
This answered many questions... thank you
Just discovered your channel a week or so ago, and really, really love it. Frankly, not clear to me how content of this quality, with Lee's value adds, can be free. Making me extremely anxious for the Minnesota snow to clear so I can move from just dabbling with this stuff on the fatty to digging in all the way on the summer bike! Keep it coming!!
BTW I'm Bob, the 53 YO husband of "Amy Vose" and I'm going to presumptuously add my suggestions for a few new vids: 1) how does Lee's hinge relate to or differ from the classic "heavy feet, light hands,"; how does hinge work for peddling, climbing or even steep, technical climbing; some of us can't hinge as much as Lee-- is some better than none?; what specifically can we do to hinge better other than hamstring stretching or becoming yogis?, what do I do if having my face close to my bars scares me?;
Hello Bob husband of Amy!! I’m pretty sure Lee invented the Light hands heavy feet mantra. So I does not differ. All humans can hinge. It’s not like touching the toes. Practice his hinge drills and you will see your hinge is awesome. I love your last question. It’s very interesting. One obvious idea would be to get a full face helmet. The new lightweight detachable full face helmets are a great option. Practice getting your head lower in non-critical times. Riding around the hood. Riding fire roads etc. Make it feel normal and fun when you’re just playing.
These are some good tips! I just went biking for the first time this season, and was trying to come down a trail that was pretty steep with tons of semi flat corners, they has just a slight berm on some of them, not quite enough to support you. I realized from this trail I really needed to work on my traction while cornering.
You guys are my style, but fortunately you have that experience that makes possible for me to understand and be heard, things I always thought about all these tricks. Thank you for being there and providing such a good explanation to every rider. Merci également pour un humour très naturel et subtil. Belle complicité vous êtes grand maintenant :)
This is by far the best advice. Also, I’ve seen how some people tend to stay straight up and not lean into the turns, the way this is explained.
Appreciate you!