Riding up hills (adventure motorcycle hill climbs)
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- Опубликовано: 7 апр 2022
- Join me at Penmerryl Farm in VA for a lesson on ascending hills. Start with the basics and follow Paul Solomonson and myself as we take you to more challenging realistic hills you will find on trails.
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I don't know what's more impressive his technical expertise at riding a motorcycle or his ability to transition from a helmet to his signature drivers cap.
Yeah, I can’t imagine being so vain that I can’t let someone see me without a hat on. Does he sleep in a sleeping hat and then change it as he gets out of bed. How about a shower hat?
lol, I was literally just about to write exactly the same thing;-)
@@veiledallegory blah blah
Yeah it’s just ridiculous for a guy of his age. Just deal with it and act normal. It’s pathetic now. Btw he has some serious skills.
Could be the subject of a future training video?, not bothered about the reasons why it is done but it is done very efficiently
I never had proper motorcycle training until I attended a weekend class with Bret and Paul with PSSOR. By the end, I had never felt more comfortable on a bike.
This is why I ride dirtbikes. It all translates to the big ADVs too...
This is absolutely my favorite video of the entire Tkacs output. Humility, Intelligence and Adaptability. The Holy Trinity of trail riding on ANY bike.
Great lessons as always, and another fantastic Helmelt>Hat transition by Bret!
Smooth as silk that transition. Think he practices that as much as riding😂🤣
People, pay attention to the lesson. 4 weeks ago, I did the exactly canned formula that Bret describes initially, and on a very loose and steep surface the rear tire slipped, so l fell down and broke both bones on my lower leg. The accident was very fast, and I was going very nice and confidently up the hill until suddenly it happened.
So fellow adventurers, watch out for those conditions, and keep in mind this lesson.
Oohh damn sorry to hear that , hope you heal up fast !! it always happens in a split second doesnt it ? been a while thankfully but i think i remember every time ive hit the ground
@@justsomedude445 Thanks Dude! These things happens, there are far worst things happening out there, so I am even glad that soon I will ride again. Healing nice (and boring haha). Cheers!
Sorry to hear that, hope you get well soon! How did this happen, did the bike fell down the hill and you remained under it ?
@@antiR3ality Thanks for the words Z! Answering your question, I wasnt under the bike after the fall, I think that my foot got stuck on something on the ground, and due to the inertia of the movement it twisted and the broke the shin bones. It's so weird that I didn't have a single scratch besides the fracture.
Thanks for telling us about it. I will shift my weight a bit to the rear on my next rocky hill climb.
It’s nice to see that the struggle is real at times, even for the pros!
Always a good day when I see the "Bret Tkacs uploaded a new video!" pop up.
Some very impressive riding there, that last hill looks better suited to a 450 with full knobbies on it
You're a magician with that hat! I'm waiting for a moment to see that bald head, but you're so good at changing helmets with a hat that it's amazing! I think I'm older than you and that's why I allow myself to tell you: No baldness is ugly except the one that tries to hide. You are a true connoisseur and expert on adventure rides. I wish you were closer to learning a lot from you. Your baldness has nothing to do with your experience, knowledge, professionalism and expertise. It has to do only with the ego. No one will appreciate you less when the sun shines on your skull. You have so much courage to embark on incredible endeavors and you hide this as skillfully as David Copperfield. Be free! Let it shine! And then I will appreciate your courage even more!
Why do people think I have a self esteem problem?
Maybe this will help... ruclips.net/video/zL3M42mG568/видео.html
The most impressive thing is your communication style. You are truly a master of it.
Thanks
That helmet to flatcap transition is a signature move, I love it everytime... Also thanks for the detailed tecnique..
Had to go back. For a second I thought guy was wearing a hat under the helmet. Phenomenal transition. 😂😂😂
Awesome lesson and video, as always. Any chance you could post some of the hill climb videos without music so we can hear what you're doing with the throttle?
Yay, more Paul content! Always fun to watch you guys!
The lid to cap move, what a joy to watch, smooth as silk!!! I know the advice will be top notch, of course!
Thank you for all of your hard work to put this together. I think I speak for us all when I say we really appreciate you and your sharing of your skills!!
What a great vid, straight away I realised I'd been climbing slopes/hills wrong - thanks 👍 some good chemistry going on with guys as well👌
Great video Bret ! Cheers to all guys
Cue the dramatic music...lovin' it! Nice work guys.
Nice video. Great information, and it was hoot to watch you guys scope out the hill. Whenever someone says "watch out", that's when things go to pieces.
Hey guys, after two motorcycle enduro trainings at the BMW enduro parc in Hechlingen, Germany I feel much more confident when I leave the tarmac. To improve my skills I watch you videos and try to practice your advices. This video is of great value and I'm looking ahead to my next offroad trip to try my very best 😁
That's so awesome - get out there, practice, attend trainings and get better. I root for you Charlie!
Managing those dynamic and complex situations is testing whilst reading the evolving conditions….. As ever…. Great explanation and demonstration. Thank you.
