I think my next set of tires will be IRC just because I feel that supporting a company that has produced this information that has seriously helped my riding is the proper action.
I've been riding for over 40 years now. Your explanation of weighting the pegs, and starting from a standing position on your getting unstuck vids helped me go up a bolder hill at the Desert 100 this year that I never thought I could do..
These are so true. Been practicing balance in the garage for a few months. I rode 2 weeks ago and found myself naturally standing from a dead stop in technical areas. I literally spent the drive home thinking to myself “that’s new, never done that before”. It’s a result of confidence in balance and is unbelievably useful, saves so much energy. I’m officially a student of the Larson academy now. Thanks Rich! There is no end to the progression, keep them coming.
Hello rich your egoless communication speaks to me so clearly you are enlightened with so much awareness and insight you have help me get over my own ego your knowing the only difference between a good rider and a not so good rider is the good rider has failed more times then the not so good rider has tryed so humbling .And here you are rich a human just like us . Our efforts are inspiring
Hey Rich. Been watching for a while. This is one of the best. You always make it look easier than it is, but your articulate explanations make it understandable. Glad your out there. Incredible talent! I’m 60 and always trying to get better. I’m lovin my 300rr r.
Love these techniques I use them all but didn’t realize how often until watching this I’ll definitely be trying to perfect them all on my future rides 🤙
All your lessons, and many others actually, all start and end with muscle strength for most casual riders. Since I began riding again after a 45 year hiatus I have had to re-learn how to bend, twist, and otherwise use neglected parts of the anatomy. Starts with upper body but never ends on core and leg strength and use. Loosening up the hips is essential as riding progress depends on decoupling your upper body from the bike bottom, a skill you need for everything off-road.
Your videos are superb and really appreciate the knowledge you are passing on. Being an old guy and getting back into riding not sure how much skill I will be able to obtain but know the information you provide will make me a better rider and enjoy the ride more. Thank you
Glad this guy has come back to my you tube matrix, I watched him jump over "Small" rocks... subscribed for more stuff I'll probably never be able to do but it is impressive what these riders can do.
Maaaaan...At 4:39, you don't EVER have to worry about seeing me in a position like that. I'd NEVER even think about getting into that position lol. You have the best tips and technique drills on RUclips.
These are the things I love to discover/learn! Wouldn't have tought to formulate this technique and use it consiously. Learning what to do when it doesn't work out is such a key to getting better! It opens the possibility to try things and learn from them and takes the anxiety out of your head. Would have prevented my last crash/tipover: I didn't quite make a loose-gravely hillclimb and killed the engine in gear -as I learned. But my XR 600 is kickstart only and I couldn't get the front to swing out to the side going backwards because it would slide on the loose gravel. The engine also doesn't hold the bike, as the auto-decompression kicks in as soon as the engine starts turning backwards (to prevent kickbacks when starting). And I couldn't kickstart the engine (kickstarter on the right) as I needed to hold the rear brake. I was pretty stuck there and tried one too many times to get the front to swing around to get the bike turned, the rear went into an even steeper part and I slid backwards with both tires locked and crashed. Using this technique I could have gotten off the bike to the right side, whilst holding the rear brake and handling it from there. Can't wait to get back into a similar situation. Thanks for all these videos, makes me exited for the sport!
I started practicing the stepping on near peg swinging leg over saddle after watching you do it in the crash video and thank you for the additional drills.
Found your videos recently and am just amazed at how great they are. Incredible instruction on next level techniques. Really can't get enough. Really need to get my small back running again to make the most of these drills. But I will be seeing just how many of your drills work with a large adventure touring machine. Thanks for sharing!
Very good video. Perhaps basic for many but not for me. I’m nearly 60 and been tour riding only 8 years offroad, not hard enduro. Your basic lessons are perfect for me.
I ride mostly seated due to back issues, but I do sometimes take off with one foot on a peg and then swinging my other leg over as i start rolling out. Usually its much easier to do this than throw my leg over. Getting old is so much fun, hahahaha. As for balancing, whenever I'm riding on road I always try and avoid putting my feet down, even at traffic lights. Sometimes I can hold off all the way to the light change (much to the amazement of car drivers watching it all) but some lights just take that little bit too long, haha.
