I'm tired of watching all the pros just showing off their skills. This is the best MTB channel... Ever! I'm actually learning something here. Love how you explain everything with concrete examples. Keep up the excellent work, guys!
Funny to see the replies, I am 61 coming from gravel and road MTB is getting me hooked. Your videos are spot on for folks like me that care to learn the proper technique for safety and good skill. Cheers, keep it up guys
My wife and I just watched and we just bought bikes last week. We keep saying had they sold us the bikes and recommended hooking up with a coach we would have thought it was the worst upscale attempt ever. Going out and riding twice, I’m like I need to search RUclips. Now I’m like wishing that was common to hire a coach. April is lucky to have u. Priceless
I really hope that this video can help people of all skill levels understand how to set up their bike a little better and find some techniques to inspire confidence. If you have ever wondered about brake lever position or heel position this is a good watch starting around the midway point! I hope you guys guys gain some insight and enjoy the video!!!!
Another fantastic video! All the explanations are so great to understand the real consequences of doing things like dropping the heels. Can I suggest a video about cornering? I have some difficulty trusting my tires on corners. Two weeks ago we were 2000 subscribers and know you can multiply by 10!! Congrats from Portugal 🇵🇹
Been riding since the 80s. Just getting my gf into mountain biking and having a blast. Your videos are the wat best. Totally stoked I found you. Greetings from Austria.
I'm 59 and just got my first mountain bike. You two are my new coaches. I love how April is the perfect tyro. She expresses my fear, optimism and willingness to a T.
Kyle, I have watched a lot of MB videos, and there are many excellent u-tube instructors out there. However, as a former principal, I can safely say that you are the best teacher. You show the right way, the wrong way, and the reasons for the results that we see in your demonstrations. I love how you summarize and have April explain what you learned. You have a great future as an educator!
Wow, thank you! Its been so much fun, thank you for your service as a principal too, we need to appreciate educators more. You guys have such an impactful job
I started mountain biking again for the first time in about 25 years and your instructional videos have been so helpful to me. You have a very friendly, easy manner about your descriptions that draws me in and helps me understand. It's so awesome that April is a willing guinea pig to show how much you can improve with these tips in each of your videos! You both seem to be positive and nice people. Please keep the videos coming!
I'm really getting a lot out of these vids. I have never heard anyone explain about foot position. So true and makes sense once explained. And of course it's always great to see April!! Thanks guys..
Kyle & April - I have been riding for several years but your videos always teach me something new! Love the way Kyle breaks down each technique and you have a perfect subject student to demonstrate and apply each new tip. Keep it up!
I've watched a ton of RUclips videos about MTB skills and this is one of the best. So many great tips in one video! The way you explained using your heels to balance your weight in corners has helped me instantly. When I hit some tight turns I started to think of it like I'm digging my heels into the dirt to get extra rear grip.
Great job, I find a simple nuance is using the knee and foot position. When the knee is ahead of the foot (ankle) the front has weight. When the foot is ahead of the knee, the weight is rearward. This is a simple immediate and easy to gauge method. In the chunk and jank, estimating where the hips are versus the rear axle is harder than awareness of the knee and foot. Also the feeling of driving the bike through the bottom bracket(feet) with light touch on the handlebars helps keep positioning good.
Showing clear and well articulated examples of doing it wrong first and clear corrections and explanations. This is becoming one of the best MTB tutorial channels. Keep em coming please.
Both of you do such a great job working together! Your teaching method is very calm, and easy to understand. April is so open to being coached and ok with sharing her mistakes as she progresses. Not everyone would be ok with that and I appreciate that!
My wife is just starting to ride and I've been attempting to convey these concepts, but I think this video will be hugely beneficial to see the what and why of different body position changes. I'm going to try to set her up just like you did with April and go through the video at the same time. Again, you and April are killing it!
I have to pile on with everyone else: These are great videos. The two of you are in my head a lot when I ride now. I've been racing mountain bikes since 1987 and it's a whole new world with the bikes and trails today. I'm 60. I'm trying to do drops. You may have saved my life.
Jonathan Pierce. Hey kid, I’m 66 and I walked down an expert section 2 weeks ago at Park city and yesterday I rode about a quarter of it… Only because of these videos… I say kid with a tender heart! I’ve been riding for about 50 years plus… I’ve invited these guys out to my place in Salt Lake to take them up to Park city or deer Valley maybe they’ll bite sometime! Keep ridin bro
i like it very much that April gives her reviews in the end and explains everything like she understood it or to be used. And i like the flash with the incident in the water. You are really a lovely couple and that gives an extra dimension in reachability that makes us curious for the next video(s)! You arz lovely people, we admire you and learn a lot! Jean Marc (Belgium and Bulgaria). +je
I'm a reasonable mtn biker but this is best channel out there. I learn so much from your folks' tips. Tyler has a great way of explaining and April is a super solid rider but one where you can really see the progression so it really translates to the viewer. Keep up the good work, guys!
Im in the process of getting an official bike and im a visual learner, so the fact that you have clips of the maneuvers you are talking about make things very understandable. thankyou for helping us newbies.
love this so much. wheelies are cool, but this is something that is way more useful on day to day riding. this is such a good explanation of the nuance that you experience while riding but don't necessarily understand "why" things feel different. Very well done!
Thanks! Yeah I really wanted to do this one and have it as a reference point before doing more advanced lessons. I think the progression tree should be something like - riding position > short manual > wheelie> longer manuals> drops > bunnyhops ....ect. But without understanding that big foundation of riding position nothing else really makes as much sense :)
Kyle Warner - Mtb yeah this is fundamental stuff. I keep hearing guys talk about breaking the connection between you and the bike. Basically trying not to be so stiff on the bike and let it flow under you. I this this vid was touching on that, but would love to see an in depth guide to it.
