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  Pƙed 3 lety +74

    Do you ride with your kids?

    • @SeanAnthony2025
      @SeanAnthony2025 Pƙed 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 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      I would if I had kids.

    • @paul34cool
      @paul34cool Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I would if I had children đŸ€—.
      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 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      I am the kid

    • @harryingd2674
      @harryingd2674 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @dougiegraham662
    @dougiegraham662 Pƙed 3 lety +219

    That "droppin in" was too cute!

  • @stonerabina0209
    @stonerabina0209 Pƙed 3 lety +78

    Ohhhh Lil Blake saying "Dropping innn" melted my heart

  • @subhoghosh7620
    @subhoghosh7620 Pƙed 3 lety +96

    The cutest gmbn episode.

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

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

  • @JayBirdPhotos
    @JayBirdPhotos Pƙed 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!!

  • @DeadsetYT
    @DeadsetYT Pƙed 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 Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

    • @lolaharwood4702
      @lolaharwood4702 Pƙed 3 lety +8

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

  • @evanbarnes9984
    @evanbarnes9984 Pƙed 3 lety +8

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

  • @oscarfernandez1574
    @oscarfernandez1574 Pƙed 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 kiddosđŸ€™đŸŒ

  • @EdibleOutdoors
    @EdibleOutdoors Pƙed 3 lety +37

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

  • @Ricochetmex
    @Ricochetmex Pƙed 3 lety +145

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

    • @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks
      @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks Pƙed 3 lety +18

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

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks so what if they were.

    • @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks
      @TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks Pƙed 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 Pƙed 3 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 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      Ikr lol😂

  • @MrAtomlinson1283
    @MrAtomlinson1283 Pƙed 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 Pƙed 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.

  • @CinimodMG
    @CinimodMG Pƙed 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 Pƙed 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.

  • @cgriggsiv
    @cgriggsiv Pƙed 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

  • @Lola08Dob
    @Lola08Dob Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @hoteltangoyt
    @hoteltangoyt Pƙed 3 lety +5

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

  • @revzombie
    @revzombie Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    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 👍

  • @gomtb9096
    @gomtb9096 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    At 2:07, look at those forks!!!đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Łlittle fox shox!!!!

  • @JodyHallUK
    @JodyHallUK Pƙed 2 lety

    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!

  • @projectbora
    @projectbora Pƙed 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 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @LovetheIPAs
    @LovetheIPAs Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @ryantwombly720
    @ryantwombly720 Pƙed 3 lety

    Genuinely heartwarming, lads. Keep up the good work.

  • @ZackSavir
    @ZackSavir Pƙed 3 lety +1

    These are the cutest kids ever!

  • @AndreRicoyDias
    @AndreRicoyDias Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @Hitekkleotruckings
    @Hitekkleotruckings Pƙed 3 lety +1

    These kids are amazing

  • @bugboy152000
    @bugboy152000 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @greengonzonz
    @greengonzonz Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @simonparfey
    @simonparfey Pƙed 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! đŸ€ŁđŸ‘ Nice one.

  • @ls66
    @ls66 Pƙed 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!

  • @JohnWilson-xr2fp
    @JohnWilson-xr2fp Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @theinternetpelican3079
    @theinternetpelican3079 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    i wish i had this as a kid!

  • @billoleary1079
    @billoleary1079 Pƙed 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!!!

  • @oliviant2235
    @oliviant2235 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @charlie9ine
    @charlie9ine Pƙed 3 lety

    Thanks guys! I need this content

  • @nickmassey9104
    @nickmassey9104 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @cc3775
    @cc3775 Pƙed 3 lety +12

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

  • @stevejazzband
    @stevejazzband Pƙed 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.

  • @kidsrideshotgun
    @kidsrideshotgun Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @timmcdowell3097
    @timmcdowell3097 Pƙed 3 lety +44

    Leaving brakes on and taking crank off is genius move

    • @stuartmoseley
      @stuartmoseley Pƙed 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 Pƙed 3 lety

      I thought that too! Brilliant

    • @simo7321
      @simo7321 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@stuartmoseley same with my boy.

    • @Pierrrrrrrrrrrrrrre
      @Pierrrrrrrrrrrrrrre Pƙed 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 :)

  • @grantteliaken7333
    @grantteliaken7333 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @thomashardbattle4287
    @thomashardbattle4287 Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

  • @jacobmtb2965
    @jacobmtb2965 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Yes, saw this on Instagram and been waiting so long

  • @rafe7678
    @rafe7678 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @motojunkie8348
    @motojunkie8348 Pƙed 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. 😂

  • @2626stephen
    @2626stephen Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @Chris-ci3lu
    @Chris-ci3lu Pƙed 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!

