OVER 40 MOUNTAIN BIKE TIPS: CORNERING WITH CONFIDENCE | Loose over Hardpack!
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
- "Over 40 mountain bike tips: Cornering with confidence" has Alex joined again by Lee McCormick.
The video is all about how a rider over 40 with zero experience can make safe progress with their cornering technique. Lee explains the theory and the five drills that any mountain biker can use to take their cornering to the next level. Learn where to keep your weight in corners. Learn the tips to use your legs and feet in corners. Learn to create the heavy downforce on your mountain bike that guaranties traction to any corner. Learn how to ride your mountain bike over the loosest, sketchiest terrain faster and safer than you ever thought possible.
With a little practice, these tips and five drills will give you the cornering confidence you've been searching for. Beginning with Basic Cornering Drill #1 and culminating with the Slalom Drill that will have you to weighting and unweighting your mountain bike to connect corners like the pros. If you can master this drill in a parking lot you can shred the trail. Period.
It's time to get your black belt in cornering.
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Stretching
1:44 Cornering basics
2:16 Cornering Drill #1
3:05 Loading the bike
3:35 Cornering Drill #2
4:10 Tips for Hips
5:03 The Cornering Continuem
5:40 Cornering Drill #3
6:40 Scalloping Drill #4
8:14 Scalloping Applied
9:14 Slalom Drill #5
9:40 Slalom Applied
10:15 Like/Comment/Subscribe
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Brilliant video once again. I recently bought some neon cones and practiced similar drills. Makes a huge difference when back on the trails.
Denzil Bart They really help and on top of that they’re really fun. That scallop drill is something I could do all day!
I have viewed your content multiple times now and it is outstanding! I would love to have a skills session with you folks.
I do it everywhere I go now...it's great for finding the shoulders on your sidewalls and how to ride them on specific tyres...all different.. riding on the shoulders is more fun than riding the centre tread...ice done it on Mary's and on new butcher black diamond 2.8s..sweet..solid sidewalls in low pressure so far in the dry..not rained yet unusualy
Great video, super informative! Thank you
that is such a good idea !! i have some cones from my inline skates so i will use that
"if you make the bike twice as heavy, you've doubled your traction..." Now I feel better about myself - since Covid started, I've doubled my traction!
I'm 20 lbs over, I see my cornering performance improve, even when driving my Daihatsu :D
Ha ha ha. 😂
Co√id = bullsh|t
My trails by house becomes shitty ever since Covid due to inconsiderate hikers not picking up their dog crap.
Took me way too long to get this one 💀💀💀💀
I swear, Lee is absolutely gold
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Thank you so much. That means a lot!
Why on earth has my backwards brain been telling me that pushing into a loose surface will make me MORE likely to wash out!? Seems so obvious now. Only recently discovered this channel and that's two big 'ah ha!' moments in two days!
Every time I watch you guys I end up on my bike in the street outside my house... Great tips, a pragmatic approach!
As an almost 50-year-old who recently took up MTB with my 14-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son who's already a beast and hard to keep up with...your content is among the most relevant and useful for me to build applicable skills that I've seen on CZcams. Greatly appreciated gents.
"14-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son"
That description is just so funny and loving at the same time. ^^
I wish I was mountain biking at 14 instead of skateboarding. I’d actually be good at something for once haha
67 biking at times with my athletically gifted 26 YO son…I feel you!😆
Ice bath on the regular. Worth the shrinkage.
Just now stumbling upon "Joy Of..." and "Lee" and their content. I can't agree with Roseville enough. "As an almost 47-year-old...", ditto ditto ditto, including the "13-year-old fearless, wiry, rubber son who's already a..." bit. Just thank you Lee and Alex for your content and instruction!
Soooo... This is a revelation for me. I’ve ridden for ever - not so well - and I’ve been a skier for ever - quite good actually - and look how dumb I am not making the obvious links.... Turns out they’re the same!
So obvious to me now....
That slalom style, weighting into the turn, un-weighting to change direction, weighting into the turn, un-weighting to change direction, all whilst centred over your feet, all while you hips and pelvis move from side to side over your feet pointing to where you want to go....
