5 Basic Skills With Leigh Donovan | MTB Skills
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- A solid foundation of basic skills is a key component of becoming a better mountain biker. Blake met up with BMX and MTB legend turned skills coach, Leigh Donovan, to see if he could learn a thing or two.
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Trackstands, lifting the front wheel as if starting a manual, separating the bike from your body, practising flat corners, and bunnyhops will all help you to learn where your bodyweight should be on the bike in various situations on the trail. Helping you become a better rider!
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Do you struggle with these skills?
Global Mountain Bike Network only the bunny hop
Dosent blake ride a dual suser
@@ojvlogs7079 Blake rides everything!
Very skilled mountain biker.
Watch one of his game of Bike with a dice, different bikes different tricks and you'll see what I mean 😁
Nope but my 12 year old daughter needs this video.
oj vlogs it’s his nukeproof scout he took to sea otter because he was racing the downhill and cross country races and didn’t want to take 2 bikes
And the Oscar for best actor goes to Blake Sampson for “Faking to be a bad MTBer”
Blakie can do fakie.
Haha so true.
@@MilatovichFamily pffffft😂😂
Being so good so you know how to properly fake it!
I wonder if she knows his videos tbh
Blake has the patience of a saint.
Blake is quickly becoming my favorite person on RUclips
Mine too! And i usually dont like anybody even if they know what they are doing..
Kudos for Blake! Extremely skillful freerider and overall fearless jumper but the most awesomely humble and overall nice guy in this video presentation! The "Real Lesson" here is how to be humble despite all your gained capabilities already in your arsenal! You rock Blake! Showing excellent listening and attentive skills too! \m/ . . . . . . . .and full gratitude to coach Leigh Donovan! ;-)
Great vid, & excellent contribution by both to get the message across, thx! I'm a beginner at 54
Welcome to almost 17 minutes of Blake pretending to be a beginner
Yea ruclips.net/video/prlQkmI0evk/видео.html
And listening to the most irritating voice on the internet........poor guy.
🤣🤣🤣epic comments
He's pretty good at pretending :)
Got to agree🤫
Love this. I'm two weeks into MTB, at age of 43. This helps a ton. Thanks for the tips
I second that, I am one week in at 40 years old, and its great!!!!!!
@@stanvag5 I don't even have one now, still stuck between should i go with fullsus or hardtail. Lol.
But i definitely will have an MTB in 2 weeks.
Need to decide soon 😁
@@fulgensnocte1936 I went to 4 bike places, checked all the options, set a budget, and went for what felt right for me. Dont overthink it!
58 year old into second week. Went to Highland Bike Park here in NH last week with my two grown sons. Two spills on turns,, no injuries. Going back this weekend. These tips should help a lot.
@@fulgensnocte1936 if you budget is light then id suggest go for hard tail cos the rest of the bike will have good specs but if you get a full sus at a low budget the money goes mostly into the sus and everything else around the bike can be much lower spec.. i had what id consider a mid range budget to buy a mtb and i just ordered a nukeproof scout expert 290 large. if i want to get a full sus in the future all i really need to do is change the frame but if i got the full sus version of my bike it would have been almost double the price just because of the frame being more expensive.
Blake 'Yeah' count : 98. This man deserves a medal.
This is a brilliant skills video. She does a great job of breaking everything down and tying it all together.
Blake is such a good sport haha. Wonder if he went 'but can you flip?' after the camera went off :D
This was fantastic. Leigh is a great teacher, and Blake, what a guy playing the noob. ‘I struggle to go fast on corners’... and I, my good man am the Queen of England
Leigh is a firecracker! I like how she breaks down the steps and I loved how Blake did the moves incorrectly at first and then Leigh could give him tips on how to improve. That kind of teaching is super valuable to those who think they know all of this but are actually doing it wrong (I.e. me).
Nice acting Blake. Great tips, Leigh! Loved the video!
Thats what the video is about. People are missing the point in the comments
Claudiu Floroiu sadly, I felt it needed to be pointed out in my comment. :( videos like these are what GMBN was all about at the start. It’s great to see that variety in their feed. :)
Her attitude is phenomenal. Leigh, it's great that you love teaching and mountain biking sooooo much.
Leigh is an amazing rider and coach as well as being a super nice person. She spreads the stoke like no other!
Feels weird looking at Blake learning what he is good at... Especially after u see him bunny a fat bike super high... World record???
I am a 61 year old thrill seeker. Always loved doing dare devil stuff. But as I've aged, crashing/falling carries more serious consequences. But I LOVE mountain biking and want to improve my skills. That's why I watch as many instructional videos as I can and practice. I'm also doing two "Intro To Jumping" clinics with Leigh Donovan at Skypark, June 1 and 2.
