I Quit My Job To Be A Pro Athlete. Will It Work?
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
- What’s the difference between an Athlete and a Creator? Can you be a professional mountain biker and do either, or do you need to compete?
I believe as long as you are bringing value to the mountain bike community, you deserve the title, and that’s exactly where I’m headed (again).
This channel just crossed the 100,000 subscriber mark a few weeks ago - and this is a little bit of the journey of what it took to get here - and where we are headed now.
I made the decision to quit my job to follow this dream, which is definitely going to make things interesting!
Big thank you to @TomtheTaxiDriver @TheShinDig for all of your help (and filming!) during our London visit. You guys are the best! Stay tuned for the podcast that we did after our day at CZcams HQ - I'll link it here as soon as it's ready.
Thank you “CZcams Chris” for always supporting me and being a huge part of this journey.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the channel and watched the videos that I have worked so hard to create. It makes it all worthwhile to know that this is helpful for your riding.
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Hearing the story behind the shred spot and how you wake up early in the morning to shoot videos before continuing with your normal routine is truly inspiring. Your dedication and passion are on another level. Congratulations on all that you’re doing now!!!
Thanks so much! There was a quote that I repeated to myself on the way to the warehouse in the morning: "People overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in five." Just like the practice makes progress mantra that I always share, it's all those little steps forward that get us where we want to go.
Wow! Long time subscriber. Thank you for turning this 50yr old man back into a 12yr old kid on his bike! Love your channel!!
Thanks so much! So stoked to hear this!
May the wheelie, and this content live forever! These vid's are an awesome contribution to MTB'ing and the spin-offs of it!
This ol' guy (me, I turned 60 this year) loves wheelies and pivots and do them almost everyday!
Thanks so much!! Long live the wheelie (and pivot)!
So stoked for the next level of Super Rider, keep up the amazing work Aaron, we're all here enjoying your content and getting better at riding and just being better in general because of what you do!
Thanks Teracis! You've been here since the start of all this, your support has meant the world! Thanks so much for being on this ride with me.
I’m 44 as well and got back into mtb this year after riding in the 90’s. Thanks for sharing your experience with us 🤙
Right on! Welcome back! 🙌
Your story is super inspirational. I used to race Moto from 5-16. I went to college and got a job, had a family, but I still missed the bikes. Finally I have some stability and got into downhill mtb. I just started last year but at almost 30 I felt I’m starting too late. Thanks for showing that it doesn’t have to be close to over yet.
Thanks! You've got plenty of time - I did the same thing, sort of put the bike down and focused on the family thing for a while. Now they're growing up and I can ride with them. It's never too late!
I’d encourage everyone to follow their dream. My only advice for work reliant upon fitness is that every ten years, work out what you can still do in ten years time to stay in the running & relevant. Aging can’t be escaped but by using some care you won’t get old. Adapt your product gradually, tailor it to fellow riders of a similar age(?) and you’ll be fine 👍👍 BEST OF LUCK from Wales 🏴
Great call! The fitness thing is so important, I started incorporating weight training a few years back for exactly that reason. Apparently as we get older, that gets even more important to stay ahead of the curve. Here we go!
That extra effort you put into making videos helps newer riders a lot and also good motivation to get off the couch.. get on the bike and potentially session the couch on the bike..
Haha - riding bikes up and over the couch, now that's my kind of fun! Thanks!!
Learning skills and control I think is essential and will just enhance your ride when out in the trail's keep it going...👍🤛
Art
Absolutely! I couldn't agree more!
Congrats, Aaron, on 100k! I found your channel when you had 2.5k, so this is awesome. I really hope full-time Youtubing works out for you and your family!
Thanks Pete! It's been quite the ride since 2.5k, you were early for sure! Thanks for supporting me on this journey!
Congratulations Aaron, The UK Trials scene supports you. Hopefully next time you're here, you will have time to ride too. :)
Thanks so much! Hoping to return to the UK again soon!
That footage of you quitting your job is golden 😂
Haha thanks! That was a wild moment - here we go!
Congrats man! This channel NEEDS to be bigger. You deserve all the success (and more). You've inspired my riding and I always remind myself Practice Makes Progress. Thanks for all your hardwork! 🤘
Thank you so much, this means a lot!