Great video! I feel a lot better seeing the struggles, it not just me. I've always had a hard time with direction change and hill climbs on my Africa Twin. A twisty hill climb caused me to take a 50 mile detour in Colorado last summer! I do need to practice getting my weight on the back tire. That is something that I can easily do on my dirt bike, but I have a very hard time doing it on my adventure bike. Thanks for the video!
You teach so much simply through the videos. I ride both an Africa Twin and a Suzuki DRZ 400. That last hill I wouldn't have dared to do with the AT. Would have taken my lighter DRZ for that and still not sure if I would reach the second turn.
Respect. Thank you for so much teaching!
Momentum, power delivery and body position.
YES! Great vid guys showing that you CAN vary throttle and SIT on the back wheel which I tell my buds that look at me like I have two heads. Early riding for many years on the super steep eskers in MI and the bush mountains in AK make you learn these things. IF you do not get up, going back down can be horrifying! And as you always show, off road you ARE going to sometimes drop the bike. No big deal. Steep hills are that mix of fun/scary things on a bike out in the sticks/or desert. You guys make it look easy and give the best advice to all of us. Thank you for all you. Be safe in Africa!!
I had a coaching session from Bret at the Touratech rally in Plain, WA a few years ago. That weekend I took my Triumph Tiger 800 over the single tracks keeping up with a bunch of guys on 250s. Bret is a gifted teacher!
Day 1 of training this hill looked sketchy, day 2 myself and a few other riders went down and up multiple times. Bret, Greg and Paul did an excellent job teaching us the fundamentals to negotiate any terrain. Highly recommend ADV training by Bret
Putting forth amazing effort to provide entertainment and information. Setting the bar heigh for others.
Thanks for the great informative and interesting video.
Less than 25sec in and I'm already impressed... with his hat donning skills!
I like this new idea 💡 of videos
Hello Bret,
Recently i ve bought an Africa twin it s my first ADV. I felt that Adv bikes need different set of skills which i have no idea about them at all. Thanks to your videos both at this channel and at mototreks i have basic understanding of Adv riding. AND i have amazed with your helmet removing cap hat wearing skill which is way faster than Lucky Luke’s revolver draw. 🥳😊
From Turkey with love , Yusuf
another great and fun video, thank you for sharing it with us.
Another great video and very entertaining watching the walk through of that last hill 😅👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great content. Thanks, Very well done.
What a smooth helmet to cap transition!
You should definitely make a video tutorial about taking off that helmet and putting on the hat.
Kids watched this and told me now they get what I was saying.
Thank You.
The end of this video is exactly the same stuff I do with my 2018 V-Strom. Well, try to do, with less success, but at least I know I'm trying to do it right, just need better skillz.
Nice to see those ATs get some saddle time!
Had the 17 in dct and now 21 manual atas....they're not small.
Mode wise, off road i shut down all the nanny switches and run it!
Great vid...totally agree...if you're doing it right it shouldn't look exciting.
As ever, wonderful content!
Thanks!
I've got a 16' with some fun bits and its honestly black magic how well it does off road for such a big bike. I take it on long trips too, so it also makes s great touring bike. Such an excellent creation from Honda!
These steep and technical single trails are not what big adventure bikes are designed for. That’s not to say it can’t be done. Obviously Bret is an expert and can make it look easy (even though we didn’t see him clear it) but if you want to do this type of riding get a proper dirt bike. You’ll save money and won’t wreck yourself. Over 200KG of bike falling on you never ends well.
This is indeed the best RUclips channel for learning moto-riding skills and techniques. I would like to get some training from Bret God willing
Excellent video. Sure wish I had you guys or even hills around me.
Great video as usual
Excellent tutorial video lesson as always guys. I should say that for that challenging type of technical terrain, I'll go for a mid adv bike so I learn how to man-handle balance and shift of momentum during the ascension. Managing the weight like at the gym, adding extra weight and apply the formula with muscle memory. Hope you guys understand.
That 'Helmet-off-jazz-hat-on' move is the quickest maneuver I've seen on a motorbike. I had to watch it in slo-mo.
Excellent video!
I've watched many of your videos and I've got to say, your biggest skill is the ability to put that cap on so fast......
The helmet to hat transfer gets me every time!
Smooth as silk!😂😂
Nice helmet to hat switch! Well done. Not sure if it’s so smooth or so fast or both…. Seamless! Expert info as usual. Thanks!
For the downhill lesson here is the link ruclips.net/video/-rQwIXp4Zu8/видео.html
Nice man. Great respect for the guts
This is a very helpful video. I usually just hammer up big hills with loads of throttle, and hanging off the rear a bunch to keep the front light to go over obstacles easier. In my mind, this has always been the best solution.
Can’t wait to try everything outlined here.
what gear u normally use
@@bastijax2757 Depends on which bike I’m riding. I’m not a pro, far from it. Generally just ride by feel, and end up seeing videos like this showing I’m doing things wrong.
Wow! That helmet to hat transfer was FAST.
Thanks for posting. As usual, good information. One thing I have often seen, when watching others doing hills, is how do you handle ruts going uphill?