I cannot thank you enough for this video! The notes on body and especially heel position made today's ride a night and day experience. I was honestly considering retirement as I couldn't figure out why I felt so uneasy on my bike. Like a bad craftsman, I was blaming my new bike rather than my old school riding techniques. Your video brought back the thrill and control I was desperately missing for the past few weeks. I sincerely thank you and April for bringing back the magic to my favorite pastime.
Just got a bike after 18 years of not riding. I’m going through these videos one by one to build my skills. It’s almost like having my own personal trainers. Keep up the good work.
This has to be the best MTB channel on RUclips. Top notch instruction by two really nice people that make it easy to understand and fun. Real value coming out of this channel. I've learned a lot already and I'm really just getting started.
You guys rock. I'm old but I was born on a bike and I still learn a ton of stuff from your videos. Thank you for sharing this valuable information with the world. Most people would charge for their time and effort and rightfully so. I don't know what youtube pays you, but I would suggest a tip jar if possible. You deserve it!
Our pleasure! Yeah i think we will set up a patreon and stuff soon too, i dont want to be pushy on people for money though because we are just trying to do these to help out :)
No need for big practical demonstrations on this video. The way you explain the things makes it very clear. If I only knew this when I started with MTB. Congrats to you and your girl. Keep going guys
Thank you! I hope that your wife has fun learning, its been so cool to see Aprils progress and it seems like things have really been clicking lately which makes me so happy
Probably the best video tutorial I have seen so far on riding position and, how weight shifts, break lever position and arm position makes riding efficiency so much different. Using scales was genius and a very cool perspective. weight shifts are also so important for riding faster too which many other tutorials don't stress about.
The most often, the basic is boring but with you it is very interesting , clear and the way you demonstrate in slow motion is very understanding. continue your excellent video
Hey Richard I got the haha. But honestly I think that everybody should have a good foundation on riding a bike off road with no suspension at all. Unfortunately it's not a thing and not everybody's going to enjoy a BMX in their youth but I can honestly say that I got an early start and the progression has been fabulous. The equipment nowadays is amazing. I grew up in lake Tahoe and I've ridden all the most famous trails there and had a hand in building most of them I've ridden squaw valley top to bottom all day long on bikes with no suspension. The experience of that leads me to ride differently the most I'm sure and when I finally do get to a full suspension bike I'm sure I'll really enjoy it....... One day I'll grow up,,😁 Hey and to be clear I'm not dissing anybody I guess I'm just so technologically starved because it has been so long since I was in the sport that I'm pretty damn happy with a Schwinn Walmart bike with basic discs and a big box shock....lol And yes I'm going to upgrade my new Schwinn just for fun before I move on to a real bike.
I like to think I'm a veteran Rider having Ridden MTB on and off since I was 11yrs old I'm now 41 but really enjoy your videos and they've helped me refresh my technique
I'm a 50 year old that has a background in freestyle BMX but I haven't ridden for 20 years. I got a hold of a ten year old Rockhopper to get my skills back up to snuff before I spend money on a new geometry that I'm sure will make a huge difference. Your teaching style is so spot on and easy to understand. April and you make a great team and I love that you are getting a nice size following. You both seem to have good hearts and a great work ethic. Keep up the great work!
Watched this video and then went for a ride on my favorite trail - I can't believe the difference having this body position made! The feel of my hands "floating" really clicked for me and made a huge difference in my balance. Great video and thanks!
Thank you. Thats a big game changer when you showed how much difference it makes just a simple heel position does. By putting on scales front and rear, thats a big proof of difference... 20lbs just by lowering the heels. Then the rests of the body parts moving up will simply follow. Cant count how many times I kept playing both your videos over and over again. Thank You so much.
Outstanding video. I’m sure they are great for beginners too. But I have been riding for 32 years and each of these training videos has either taught me something new or made me think about what I am doing more. They get me stoked for my next ride. Cant wait to shift my heels around the corners and berms. I am always looking for a way to hold my speed in corners. Congrats. A few weeks ago I said your channel had become a must watch. Glad to see so many new subscribers agree!
This is probably the best MTB fundamentals video that I have seen in years. Really like how you argument why certain things are bad instead of saying "don't do it" and "do this because it's the best way". If you're not already doing MTB coaching, I think you should.
Yeah i really try hard not to say "dont do this because its bad" because there are so many body types and riding styles and i am just trying to help people learn the reasons behind the style of riding that i learned which helped me win 3 national titles and podium in over 30 races in a row. I am not saying i'm the best rider or coach but I can definitely help people learn how to be more confident and safer on the bike all while going faster and having more control. Thanks for the comment!
@@AprilRideMTB same here except I'm far far away from the podium :). You're correct about the fact that this isn't an exact science and body portions and bike geometries make small yet significant differences. I think people should learn first the neutral position and then start to shift the balance between the front and backend.
Great videos. My six year old son is just starting to show a keen interest in Mt biking and your videos are helping a lot. We watch them together and then both go out to practice. I think in another couple of months this new habit will become very expensive. Please keep up the great coaching content.
I've been riding for a number of years now but have always struggled with a number of things. Your videos have really helped my ridin and recently allowed me to rip down some trails and hit some features I've always just looked at. Thank you
Time and time again I've seen videos telling you how important brake lever placement is. Figured I was good until you gave me visual confirmation I've been wrong this whole time. Went out for a ride today and realized my joints weren't "stacked" as you explained. Thank you for this.