I'm going to have a go at at least the first couple of exercises until I have them mastered (getting older and only on adv bikes now, but still relevant) Great videos, thanks
These are great tips. I can do some of them but my biggest down fall on my KTM is having no clutch feel for the technical drills like this. My old YZ450 I had no problem since you had that feel through the cable. I can start and stop on hills with no issue since I know where the engagement point is to keep moving or to get moving.
Try to memorize your finger position, that's how i do in manual car. Though they are different type of vehicle but i believe they are close enough to be compared as both uses fluid to operate the clutch. Cheer!!
Great info! But could you explain when on the hill, lifting the front to turn the bike, are you just slipping the clutch to bring it up but not using the rear brake to hold it at the same time?
Another massive lesson in a few minutes. I do a couple of those, but you expanded on the techniques...which I saw pros using in erdsberg. 💯 Thanks and be well
Awesome stuff as always man…. Going camping / playing over the long weekend. Will have fun practicing a bunch of stuff….. I definitely have got on my bike from one side while starting to move….. but practice practice practice !!!! Talk to you soon !!! Bob from Arizona…. AKA Bobsled !!! 😉😉😉
Very helpful Rich. Thanks. You spoke about leg muscles this episode (really helpful). Would also help if you could indicate what specific muscles or muscle groups you are activating during your examples. Also, any advice about where to put your eyes when going over obstacles would help too. Many thanks! PS - your drills are HARD (but totally fun and worth the effort).
I'm currently scheduled for surgery for my PCL and MCL due to a downhill tip over last june, Dumb accident easily avoidable and this tips really helps alot. Wished I would've known this sooner hahaha. I want to Im short as qn excuse but I'm just inexperienced 😅 Can't wait to go back on the trail!
I use the dismount technique since my legs just will not reach the ground seated. But these are the foundation - since I started practicing balance and slow speed turns my riding has improved a lot. Also started to practice aggressive starts into a hill climb with a short run up - maybe a bike length or start at an incline. These force you to be up on your legs to keep the balance and traction going up the hill not sideways. :D
These are must techniques for shorter riders. Being able to step onto bike and ride away and off the bike from 1 side saves you from tipping over when you cant get a foot down.
I was working on the first one. Every time I would take off, I would try to be standing on both pegs before moving forward. The rest of the techniques I need to work into practice. These are so good. So simple and seemingly so easy until tried. The last technique would definitely have me practicing picking up my bike.
How crazy, I was just practicing this same stuff today on my own. very simple stuff and many cant and never try, I don't do the big doubles but I do this sort of practicing type of skills.
Any tips on more efficiently standing? I had a dirtbike 30 years ago when I was a kid and it wasn't as exhausting. I imagine even if I didn't have heart issues. But my ejection fraction is only 30-35% so I get tired really easy. I have not set up my suspension for my weight yet and I'm sure that's a major factor. What about the pegs being moved down and back? Does that make it easier? Taller bar risers? Any specific technique? I'm looking for any advantages I can to help. I'm 6'1", 260lbs on a 23 TE300
Hi Rick, Here's some info before my question. I'm 165lbs and 73 years old with a 34 inseam. Been riding off and on since I was 16 but there's long dry periods. After watching your techniques for practice, I'm hell bent on doing slow wheelies. I have a XT250 but that's a bit to heavy to effectively handle or drop. What do you think would be the best bike to practice with? ttr230? with a 34" seat? weighs about 250. Would appreciate any suggestions you have. Thank You very much.
On my non-lowered bikes i use 1-3 to help in genersl. 4-5 i will need to practice. Never could perfect 4s movement, 5 i have used instead, but my movement technique is lacking, it leaves me very worn out quickly.
I am considering the Clake two fuel control (clutch/rear brake)! Are you familiar? If so what is your opinion of this product for many types of off road riding!
I hope the people in your life are as helpful to you as you've been to all of us.
That's very nice of you! They are, I'm very lucky!
Amen!
I think my next set of tires will be IRC just because I feel that supporting a company that has produced this information that has seriously helped my riding is the proper action.
Right on Rich! As an old and experienced rider I appreciate all these tips.
I've been riding for over 40 years now. Your explanation of weighting the pegs, and starting from a standing position on your getting unstuck vids helped me go up a bolder hill at the Desert 100 this year that I never thought I could do..
That's awesome t hear! Good Job! Glad I can help!
This is pure gold for a beginner rider. I am impressed and grateful. Thanks!
