The Best Way To Go Mountain Biking With Kids | Tips To Turn Your Sprogs Into Shredders!

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  • Neil and Blake both have kids of their own now, and the little ones love bikes just as much as they do! With the help of Kids Ride Shotgun, we'll be showing you the best ways to go mountain biking with your kids, along with some tips and tricks to ensure everyone has a great time.
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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  Před 3 lety +74

    Do you ride with your kids?

    • @SeanAnthony2025
      @SeanAnthony2025 Před 3 lety +7

      Absolutely! he little ones are always so positive. Never a bad day when I'm out on the trails with my lil dude

    • @subhoghosh7620
      @subhoghosh7620 Před 3 lety +11

      I would if I had kids.

    • @paul34cool
      @paul34cool Před 3 lety +4

      I would if I had children 🤗.
      It's truly beautiful to see you both with your children have a blast great fun so 💖 warming to👌.
      Big Respect to you both much Love Respect Kindness To You all
      From Paul👍😁

    • @harryingd2674
      @harryingd2674 Před 3 lety +8

      I am the kid

    • @harryingd2674
      @harryingd2674 Před 3 lety +1

      @Luke Anderson [U2M] oh I’m just like you i was responding to the main comment

  • @dougiegraham662
    @dougiegraham662 Před 3 lety +219

    That "droppin in" was too cute!

  • @stonerabina5938
    @stonerabina5938 Před 3 lety +78

    Ohhhh Lil Blake saying "Dropping innn" melted my heart

  • @subhoghosh7620
    @subhoghosh7620 Před 3 lety +96

    The cutest gmbn episode.

  • @dday-does-stuff
    @dday-does-stuff Před 3 lety +26

    4:10 "Dropping in!" Such a great video guys!

  • @JayBirdPhotos
    @JayBirdPhotos Před 3 lety +23

    "Let's do mud.. let's do mud... droppin in" ... Blake was never that cute I'm sure. That sound bite needs to be used in future show reels.. AWESOME VIDEO!!

  • @Ricochetmex
    @Ricochetmex Před 3 lety +145

    “Neil and Blake both have kids of their own” that seems like a very very carefully written sentence 😅

    • @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks
      @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks Před 3 lety +18

      Good point, if you didn't watch this channel regularly, you'd think they were married to each other.

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack Před 3 lety +1

      @@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks so what if they were.

    • @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks
      @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks Před 3 lety +16

      @@Cous1nJack i knew that was coming...😂. It doesn't matter, they are both married to women cornwall. So PC and so sensitive this new generation of kids. Relax people enjoy life.

    • @plc_preston2420
      @plc_preston2420 Před 2 lety

      @@Cous1nJack no need to start a fight over them being married or not it’s a fricking biking with your kids video

    • @simpleman3898
      @simpleman3898 Před 8 měsíci

      Ikr lol😂

  • @DeadsetYT
    @DeadsetYT Před 3 lety +47

    Should stick a doll on the bike in place of your kid and send it down some gnarly stuff :D

    • @citizenmattify
      @citizenmattify Před 3 lety +2

      Deadset Trails... see this:
      czcams.com/video/jj0CmnxuTaQ/video.html

    • @lolaharwood4702
      @lolaharwood4702 Před 3 lety +8

      Sounds like a Danny MacAskill vid we all love... :)

  • @EdibleOutdoors
    @EdibleOutdoors Před 3 lety +37

    Now we know the most repeated phrase in Blake's house is "Shower and a poo"

  • @MrAtomlinson1283
    @MrAtomlinson1283 Před 3 lety +8

    The kids are the reason I got back into riding after 16 years. Had to break out into a run to keep up with them on their bikes, so figured I may as well join in the fun. Best decision I've made this year.

    • @sebastianjost
      @sebastianjost Před 3 lety +2

      I hope you're still riding and having fun.
      I hated cycling the first 15 years of my life but within a week of getting a rather good bike (~400€) from my older brother, I loved it.
      A decent bike can make a massive difference.

  • @oscarfernandez1574
    @oscarfernandez1574 Před 3 lety +11

    As a father of a 5 year old and a 1 year old I place my stamp of approval on this video...so fun seeing you guys out for a ride with your kiddos🤙🏼

  • @evanbarnes9984
    @evanbarnes9984 Před 3 lety +8

    That "OK mud!" and "dropping in!" from little Blake were too cute!