WOW! Quite an inspiring story Aaron. SuperRider has inspired so many of us to drop our complacency with riding "good enough" and get our butts out there practicing the skills you share. I just hit 60, so I don't think I'll try and start my career jumping onto 60" platforms, but maybe you'll be able to. Keep up the stoke and look forward to expanding your audience and channel.
Thanks so much! Glad to hear that this channel has been a positive factor with your riding!
This channel has been incredibly influential on my personal riding and bike skills, I’ve used Aaron’s techniques over and over to get better at some of the basics I hadn’t ever bothered to get better at. It has leveled up my riding so much more than I ever would have believed. I feel much more confident, balanced and in control than I did before discovering this channel and putting in the effort required to obtain some of these skills. The breakdowns make it super simple to follow at each of the techniques steps. Love the content man and congrats on quitting your job to chase this dream. I hope to achieve a 1/10th of the success you have had 🤙
Thank you so much - this means a lot! So glad to have been able to help you level up your riding!
You are living many rider's dream, so it is already working. If you worry about future financial situation, you would also worry about it with your previous job, so nothing have changed. I have been watching your videos for a few years. I like your skill demos, but I would also recommand you adding more culture and history content about this sport, so your channel can resist the ever increasing pressure from new riders with better skills.
Thanks so much for this, I've been thinking a lot about going beyond tutorial based content for a while. Definitely working towards more concepts like the ones you mentioned...let's hope everyone else is on board, too! Thanks again!
respect bro
Thank you!
Match forever! Much love buddy. Come down to San Diego and rip some trails with Seth & I like old times (well, just not in Boston anymore). Stoked for ya! -Alex
Alex!! Deal, it would be so fun to ride with you guys again!
Congrats Super Man! I really learn from skratch with your channel and at 60 I feel that you gave me confidence to be a better rider on bike trial and moto trial. I spent hours listening and learning from you lately. Get the good work and ‘Practice makes Progress’ for sure. My body aches but my brain is flying. Give us More good stuff man. Support From Montreal Quebec!
Awesome!! So excited to hear that it's helped your trials riding, that's what got me fired up to start this channel in the first place (and there will be more to come). Thanks again for the support!
Aaaron, you have the passion for bikes that can play and bike handling. It runs deep for many of us. That passion is what brought me to frame design/build back in the 80's. Suspension wasn't a thing at the time I began gluing 4130 and titanium tubes together and slamming wheels between em. I delved into suspension in 1985.
While you close one chapter (Shred Spot) and open another, with a global scope, things are happening!! You were able to ditch corporate. Good stuff, mate!
Thanks so much!! "Jump and the net will appear" is the advice I keep getting. Let's see what happens! :)
@@SuperRiderTV What's the worse that can happen? I think that you were very aware of what you had to work with here. Sad to see the Spot go away, however, that chapter is behind you. Now for the far better video experience. Cause bikes get cabin fever like we do! Meanwhile, I'll keep viewing your channel.
Aaron, I’m so happy to see all those years of hard work and dedication pay off. I know how much thought and effort you put into everything so really exciting seeing you able to take your next steps! Great work Sir!
Thanks Chris! Missed opportunity to hang on that UK trip, hopefully next time!
@@SuperRiderTV ah, new U.K. a immigration rules. Only one Chris allowed per trip 😉
I love to here it super excited for what’s to come
Thank you!
YESSSSSS!!!!! TRAIL SIDE CONTENT!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Cross country roadtrip to all the iconic American MTB spots, coming soon...
Cool to see your journey man! Lets keep it going 😎🚀
Thanks!! Hopefully we finally get to ride together this year (or very soon)!
Stoked to see where you take the channel Aaron!
Thank you! Excited to share some of the stuff I've been working on, new project coming soon!
Huge congrats! I remember when I subscribed when you had under 10k subs! Well done man! Keep killing it! 🤘
Thanks!! It's been a fun ride so far, things have changed quite a bit since you joined us - and it's only going to get better from here!
Really enjoy watching your videos. Very inspiring and useful content! Congrats and looking forward.
Thank you so much!