And repeat...
I’m off to practice what I already knew, but didn’t know it 🙄
Thanks guys - why did it take 65yrs to work this one out 🤔
OK, so stoked I went out into the terrible weather here in the U.K. today to practice loading during the turn and unloading to change direction and repeat.
And it works.
It works on horrible wet gravelly rubbish in the rain and wind.
So stoked. It’s a rhythm.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
Load, unload, ‘hop’ into change of direction.
It’s skiing or surfing on a bike and I can do that!
same background and same revelation!
"why did it take 65yrs to work this one out"
No internet and bad teachers. ^^
Been figuring out MTB techniques for a couple of years now and it comes down to that. Most who teach in a wrong way don't do it on purpose.
They are way too good and have forgotten how it was to be a noob because it has been at least a decade for them since they left beginner stage. They overlook steps necessary because they have them performed subconciously already. They don't know all the pedagocial techniques required to teach efficiently. They are not too empathic.
Alex and Lee check all the required boxes. :D
@@thomaskositzki9424 Yes‼️ Exactly - totally agree 😊 I wasn’t even taught to ski correctly (I also learned using very long skis with springs holding them to modified kiddies climbing boots 🤣). Nowhere to look it all up. I did take a lot of coaching once short skis came onto the market and I’ll always be a better skier than biker as a result - I had the time, resources and a younger body 🙄
Muscle memory is such a big deal and requires repetition of the correct technique many times which requires application to the cause. And of course, ‘muscle forgetting’ is even more difficult and protracted. So, if you’ve been doing it ‘wrong’ for a while, you’ve got a problem, even if you’re being told the correct ‘way’. It resolvable and that’s why I love this channel. This week’s vid is totally the best on how to set the vibe for moving from incorrect to correct (czcams.com/video/XEc3VspPvsM/video.html).
But the main thing is I had no ‘teachers’ really, except myself and I didn’t ‘know what was correct’. Nor did my mates. And videoing wasn’t a ‘thing’. Some mates were talented and, perhaps for that reason (?), stumbled onto the correct method to practice and so they still set fire to the trails today. But we just didn’t know that what you, Alex and Lee are saying was true then and remains so today. I do now, take coaching lessons and I’m going far better than when I was a ‘yoof’ 🤣💪🥳👏🏽😉
Why isn't there an "OMG this is awesome" button? Somehow the "Like" doesn't seem enough.
LOL. Appreciate you!!
As a lifelong roadie, getting started on MTB is almost like re-learning how to ride a bike again! The extra real estates on tyre width, shocks, trail features, etc... it's a whole new world!
"Cornering is a wave sideways" That's next level knowledge there. Easily the best Instructional stuff on the interweb. Great teachers guys.
It's so fun when the shapes start to be waves you're riding in all three dimensions!!! Keep shredding!
I am way over 40. But I ride better now than I did 25 years ago when I was 45, you do the math, because of coaching and videos like this. I ride stuff I did not ride 25 years ago for that reason. And this is the best cornering tutorial even including life coaching that I have come across.
Thank you Kit! We have lots more coming.
I'm excatly the same im 36 and much better rider than my mid teens early 20s.🤘
After watching so many cornering tutorials, this is the one I have been after for ages!
So stoked. Thank you. Keep shredding and welcome to the crew.
Started riding in my early 20s and was fearless .Now back at it in my 50s I have to overcome my fear of being injured. Videos like this really help regain skills that I used to never think about.
You’re probably tired of atta boy comments, but your videos are really exceptional. Each is so well done that it is tempting to give effusive praise before trying your ideas on the bike. But I figure it is more useful to you if we watch, then try, then comment. As an over-50 rider coming back to MTB after 25 years as a roadie, last year it was Rich Drew’s video that flipped the switch for me and got me doing solid wheelies. Now this year it is you guys who have transformed corners. The hinge with light hands-who knew? Finally had all this range of movement today to get the tires on their side and carve. Felt ridiculously easy. And in this vid you’re doing drills I used to teach as a ski instructor, and they all work on the bike. Anyway, really appreciate your work-particularly as you both so clearly understand that the most important muscle for riding is found in the same place as the biggest sex organ: between the ears.
