How to Ride Dirt Jumps When You Suck!
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Jon Faure gives you a few pointers on how to ride dirt jumps even if you suck. Jon is a smooth rider who didn't come to BMX until he was in his late 30's. But he has good points for everyone who wants to ride dirt jumps for the first time or wants to get better. Jon wishes to thank Sunday Bikes, IXS Protection and Linq components. Check out all of our How To's at plussizebmx.com
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I don't care how people judge me for riding at 38. I've lived enough to know you have to do what makes you happy in life!
I'm glad I found this. At my age (48) I thought it just wouldn't look right me being on a bmx. Now I know better. Thanks for this. Now I know I can crash into my midlife crisis n look good on the way to the hospital.
How is it going man?
@@Croccolucho i think he's dead from dirt jumping
Perfect example of never to old to learn,nice jon
I’m 34 and just started riding again. Had my first crash and thought maybe I’m too old for this. Then I saw this video. Thank you bro. It’s people like you who help people like me not give up.
Bro, I'm also staring bmx at 38, thanks for the inspiration!
Man you made my day. I startet with 45 and was thinking i might be crazy 😁 i am happy to see people like you
11 years in the future and this video is still worth watching
Shovel etiquette /gauging speed watching / put hours in. I hope you’re still alive and enjoying yourself.
yes thx bro.i'm 50 and i just got back on a bmx bike and man i'm glad i did i love riding my age is 50 but my spirit and body stayed at 25 lol
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Thanks Jon, im 38 and getting back into BMX after 20 years! Ive got a 2010 Diamondback Nitrus24 and just starting to get the feel for the bike. So glad I came across this. Happy to see im not the only old dude out there!
I'm 54 and ride a wolverine. Mostly around town and bit of parkland in the city. Never could get into the bike your riding. Simply cause my old legs can't stand riding upright. Love a bike I can switch the seat down..or up when heading to the Timmies. Love the video Brother.
Thanx for the video. I use to ride dirt jumps all the time until I had a bad accident when I was 18. I'm 38 now and ready to ride again. Going to ease into it. After seeing this video, it did motivate me even more. Here's to a 20yr break from BMX, LOL
that is the most relatable video I've seen. 33 years old. i felt so juvenile digging trails and jumps. i can come clean now! thank you so much!
I'm 34, soon to be 35 in a month... just bought a house and in the process of building dirt jumps now. Also building a mini in the basement to skate in the winter and rainy days... I don't know if it's juvenile or if I just never grew up!
I'm 36 now and always in woods building/shaping jumps. Do what makes you happy 👍
This video inspired me a lot. I'm turning 30 soon, started riding at 18 (mostly street), practically stopped when 21 and maybe rode only a dozen times after that until this day. I was always afraid that I'll never be able to ride like I used to and never really tried to re-learn anything again. Thanks to your video, I picked up my old bike and hit indoor jumps this week. It feels great to feel alive again. Cheers!
Thanks man for making this video. I'm just now getting back into bmx and I'm bout to order either a 22" or 24". I also just got turned onto some trails near my house and have never ridin dirt jumps b4 so you just gave me allot of info. When i go I'll deff take a shovel. Thanks again.
Great video. I just purchased my first bmx at 32 really stocked. I used to skateboard and recently decided to get back into it and I always wanted to get into bmx just couldn't afford it back then. Anyway I'm jumping in and can't wait to ride. The video was really helpful thanks.
Hey look, It's me! Just, around 15 years older, lol. I agree with everything you say in this video. I appreciate the fact that you say "Bring a shovel!" Im usually the guy leaving 4 or 5 shovels so other guys can use em. Its nice to know there are still guys like us out there!
Word. Thanks for the video. I just turned 35 and bought a Model C, first BMX I've been on in 20 years. Good to know I'm not too old to shred again :)
thank you very much for the inspiration you give me... After many years retired from BMX now I had doubts about whether I could jump again at my age (46).
After see you I know that I can do it again :D
Cheers and thank you again!!