  • @CinimodMG
    @CinimodMG Před 3 lety +27

    I use a Shotgun seat for my 3 year old daughter and a Cleary Hedgehog with knobby tires for my 5 year old. We go mountain biking all the time and they love it!
    Edit: I have a full face helmet for my daughter... I've had visions of her mouth hitting my bars.

  • @MTBRadDad
    @MTBRadDad Před 3 lety +2

    I love riding with my son, so much it inspired me to create my channel. My favorite thing to do is to put a gopro facing towards my son and seeing and hearing all of his reactions.

  • @revzombie
    @revzombie Před 7 měsíci

    I'm just waiting for my grandson to get big enough to come for a ride and your video was massively helpful for when the 10 month old gets a little bigger, 2 should be a good age to shred with his pops, thank you for great advice I can remember to implement into our day 👍

  • @cgriggsiv
    @cgriggsiv Před 3 lety +4

    This so far is got to be the best family bike riding I have seen with friends
    And look how much fun the two little ones are having

  • @hoteltangoyt
    @hoteltangoyt Před 3 lety +5

    I’m under 13 but this is the second time I’ve watched this, simply just because I like it 👍

  • @gomtb9096
    @gomtb9096 Před 3 lety +3

    At 2:07, look at those forks!!!🤣🤣🤣little fox shox!!!!

  • @JodyHallUK
    @JodyHallUK Před rokem

    I was waiting for this:
    Neil: and this is how you take your kid on a nice leisurely ride.
    Blake: watch me do this massive jump with my kid!

  • @ryantwombly720
    @ryantwombly720 Před 3 lety

    Genuinely heartwarming, lads. Keep up the good work.

  • @ls66
    @ls66 Před 3 lety

    Great video guys im glad to see you spend time with your kids and together again. Looks like it was a good day!

  • @bugboy152000
    @bugboy152000 Před 3 lety

    #GMBN Truly awesome to see you and your families out for a ride. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @LovetheIPAs
    @LovetheIPAs Před 3 lety

    Wonderful video! It was great seeing the kids (and dads) enjoying themselves. Including the kids' comments makes this video priceless! Fabulous!!

  • @projectbora
    @projectbora Před 3 lety +6

    Nice to talk to you guys at North Nibley last Saturday.. we even managed to get in shot twice, sorry! 😁

  • @dcnavis
    @dcnavis Před 3 lety

    This is the best video out yet! As a grandfather who rides this is truly inspirational. Well done all!

  • @AndreRicoyDias
    @AndreRicoyDias Před 3 lety

    That's a very cute and warming subject. How endearing! May the parents be inspired to take them kids out.

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog Před 3 lety

    So so cute. Great job guys....and Blake and Neil too!

  • @Lola08Dob
    @Lola08Dob Před 3 lety

    1:59 When Blake’s kid said pedal It was the cutest thing ever

  • @JohnWilson-xr2fp
    @JohnWilson-xr2fp Před 3 lety

    Uplifting way to start the day. Way to go dudes 👍

  • @greengonzonz
    @greengonzonz Před 3 lety

    Love love love this vid guys. Went through this with all my kids. All of whom are confident cyclists now. 💙

  • @Chris-ci3lu
    @Chris-ci3lu Před 3 lety

    Thanks guys! Another great video! Been thinking how best to get my little guy out on the trails without mom losing her mind... now I have a video to show her that it can be done!

  • @kidsrideshotgun
    @kidsrideshotgun Před 3 lety

    Amazing video guys and too many great moments to mention, great advice too 😊 So awesome to see the young frothers loving it 🤟

  • @oliviant2235
    @oliviant2235 Před 3 lety

    Cute!!....I love that they included Lucas’ voice as part of the video. Oh! And listening “Dropping in!” was the best 😍

  • @AniiMaL_EU
    @AniiMaL_EU Před 3 lety

    I love the Shotgun seats! I have one on my 2020 Levo and my Mrs has one on her Enduro Expert, can't recommend them enough! Keep up the great videos guys!