So I have been riding a road bike for 1 year. It's the holiday season and I'm gifting myself and my girlfriend Hardtail Trek mtb. We have been watching your videos for 2 weeks and We are always rooting for April. We love you guys . GO APRIL!!!! Very entertaining and informative videos . Two weeks before we start out MTB ventures here in New York. Keep it up guys . Team April and team Kyle . Happy Holidays
Kyle, the way you explain stuff makes everything so easy to understand and easy to replicate. I'm just blown away! You two are doing great, keep it up!
@@AprilRideMTBYou're nailing every part of the video, I can't think of anything to add! One probably obvious question though - are we aiming for 50:50 weight distribution between the tires?
Just shared this to my Mate who had his first experience of a proper trail, I'm sure he will learn a lot from this just as I do. Keep it coming Guys, I'm waiting for the cornering tips.
You guys are amazing! I bought my first mtb a few weeks ago, and your videos have given me SO much confidence to tackle most of our local trails! You explain things so clearly Kyle, and April's demonstrations solidify everything you say. I am going to share these with my husband, who I'm hoping to get into it as well!
Hey Kyle & April, I'm really digging your videos on MTN bike skills. At age 67 and being physically active your videos are helping me kill it at the local MTN bike trails here in Bend Oregon. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video. Bob from Eagle Crest Resort
Congratulation Kyle and April. Simply put, these are some of the best MTB instructional videos available. Refreshing to see young professionals present fundamentals not just by the usual "how to" but the "physics " behind those skills. Well done and keep them coming!
New to your channel-great job w breaking the steps down and explaining the why/differences, using slow motion, written inserts, more than one example, showing the before and after when tips are implemented, and recaps!
Wow- another great technique video. Please keep them coming. I have learned so much from these being a 52 year old mom just getting into MTB. Also you two are adorable...
I love the delivery of this basic body position, this video was sent to me by a dear friend and i watched a few times and forwarded it to other riders. Great job.
I have had several interruptions to my riding journey over the last few years because of bike theft and life so I keep coming back to all your fundamental videos to make sure I am at a minimum riding with a good foundation of technique, Kyle and April you guys are a great teacher student combination. It blows me away that you can purposefully ride out of position and do things like stile your pedal and ride it out 😅
I appreciate the way you edit your videos with lots of visual demonstrations through your explanations. Concise & very helpful! Kindness emanates through you
I myself live in the boise area so I think it is pretty awesome to have the privilege of using the same local parks and complexes as you guys do for these videos. I have not seen you guys around yet but I am sure one day i'll run into you guys! it's an honor to get such detailed instructions from very diverse and experienced riders like you guys. It definitely helps and does not go unnoticed by your community! Much love and look forward to the next video!
I just found this channel two days ago and I can't stop watching! Excellent instruction! On yesterdays ride I applied the lessons learned here and my riding improved noticably by the end of the ride! Also you're an amazing couple! Love the dynamic and positivity
That is amazing the difference in weight on the front tire from such small adjustments in the position of the feet. The scale emphasizes that difference and shows why the heels should be down in other videos you have made. I didn't realize it was that important till now.
So simple, yet so important. Thing with a noob like myself is, I had no idea where to even start when tweaking the riding position. So once again, a great video from you two, thanks!
Kyle, im back into cycling after a 20 year break lol. Its tough to get back on a bike after not riding that long but im determined. 2 new knees last year = me needing a new hobby. Wanted to tell you that your videos really help. You being so strict on geometrics helps too. I watched your wheelie video and moving my head to look forward is a game changer. Thanks from this young old man.
These lessons are awesome. I’m teaching my daughters how to ride on the trail and even though I know how to ride, teaching is a whole different matter. Being able to have them watch a pro teach a relative beginner is very productive for them. You guys make a great team. Keep up the superb work.
Hi Kyle and April just watched Better Riding Position, Wheelies, Manuals and Drops videos. I've had average success with all of these for years, these are the first videos I've seen where the riding position and the effects on the bike are explained. I've been practicing all these during Covid lock down with bugger all change, I put your training advice into the mix and have had immediate improvement. fantastic keep up the great work
Some of the best coaching content I have seen in a long time, in any sport/discipline. Delivered in a natural, detailed way. Well done guys and stay safe
Hi from New Zealand! Awesome video thanks, got my first full suspension bike 3 weeks ago and felt like I was missing the essentials, viewed your other how to videos, very useful - keep them coming!!
Another well thought out video! The weight transfer makes so much sense. I knew the basics but you showing how to use weight to manipulate the bike and in what situation is awesome. I have so many things to work on while riding. Thanks and heal fast, April!
I really enjoyed seeing the difference that changes in heel position have on weighting the front and back of the bike. Definitely something that I never thought of.
Again another brilliant and easily understood lesson - very clear and concise explanations of the theory and the myriad of nuances of what you're 'feeling' with your feet, the bike, balance etc! As someone else mentioned below the explanation using the scales to show body weight transfer vs heel height was absolute genius! The written text plus 'line-angle' graphics of body, arms, legs and feet makes understanding the physics of biking so much easier! Great job mates especially in these COVID times - keep posting, get outside, enjoy and keep smiling!
Thank you so much for the nice words Michael! It was really fun to make this one and honestly i am surprised at the response, i knew the target audience would be a little smaller because a lot of people feel they are past this step however i am glad so many people took the time to watch threw and learn :) it makes me so happy!