Thank you for these skills - clearly explained and demonstrated !
These are so true. Been practicing balance in the garage for a few months. I rode 2 weeks ago and found myself naturally standing from a dead stop in technical areas. I literally spent the drive home thinking to myself “that’s new, never done that before”. It’s a result of confidence in balance and is unbelievably useful, saves so much energy. I’m officially a student of the Larson academy now. Thanks Rich! There is no end to the progression, keep them coming.
Favorite teacher as always, had a surgery on my elbow so im out for 3 months, your videos hype me so much for the return
Glad to get you hyped up! Thanks for watching!
Hello rich your egoless communication speaks to me so clearly you are enlightened with so much awareness and insight you have help me get over my own ego your knowing the only difference between a good rider and a not so good rider is the good rider has failed more times then the not so good rider has tryed so humbling .And here you are rich a human just like us . Our efforts are inspiring
I'm rolling on them IRC tires
STREET AND trails...Really Good Tires Value and Performance..All Day
These are superb techniques and you are a very balanced rider and good teacher.
Hey Rich. Been watching for a while. This is one of the best. You always make it look easier than it is, but your articulate explanations make it understandable. Glad your out there. Incredible talent! I’m 60 and always trying to get better. I’m lovin my 300rr r.
Love these techniques
I use them all but didn’t realize how often until watching this
I’ll definitely be trying to perfect them all on my future rides 🤙
We can all always improve!
Had the same realization
All your lessons, and many others actually, all start and end with muscle strength for most casual riders. Since I began riding again after a 45 year hiatus I have had to re-learn how to bend, twist, and otherwise use neglected parts of the anatomy. Starts with upper body but never ends on core and leg strength and use. Loosening up the hips is essential as riding progress depends on decoupling your upper body from the bike bottom, a skill you need for everything off-road.
Your videos are superb and really appreciate the knowledge you are passing on. Being an old guy and getting back into riding not sure how much skill I will be able to obtain but know the information you provide will make me a better rider and enjoy the ride more. Thank you
Glad this guy has come back to my you tube matrix, I watched him jump over "Small" rocks... subscribed for more stuff I'll probably never be able to do but it is impressive what these riders can do.
You just keep giving away GOLD! ;) cheers from OZ
Some of the best coaching on the internet! Thank you... now we all need to practice!!
Thank you so much Rich - your tips comes always to the perfect time❤
Maaaaan...At 4:39, you don't EVER have to worry about seeing me in a position like that. I'd NEVER even think about getting into that position lol. You have the best tips and technique drills on RUclips.
My dad made me stand the whole time. He taught me alot and he still races on his 86 xr 600, in the 60+ class
the best advices ever seen, bravo
So true that many think they can do these things.. but when they actually try, they cannot.
Absolutely! You’d be surprised 🙌
As always great video with great techniques to master.
These are the things I love to discover/learn! Wouldn't have tought to formulate this technique and use it consiously.
Learning what to do when it doesn't work out is such a key to getting better! It opens the possibility to try things and learn from them and takes the anxiety out of your head.
Would have prevented my last crash/tipover:
I didn't quite make a loose-gravely hillclimb and killed the engine in gear -as I learned. But my XR 600 is kickstart only and I couldn't get the front to swing out to the side going backwards because it would slide on the loose gravel. The engine also doesn't hold the bike, as the auto-decompression kicks in as soon as the engine starts turning backwards (to prevent kickbacks when starting). And I couldn't kickstart the engine (kickstarter on the right) as I needed to hold the rear brake.
I was pretty stuck there and tried one too many times to get the front to swing around to get the bike turned, the rear went into an even steeper part and I slid backwards with both tires locked and crashed.
Using this technique I could have gotten off the bike to the right side, whilst holding the rear brake and handling it from there.
Can't wait to get back into a similar situation.
Thanks for all these videos, makes me exited for the sport!
Glad to help! Thanks for the support!!
I started practicing the stepping on near peg swinging leg over saddle after watching you do it in the crash video and thank you for the additional drills.
Nothing like trials bike to break the seated habit. 😎
Found your videos recently and am just amazed at how great they are. Incredible instruction on next level techniques. Really can't get enough. Really need to get my small back running again to make the most of these drills. But I will be seeing just how many of your drills work with a large adventure touring machine. Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome! I never thought about starting out standing until I rode a trials bike the first time
Ok, this time it's my skill level XD I use all of those techniques all the time, all of them are super handy in lots of situations.
