BMX Beyond 30: Myths & Reality - Are you too old to BMX?

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2023
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    🚴‍♂️ Age is just a number, right? Ever felt too 'old' to get back into BMX or worried about starting late? Let's debunk that myth. Today, as I ponder on turning 27 (and feeling closer to 30), I share my thoughts about age in the world of BMX. I address Phil's question from our Discord community about diving into BMX at 39 and what tricks to start with. 🛹
    Whether you're a veteran rider reminiscing about old times or a newbie navigating the BMX world, there's no age limit to passion and progression. Dive in as I break down the three foundational tricks every BMX rider should know and how to set aside time effectively to practice.
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Комментарии • 44

  • @dicksplash01
    @dicksplash01 9 месяцев назад +9

    Im 49 , got back into it beginning of the year and wish I hadn't stopped. Know guys well into their 50s and still riding.

    • @thepaperstaggering
      @thepaperstaggering 9 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome. I just got a Sunday EX Elstrand this year and just have to make time to do this shit again. When I was a kid, freestyle was _it_ for me. Coming back to it and am so glad I found this channel. Cheers to GenX kind.

  • @johnepperson6434
    @johnepperson6434 9 месяцев назад +7

    Started again at about 40. 46 now and loving it! I totally agree- manuals, fakies and hops first! Lack of Confidence and fear of getting hurt slows me down. Progression is slower than I want, but the journey is a blast.

    • @tillfehre8402
      @tillfehre8402 9 месяцев назад

      it is so true 😅 I feel the same way. started with 41, now 2 years part of the game and I love it

    • @x88868
      @x88868 8 месяцев назад +2

      Getting hurt at an older age is significantly huge. Too much risk. It's not necessarily the "hurt" the "pain", etc etc. it's the fact that there's too much to lose. You have a family, responsibility, work, bills, etc etc, you just can't risk progressing in BMX as an older rider. But I still love to ride for fitness and fun.

  • @old.manBmx
    @old.manBmx 9 месяцев назад +5

    46 and loving it

  • @Mr.A_nyc
    @Mr.A_nyc 9 месяцев назад +5

    Almost 50, still cant manual for shit, but i have FUN.. and if youre having fun its worth doing it.

  • @timbaker2597
    @timbaker2597 9 месяцев назад +3

    56 and I'm glad I got back into riding a few years ago.

  • @flatodude
    @flatodude 9 месяцев назад +3

    I started riding at 43 (I’m 46 now). Never too old!

  • @dontdoitbennie
    @dontdoitbennie 9 месяцев назад +2

    I turn 54 this next weekend. I just put together my 22” Stolen Spade I bought myself as a birthday present. First BMX bike in about 39 years!

    • @timbaker2597
      @timbaker2597 9 месяцев назад +1

      Happy Birthday brother!

  • @yourcommenthasbeenremoved
    @yourcommenthasbeenremoved 9 месяцев назад +3

    42.5 here riding witha broken back too

  • @EdyStauch
    @EdyStauch 9 месяцев назад +2

    I'm 44 years young, I started at 40. My body is not the same as when I was a child. Just put on a helmet and any other protection you have. Remember that an injury at the age of 40 takes much longer to heal and that means time off the bike... At the beginning of this year I sprained my ankle and fractured my foot, it was almost 3 months without the bike between immobilization and physiotherapy, now I've added ankle braces to the equipment I use. The progression may be a little slow but just being at the skatepark having fun and challenging myself is worth it.

  • @surfcaster
    @surfcaster 9 месяцев назад +2

    I’m 47. Last time I rode a Bmx is 27 years ago. I got a used kink gap last week. I used to ride hard but getting this first before deciding on a better bike. I’d eyeing the we the people Envy! I’m excited!

  • @Thunderfistboxing
    @Thunderfistboxing 9 месяцев назад +1

    I started at my 12 and stop at my 17 and started a boxing career...Now that i m finished at my 42 i started again and its best than ever!I have to say only dirt bmx needs strong body to stand the impact ehile landing!But i m a monster!Keep riding!

  • @jacob-spring
    @jacob-spring 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm 44 and just got my first BMX. Found a Kush2 for $120, barely used. Can't wait to get started

  • @albertoavena
    @albertoavena 4 месяца назад

    36 here and just got back to it after over 15 years and even though I’m not nearly as good as I was when I was in high school, I’m loving every second of it!