@@AprilRideMTB Howdy Kyle, Yup I thought I knew all of this stuff - those things that you feel intuitively but are hard to explain to other people. So I love sharing your work to the rest of my family (of all ages) to help them on their way too. So FYI I haven't been on a MTB since I was 16/17 - some 40 odd years ago, after joining the military! So having recently got a new full-suspension bike I'm now out there trying to remember (when RUclips didn't exist in 1976+...) the things I use to do without thinking, just naturally - you just do them because it felt right, but then in other circumstances of bumps & jumps, other stuff happens and I fall-off the bike - minus some skin somewhere! But that's life, you just live, learn and get better because you have the passion to overcome a hurdle and enjoy a wonderful ride in the bush/wilderness! So now in the modern era, having your posts & videos to explain the theory, physics and then demonstrate skills using Miss April is brilliant. I'm just loving all of your posts, as I said a couple of times now - You always have concise explanations, great slow-mo where it's required and the body line/angle-graphics etc is great. Taking Miss April out to the trail and showing her working on improving her skills is brilliant - brave woman, all of those death-defying journeys are fabulous and she jumps magnificently, off ledges higher than I would ever contemplate - so brave, confident and the result of good coaching! Well done... don't stop!
Hey Kyle & April, just wanted to comment to say how much I appreciate your videos. I find something explained in every one of your videos that I haven't seen anywhere else. You touched on it briefly in this video about finding your balance point and then setting up your bar position based on that, but expanding that idea into a full bike fit video would be fantastic. Thanks again, keep doing what you're doing, looking forward to the next one.
Your body position video has helped my bike handling greatly! I was getting bounced around by being crouched on the bike with completely bent elbows and knees. The stack also helped me set my shifters and brake levers position.
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I'm tired of watching all the pros just showing off their skills.
This is the best MTB channel... Ever!
I'm actually learning something here.
Love how you explain everything with concrete examples.
Keep up the excellent work, guys!
Wow, thanks! Thats so cool to hear! Thanks for being a part of our crew Mohammed!
As a 60 year old beginner to mountain biking, this is the most useful video I've found....right back to the basics which is what I need.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I am right there with ya! I am just getting in at 58 and this is the best instruction i've found.
Funny to see the replies, I am 61 coming from gravel and road MTB is getting me hooked. Your videos are spot on for folks like me that care to learn the proper technique for safety and good skill. Cheers, keep it up guys
I started MTB 2 years ago at 58 and love Kyle’s videos.
44 and my first new bike and first bike since I was 13, these are amazing videos
By far, the best skills improvement videos on the web. 54 years old, been riding for ever, and learning with every video I watch. Thank you
That is so awesome to hear Palmer!
My wife and I just watched and we just bought bikes last week. We keep saying had they sold us the bikes and recommended hooking up with a coach we would have thought it was the worst upscale attempt ever. Going out and riding twice, I’m like I need to search RUclips. Now I’m like wishing that was common to hire a coach. April is lucky to have u. Priceless
Thank You :)
I really hope that this video can help people of all skill levels understand how to set up their bike a little better and find some techniques to inspire confidence. If you have ever wondered about brake lever position or heel position this is a good watch starting around the midway point! I hope you guys guys gain some insight and enjoy the video!!!!
Great video and explanation. When doing schralps are you grabbing back brake as well? And would love to see a video on proper cornering. Thanks!
Been riding for decades and I still come out from your videos with a crystal clear picture of technique. Unique
Definitely want to see your insights on cornering.
Another fantastic video! All the explanations are so great to understand the real consequences of doing things like dropping the heels. Can I suggest a video about cornering? I have some difficulty trusting my tires on corners. Two weeks ago we were 2000 subscribers and know you can multiply by 10!! Congrats from Portugal 🇵🇹
These are Maestro level insights. You have clearly devoted your thought and time to this skill. Appreciate it very much!
Been riding since the 80s. Just getting my gf into mountain biking and having a blast. Your videos are the wat best. Totally stoked I found you. Greetings from Austria.
Glad you like them!
Man the use of the scales was the best demonstration I've ever seen of how important it is to be very active in your body movements on the bike.
Thanks! Yeah its an old trick ive seen dh racers do to measure weight balance and thought you guys might enjoy it :)
I'm 59 and just got my first mountain bike. You two are my new coaches. I love how April is the perfect tyro. She expresses my fear, optimism and willingness to a T.
That is awesome! Thanks Melody!
Kyle, I have watched a lot of MB videos, and there are many excellent u-tube instructors out there. However, as a former principal, I can safely say that you are the best teacher. You show the right way, the wrong way, and the reasons for the results that we see in your demonstrations. I love how you summarize and have April explain what you learned. You have a great future as an educator!
Wow, thank you! Its been so much fun, thank you for your service as a principal too, we need to appreciate educators more. You guys have such an impactful job
You guys are the best instructors on here. The detailed and thorough lessons are awesome!
Wow, thanks! We have been having a lot of fun doing it!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼it’s my first time in this channel and I learned a lot in few minutes...
As a soon to be 63, who has been biking since the 60's ! I also teach BJJ, and greatly appreciate you teaching approach! Keep following your passion!
Thanks! I appreciate that, also bjj is so rad! I have been really wanting to get into it during the winters here!
@@AprilRideMTB Love it have been training 20 plus years.West coast is the mecca of bjj!
I started mountain biking again for the first time in about 25 years and your instructional videos have been so helpful to me. You have a very friendly, easy manner about your descriptions that draws me in and helps me understand. It's so awesome that April is a willing guinea pig to show how much you can improve with these tips in each of your videos! You both seem to be positive and nice people.
Please keep the videos coming!
Thanks so much Jason!
I'm really getting a lot out of these vids. I have never heard anyone explain about foot position. So true and makes sense once explained. And of course it's always great to see April!! Thanks guys..
Thats awesome! Thanks for the comment!
Kyle & April - I have been riding for several years but your videos always teach me something new! Love the way Kyle breaks down each technique and you have a perfect subject student to demonstrate and apply each new tip. Keep it up!