  • @nickmassey9104
    @nickmassey9104 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant video .great advice .small rides, fun ,,,

  • @rafe7678
    @rafe7678 Před 3 lety

    What an awesome video! I love Blake's mini saddle and bars

  • @simonparfey
    @simonparfey Před 3 lety

    Little bit disappointed that Blake wasn't sending table tops and whipping it with the nipper on board! And Neil, surely you could fit some BMX truck nuts instead of cranks for poor Lucas so he can keep his feet up! 🤣👍 Nice one.

  • @stevejazzband
    @stevejazzband Před 2 lety

    I got my 6-year-old daughter riding after a lot of trouble learning. She became an absolute shredder and I decided to take her to my local trail. We were going down a fire trail with a little bit of a dip that led to another uphill, she turned around to me and said, "watch this daddy, I'm going to pick up some speed"
    Right around the bottom of the dip her back wheel started fishtailing and she ended up face first in the gravel....
    It happened so fast all I could say was, "wait hold on" and she was gone.
    She was okay and got up and rode back to the truck just fine. But it was definitely a pivotal moment. I could see her making a decision in her head if this activity was worth the pain it required. It's a realization we all have to come to but I'm glad she chose to continue forward with it.

  • @billoleary1079
    @billoleary1079 Před 3 lety

    This is a brilliant video.
    Went straight from a balance bike to a second hand Islabike with my daughter when she was 4 and she learnt to ride in an afternoon. Now, a year later, we went on a 10km ride yesterday. Most important thing is the supply of Fruit Pastels to cheer her up when she wants a break or falls off. She loves muddy puddles too!!!

  • @grantteliaken7333
    @grantteliaken7333 Před 3 lety +1

    I was waiting for this since i saw the fb myday... Glad to already see it

  • @motojunkie8348
    @motojunkie8348 Před 2 lety

    My son started off on a 6v quad at 8 months old and now at 3 years old he's riding a pocket rocket. I absolutely love riding with my boy. I'm about to pick us up some dirt bikes soon. I just put him on the bike with a helmet and sent him on his way. 😂

  • @lewiscraik83
    @lewiscraik83 Před 3 lety

    I loved watching this with my little rippers, aged 4 and almost 2.
    The eldest loves shredding the blue trails, with the odd tie up the hill. And his little brother is keen to get out on the Mac Ride.

    • @samuelb7546
      @samuelb7546 Před 3 lety

      My 4 year old won't touch the bike anymore, she loved it a year ago but now won't even go near it. How do you get them back into it?

  • @charlie9ine
    @charlie9ine Před 3 lety

    Thanks guys! I need this content

  • @stefanoskam3578
    @stefanoskam3578 Před 3 lety

    CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FOOTAGE UNIQUE RIDING STYLE FROM OUR LITTLE KIDS 😃☝️😍

  • @the_spanner_ch7mp
    @the_spanner_ch7mp Před 3 lety

    2 cool dudes there and I'm not talking about Blake and Neil 😊
    Your boys stole the show guys 👊
    Dropping in by mini Blake 😊
    I ride with a tag along on my bike and my youngest lives it, just got him a bigger bike for Christmas too as he out grew his 1st one quickly
    Great video #GMBN 👍

  • @franksdad9899
    @franksdad9899 Před 3 lety

    I’m not there yet as my lad is too small but he loves Daddy’s bike and loves a trip to the bike shop already! He’s a bad influence pointing to all the expensive ones!
    I cannot wait for our first ride together!

  • @df0rce
    @df0rce Před 3 lety

    wise words! very well put video! cheers

  • @jacobmtb2965
    @jacobmtb2965 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, saw this on Instagram and been waiting so long

  • @cg7926
    @cg7926 Před 3 lety

    Uggghhh it's winter in Canada no more biking till spring , hope u guys enjoy riding over there xx

  • @crislee4057
    @crislee4057 Před 3 lety

    We have the „MacRide“, similar to the shotgun one. So simple yet so good 🤙

  • @adi_zero5882
    @adi_zero5882 Před 3 lety

    This is one wholesome video ❤️

  • @jasonwilkin939
    @jasonwilkin939 Před 3 lety

    This is ace.love it.👍

  • @Hitekkleotruckings
    @Hitekkleotruckings Před 3 lety +1

    These kids are amazing

  • @evancleland1775
    @evancleland1775 Před 3 lety

    Literally did this Saturday.. towing my toddler around and my daughter riding beside us in the dirt and mud.