Good stuff Aaron…congrats and All the Best!!!
Thank you!!
Well deserved Aaron!! You inspire me daily on & off the bike! I can’t wait to see what your future holds 🙌
Thanks Seth! Hope your elbow is healing up, can't wait to ride with you again!
man, what a crazy journey so far. Can't wait to see what you've got in store for the years to come!
Onwards and upwards. Thanks so much for being a big part of this journey, can't wait to see where it goes!
No problem😊😂
Super interesting story!! Really cool to see what goes into the channel that's helping us all shred better.
Thanks so much!
Wow! This awesome Aaron! Congratulations and keep it up! Glad I found you years ago on my bike trials journey!
Thank you so much!!
Love your channel and the excellent quality of your videos and instruction. I'm personally primarily a single track mountain biker, so the thought of you heading outside for future videos has me excited! Congrats on your 100K! Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you so much!! Excited to get outside into the fresh air. As luck would have it, its been raining a bunch lately...perfect timing! haha
Right on brother! Stoked to see this.
Thank you!
Lots of success coming you make a great video 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks man! Excited for this next chapter, and some fresh air. That warehouse was awesome, but sunlight is pretty good, too. :)
Let’s bring that Marin Inverness to Seattle for a demo ride!! 😜👍🏼
Sounds good to me!
Love your style i,m 54 yo and when younger could hop a wheelie bin i can still manage handle bar hight logs and rocks dont know about 54 inches tho ha ha look forward to your future vids 👍✌👏😁
Handlebar height is legit! I'll take that any day - not sure how much higher I'll be able to go after this year, might be able to squeak another year/inch or two out?
You got this!
Here we go!
Incredible commitment with the early morning videos. Glad that its working out for you. Best of luck going forward. I have been really enjoying the videos and learning some skills
Thank you so much - thanks for being here, so glad to hear that the videos have been helpful!
Congratulations, man! I'm excited to see what you have in store for us especially trail stuff. 😊
Thanks so much!
Wish you all the best!
Thanks so much!
Yes guy! Go get em! You are the best!
Thanks guy! Appreciate all your support: you've been here since (before) the beginning!
I've been watching your vids for a long time now... just got an Inspired Flow 24 YESTERDAY! I know zero tricks and can barely do a track stand... so I guess we'll see how this goes! Looking forward to your new vids! CONGRATS!
Oh that's awesome!! You're in the right place to learn, and especially for trials stuff - join our Discord channel (the link is in the description of this video), there is a SOLID crew of people in there who are currently learning and will encourage and help you with any techniques as you go through the process. Ask us anything!
Super cool dude! That is absolutely awesome! I wish you all the best! I've been here for quite a long time now!
Thanks so much for the support! Much appreciated!
Congrats on the milestone and the big moves Aaron; I wish you all the best as you ramp up the journey! Keep up the long con of teaching mountain bikers to improve their bike-handling skills without using the T word and scaring them off, haha!
Thanks Andrew! So far, so good...I think it's working! :)
You seem a really nice Guy. Congratulations for your work. A follower from Spain.
Thank you so much! Hope to ride with you in Spain some time - I'm due for a visit!
@@SuperRiderTV You will be welcome!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Congratulations and I hope the success continues for you!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
I haven't even realized that this channel only had less than 100k subs!! That is a crime!!
Ha! A big milestone for the channel, for sure. Onwards and upwards!
@@SuperRiderTV I really love your work man, especially with how you put together your videos, you're what got me into learning skills. I'm only 16 and I've just started learning, but hopefully there'll be more to come from you. Best of wishes to you💙!
Keep crushing it 💪💪💪
Thanks Ross! Working on a Utah trip, let's ride this year!!
Excited for the future! You got this man
Thanks so much! Excited for this, and hopefully a ride in the near future with you and the crew!
So excited to see where you go from here!!
Thanks Nathaniel! Hopefully it takes me out there to finally ride with you in NC! :)
Most down to earth yt bike content creater. Congrats on your new chapter. Full support!
That means a lot, thank you!
Stoked for you and wishing you nothing short of the best towards your goals now too!! Been learning so much from you in my daily training. You've brought so much to the mtb community!