  • @jasonwilkin939
    @jasonwilkin939 Pƙed 3 lety

    This is ace.love it.👍

  • @AniiMaL_EU
    @AniiMaL_EU Pƙed 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!

  • @adi_zero5882
    @adi_zero5882 Pƙed 3 lety

    This is one wholesome video ❀

  • @gregknipe8772
    @gregknipe8772 Pƙed 3 lety

    fun and freedom. it starts young.

  • @df0rce
    @df0rce Pƙed 3 lety

    wise words! very well put video! cheers

  • @cleverername
    @cleverername Pƙed 3 lety

    Best GMBN video yet.

  • @terryfinch9319
    @terryfinch9319 Pƙed rokem

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

  • @the_spanner_ch7mp
    @the_spanner_ch7mp Pƙed 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 👍

  • @stefanoskam3578
    @stefanoskam3578 Pƙed 3 lety

    CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE FOOTAGE UNIQUE RIDING STYLE FROM OUR LITTLE KIDS đŸ˜ƒâ˜ïžđŸ˜

  • @frontierfishingwithryanmac1981

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

  • @theeasytargets_dan
    @theeasytargets_dan Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

  • @MarciBlack7
    @MarciBlack7 Pƙed 3 lety

    Aaawww😊 what an adorable video!😍

  • @diegozolesi965
    @diegozolesi965 Pƙed 3 lety

    The nicest MTB video!!

  • @joellewis759
    @joellewis759 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @igeekw2u
    @igeekw2u Pƙed 3 lety

    Aaaah shower and poo đŸ€—đŸ€— that's also my favourite part of mountain biking đŸ€—

  • @lewiscraik83
    @lewiscraik83 Pƙed 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 Pƙed 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?

  • @mtbville
    @mtbville Pƙed 3 lety

    This was so great 👍😀

  • @Graeleaf
    @Graeleaf Pƙed 3 lety

    So cute!

  • @arrajewel
    @arrajewel Pƙed 3 lety

    THATS SO CUTE!

  • @cberg9480
    @cberg9480 Pƙed 3 lety

    Yes ! A video that is totally relevant to me !

  • @evancleland1775
    @evancleland1775 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @thecakeisalie7070
    @thecakeisalie7070 Pƙed 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!

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

    Haha this is awesome!!

  • @cg7926
    @cg7926 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @eXaviar
    @eXaviar Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @Osscar12356
    @Osscar12356 Pƙed 3 lety

    Amazing videos the kids were shedding

  • @crislee4057
    @crislee4057 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @franksdad9899
    @franksdad9899 Pƙed 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!

  • @andycaine4117
    @andycaine4117 Pƙed 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.

  • @nicomerz2659
    @nicomerz2659 Pƙed 3 lety

    i love it.That is so cute. 😄

  • @aliancemd
    @aliancemd Pƙed 3 lety

    Please don’t murder me with so much cuteness

  • @JB50713
    @JB50713 Pƙed 3 lety

    Cute children guys! đŸ€˜đŸŒ

  • @frankwhatcott5730
    @frankwhatcott5730 Pƙed 3 lety

    So cute

  • @KTMSparky
    @KTMSparky Pƙed 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.

  • @marcusolsson287
    @marcusolsson287 Pƙed 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!

  • @sexygirl1079
    @sexygirl1079 Pƙed 3 lety

    "Love it !!"

  • @aioelectronics1012
    @aioelectronics1012 Pƙed 3 lety

    So beauty video

  • @zobayer1
    @zobayer1 Pƙed 3 lety

    4:10 Dropping iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin !!!!!!!!! to 4:16 Awwwww!! CUTEST EVER!!!

  • @RLFWE1
    @RLFWE1 Pƙed 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.

  • @holdenschmitt1145
    @holdenschmitt1145 Pƙed 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

  • @SimonBarret
    @SimonBarret Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @timpoole73
    @timpoole73 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @johnmofBristol3623
    @johnmofBristol3623 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    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.

  • @NickSmith-wv5tv
    @NickSmith-wv5tv Pƙed 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 â˜ș👍

  • @chiccorocker
    @chiccorocker Pƙed 3 lety

    oh my God they are both so incredibly cute.

  • @castellaeagle2912
    @castellaeagle2912 Pƙed 3 lety

    So fun a great

  • @3BrothersExtreme
    @3BrothersExtreme Pƙed rokem

    It’s a family affair!
    Awesome

  • @blombardo83
    @blombardo83 Pƙed 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

  • @thomashardbattle4287
    @thomashardbattle4287 Pƙed 3 lety

    Blake kid was adorably with droppi in

  • @crosbyzoomerman5225
    @crosbyzoomerman5225 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @Moomin420
    @Moomin420 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I’m a adult and still hate riding up the hills 😂 think I need someone to share their snacks and tow me up