What Are The Best Mountain Biking Trails For Beginners?

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • Starting out in mountain biking can seem daunting, everything you've seen on camera seems much bigger in person. But fear not! Blake Samson is here to help. Blake covers the best places to start riding to build your skills and how to slowly progress onto different trails. He also covers the ins and outs of trail difficulty grading and what to expect on your first bike park visit.
    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    0:00 - Welcome Back You Beautiful People!
    0:28 - Where To Start | Bridleways & Fire Roads
    1:28 - The Next Step | Trail Centres & Bike Park
    2:47 - Trail Grading | Green Trails
    3:23 - Trail Grading | Blue Trails
    4:16 - Other Types Of Trails
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Komentáře • 36

  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  Před 25 dny +2

    What is the name of your favourite trail? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

    • @Montytobin
      @Montytobin Před 25 dny

      a line

    • @mikeburgh3956
      @mikeburgh3956 Před 24 dny

      Redemption in Pittsburgh Pa. It has drops, table tops, berms. Very very fun on my Nukeproof scout 275.

    • @Megalodon2949
      @Megalodon2949 Před 23 dny

      Titokorangi

    • @Paganiproductions84
      @Paganiproductions84 Před 22 dny

      They are called strava segments i prefur natural wood trails mostly xc or gravel trails.

  • @rustychain9518
    @rustychain9518 Před 25 dny +13

    Good video...however...this video shines a light on almost all "mountain biking" videos that talk about "trail riding". When I hear "trail riding" I envision my local trails here in Pennsylvania USA, they're full of roots and rocks plus none of them are flat or just descending, you're always going up and down. Every trail is multi use and multi directional single track so depending on where you're at and which trail you're on you can come across wildlife, downed trees, plus hikers, families with a dog, and horses all going in either direction. I've found that most "mountain biking" videos are bike park videos.

    • @rustychain9518
      @rustychain9518 Před 24 dny

      @@robbaker8390 Yes they do...

    • @stujm8376
      @stujm8376 Před 24 dny +4

      Agree totally, but as Blake said, it’s all about adventure, that’s why I just get out and enjoy riding.

    • @big_bird8597
      @big_bird8597 Před 24 dny +1

      that my every day ride i practice bunny hops on horse poop

    • @xavierhulbert5849
      @xavierhulbert5849 Před 24 dny

      @@robbaker8390Dude you need to travel more. People ride local trails all the time. I’ve been in CO for almost 2 years and I’ve yet to hit a bike park.

    • @Andybarney555
      @Andybarney555 Před 23 dny

      Thats called a bridal path in the uk my friend. Trail means walking hiking. Or mtb. But only if both or sometimes just for one.. more rules here and wording.

  • @stujm8376
    @stujm8376 Před 24 dny +1

    Never ridden a trail centre or bike park and still enjoy. Myself on carved out roads in the woods. MTB is massive where I live in Livorno, but it’s just not catered for, so local riders make their own trails. There’s a great camaraderie though, we all just enjoy riding.

  • @LukasGaz.444
    @LukasGaz.444 Před 25 dny +2

    banger as always! always eat a nice dinner while watching gmbn! ♥

  • @On-The-Way78
    @On-The-Way78 Před 23 dny

    Keep it bright! Just get out there and have a go. The most important thing is to keep getting on the bike and having a blast.
    35 years in and still absolutely loving it.
    Cheers for the great channel folks. You do so much for the MTB community.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  Před 23 dny +1

      Thanks very much 😍

  • @JeffMTBinVA
    @JeffMTBinVA Před 25 dny +2

    You guys have some awesome looking trails. So jealous. In my town we have a multi use single track park that is poorly designed. Better than no park though.

  • @FirstNameLastName-ev3jk

    The green/blue trail at Brechfa Forest is a great introduction.

  • @user-vv2ev6fx6g
    @user-vv2ev6fx6g Před 24 dny

    I only live a few miles from Steve Peat's sleep city bike park, so I'm going to give that a try now I've got my first e-vitus electric mountain bike 😊

  • @chunkafunk81
    @chunkafunk81 Před 24 dny +1

    im pretty out of shape. this gives me confidence ! :) thankyou.

    • @RichardQuadling
      @RichardQuadling Před 24 dny +1

      I've had a 20 year break (life does life things) and now ... confidence and "other people" to do it all with. Skill level is beginner. So hopefully we all get out there and move!

    • @chunkafunk81
      @chunkafunk81 Před 23 dny

      @@RichardQuadling absolutely! thanks bud! :)

  • @garyalexander3281
    @garyalexander3281 Před 24 dny

    Too many favourite trails in Scotland! 😂 Best trails for beginners in central Scotland - Callendar Estate in Falkirk, has cafe, bike hire and repair, small skills area and very easy to get to green and blue trails recommended! 😁

  • @mikeburgh3956
    @mikeburgh3956 Před 24 dny +1

    Blake do you still have your Nukeproof? Just wondering if you still ever ride it off camera?

  • @Alan-75
    @Alan-75 Před 24 dny +1

    I used to prefer trail centres over bike parks and still do but as i get older i use parks now as i can use uplifts. If i could afford an ebike i would ride trail centres more than parks.. I also prefer tech over jumps.

    • @stujm8376
      @stujm8376 Před 24 dny

      I just ride what I find, I’m 51 and never been to either a trail centre or a bike park… just love getting out in my local hills.

  • @quinncolby
    @quinncolby Před 18 dny

    My favorite trails are in the mountains where you don’t see anyone

  • @theace5785
    @theace5785 Před 25 dny +3

    banger

  • @james2tallG
    @james2tallG Před 24 dny

    Who else thought they had a crack in the screen when he was talking about the trailmap apps

  • @user-to2gh7sg3l
    @user-to2gh7sg3l Před 22 dny

    I would say any trail that has doggie poop bag dispensers every hundred feet should be perfect.

  • @clovergrass9439
    @clovergrass9439 Před 24 dny

    The two wooden structures look a bit creepy.

  • @Ihategirls103
    @Ihategirls103 Před 25 dny +1

    First time being your fourth coment

  • @VictorElGreco
    @VictorElGreco Před 7 dny

    Carbon County, Pennsylvania. We ride trails carved by 19th-century coal miners. Often what one might call a religious experience. 😉😬😆

  • @minerva2958
    @minerva2958 Před 23 dny

    Blake really is wasted on this channel!

  • @bananabitch8020
    @bananabitch8020 Před 24 dny

    Megavalanche ofc