This is by far the most educational video watch on mtb. It finally made me understand how to turn on lose dirt, like it now I really understand.
Thanks. Comments like this are the fuel that keeps us going.
Our goal is to add more logic and physics to our how to vids.
YES! Subbed great job!
this was the best video i have ever watched on cornering
"Traction isn't something you get from your tires... " my Maxxis DtH on my jump bike agree, now Fall is here.
"Riding/Living with intention... to create Joy" Best, most concise ride/life insight I have seen on youtube. 🔥🔥🔥
They are MTB Buddahs!
Going back nine years ago to watch your video, you are more energetic in the presence video Lee. Thank you for all the lesson in mountain biking.
Cool that you noticed! I’m more comfortable in camera, plus big life changes.
Still the best turning tutorial out there
My confidence grows every time I watch and practice. Thank you Alex and Lee for giving us older fellas the confidence to get out and shred!
Out of all the joy of bike videos this is my favourite and I watch it every few weeks just to make sure I keep practicing and being aggressive. We miss you guys!
Priceless tips, thank you guys :)
This answered many questions... thank you
This is a great cornering tutorial
Best instructural in cornering thumbs up 👍👍👍
Man, that was gold.
Great video with excellent tips for us to work on. Thank you so much for throwing this out there !
This video really helped me, thanks!
I’m a fan! Very good advise!
omg i cant stop watching this channel. im litterally binging on it when i should be working. i have a math degree and i love physics, especially mechanics, i did a little snowboarding, a little parkour, a little calisthenichs throuout my life and i ride motorbikes. now i'm 35 and recently picked up mtb and this is the only channel where everything you guys say makes something click and makes me connect with my previous knowledge from different sports as opposed to feeling like having to learn a completely new thing. pumping through turns? yeah just like in snowboarding. making the grip using weight? yeah just like on a motorbike. and by "just like" i don't mean "exactly in the same way". i hope ill still be mountainbiking when over 40. cant praise your work enough. subscribed with notifications
This is such a healthy way to reapply skills to a new sport. It is very effective! Great idea for a vid actually. : )
@@JoyOfBike about that... i just left a comment comparing ollies in board sports and bike hops under your "the hop" video
Wow, thank you! I’ve been pursuing the Grand Unified Theory of Shred (GUTS). :)
So awesome!!! Hoping to see more content soon!
Perfection, thank you !
Best cornering vid on YT. And I’ve watched all of them. Lee knows his stuff!!!
Love it.. Thanks for the lessons!!!
Man. I am so glad I found this channel.
Loved this! So immensely helpful, and as I've been practicing cornering and pumping lately really came at the right time. Thanks for the useful and well delivered content.
So great! Love these over 40 series vids. Keep them coming! I know what my drills are this week!
Fantastic video!! Thank you!
Love this video! Thank you
Dang! Super interesting and informative. Looking forward to trying these tips. Subscribed.
Idk if it's because I'm 43 but these have got to be the most informative MTB videos I've ever seen on CZcams. Take my word for it I hardly ever like or comment on a video unless it's a criticism and these are definitely the most informative videos. Maybe it's because of the scientific breakdown IDK but I dig them
Much appreciated. Most of the guys I ride with are over 40 and there's something about being older where you just demand more info before you send it.
Welcome to the crew sir.
Thank you and welcome!!!
Thanks. I got to do that dirt jumper I built some justice. At least, in front of my son.
U guys rock, like always!
These videos are the ones I always end up going back to. Always learn something from these guys.
I watched this a lot of times... and every time I'd like to press the like button ❤
I’ve watched this video 3 times now and will be watching it a few more times! This is brilliant! Thank you!
Always a pleasure guys. Thanks for the drills and the technique explained.
Great tip loving this channel
This is honestly so awesome.
This was awesome. Everything made perfect sense. Now I just have to practice. Thanks guys! Well done!
I like the way lee is teaching.... with all the actions and explanations... i do understand clearly..😍
You guys are my age and you talk my lingo! I been trying to corner faster. Yet more tips learned!