I am watching this video on 28 May 2022. Today is my birthday. I first started riding when I was 17 yo. And I still ride
you’re truly inspiring keep at it keep moving forward thank you for the videos.
Thanks heaps mate! I'm pushing 40 and getting back into riding (mid life crisis hahah). I love how much you're killing it! Balls of steel! Cheers.
BEST MID-LIFE CRISIS SOLUTION EVER
I love hearing stories like yours! Keep it up!
Awesome... Am 40 and MTB loads; local trails are progressing and want to work on airtime. Just ordered my 1st 24 inch BMX; your vid has spurred me on. Only problem I have i there don't seem to be that many dirt jump trails in the uk... mostly pump tracks. I guess I could build one!
great to see! just bought my first bmx since i was a teenager, now 34. Going to practice first before visiting any trails :)
Thanks for posting this vid as it is a bit inspiring to me. I got back into riding last summer and was 39 as well at the time. Looking to take it slow as well but would love to start hitting some dirt jumps here in Boulder at Valmont park once I am ready. Cheers!
Hey mate. Just getting into dirt jumping this year. This has completely inspired me! :)
Glad I found your channel.....I shall now subscribe....got into MTB at 29 and bought a MirraCO 20Forty at 31....moving to Denver next week for real biking....thanks for the inspiration
Im 38, started 4 months ago. Love it, but it will be a long time before Im ready for that. Yesterday i did the sissyline for the first time, wow, so fun. At my local spot its 4 tabletops with steep landings, so pushed me right out of my comfort zone haha...Its true with the BMX, it makes a big difference even if you only do regular MTB trails.
You are my hero man!...iam 38 and got my first DirtJumper... I hope one day I can hit the gaps like you bro.. Respect@
Love this video I was really bad at jumps but now I am good thanks to this video
very good information and honest approach, keep it up¡
Good stuff man! Super motivating for us older dudes.
Wished RUclips and this video was around in 04'! Was the last time I was at a spot(9th Street) and it had been 4 years since riding any trails. As the saying goes "if you don't use it, you lose it" and at 9nth if you are lost, you can literally be in the sauce, your blood sauce!! Tried hitting one of the main sets which had a technical first set, nose cased the back of the knuckle, and landed on my face. Broke my nose and rashed up my mug. Saw Joe Rich and Chase Hawk ride the same set like a walk in the park but it was during a time I was just visiting. I digress, good tips, and now that I'm back on a bike again, I'm definitely taking these tips to heart(and not pay for my face again!)
Stoked for you!
Finally! a proper jump tutorial!
When i started learning how to ride and jump and stuff this would have been awesome!
Wow your giving me incentive to ride again. I'm 40, haven't rode trails since i was 25
This video is so old but so good!
I will do this too... Very inspiring !!!
This stuff is very helpful! All beginning bmx riders should watch this!
Massive respect. The first useful vid i think av watched. Cheers mate keep ridin old yin.
mass respect to this guy. what a legend, seems like a top bloke!
Very good!!! I have 30 years old and i will start dj bike next season, so thanks for all good tips!!
wish my dad was like this !!
your jumps are unbelievably smooth man!
Respect man!!!
Great video, bro! Great footage too!
That's awesome! It's always bugged me that there are kids out there learning tricks before they really learn basic bike skills like jumping. Mad props to you! I don't think you will ever see me doing anything like a tailwhip over a dirt jump. I'm pretty content with jumping from point a to point b without killing myself.
good vid. much respect.
You sir, What a hero!
awesome thx for the inspiration
this dude is my idol. the guy is almost as old as my dad, and is still going hard on those jumps
Nice job!
I have spent countless hours working on those jumps but they were mainly built by a friend of mine. I have always liked working on jumps personally before I hit them. It gives me a little more confidence when hitting them for the first time.
good video man, i use to race bmx till i was 13, i love ridng trails with mates and diging are own such good fun, skateys and street are good when to just get hurt alot more XD im only 17, make the most of my riding days:)
I love seeing the older guys out there just wish i had a dad that would ride with me
Very cool video, I'm hoping to get a Stolen Saint 24" next month for my birthday. I'm 40 and very anxious to start riding a bmx bike again!!!