I've watched a ton of RUclips videos about MTB skills and this is one of the best. So many great tips in one video!
The way you explained using your heels to balance your weight in corners has helped me instantly. When I hit some tight turns I started to think of it like I'm digging my heels into the dirt to get extra rear grip.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!
Great job,
I find a simple nuance is using the knee and foot position. When the knee is ahead of the foot (ankle) the front has weight. When the foot is ahead of the knee, the weight is rearward.
This is a simple immediate and easy to gauge method. In the chunk and jank, estimating where the hips are versus the rear axle is harder than awareness of the knee and foot.
Also the feeling of driving the bike through the bottom bracket(feet) with light touch on the handlebars helps keep positioning good.
Showing clear and well articulated examples of doing it wrong first and clear corrections and explanations. This is becoming one of the best MTB tutorial channels. Keep em coming please.
Thank you so much! its been really fun and i'm excited to keep learning!
Both of you do such a great job working together! Your teaching method is very calm, and easy to understand.
April is so open to being coached and ok with sharing her mistakes as she progresses. Not everyone would be ok with that and I appreciate that!
Thanks, i really appreciate that and she says thank you too!
My friend has been telling me to drop my heels more and I couldn’t wrap my mind around the difference it’s supposed to make until this video.
Thats so cool! I am really glad we could help!
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Nice! Has dropping your heels helped your riding?
@@MTBradley it has a lot! I’m much more stable, especially when riding DH at the bike park.
@@kianamorelos7207 Yeah! That's great. Stoked to hear that Kiana. What's your favorite feature to ride DH at your local bike park?
My wife is just starting to ride and I've been attempting to convey these concepts, but I think this video will be hugely beneficial to see the what and why of different body position changes. I'm going to try to set her up just like you did with April and go through the video at the same time. Again, you and April are killing it!
Thanks so much seth! I am glad we can help and i hope that she feels like it helps her understand it too!
How did these concepts go with you and your wife?
I have to pile on with everyone else: These are great videos. The two of you are in my head a lot when I ride now. I've been racing mountain bikes since 1987 and it's a whole new world with the bikes and trails today. I'm 60. I'm trying to do drops. You may have saved my life.
That's awesome Jonathan! Glad we can help you out and make it safer for you :)
Jonathan Pierce. Hey kid, I’m 66 and I walked down an expert section 2 weeks ago at Park city and yesterday I rode about a quarter of it… Only because of these videos… I say kid with a tender heart! I’ve been riding for about 50 years plus… I’ve invited these guys out to my place in Salt Lake to take them up to Park city or deer Valley maybe they’ll bite sometime! Keep ridin bro
i like it very much that April gives her reviews in the end and explains everything like she understood it or to be used. And i like the flash with the incident in the water. You are really a lovely couple and that gives an extra dimension in reachability that makes us curious for the next video(s)! You arz lovely people, we admire you and learn a lot! Jean Marc (Belgium and Bulgaria). +je
Thank you so much for the kind feedback :) we really appreciate it and will keep trying our best to bring you guys videos!
I'm a reasonable mtn biker but this is best channel out there. I learn so much from your folks' tips. Tyler has a great way of explaining and April is a super solid rider but one where you can really see the progression so it really translates to the viewer. Keep up the good work, guys!
I went straight out into the garage to test it out lol,The brake lever position has help me out instantly,cheer guys
Thats so rad! Glad it could help instantly haha! I appreciate the comments and everything!
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Im in the process of getting an official bike and im a visual learner, so the fact that you have clips of the maneuvers you are talking about make things very understandable. thankyou for helping us newbies.
no problem!!
love this so much. wheelies are cool, but this is something that is way more useful on day to day riding. this is such a good explanation of the nuance that you experience while riding but don't necessarily understand "why" things feel different. Very well done!
Thanks! Yeah I really wanted to do this one and have it as a reference point before doing more advanced lessons. I think the progression tree should be something like - riding position > short manual > wheelie> longer manuals> drops > bunnyhops ....ect. But without understanding that big foundation of riding position nothing else really makes as much sense :)
Kyle Warner - Mtb yeah this is fundamental stuff. I keep hearing guys talk about breaking the connection between you and the bike. Basically trying not to be so stiff on the bike and let it flow under you. I this this vid was touching on that, but would love to see an in depth guide to it.
I cannot thank you enough for this video! The notes on body and especially heel position made today's ride a night and day experience. I was honestly considering retirement as I couldn't figure out why I felt so uneasy on my bike. Like a bad craftsman, I was blaming my new bike rather than my old school riding techniques. Your video brought back the thrill and control I was desperately missing for the past few weeks. I sincerely thank you and April for bringing back the magic to my favorite pastime.
That is so cool Adam! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I hear you! My bad habits didn't go away with newer technology, but it's been fun to improve and ride again. How's the riding going?
I’ve heard everyone explain this a thousand times.... your’s is the first I’ve added to my playlist. Nuff said.👍
Thank you!!!
Just got a bike after 18 years of not riding. I’m going through these videos one by one to build my skills. It’s almost like having my own personal trainers. Keep up the good work.
Glad to hear!!
Let’s give some respect to Kyle for posting during the pandemic!
Thanks, its actually finally been possible to do this stuff since most of my races got canceled until later this summer :)
I agree dude!
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This has to be the best MTB channel on RUclips. Top notch instruction by two really nice people that make it easy to understand and fun. Real value coming out of this channel. I've learned a lot already and I'm really just getting started.
Thanks so much Heath!
It shows how much thought and time Kyle has invested in mountain biking. These are Maestro level insights.