Awesome video can’t wait to apply it
Really great stuff guys, thank you!
Wow. Now it all makes sense. Best tutorial on cornering I've seen! Never thought about pumping to increase traction
Amazing Video!
amazing coaching! thanks!
Very helpful video. Love it
Lee is the man!
Thanks Coach G!!!
Everyone: This man right here is THE expert for BMX racing. Check him out.
This has helped me so much! especially the bb over the bb tip. game changing.
The best berms tutorial i've ever seen so far!
Thank you!!
Awesome information, thank you
great vids, thanks!
I did learn so much from your videos
Easily the best cornering instructional video I have seen on CZcams...thanks for posting!
Really amazing !content, thank you
You have some of the most valuable content out there. I feel more confident just watching this video
Excellent explanation
Awesome info.
This was super helpful, thanks! Even stuff I was already doing intuitively I understand better now.
great cornering video. this is truly just like skiing and pressuring your edge through a turn.
enjoying watching your video once again.
Great videos. I love that these guys are 40+ plus. Gives hope to all is guys that never really grew up.
You guys are my style, but fortunately you have that experience that makes possible for me to understand and be heard, things I always thought about all these tricks. Thank you for being there and providing such a good explanation to every rider. Merci également pour un humour très naturel et subtil. Belle complicité vous êtes grand maintenant :)
Dude! You guys are So awesome!! Thanks so much. I really appreciate how you break things down into simple parts. It SO helps me try it out. It's also great to get these tips from people my age, knowing that over 40 is still rad! And not for nothing but I love your easy-going style. Keep it up Man!!
As an over 40, beginner rider, I'm absolutely loving the simple physics of this. You guys are great at explaining stuff and it's giving me some really fun stuff to play with.
The best video I've ever seen on cornering! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tony!
Beautiful Video !! I will try this !!
How Brilliantly explained !!!!
I've watched the tons of films about cornering and this one is the best.
you guys are IMPRESSIVE!!!! Excellent ecplanations and drills!
Thank youuuu, I’ve been looking for this. I’ve been doing the 45 degree crank angle and this explained it beautifully.
Thanks guys! Great video!
Thanks Alex and Lee. You have given me the confidence to put your teachings into practice 👍🏻 I would love it if you could do a follow up to the above video on how to ride berms better. Keep up the good work 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks guys pretty awesome
This is such good info! Cannot wait to try Scallopping tomorrow! Thanks!
Wow absolutely gold. Thank you
i’m 49 and not road since in my 20’s....just got back into it this year ....and this is the best channel ever ....keep kicking out this awesome videos ....great jobs guys ..!!!!
Lee is an amazing instructor.
Once again, taking the physics of successful MTB and turning them into common sense easy to repeat lessons. You guys are great!
Just like on my skis... Load the ski and it does the work. Thanks guys!
Lee must be the most gifted teacher I've come across! His passion and knowledge just blow me away!
Thank you so much!!
Awesome video! It helps me a lot!❤
I know this is 2 years later, but will
Say it anyway. This is an excellent video! I love how you break it down and bridge the gap between the level pedals and pedal down camps. In reality, we need to be able to do
Both and be happy doing it!!!
Omg, i have been doing everything wrong until i saw this. Thank you so much! ❤
Not everything. You're riding a bike!!!!! Keep shredding!
I have been watching the Over 40 videos from Alex and Lee for the past couple of weeks and went for my first ride in a while today. OMG. The Hinge. It changes everything. Watch and learn how to hinge. I have never ripped as hard and fast and cornered like a did today. I am over 50 and have been riding MTBs for about 5 years. Everything changed today. The smile is still on my face. Thanks Lee and Alex.
Best video. Ever!
Thanks for the information. 👍
"anything you do with your arms screws it up"... had to laugh at that one. I'm just re-learning the basics, minus my right arm... so, i can attest to that with some authority. A light touch with repetitive practice on body positioning is starting to serve me well as I sense the slow return of confidence. The second i "freak out" and tense up on the bar, I'm done for every time. Great video Alex, awesome reminder of how it is supposed to "feel"... thanks for that.
thanks for the tips, you guys work very well together