  • @mjradovich69
    @mjradovich69 9 месяцев назад +1

    54, just restarted 2.5 years ago
    Everything I learn is new for me. I ride every day

  • @ldelcors
    @ldelcors 3 месяца назад

    I wish I felt comfortable back into BMX. I'm 47 now, with 4 open-heart surgeries under my belt now that was related to an unknown health issue when I was younger. But, I just started to watch a lot more BMX these days!! I grew up with shows from Hutch, Woody Itson, Rick Moltenio (I can't spell), RL Osborn and those were the best times!! (Had an 88' chrome RL-20B growing up.)

  • @justabubble83
    @justabubble83 4 месяца назад

    41 knees are killing me. totally wiped out on my first manual attempt. still on the bonny hop. still not able to do it. keep going.

  • @qingyang9758
    @qingyang9758 9 месяцев назад +1

    im 35 this year, & still riding bmx. & im from singapore.

  • @lcrdcastro
    @lcrdcastro 9 месяцев назад +2

    I am 49, still riding.

  • @Staronpaw
    @Staronpaw 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm 37 and I just started again after being a kid lol, and yes I barely have time but when I do I practice my bunny's manuals, 180's and feebles lol, body don't bounce back like it use to but still a blast !

  • @x88868
    @x88868 8 месяцев назад

    I started at 33. Never rode a bike in my life. Idk why the BMX was my first choice, but it seemed right and i love my two BMXs.

  • @lesliebarth8026
    @lesliebarth8026 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bmx for life @53

  • @wittvonwitt4403
    @wittvonwitt4403 2 месяца назад

    43 and been riding for a year. I know limits and just have a blast.

  • @DadicalBMX
    @DadicalBMX 9 месяцев назад

    I just started again at 35. Having a blast relearning old tricks and cruising with the fam on bike rides. Wish I never stopped.

  • @bobbymyers9030
    @bobbymyers9030 4 месяца назад

    I'm 37 and been doing it since I was 15. It's kept me looking and feeling young.

  • @adamf.4823
    @adamf.4823 2 месяца назад

    You can easily make up for the lack of free-time and physical fitness by leveraging your maturity to make practice sessions as efficient as possible, and also protect against injury by wearing the protective gear that kids are too cool for.

  • @petersauze2560
    @petersauze2560 9 месяцев назад

    I'm 34 now and just got back in to bmx and skateboard and it definitely hurts more for longer now broke my rib jumping a small spine that was just over a month a go and it still hurts now luckily it doesn't hurt enough to stop me getting out there again

  • @Funcentric
    @Funcentric 9 месяцев назад

    So interesting that you said those three tricks for beginner old guys. I just made a video specifying exactly that!

  • @Fortuna_716
    @Fortuna_716 7 месяцев назад

    Im 39, Ive been skateboarding forever, I ride a gravel bike and really like it, I want to get a hardtail mountain bike but I feel like I should give bmx a go so I can leaen basic bike control

  • @gilligan1350
    @gilligan1350 9 месяцев назад +2

    I started because my kid got into it and she needed a riding partner 😂

  • @Mrhorrorbusiness
    @Mrhorrorbusiness 5 месяцев назад

    Do a review on the GSport Rims the difference in them bird rib and Rollcage love the videos man

  • @nickswinford6269
    @nickswinford6269 9 месяцев назад

    Have you had any surgeries is what you ask first then clean slate take your time and hone your craft if yes to surgeries talk to your doctor and know your limits I had my back replaced (ALIF) but still ride carefully.

  • @flatism
    @flatism 9 месяцев назад +1

    52 😮 here

  • @DavesBikeRides
    @DavesBikeRides Месяц назад

    35 years old. 5'9". 230lbs and i ride a 20" bmx for fun most days. I can pump 24 mph!!

  • @aaronchristopher812
    @aaronchristopher812 Месяц назад

    54, working on airing out at the park. Manuals? Still trying to figure that out?

  • @old.manBmx
    @old.manBmx 9 месяцев назад

    Ya get some

  • @charliemerrill8687
    @charliemerrill8687 9 месяцев назад +1

    This video and sorry to be so blunt.. its stupid! Age will always just be a number. I play ice hockey with a 65 year old man, and the guy does not suck. Im 42 and feel 23.. Im a mtb singletrack rider, and I need more jumps. I also skateboard, so my first move ill be learning on my new bmx (which Ive never ridin) will be a crooked, BS or FS I dont care. If its something you truly feel in your bones, dont let shit stop you.. one very go motto.. G.U.T.I Y.O.L.O (get used to it.. you only live once..) fucking get some..do what ever is in your heart.. please dont hold back.. fucking get some

  • @Mr.A_nyc
    @Mr.A_nyc 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tricks are over-rated.

  • @GUTI-ps6oy
    @GUTI-ps6oy 5 месяцев назад

    I don't know if breaking an ankle or wrist over 40 is best idea