Very good video. Perhaps basic for many but not for me. I’m nearly 60 and been tour riding only 8 years offroad, not hard enduro. Your basic lessons are perfect for me.
Fantastic content. Though short and with an xt225 will be practising. Have been getting on and of when moving for some time.
Love these lessons Rich. Thanks so much.
I had my seat taken from me back in the mid 90s when I wad learning how to ride. Taught me to stand
If we all actually practiced these things, the world would be full of great riders. Another killer lesson Rich!
Thank you for the support!
Спасибо, шикарные советы!
Enjoying the solid content and tips that are practical to immediately go out and try.
When Brad Lacky trained with CZ in the 70's the guys at CZ removed his seat and made him pound laps! This standing thing has always been important.
Very True!
You make really good, useful, informative videos. My compliments. You also ride really well.
I ride mostly seated due to back issues, but I do sometimes take off with one foot on a peg and then swinging my other leg over as i start rolling out. Usually its much easier to do this than throw my leg over. Getting old is so much fun, hahahaha. As for balancing, whenever I'm riding on road I always try and avoid putting my feet down, even at traffic lights. Sometimes I can hold off all the way to the light change (much to the amazement of car drivers watching it all) but some lights just take that little bit too long, haha.
Good teaching. I do start off with one peg and off when stop quite often but I never tried balance with one foot . I need to see how that works out.
I'm going to have a go at at least the first couple of exercises until I have them mastered (getting older and only on adv bikes now, but still relevant)
Great videos, thanks
Haha i agree 100% i bought an old husky 450 and beta 290 trials bike to help me with my 1190 👍👍
@@donboucher2440 Noooo, dont tempt me ! I've been thinking along those lines as well :)
Nah, tempt me tempt me :) :)
@@Hutchie2112 lol trials bike helps your balance game like you wouldn't believe👍👍
@@donboucher2440 Aye, I tried one years ago, murder on the knees though. I'd need to get fit (perish the thought!)
Brillant video, thank you 🙏 ………
I love the dog coach.
Simple things make such a difference great breakdown as always! Thank you for all your videos that help a ton!!
Great video. Thanks man!
These are great tips. I can do some of them but my biggest down fall on my KTM is having no clutch feel for the technical drills like this. My old YZ450 I had no problem since you had that feel through the cable. I can start and stop on hills with no issue since I know where the engagement point is to keep moving or to get moving.
Try to memorize your finger position, that's how i do in manual car. Though they are different type of vehicle but i believe they are close enough to be compared as both uses fluid to operate the clutch. Cheer!!
Excellent vid 🤙
These vids are so good, its cool seeing the simple but not so simple things laid out
Awesome advice man. 👊✊✊
Thanks again for your helpful tips!!!
You make this look so easy 😂 start from standing haha or get on the bike standing. Crazy difficult
Standing...I like it! Maybe this is why manufacturers make their seats out of 2x4 lumber! They don't want you to stand.
Big thanks! Good exercises to develop technique. ✌️
Great info! But could you explain when on the hill, lifting the front to turn the bike, are you just slipping the clutch to bring it up but not using the rear brake to hold it at the same time?
Another massive lesson in a few minutes. I do a couple of those, but you expanded on the techniques...which I saw pros using in erdsberg. 💯 Thanks and be well
Yes! All the pro's use this in one way or another!
Awesome stuff as always man…. Going camping / playing over the long weekend. Will have fun practicing a bunch of stuff….. I definitely have got on my bike from one side while starting to move….. but practice practice practice !!!!
Talk to you soon !!!
Bob from Arizona…. AKA Bobsled !!! 😉😉😉
Great video 👍🏽 , just start playing with dirt bike , your channel are my top learning site.
Brilliant, you're a genius!!
Now I can’t stop thinking about my next training session!
You are basically teaching trials riding. It is a lot easier to learn riding techniques on trials motorcycle.
More drills to do! I love these.
Always drilling!
Great Page🤙
Very helpful Rich. Thanks. You spoke about leg muscles this episode (really helpful). Would also help if you could indicate what specific muscles or muscle groups you are activating during your examples. Also, any advice about where to put your eyes when going over obstacles would help too. Many thanks! PS - your drills are HARD (but totally fun and worth the effort).