Thank you so much!
I discovered super rider when I saw your short from the comps at 2022 Bentonville. It was so cool seeing a pov and analysis from something I witnessed personally. Since then Super Rider and your work with Shin Dig have provided me with such a sense of connection to this sport. Your knowledge of trials history as well as interviews with notable riders has made this lonely sport feel like a community I belong to. There are a lot of subject matter experts but your gift seems to be your focus on making developing riders feel welcome and encouraged. I feel like trials is experiencing a new surge in popularity and you are a major spoke in that wheel. Thanks for all the hard work so far and congrats on the 100k! I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Thank you so much for this - it means a lot to hear it. It’s been hard work, but it’s been super fun, too! I’ve always appreciated your support and encouragement on this journey - thanks so much for being part of this community!
Best wishes on your journey Aaron. My wife and I love your content and as old riders (72/74) who took up mountain biking in 2017 we still have much to improve on. We practice many of the skills you present and really like your presentation technique.
Thanks,
Larry Benko
Thank you so much! So glad to hear that you're progressing on the bike and that these videos have been helpful!
Happy for you Aaron. Your channel is huge inspiration and you helped with my riding skills a lot.
Thank you!
Thanks so much! Glad to know that this channel has been helpful - that's why we're here! Thanks again!
Way to go Aaron! 100,000 is a great effort and a testament to the quality of your content. Can't wait to see the new bike build and all the future videos. 😎👍
Thanks!! Just waiting on some carbon rims to arrive, and then we'll build up this bike. It's going to be a good one!
Congratulations! Make a tour now, anywhere in the world. It would be so much interesting
Deal! Working on my first big trip in June, I think you're going to like it!
I so love that I can see that your screen has "Don't Panic" on it. Such good taste :)
Haha, that same screen is on my phone, too. A healthy reminder throughout the day...every day. :)
I was bummed when I saw your were closing the shred spot. Then I was so happy to see you opening the next chapter dedicating yourself to furthering the sport. You have been an inspiration. Keep it up! Looking forward to what you have in store.
Thanks so much! Hopefully down the line, we'll open a new Shred Spot - but until then, we'll mix it up and have some outdoor adventures. Excited to see where it goes!
amazing! keep em coming.
Thank you!
Congrats and good luck with your new carrier !
Thank you!!
Looking forward to more trials content ! I bought an Inspired Hex because of your channel-mainly to learn skills to transfer to trail riding. I’m 48 so I’m not trying to really do trials 😂. But the inspiration from your channel has been great!
Ricardo - I’m not alone starting at 58. Comps can be low key and fun.
Awesome!! I loved my Inspired Hex, one of the best bikes I've ever ridden - and a great way to practice skills to take to MTB!
Hi, Aaron. I will always remember the Twitch days with much fondness. It was fun waking up on Tuesdays and Thursdays to join your Twitch community and learn about trials. It feels weird watching you close out the Shred Spot. I wish you a tremendous amount of success in all your future endeavors.and look forward to watching all your content.
Thanks Martin! Your support has meant a lot, I'm so glad that you joined us on Twitch during that era of the channel. I learned a lot during that time, too. Excited for this next chapter, and who knows...maybe we'll open another Shred Spot in the future. Fingers crossed!
Very cool. Good luck!
Same thing in video games-the biggest streamers are not the best players generally. Instead they are merely very good but add other entertainment to their streams.
Thanks so much! Good point about the gaming - I will definitely do my best to add in some entertaining bits this year, going to try out some different projects this summer that should be super fun!
Love it and the best is yet to come I'm sure. All the best Aaron
Thank you so much! Here we go!
good luck dude!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Love your videos and teaching style. You bring an welcome combination of tricks and real world application to everyone that watches your content. If I were to pick a personal coach it would be you, hint, hint.
Thank you so much! I've been thinking a bit about the coaching thing, could definitely be an option at some point in the future, just need to figure out the best way forward. Stay tuned!