Nice!
nice video. i just started getting back into jumping 4 months ago im 27. live by sheep hills.
Respect! 47 and riding! Fantastic!
this guy might be my new hero
Don't like your bike but props for getting in to bmx/dirt riding at the age you did, not worrying about peeps judging and just enjoying the flow. All the best mate.
sweet vid man
That's the spirit!
Doesnt matter your a girl dont let those haters drag u down keep riding girl ride till u die
great job sir! i like your video.
I'm 54 and started riding trials bikes last year. I'm aiming to nail dirt jumping this year. All I can say about ageing is don't fear it, keep very active (no, golf is not active!!!), get waaaay out of breath regularly, do yoga, stretch after every day playing and take warming up seriously. Act your shoe size....
Thx for da advice
I now ride on 24" mtb with rigid fork, it's awesome! Similar to 24" bmx
(In past, ride on 20" bmx - too small, 5 years, mtb dirt 26" - too big and i hasn't enough control bike with fork with suspension - 2 year)
My height 187 centimeters, ride park/dirt
Thanks Man!
i hit my first dirt jump today.. i never even gone to a skatepark or race track it felt natural and was soo fun!
cool man! im 33 and love to ride downhill and dirt jump mtb. i hope im still riding this well at 47.
Don't you love the freewheel sound ,while hitting rythems.
This guy is awesome!
Awesome vid, thanks. Us old guys need this level of detailed help... wiping out sux.
Do you grab the brake midair to turn nose down, or are you just pushing bars down?
I’m finding my new 24” cruiser handles a lot bigger than my muscle memory is used to (from riding street on a 20” in the 90s!)
47 and riding respect!! thanks for this video
this is a great vid
Thanks man! Really helped!:)
Nice Stuff , maybe this encourage some ex racers to join some trail. i've just started one year ago and started having so much fun, .. keep doing some videos like this! =)
you just got my respect and subscription
Thanks I've watched this and now I can tail whip dirt jumps now and before I could bearly clear the gap thanks ur r amazing ©_©
Awsome vid
that t-shirt, i love it
Nice video brother. repn for us older dudes!!!
very helpful!
I just subscribed this is so cool
you are the man!
Holy cow! Cool! I'm 42 and just started hitting the Jump track up here in Auburn CA(ARD). It's been there for years....they just recently dozed the whole place! Almost brought tears to my eyes. Sucks big time! Just bought a DJ & a 24" BMX and was planning spending a lot of time there this summer. Now, as far as I know, the only other place is Cummings Park in Folsom, but you have to pay and a lot of kids are there. Trying to find a new line some where in Folsom ......any one?
right on.
Cool video. I'm 50/50 most of the jumps that I'm hitting. But some of these pointers should help me ride the jumps smoother
young at heart!
I'm 38 & just got my first BMX, I love my mid-life crisis!
You have a sick backyard.
You're never too old to BMX. Ever.
i like it when people never give up on sports, even when they get older. don't know if you have kids, but if you have you must be one of the most awesome dads alive! btw, ever heard of jamie bestwick? 1 of the best bmxer is also 40+, age doesn't matter all that much
yeah i few of my mates i ride with gave me tips on my speed which got me over the first jump and then had enough speed to just roll n jump the next one
nice bike
I know this video is pretty old
But awesome nonetheless 👏🏽
Mad respect to you bruv
Like Jonfaurebmx said: go with a sunday model-c, I have one and it is awesome and everyone of my friends who said it looked uncomfortable and stupid to ride rode it and said they loved it haha
nice vid
so i started biking about a year ago and i mostly do dh/freeriding but i havent really ever looked at tutorials more or less just smashed through sections and would walk back to them to teach myself how to go through them but i have never been able to get the guts to hit any jumps. i have my brothers bmx bike in the garage and was wondering if taking that out would help me learn how to pump and jump better than on my mtb.
Nice shovel.