I honestly need to make laminated note card and take with me as a reminder. Have to make new things habits.
Not a bad Idea! 💡
I'm currently scheduled for surgery for my PCL and MCL due to a downhill tip over last june, Dumb accident easily avoidable and this tips really helps alot. Wished I would've known this sooner hahaha. I want to Im short as qn excuse but I'm just inexperienced 😅
Can't wait to go back on the trail!
I use the dismount technique since my legs just will not reach the ground seated. But these are the foundation - since I started practicing balance and slow speed turns my riding has improved a lot. Also started to practice aggressive starts into a hill climb with a short run up - maybe a bike length or start at an incline. These force you to be up on your legs to keep the balance and traction going up the hill not sideways. :D
Great stuff. Hello doggo.
Mmmmm….gooodness. I was a swimmer. Mindless…drudgery drills are my jam! Not mindless…u get the point.
That side saddle mount looks like it could be very tricky but yet very simple
good advice dude
more boring drills please!! i got a field near me i've been hitting up and having more drills breaks the monotony thanks rich
Super Advice 👌
Off to the practicing grounds
Very nice!
Best video yet!
Glad you think so!
I actually know and practice all this but amazing video
The smoothest man on two wheels
This is the only time in my life that I look forward to getting homework.
Awesome but on my old 250 EXC 4-stroke I'm just not able to lift the front wheel ever!
These are must techniques for shorter riders. Being able to step onto bike and ride away and off the bike from 1 side saves you from tipping over when you cant get a foot down.
I was working on the first one. Every time I would take off, I would try to be standing on both pegs before moving forward. The rest of the techniques I need to work into practice.
These are so good. So simple and seemingly so easy until tried. The last technique would definitely have me practicing picking up my bike.
Standing immediately is definitely the top technique. All have their place in Enduro!
Oh man! Gold
Good stuff, I like leaving the seat at home once in awhile.
That will hold you accountable!
How crazy, I was just practicing this same stuff today on my own. very simple stuff and many cant and never try, I don't do the big doubles but I do this sort of practicing type of skills.
excelente vídeo top aqui BRASIL
Well it's a miracle. Rich posted a video with 5 things I CAN ALREADY DO.
Yes….I will do this!
Any tips on more efficiently standing? I had a dirtbike 30 years ago when I was a kid and it wasn't as exhausting. I imagine even if I didn't have heart issues. But my ejection fraction is only 30-35% so I get tired really easy. I have not set up my suspension for my weight yet and I'm sure that's a major factor. What about the pegs being moved down and back? Does that make it easier? Taller bar risers? Any specific technique? I'm looking for any advantages I can to help. I'm 6'1", 260lbs on a 23 TE300
All good 👍🏿
Awesome stuff !
Thanks!
How can she bring you to San Diego for a multi-day workshop?
Would be cool to master the side saddle and kick start my bike and take off.
Ugh….wish i would a bought a 2 stroke. I am gonna be working hard on my 311 lb bike. Crf300 rally
Hi Rick, Here's some info before my question. I'm 165lbs and 73 years old with a 34 inseam. Been riding off and on since I was 16 but there's long dry periods. After watching your techniques for practice, I'm hell bent on doing slow wheelies. I have a XT250 but that's a bit to heavy to effectively handle or drop. What do you think would be the best bike to practice with? ttr230? with a 34" seat? weighs about 250. Would appreciate any suggestions you have. Thank You very much.
Smaller bore bikes are great to learn on. A ttr would be dialed. This video might help!
ruclips.net/video/Clf7juSS2ZA/видео.htmlsi=PZkr-jp8tQSP8NrJ
I cannot even lift my front wheel yet.
Rich you are awesome
Thank you for the support!
Hi, I have KLR 650 with 90/90/21 front tire and have oportunity to buy IRC tire but it have mark 21/3 on it. Is it adekvate for my bike ?
Thanks
Drills pay off
That they do!
On my non-lowered bikes i use 1-3 to help in genersl. 4-5 i will need to practice. Never could perfect 4s movement, 5 i have used instead, but my movement technique is lacking, it leaves me very worn out quickly.
I am considering the Clake two fuel control (clutch/rear brake)! Are you familiar? If so what is your opinion of this product for many types of off road riding!
In my opinion those are garbage 😬