  • @2626stephen
    @2626stephen Před 3 lety

    And the little fellas had hard hats on good on you lads. Nice one

  • @cc3775
    @cc3775 Před 3 lety +12

    I usually poo then shower but hey he’s still young and learning.

  • @andycaine4117
    @andycaine4117 Před 3 lety

    My 2 yr old was awesome on his balance bike and even doing the local pump track with a push on the steep sections. I got him riding his new pedal bike just before his 3rd birthday and also noticed he started to lose interest in going on his bike. I took the pedals off but it wasn’t the bike he’d had all that fun on before. Wish I hadn’t of pushed it in one way but he’s slowly coming round to the new bike now but it’s just something to be mindful of. What might seem fun for you isn’t necessarily what they see as more fun.

  • @frontierfishingwithryanmac1981

    That was hilarious and cute!! I love riding with my little girl in the bike trailer...

  • @theeasytargets_dan
    @theeasytargets_dan Před 3 lety +2

    I just bought my first piece of mercj from you guys!!

  • @johnmofBristol3623
    @johnmofBristol3623 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi GMBN thanks for the great video would it be possible to give a bit more info on tow ropes and if possible a home made one e.g. what is a good length and whether you need bungy in there and also any quick release ideas? Thanks that would be a great help.

  • @MarciBlack7
    @MarciBlack7 Před 3 lety

    Aaawww😊 what an adorable video!😍

  • @igeekw2u
    @igeekw2u Před 3 lety

    Aaaah shower and poo 🤗🤗 that's also my favourite part of mountain biking 🤗

  • @terryfinch9319
    @terryfinch9319 Před rokem

    I can't wait to do this with my little man 😊🚲

  • @ZackSavir
    @ZackSavir Před 3 lety +1

    These are the cutest kids ever!

  • @cleverername
    @cleverername Před 3 lety

    Best GMBN video yet.

  • @thecakeisalie7070
    @thecakeisalie7070 Před 3 lety

    Riding with kids is absolutely fun! My kid says he'd rather MTB than play video game now!
    We've gone from a kick bike to 16" "mtb" to 18" bmx to 24" GT, then the latest upgrade has been a 2005 Transition Bottlerocket.
    I've learned that there's a huge gap in quality bikes for kids 9-14 yr age. Either you got a 24" hardtail or an adult sized 27.5". Gotta have the right sized bike to keep them progressing! Got my kid hooked on black diamond trails and working on jumps with style.
    Bring back the 26ers!

  • @NickSmith-wv5tv
    @NickSmith-wv5tv Před 3 lety

    Could you do a review for some of the kit and gear available , i.e child seats kidde carriers etc.
    Would really appreciate some ideas of what is good, enjoyable and works ☺👍

  • @KTMSparky
    @KTMSparky Před 3 lety

    The shotgun ride is a great bit of kit. If they are still a bit small for the shotgun ride Thule Yepp Nexxt mini is a good seat.

  • @gregknipe8772
    @gregknipe8772 Před 3 lety

    fun and freedom. it starts young.

  • @cberg9480
    @cberg9480 Před 3 lety

    Yes ! A video that is totally relevant to me !

  • @diegozolesi965
    @diegozolesi965 Před 3 lety

    The nicest MTB video!!

  • @theinternetpelican3079
    @theinternetpelican3079 Před 3 lety +4

    i wish i had this as a kid!

  • @timmcdowell3097
    @timmcdowell3097 Před 3 lety +44

    Leaving brakes on and taking crank off is genius move

    • @stuartmoseley
      @stuartmoseley Před 3 lety +1

      Yup, got to agree with that! My daughter was shredding her balance bike but once on a peddle bike things went backwards.

    • @JB50713
      @JB50713 Před 3 lety

      I thought that too! Brilliant

    • @simo7321
      @simo7321 Před 3 lety

      @@stuartmoseley same with my boy.

    • @Pierrrrrrrrrrrrrrre
      @Pierrrrrrrrrrrrrrre Před 2 lety

      Yeah Yoann Barelli had it has a recommendation Run bike > Bike without pedals > Full on bike. That's how he got his daughter to ride bikes :)

  • @holdenschmitt1145
    @holdenschmitt1145 Před 3 lety

    I would recommend skills parks for riding with kids because it has fun and progressive features for all skill levels and ages. It will also teach them valuable skills for the trails

  • @joellewis759
    @joellewis759 Před 3 lety +1

    😅 some kids can really do crazy trails on balance bikes. Awesome!

