6 Essential Skills To Ride Any Basic Mountain Bike Trail | MTB Skills

We've each got our own areas of expertise here at GMBN. Blake does his tricks, Neil goes fast and Doddy's a Tech guru. But regardless of those skillsets, what are the basic skills that you need to safety and confidently make it down any beginner mountain bike trail? Let's look into it...

What are the 6 skills that can be used in combination to successfully navigate your way down any beginner mountain bike trail? Well, rather than picking and choosing them from a variety of our previous skills videos...here they are, all in one place!

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[BigBoyGiraffeGraff]

I have a new idea for the channel instead of just having you guys show us this stuff and bring in a beginner for a few months to show true progression and to be able to have him/her to be able to describe from a beginner point of view from what it feels like to the different things they tried to make it easier

[cobaltmystic]

*watches gmbn*

*turns to pro in 5 seconds*

[stevejewett]

I love the beginner videos. I’m 50 and just trying to have fun. The videos you guys make aren’t condescending, and it feels like you really want to help people learn, and you enjoy teaching. Thanks for the info, and I’ll keep watching.

[camwithacamvlogs]

being a hard tail rider my self it's nice to see Blake making some videos on his hardtail

[ryanford]

Is it just me or do other hardtail riders get excited when theres a gmbn video made with the presenter riding a hardtail? Especially as im quite new to mtb and am desperate to learn more and go fast

[gmbn]

6 Skills are all you need to ride a basic MTB trail! Give us a thumbs up if you found this video useful! 👍

[markhogan]

Just getting into mtb, at 61 years young. This video is just what I needed. Trek 7 will appreciate me having this knowledge. Thank you

[BobVaughan]

Great tips but entirely from a downhill perspective. Half the time you are going uphill. What about tips for climbing? When do you want your suspension locked out vs unlocked? When to try and stand (and how to) and when it's best to stay seated. True, the downhill bits are more dangerous and thus require more skill but uphill is fun too! At least if you're like me and love to climb. I am kind of opposite. The downhills are required links between the climbs. I just try and be safe on the downhills and look forward to the next climb. Sick, I know... ;)

[charliewatkins]

My parents are just starting mtb and are finding it difficult to learn how lean the bike in corners and ride berms properly so if you could do a video "how to corner for beginners" or "how to ride berms for beginners" It would be absolutely AMAZING, my parents and I would be very thankful.

[maricelbonto]

The most important thing is...




Have a bike

[thimanisenanayake]

I also have been mountain biking inspired by the Gmbn boys. I am so thankful that they are here. Live long and have a great day bois!

[talesbuonarotti]

Just imagining a T Shirt that says "Rough Bumpy Lumpy Jumpy" xD

[noelius]

A trail + hardtail + flats = endless fun!

[Automage]

When I learned popper body position my skill level went up a lot

[kevint]

This is my favorite GMBN video yet! Very well done.

[kylestyle]

Thanks Blake for another hardtail video! 😎

[stevankaighen]

GMBN-Blake, it’s a year old but I just watched this video and as always (I’m learning) your production and com-skills are off the chart. Thank you for what you bring to us.

[Tullowit]

Your videos are great! You guys have inspired me to get out and ride. I've learned so much from the channel. And Blake, you are an amazing presenter. The perfect blend of information and humor. Thanks!

[suspicioustumbleweed]

This video is masterfully edited. Love the music. Love the content. Amazing.

[starfrances]

This was a super helpful breakdown, thanks!!