That helmet to hat transition was impressive, Kudos
The helmet to hat transition is as slick as it gets.
I need a full tutorial on the Helmelt>Hat transition
The most important thing I've learned about drive on climb is to first make sure there's no cliff behind it...
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digging the beard, my man. Looking good! It suits you.
Great!
Bret and Paul are badasses ;-D
the commercial for VOLTAREN pain gel is at this point a perfect product placement
That last hill is every hill in Korea that isn't a full loose rock on hard rock hill. Thick pine forests mixed with deciduous together. I've dumped my bike so many times losing my momentum after getting kicked up by a root or rock and spinning out. It's nice to see that it's such a challenge for an expert too.
great stuff!
Thanks WOW KEEP IT UP HAT'S OFF HI FIVE THUMBS UP WELL DONE 👍✌️👌🎯👽💯
What I want to learn is the technique of putting that cap on whilst taking the helmet off. That's one sleigh of hand right there. Kudos!!! :-)
Nice video format 👍
I wish I was there with you, Bret, but I don't even have a bike !
Dat 🧢 hat transition doe. Dayummmm!!!😁
Literally watched it 7 times.
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Hills, bikes and terrain all look a little familiar 😉
Great video, now you need to do the "Failed hill climb" video. Tips like stalling the bike in gear, jumping to one side and bull dogging your way back down with clutch and front brake. Kudos to you guys for working those big girls.
That is one that needs to be done... We did that demo during our last class 😅
@@BretTkacs My wife could demo the "Women and children first" passenger dis-mount. She could jump clear smoother than you transition hats.
@@mikeisland7382 😅🤣😆😂
Thanks for putting out such great content. Bret your videos are the best I have found easy to understand and to the point. Very relevant for adventure bike riders. Keep up the great work.
Thanks 😊
You all need to come ride the Ozarks!!!
Forget motorcycle videos...you have definitely mastered the skill of slipping on that cap the moment you take off the helmet; very clever indeed.
So why not change to better color caps. Try Black or Navy Blue instead...
Love the videos Mr. hat trick lol
I know this is about motorcycles and riding up hills, but man that beard looks awesome on you! 👌
I've been told the current look is modeled from the evil Spock look 😆
I've watched all his videos yet I don't think I'd recognize him in person without the cap.
Great Vidio Mate!
Enjoyed seeing you on an Africa Twin. I have given up on KTM after owning and riding many of them. The Honda isn’t perfect, but it’s good enough at everything and it’s very dependable.
Next I think, is my transition out of baseball caps…
I really like how you patiently explain riding techniques in detail. And that there is no golden rule that applies to all situations.
Cheers from a rainy Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Man you guys need to come to PA mountains where you have that and enormous boulders everywhere 😬
Technically going down a hill gets you In more trouble than going up a hill , especially if you had to go back the same way ! Kudos
Sir, when are u planning to setup a session in india 🇮🇳. We are excited to get training from u. 🤟😊
Please make a video on how to fall safely without injuries. This is the first lesson I need to remove some fear and then learn the rest 😀
Get a small dirt bike and start with basic trails and expert tuition. If you’re of average ability you’ll probably advance quite quickly. The confidence comes with it.
My own tip is be sure to step out wide as it happens, so you don't get stuck under the bike.
@@thomberes8532 This. If I know it’s about to go down, and there’s a very slim chance of saving it. I just let it go, and get out of the way.
Exactly the thing i wanted to ask for. How do you prepare for possible falls on a climb like this ? Can you do anything to reduce risk ? How to practice it ?
wow what a video
I really appreciate the comment of, "if you're riding an adventure bike, dont even try this."
The truth 😁👍
Now do the same video with a DCT.
Jajajaja... Qué rapidez pa ponerse la gorra!!..a ver si me enseñas!.. 🤣🤣
Wait a moment Bret!?! Are you describing me at the 2:00 minute marks?! Are you watching my progress into driving offroad?! AHHAAH kidding ,, but true 🙂
Awesome session, thanks guys, will put this into play!
Your transition from helmet to hat are smoother than Michael Jackson's criminal.
would love to see a video on sand hills, especially with a turn mid way up.... deeper the sand the better, my personal nemesis down here in southern Arizona
Check out the hill I tried to climb on my scrambler
I ride a few adventure bikes the AT is tough bike. And even tougher's ride in the rough. I would use the Tenere for something like that.
Wonderful instruction Bret! I skimmed through the the comments to see if Traction Control was mentioned. Many bikes have it and my ‘17 AT has 3 settings and off. I am never really sure what setting will give me an advantage with challenging climbs. I recently climbed a rock ledge and my front tire popped up, lost balance and fell perpendicular downhill. Ouch. I was on level 2. What are the effects of TC and under what conditions will it be a benefit? What conditions could it be a hindrance?
Bret, did you made a review of the Dominator 3 Jacket?
if ya walk the trail, ya clear the trail!!!
Get out on a mountain bike - you get a real feel for how moving your body about influences traction and control.