Thanks! Yeah wayyyyy too much time behind bars haha
You guys rock. I'm old but I was born on a bike and I still learn a ton of stuff from your videos. Thank you for sharing this valuable information with the world. Most people would charge for their time and effort and rightfully so. I don't know what youtube pays you, but I would suggest a tip jar if possible. You deserve it!
Our pleasure! Yeah i think we will set up a patreon and stuff soon too, i dont want to be pushy on people for money though because we are just trying to do these to help out :)
i love ur channel im 10 and it is 12:42 pm in england i stayed up to watch ur vids
Thats so awesome! Thanks Chris!!!
Literally the best video about riding position. Notes about cradle in the feet and changing traction with heels are PRICELESS. Thank you guys.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Love this series with April. learning a lot
thats awesome :)
No need for big practical demonstrations on this video. The way you explain the things makes it very clear. If I only knew this when I started with MTB.
Congrats to you and your girl. Keep going guys
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!
Been trying to teach my wife this as well. Hoping to help her with confidence in her machine and herself. Good video brother!
Thank you! I hope that your wife has fun learning, its been so cool to see Aprils progress and it seems like things have really been clicking lately which makes me so happy
How's your wife picking up mountain biking? Is she enjoying?
Probably the best video tutorial I have seen so far on riding position and, how weight shifts, break lever position and arm position makes riding efficiency so much different. Using scales was genius and a very cool perspective. weight shifts are also so important for riding faster too which many other tutorials don't stress about.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Found this very useful! Been sending it harder and harder! I love how you teach! Keep up the amazing work 😊👊✊❤️
Thats so awesome! Thanks for the comment!
The most often, the basic is boring but with you it is very interesting , clear and the way you demonstrate in slow motion is very understanding. continue your excellent video
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it Eric!
Positioning on a hard trail will be different or same? Btw learning alot from your videos.
Hardtail should be exactly the same :)
@@AprilRideMTB Haha! We should NEVER be on a hardtail ;)
Hey Richard I got the haha. But honestly I think that everybody should have a good foundation on riding a bike off road with no suspension at all. Unfortunately it's not a thing and not everybody's going to enjoy a BMX in their youth but I can honestly say that I got an early start and the progression has been fabulous. The equipment nowadays is amazing.
I grew up in lake Tahoe and I've ridden all the most famous trails there and had a hand in building most of them I've ridden squaw valley top to bottom all day long on bikes with no suspension. The experience of that leads me to ride differently the most I'm sure and when I finally do get to a full suspension bike I'm sure I'll really enjoy it....... One day I'll grow up,,😁
Hey and to be clear I'm not dissing anybody I guess I'm just so technologically starved because it has been so long since I was in the sport that I'm pretty damn happy with a Schwinn Walmart bike with basic discs and a big box shock....lol
And yes I'm going to upgrade my new Schwinn just for fun before I move on to a real bike.
I like to think I'm a veteran Rider having Ridden MTB on and off since I was 11yrs old I'm now 41 but really enjoy your videos and they've helped me refresh my technique
Great to hear that you are still interested in learning more after riding so long!
Accident!? Looks like a human torpedo was fired at her while she was in mid shred.
I'm a 50 year old that has a background in freestyle BMX but I haven't ridden for 20 years. I got a hold of a ten year old Rockhopper to get my skills back up to snuff before I spend money on a new geometry that I'm sure will make a huge difference. Your teaching style is so spot on and easy to understand. April and you make a great team and I love that you are getting a nice size following. You both seem to have good hearts and a great work ethic. Keep up the great work!
This is outstanding for folks like me who haven't mtn biked in 20 years and needs refresher videos.
Thats awesome! Thanks Jason!
Watched this video and then went for a ride on my favorite trail - I can't believe the difference having this body position made! The feel of my hands "floating" really clicked for me and made a huge difference in my balance. Great video and thanks!
Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment Jim!!!
Thank you. Thats a big game changer when you showed how much difference it makes just a simple heel position does. By putting on scales front and rear, thats a big proof of difference... 20lbs just by lowering the heels. Then the rests of the body parts moving up will simply follow. Cant count how many times I kept playing both your videos over and over again. Thank You so much.
Glad you are enjoying and learning from our videos!
Outstanding video. I’m sure they are great for beginners too. But I have been riding for 32 years and each of these training videos has either taught me something new or made me think about what I am doing more. They get me stoked for my next ride. Cant wait to shift my heels around the corners and berms. I am always looking for a way to hold my speed in corners. Congrats. A few weeks ago I said your channel had become a must watch. Glad to see so many new subscribers agree!
Thank you so much John! We are glad you enjoyed it and we will keep them coming for you!
This is probably the best MTB fundamentals video that I have seen in years. Really like how you argument why certain things are bad instead of saying "don't do it" and "do this because it's the best way". If you're not already doing MTB coaching, I think you should.
Yeah i really try hard not to say "dont do this because its bad" because there are so many body types and riding styles and i am just trying to help people learn the reasons behind the style of riding that i learned which helped me win 3 national titles and podium in over 30 races in a row. I am not saying i'm the best rider or coach but I can definitely help people learn how to be more confident and safer on the bike all while going faster and having more control. Thanks for the comment!
@@AprilRideMTB same here except I'm far far away from the podium :). You're correct about the fact that this isn't an exact science and body portions and bike geometries make small yet significant differences. I think people should learn first the neutral position and then start to shift the balance between the front and backend.
Great videos. My six year old son is just starting to show a keen interest in Mt biking and your videos are helping a lot. We watch them together and then both go out to practice. I think in another couple of months this new habit will become very expensive.
Please keep up the great coaching content.
That is awesome! Thank you :)
I've been riding for a number of years now but have always struggled with a number of things. Your videos have really helped my ridin and recently allowed me to rip down some trails and hit some features I've always just looked at. Thank you
Guys one of the best mtb how to videos I see so far on RUclips.