Seen many (many!) tutorials for manual and cornering, but this short clip has been the most useful to date.
14:44 I can see a wild DODDY in the background haha
🕵️♂️👀🤣
Doddy used his Camera. It's super effective!
Wild Doddy appears
It's much easier to teach a guy who is already skillful, isn't it? :) If seriously, it's the best video explaining how to lift manual I've seen so far. I'm gonna try it tonight. It looks like it's explains a lot for me. Thank you so much guys! Wanna more videos like this
Awesome! Have fun and remember to cover the back brake as you can grab it if you think you are going to loop out off the back of the bike!
I was practicing this last night, so will try and bring this lesson into it too.
I also rode through some dog poop so I feel as a MTB rider I am progressing nicely.
@@Rick_Air ah, you haven't lived until you've had a rear suspension linkage jammed full of dog poo!
It's really fun watching Blake execute the bike skills as he was told as if he is really a newbie. Knowing Blake's awesome biking skills you will understand what I meant.
I gotta say, Leigh Donovan is a great teacher. She breaks it down literally to the point that I can really understand. And for Blake, thank you for being considerate. This channel is great.
I love GMBN and their videos about manualing to bunny hop however, her progression was the first drill that ever clicked. Thank you!
There is actually 6 tricks. The 6th trick that Blake is taught is the backflip over massive gap double.
I feel like I'm pretty good with the bunny hop and the cornering skills but the comment Leigh said about bringing your hips to your handlebars was spot on! I realized how much that helps with the bunny hop that I think other people tend to forget to make mention of.
These two are great together. Both just super stoked about riding.
Leigh is so sympathic!!! Great explanation. And Blake plays the newbie so well. Thanks a lot!!!
The bunny hop tutorial part is a new way to learn it.
That's actually "The way we did it back in the day" because it built on other skills. A lot of riders/coaches have found that they can teach the bunny hop without teaching the manual if they use the "point the toes and lock in against the pedals" method. The new way is not all bad though. It does use less energy to perform, so you don't get tired as quickly.
Do most of the commenters here not realize that Leigh is a downhill WORLD CHAMPION (with 39 UCI World Cup Podiums)? And in the mtb hall of fame. Really embarrassing how many comments here are about how great Blake is for "Faking it" and implying Leigh is unaware of his skill. I appreciate GMBN for posting this video highlighting a female coach, who happens to also be an absolute legend, giving tips for the average rider.
i wish i could have so wonderful teacher as Leigh Donovan. I'll go to practice bunny-hop right now)
Very nice tutorial, easy to follow and with measurable output
Just watched again for the third time Leigh D is so good at skills teaching and her personality is magic! Yes, Blake is awesome for sure. Leigh encourages people to enjoy biking and has an electric stoke factor. These 5 skills are so key to enjoying and safely riding the trails. Good for everyone to learn from two pros!
Blake is a great gentleman for having respect and acting like a neubie.. Hats off to teacher Leigh for the clear and well explanation
blake, "i struggle going fast in corners" omg. so funny. love this video. good instruction from leigh
Awesome
We want more Leigh's lessons!
I'd love to be her student. I'm a noob when it comes to MTB, and watching tutorials like this, is huge help. Thank you very much for your work. Superb. Subscribed as well.
Blake was such a gentleman.. bravo!
Interesting fact- I don't have a MTB still watching it whenever I get it I'll do these tricks🙂
14:09 understatement of the year! 😂😂👍🏽
"We know you know how to ride a bike very well" 😂😂 just a few tricks flying over A-Line tabletops 😉
I have watched this video so many times, this is not a video about how to MTB but, how to be humble and incredibly professional. One day Leigh will find the MTB legend that she was couching that day and, the mastery and skills that Blake is capable of. My hat to my chest as a sign of respect.
Nothing is more wholesome than watching a pro teach another pro how to do the basics 😂 amazing content!
Leigh! Thank you so much! I have been trying really hard to bunny hop for months now and have watched SO many tutorials. Following your instructions I got it in only an hour of practice. Only a small hop for now, but consistently getting both wheels off the ground. Women instructors rock!
'You know I struggle to go fast in corners' :DDD
Should send her the link to Death Grip II ... :)
omg so funny
Hahaha
I'm trying to teach my 9yr old to bunny hop but I can't fully explain how I do it..
She thinks it's some sort of mtb witchcraft 😂
so hopfully this video will help develop her skill set, cheers gmbn 👍
wingardium leviosa!🤣 Thanks hope this video helps her! 🤟
Great instruction.
She did a great job, no doubt knowing full well the ability of her “pupil”, she pulled off a great instruction for the viewer.
Her tone and presentation is confident and enthusiastic.
Thanks to both of you.