  • @Osscar12356
    @Osscar12356 Před 3 lety

    Amazing videos the kids were shedding

  • @Bpf1893
    @Bpf1893 Před 3 lety

    Awesome! What about trailers for really little ones? Which ones do you recommend?

  • @marcusolsson287
    @marcusolsson287 Před 3 lety

    I have learn that its important to not ride in evenings when bugs come out and might hit the small people in thier eyes. But apart from that its super fun to get out and ride with your kids!

  • @RLFWE1
    @RLFWE1 Před 3 lety

    Might have to pick up a shotgun seat soon for my youngest. I really recommend the followme tandem adapter for helping children to learn to ride their own bikes and transition from balance bikes. After 4 or 5 rides on the followme tandem at a gentle speed they just get it. I think when they start they don't realise that you need a bit of speed to balance, and they are scared of any speed. The tandem bracket reduces their fear of speed massively. Also means you can control them safely in traffic on the road.

  • @mtbville
    @mtbville Před 3 lety

    This was so great 👍😀

  • @thomashardbattle4287
    @thomashardbattle4287 Před 3 lety +2

    Neil's little one is a spitting images of him and Blake kid is so adorable.
    Also shower and poo

  • @nicomerz2659
    @nicomerz2659 Před 3 lety

    i love it.That is so cute. 😄

  • @Graeleaf
    @Graeleaf Před 3 lety

    So cute!

  • @SimonBarret
    @SimonBarret Před 3 lety

    GOOD VIBS SPOTTED 😃👍 great vids . dropin in 😂🙂

  • @jones.ingram
    @jones.ingram Před 3 lety +1

    Haha this is awesome!!

  • @eXaviar
    @eXaviar Před 3 lety

    Yeah! I want my girl to shout "dropin in" , too. Need to get that seat!

  • @arrajewel
    @arrajewel Před 3 lety

    THATS SO CUTE!

  • @JB50713
    @JB50713 Před 3 lety

    Cute children guys! 🤘🏼

  • @blombardo83
    @blombardo83 Před 3 lety

    my son has a norco fluid fs1 2.0 for his upcoming birthday he doesn't know about. I completely agree don't force your kids !!! Let them go at their own pace and coach them

  • @skeezy1952
    @skeezy1952 Před 3 lety

    You should try a backflip tail whip👍👍

  • @kennethlarsson1499
    @kennethlarsson1499 Před 2 lety

    I just ordered a Shotgun with handlebars for my daughter, it was very expensive so I hope it is worth it!

  • @WarMatt86
    @WarMatt86 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm disappointed... I thought I would see Blake doing a backflip or a whip with his boy! ahah great video guys! I love to go mtb with my 5yo, I use a towwhee rope like Nino and his daugther! Long familiy ride are awesome

  • @aliancemd
    @aliancemd Před 3 lety

    Please don’t murder me with so much cuteness

  • @chiccorocker
    @chiccorocker Před 3 lety

    oh my God they are both so incredibly cute.

  • @peternoble3691
    @peternoble3691 Před rokem

    Resisting the urge to overdo it was the big one for me! Always, always leave them wanting more (even if it means you have to sneak out on your own again later)

    • @peternoble3691
      @peternoble3691 Před rokem

      Also the kidsrideshotgun bungee is great. It really widens your options in terms of terrain and you don't need to worry so much about them bonking and cutting your ride short.

  • @timpoole73
    @timpoole73 Před 3 lety

    Little one says dropping in - love it! I can stop my son saying Oi Oi...

  • @frankwhatcott5730
    @frankwhatcott5730 Před 3 lety

    So cute

  • @crosbyzoomerman5225
    @crosbyzoomerman5225 Před 3 lety

    We have done 90% of this video raising Crosby and now he loves to ride! Come check out some of his videos.

  • @sexygirl1079
    @sexygirl1079 Před 3 lety

    "Love it !!"

  • @jackprichard6780
    @jackprichard6780 Před 3 lety

    Sure do, I've had a shotgun seat on my commuter bike since my daughter was about 18 months old.
    Now she's 4 and has a big girls bike she wants to be independent, until she gets tired and I have to tie her bike on to the back of mine and put her on my bike to get home.
    So cool to see you and your kids enjoying riding together.