Awesome. I have been following you for awhile and am rooting for you. I consider you the bike professor, and you have taught me more than any other influence out there. As a fellow Portlander I am definitely curious what you are going to do in the winter now that you don’t have the shred spot. Is a move in the works too to keep winter content going? Excited for ya…
Thanks so much! I haven't really figured out winter yet, if I'm honest. We do have access to another indoor spot (not as fancy as the Shred Spot, but it could work) - but I'll likely try to travel a bit to create videos. Lots to figure out, for sure!
Que grande Aaron!!!!, aprendo mucho de tus videos sigue así que mas cosas grande te esperan de eso estoy seguro. Tienes un gran talento y una humildad increíble!!!!. Me consta.... te sigo desde que arrancaste, te contacte de muy lejos y siempre tuviste toda la voluntad y predisposición de ayudar, ni la diferencia de idioma te limito. Mis felicitaciones!!!!! abrazo!!!
Gracias Rodrigo!
I sincerely wish you all the best in your "fully committed" CZcams path!
Thank you so much! Let's do this!
That is so cool! Your videos are great
Thank you! Thanks so much for watching!
Sick man! Congratz.
Thanks Dabbill! You're one of the OGs of this channel (and the Twitch livestream). Thanks for all your support!
@@SuperRiderTV Heck yeah! Anything I can do to support good creators. I think its about time to make some content in Florida :)
lets keep it going!🤘
Let's do this!!
Awesome video, Aaron!
Thanks Peter! Let's ride together at some point, sooner than later!
@@SuperRiderTV That would be awesome!
Awesome!
Thanks Jess!
You desreve it. I was there from the beginning of your swich from Discord to CZcams.
Some of the best tutorials if not the most indepth on trials and MTB on CZcams. The Shred Spot tutorials are Bible. Ive got them saved dont delete them😄
Thanks for being along for the ride, super stoked to have you here for it! Definitely not deleting anything any time soon - and hoping to fire out some new trials content again soon, once this new bike is built up!
awesome video, im happy for you! i wish that the marin inverness wasnt an exclusive bike. id love to have one
They made three this year, so maybe next year we can get a few more out of them...I think it might be possible in the future!
Hey Aaron, I hope this will work out for you and you will have great success. Where can I Buy a superrider shirt?
Thank you so much! Super Rider shirts are available at SuperRider.TV - there are a few options there. Thanks again for the support!
Here a subscribe for waking up at 5 to make videos for us. thanks
Thank you!
Would you ever consider coaching? I know in the dirt bike world plenty of pro riders turn to teaching clinics and I personally would go to one of yours if I wasn't on the other side of the country.
I've been talking to Jeff Lenosky about his Trail Boss clinics, we might test out a collaboration at some point. Definitely a great suggestion!
Wow. You managed to hit 100k while still working FT? That alone is impressive. Good luck from a fellow Marin rider -- still too nervous to endo my Alpin Trail E2, though. Ha!
We did it! It was definitely a rollercoaster, but the consistency paid off over time. Just like riding - practice made progress. Good luck with the endos, they'll come along before you know it!
You need to work on your beliefs.
08:00
Bike control is advanced skill - at least for me 😂😂
Respect for what and how you're presenting on your channel 👍
Big Thanks
Ha ha, ok - good point. I just meant that I think a lot of people wait too long to start practicing these skills, as opposed to beginning with them. But I know you understand - thanks for being here!
@@SuperRiderTV yes, got your message, I wanted be a bit provocative 😉 and agree, watching too long yt instead of practice 😉😃. One more time admiration for your channel.
It's quite a shame that you don't make videos on trials bikes anymore. I am very sorry. But I understand that classic mountain bikes are incomparably more popular. Good luck!
I just got a new trials bike...stay tuned! :)
Hey! I am a 17 year old kid who one day wants to reach this goal but I feel it’s not realistic because it’s not a “real job” what tips do you have to kinda of grow a channel when starting out? Another reason I want to reach this goal is because I’d so much rather do something I love to do everyday, rather than work a 9-5.
My best tip is to start now and stay consistent, don't let anything get in the way of your vision. It takes a long time to get rolling, but eventually you'll start to build momentum. Put in the time now, learn as much as you can, and even if running a channel doesn't work out immediately, the stuff you learn while you're doing it will help you out in a lot of other ways. It's worth it!
Can you give me a stret trial or a full sus?
I wish...sorry!