Perfect and easily explained.
Keep on going with this perfect videos
Wow, thanks!
Great info guys, there's so much to learn. I'm 72yrs and just bought my first mountain bike
Time and time again I've seen videos telling you how important brake lever placement is. Figured I was good until you gave me visual confirmation I've been wrong this whole time. Went out for a ride today and realized my joints weren't "stacked" as you explained. Thank you for this.
No problem Eric!
So I have been riding a road bike for 1 year. It's the holiday season and I'm gifting myself and my girlfriend Hardtail Trek mtb. We have been watching your videos for 2 weeks and We are always rooting for April. We love you guys . GO APRIL!!!! Very entertaining and informative videos . Two weeks before we start out MTB ventures here in New York. Keep it up guys .
Team April and team Kyle . Happy Holidays
I am a beginner, for me, the presentation was so simple yet so clear and easy to understand...thumbs up to Kyle and April
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!
Kyle is a genius in explaining things in an easy to understand way...great job!
Thank you so much for providing answers to questions I had for a long time. My spouse is starting MTB and this is the first video she'll ever watch.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Andre!
Sweet. Been riding for 30 years and this made perfect sense. Never looked at balance that way before
Glad to help! Thanks for the comment!
Kyle, the way you explain stuff makes everything so easy to understand and easy to replicate. I'm just blown away!
You two are doing great, keep it up!
Thank you so much! Its been really fun to make these videos!
@@AprilRideMTBYou're nailing every part of the video, I can't think of anything to add!
One probably obvious question though - are we aiming for 50:50 weight distribution between the tires?
Just shared this to my Mate who had his first experience of a proper trail, I'm sure he will learn a lot from this just as I do. Keep it coming Guys, I'm waiting for the cornering tips.
Thanks, first cornering video soon!
@@AprilRideMTB eagerly and patiently waiting😊👍
Best one yet guys. Showing the scales & how it affects every thing was a stroke of genious. NO ONE has done that befor, as far as I know.
Onya.
Noel
Thanks Noel, I think this one is a sleeper and easily overlooked, there is something that can be learned by all.
You guys are amazing! I bought my first mtb a few weeks ago, and your videos have given me SO much confidence to tackle most of our local trails! You explain things so clearly Kyle, and April's demonstrations solidify everything you say. I am going to share these with my husband, who I'm hoping to get into it as well!
That’s awesome Emily, we are glad we can be here for the start of your MTB journey! Hopefully we help make it safer and more fun.
This is definitively the best coaching video I've seen so far.
Wow, thanks!
I have been riding since I was a little kid but never was able to understand a lot about this until now. Thank you guys a lot!
Thanks for watching!!
You guys are amazing. I just started mountain biking last summer and I learned so much from your videos.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks Kyle and April! I started MTBing about a month ago and these videos are beyond helpful. Natural teacher/coach! Thank you!!!
Awesome, glad we can help you from the beginning!
Hey Kyle & April, I'm really digging your videos on MTN bike skills. At age 67 and being physically active your videos are helping me kill it at the local MTN bike trails here in Bend Oregon. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video.
Bob from Eagle Crest Resort
Thanks Bob!!!
Congratulation Kyle and April. Simply put, these are some of the best MTB instructional videos available. Refreshing to see young professionals present fundamentals not just by the usual "how to" but the "physics " behind those skills. Well done and keep them coming!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much :) its been so cool to see the response!
New to your channel-great job w breaking the steps down and explaining the why/differences, using slow motion, written inserts, more than one example, showing the before and after when tips are implemented, and recaps!
Awesome, thank you!!
Wow- another great technique video. Please keep them coming. I have learned so much from these being a 52 year old mom just getting into MTB. Also you two are adorable...
Thank you! Will do! its been a lot of fun helping people and we are so glad you guys are liking the videos :)
I love the delivery of this basic body position, this video was sent to me by a dear friend and i watched a few times and forwarded it to other riders. Great job.
Wow, thank you! Glad you guys enjoyed it! I am so glad!! Thanks for sharing it too!
I have had several interruptions to my riding journey over the last few years because of bike theft and life so I keep coming back to all your fundamental videos to make sure I am at a minimum riding with a good foundation of technique, Kyle and April you guys are a great teacher student combination. It blows me away that you can purposefully ride out of position and do things like stile your pedal and ride it out 😅
20k more subscribers in one week. Awesome to see. Keep smashing it
Thanks! Its been super fun to help people learn some new skills! I appreciate the comment!
I'm all about the feels... Knowing why something feels right is equally important. Thanks for droppin the knowledge.
No doubt! Thanks for the comment!
I appreciate the way you edit your videos with lots of visual demonstrations through your explanations. Concise & very helpful! Kindness emanates through you
I myself live in the boise area so I think it is pretty awesome to have the privilege of using the same local parks and complexes as you guys do for these videos. I have not seen you guys around yet but I am sure one day i'll run into you guys! it's an honor to get such detailed instructions from very diverse and experienced riders like you guys. It definitely helps and does not go unnoticed by your community! Much love and look forward to the next video!
Thank you for the nice comment, please feel free to stop us anytime and say hi!
I used this technique today and it worked brilliantly, thank you so much for the lesson.
I just found this channel two days ago and I can't stop watching! Excellent instruction! On yesterdays ride I applied the lessons learned here and my riding improved noticably by the end of the ride! Also you're an amazing couple! Love the dynamic and positivity
Thanks so much Benjamin :)
Just discovered your channel a few days ago. You've made the most helpful videos on mountain biking I have ever watched.
Kyle and April, thanks for making the time to create this channel. The pace of your videos makes each lesson super easy to follow!
