How To Corner Like a PRO and DOUBLE Your Speed!

Jay from @rootsmtb3185 teaches me how to corner on a mountain bike like a pro! Cornering is one of those skills that I've always had low confidence with and I gotta say, after my lesson with Jay it honestly feels like night and day coming into corners.

Learn more about the skills that make our mountain biking experience just that much more enjoyable. If you’re anything like me, you may need some improvement in cornering and speed. Jay, a mountain biker coach (more specifically: a coach to the coaches!) takes me through proper form and position, and all the other details that will help you and me become even better at our favorite sport.

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[alex_heavy]

the best cornering video I've ever seen. And finally someone who tackles the foot position controversy!!

[CiviLmachine]

The "When I teach you here, you end up here" honestly gave it so much validity to me I like this coach

[pirochu]

This video finally gave me the last piece of puzzle that I didn't really find in numerous other videos, and quite instantly my cornering got significantly more fun and satisfying - thanks much!

[stevenspevere]

I thought some of these tips were goofy, until I tried them. I was amazed at how much my cornering improved. Thanks!

[towknee]

Once I master how to go straight I'm def going to use the tips in this vid

[dsergison]

Jay is a solid instructor. after 30 years of mtb and dirtbike I have a lot of ingrained sloppy cornering technique to unlearn but I'm working on it.

[pavethepeaks]

I've watched at least 20 different cornering videos, this one is for sure one the best cornering vids out there, thanks!

[gfxman]

Jay coached me just a couple weeks ago, he's a great coach! Learned to do better front wheel lifts, learned HOW to do rear wheel lifts, which also solved my issue of feet slipping on drops. Learned the proper way to actually get air on jumps, and got better at cornering. Still working on the manual and bunny hops but practice practice practice

[ibanez]

Cornering is such an organic aspect of biking because there are just so many variables at at play. That "trick" or technique may work when it's damp and grippy, but completely fails in the soft/sandy/loose. Another technique may work when you're going 5mph, but falls apart at 10mph and over. Tires play a role, bike geometry plays a role, your weight plays a role, the trail conditions play a role, speed, etc, . If you find yourself freezing up and overthinking on corners, you're probably watching too much YT (analysis paralysis). Nothing will "double your speed" like time in the saddle (and pushing that envelope further and further).

[paullydca]

super helpful!!! Last night on a group ride I tested the flat cornering technique, and was 100% faster and more confident on flat corners. thanks for the great video!

[johnsplendido]

Unbelievable. All these years of pushing that outside foot down. It did initially make me better at cornering. However I feel like I plateaued. And I always have found it very difficult to have bike-body separation with that foot down. But I kept putting that foot down because that is the ‘right way’ to corner.. Can’t wait to get out there and try it with flat feet.

Also pushing the elbows forward a little bit more will probably help me stay forward.

Been riding since the late 80s and this video had to tidbits that have me thinking And excited for my next ride.

You’re always here you need to get lower and push the bike down. But hearing it explained is so much better

[ccharlie]

You missed your calling as a prime time tv reporter. Great narration, with smooth transitions between you and your instructor. Good story telling as well!

[fire_node]

i expected having our elbows so far up and leaning forward like that would look goofy and unnatural but it looks really good and you were flying! this video definitely helps with my confidence 👍

[kruschrhoades]

This was very well done! I've been riding and thinking about cornering for 25years. That being said, I learned a few new things from this! Good job. Shred on!

[basconrad]

This is the BEST cornering video on YouTube! Thank you guys.

[Nathan.Guizar]

I think a lot of guys like to push down on the outside leg bc of motocross. That’s what I do and now I will be trying the even feet. Thanks

[fischermtb]

I tried the tips in this video and it really made a big difference. So much faster on my "local" flow trail. Thanks!

[mikemoccia]

Thank you for this! I have seen other related videos and articles but the way you explained it really clicked for me! I tried it tonight and I can already tell it's going to help a lot!

[MrSpeedyy]

I just started dh this summer and i feel pretty confident riding berms. Got some good lessons from a 10 year old kid today. Still learned some stuff from this, thanks.

[BeepBoopBleepBlorp]

I want to thank Louis CK for this helpful mountainbike information.