That cornering skill is worthy! Especially with the hands and letting the bike to slant and not the body is something that I will take along on my trails! Great stuff!
Wow Blake, such a humble person, love it😁
Attention: Leigh & Blake. Wonderful teamwork and video [Show-Tell-Show]. Bravo bravissimo.
Top teaching.
OMG, Two infectiously likable people teaching MTB skills - Heeeeeellllllpppp :)
Great stuff.
I knew those tricks but, if there's one thing this video tought me is, if a pro can't do a manual, i don't have to feel bad that i still can't
love the passion and energy she has!
Super thankful for this, will try all of these, no hurry, just trying to build confidence for improvement!
Blake was awesome pretending to be a beginner, but i can't even imagine the pressure that the lady felt "teaching" a MTB star, that cannot be easy, the internal struggle of possibly being judged at every turn. I haven't read the other comments, but i can only imagine. I think she did a wonderful job :) thank you for continuing to bring the old and the young into such an awesome sport!
Great video, many thanks!
Great video, thank you. I am 45 and new to mountain biking. I love it and need to sharpen my skill. Your channel ROCKS.
She has that " Let me speak to your manager" type of volume on her voice
LOL!!!
to me its typical american, talking loud and too excited .. she seems nice tho
man i'm sorry but this girl is v. annoying, poor Blake hope this didn't take too long to film
Not my kind of instructor
Yep, not for me either. Reason i watched till the end was 100% bcause of blake.
All techniques leading to a good bunny hop.
I learnt how to hop a bmx like 20 years ago.
Pull back lift the front with the arms, push forward on the bars and straighten the arms. When it starts going forward lift with the legs and bend them as it lifts as one fluid movement, level bike out by pushing forward on the arms and bending the legs.
To bring it back down straighten the legs and bring the rear down.
I wish I could that like Leigh and Blake😭😭
You guys are seriously good
follow these tips and keep practising, hopefully they help you 👍
What a great teacher - even to a seasoned rider.
That was so helpful! Brilliant teacher Leigh.
So Leigh's bunny hop tutorial is among the best that I have seen. Blake is being a great sport.
14:44 a wild Doddy appears!
Super tips Leigh! For anyone complaining about the sound, look at the flags, it's really windy.
What an amazing instructor, so awesome you took the time to teach us something!!!
en serio, qué explicación tan clara y precisa, excelente video
Great instruction from Leigh Donovan for learning skills OR learning to teach others! Thank you for this video GMBN!
Lets not forget she is pushin near 50! if my knees last that long, ill be happy lol
This is one of the best instructional videos I found - thanks a million!
Much help here. As much as I enjoy the crash videos, I love the skills teaching videos so I can crash less and ride faster
Greatest skill session ever. 👍👍
Excellent instruction on some basic skills. This video is my favorite so far.
Thx for the corners tips !!
What a great combo. Leigh and Blake both have that energy and positivity that is infectious. Very cool.
I take home such honesty from Leigh and such humility from Blake...
There is so many great pointers in this video. Blake was such a good sport. I took a skills course before and this was a excellent refresh of key items to remember.
Very helpful! Thanks
Thank you!!!!
Wow many thank , i have learned alot.
Wow! Impressive! Great teacher!!!
Thanks! For this.
Thanks guys! Bought a bike to chase my 14 year old down Spider Mountain here in Texas. I think this vid will ensure I am able to drive us home for the foreseeable future. Thanks again!
The cornering tip is so simple yet so powerful, I can't wait to go out and try it, thank you!
Great!!!! Thx so much! This introduction is the first which helped me to do a manual!!!
what a learning experience....awesome demonstration both of you. ...Thanks for sharing .. WELL DONE GUYS!!!
This video deserves a thousand likes
It is too good to even describe how awesome Leigh Donovan and Blake and the whole GMBN crew to organise all this. Thank you a million times!
i love this woman jst an amazing woman...she so happy doing this effortless ❤
The way she taught the bunny hop, she was able to break it down crystal clear. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow morning :D
wow, I learn so much thank you
Brilliant! Love your energy young lady! Very new to this cool adventure so Thankyou!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ she has so much energy!! I really enjoyed this video.
Amazing video, thanks for sharing. 👍😊
Great explanations. Awesome skills coaching video!
Probs the best skills drills videos I’ve seen. Thanks she’s an ace teacher. Girl power ✌️
By far one of the best how to videos at GMBN. That girl rocks!
Started riding last October, and that improved learning to manual-got the wheel up higher. Thanks.
Learning to bunnyhop is next on my list so this is useful!
This is a great video for beginners. Thank you!
Good stuff, thanks guys
Leigh does a great job describing skills. Lots of enthusiasm.
Best teacher...😊🙏👍