Thanks Andrew, glad you like them! 😊
That is amazing the difference in weight on the front tire from such small adjustments in the position of the feet. The scale emphasizes that difference and shows why the heels should be down in other videos you have made. I didn't realize it was that important till now.
Yes that was so mind blowing to me when Kyle showed me that as well! And since this video, the heel has come up in every skill! -April
It's not often I watch one video and subscribe to the channel on the spot. Today I did. Well done Kyle and April.
Thank you sooo much!!!
Another simple and fantastic video.. I'm riding with my kids and these videos are becoming required watching. Thanks for providing these insights.
Glad to help! Thats so awesome!!
So simple, yet so important. Thing with a noob like myself is, I had no idea where to even start when tweaking the riding position. So once again, a great video from you two, thanks!
Glad it helped!
Kyle, im back into cycling after a 20 year break lol. Its tough to get back on a bike after not riding that long but im determined. 2 new knees last year = me needing a new hobby.
Wanted to tell you that your videos really help. You being so strict on geometrics helps too. I watched your wheelie video and moving my head to look forward is a game changer. Thanks from this young old man.
Thanks Keith!!
Kyle Warner - Mtb I know you’ve been asked probably 50k times, but what is that stand you use to find balance?
@@Keith_Mikell Bike rack used in this video - amzn.to/2C6BMB1
Kyle Warner - Mtb right on thanks man.
These lessons are awesome. I’m teaching my daughters how to ride on the trail and even though I know how to ride, teaching is a whole different matter. Being able to have them watch a pro teach a relative beginner is very productive for them. You guys make a great team. Keep up the superb work.
That is awesome! Thank you guys for watching!
your videos are absolutely brilliant and crystal-clear, for the sake of mountain biking please keep it up!
Thank you very much!
Hi Kyle and April just watched Better Riding Position, Wheelies, Manuals and Drops videos. I've had average success with all of these for years, these are the first videos I've seen where the riding position and the effects on the bike are explained. I've been practicing all these during Covid lock down with bugger all change, I put your training advice into the mix and have had immediate improvement. fantastic keep up the great work
Thats so awesome! Thanks for sharing Barry!!
You two are so helpful! These videos are foundational for any new or intermediate MTB riders.
Glad you think so! Definitely not just for beginners, everyone can learn something :)
Some of the best coaching content I have seen in a long time, in any sport/discipline. Delivered in a natural, detailed way. Well done guys and stay safe
Wow, thank you!
Hi from New Zealand! Awesome video thanks, got my first full suspension bike 3 weeks ago and felt like I was missing the essentials, viewed your other how to videos, very useful - keep them coming!!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Another well thought out video! The weight transfer makes so much sense. I knew the basics but you showing how to use weight to manipulate the bike and in what situation is awesome. I have so many things to work on while riding. Thanks and heal fast, April!
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏
Thank you so much James!
I really enjoyed seeing the difference that changes in heel position have on weighting the front and back of the bike. Definitely something that I never thought of.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment LOK!
My wife and I love your videos. They’ve helped us a lot. Keep them coming!! Thanks!!
Awesome! Thank you!
one of the best coaches ever...thanks sir kyle and miss april
Thank you! 😊
Again another brilliant and easily understood lesson - very clear and concise explanations of the theory and the myriad of nuances of what you're 'feeling' with your feet, the bike, balance etc! As someone else mentioned below the explanation using the scales to show body weight transfer vs heel height was absolute genius! The written text plus 'line-angle' graphics of body, arms, legs and feet makes understanding the physics of biking so much easier! Great job mates especially in these COVID times - keep posting, get outside, enjoy and keep smiling!
Thank you so much for the nice words Michael! It was really fun to make this one and honestly i am surprised at the response, i knew the target audience would be a little smaller because a lot of people feel they are past this step however i am glad so many people took the time to watch threw and learn :) it makes me so happy!
@@AprilRideMTB Howdy Kyle, Yup I thought I knew all of this stuff - those things that you feel intuitively but are hard to explain to other people. So I love sharing your work to the rest of my family (of all ages) to help them on their way too. So FYI I haven't been on a MTB since I was 16/17 - some 40 odd years ago, after joining the military! So having recently got a new full-suspension bike I'm now out there trying to remember (when RUclips didn't exist in 1976+...) the things I use to do without thinking, just naturally - you just do them because it felt right, but then in other circumstances of bumps & jumps, other stuff happens and I fall-off the bike - minus some skin somewhere! But that's life, you just live, learn and get better because you have the passion to overcome a hurdle and enjoy a wonderful ride in the bush/wilderness! So now in the modern era, having your posts & videos to explain the theory, physics and then demonstrate skills using Miss April is brilliant. I'm just loving all of your posts, as I said a couple of times now - You always have concise explanations, great slow-mo where it's required and the body line/angle-graphics etc is great. Taking Miss April out to the trail and showing her working on improving her skills is brilliant - brave woman, all of those death-defying journeys are fabulous and she jumps magnificently, off ledges higher than I would ever contemplate - so brave, confident and the result of good coaching! Well done... don't stop!
Hey Kyle & April, just wanted to comment to say how much I appreciate your videos. I find something explained in every one of your videos that I haven't seen anywhere else. You touched on it briefly in this video about finding your balance point and then setting up your bar position based on that, but expanding that idea into a full bike fit video would be fantastic. Thanks again, keep doing what you're doing, looking forward to the next one.
Thank you soo much! We will try to do a bike fit video in the future for sure :)
Your body position video has helped my bike handling greatly! I was getting bounced around by being crouched on the bike with completely bent elbows and knees. The stack also helped me set my shifters and brake levers position.
Glad it helped!