The 12 'Backwards' MTB Basics for Beginners [The RIGHT Way - 4K]

Just starting out OR returning to riding - Beginner or Intermediate Riders looking for the exact, step-by-step breakdown of the 12 basic fundamental skills look no further!

You will get a solid foundation that will help you in any situation (trail, trials, dh, enduro, XC) on your mountain bike.

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These drill and skills you may have heard of, but not like this.
00:00 - Start
00:35 - Beginner Basic #1: Riding Tall
03:05 - Beginner Basic #2: Standing Spring
05:49 - Beginner Basic #3: Pedaling Progressions
08:23 - Beginner Basic #4: Braking Correctly
11:48 - Beginner Basic #5/6 Slow Speed Trackstands and Turns
16:43 - Beginner Basic #7: Bike Lean The Right Way
18:42 - Beginner Basic #8: The Flawless Front Wheel Lift
21:00 - Beginner Basic #9: Radical Rear Wheel Lift
22:37 - Beginner Basic #10: Dismount Without Crashing
23:43 - Beginner Basic #11: Attack/Low Body Position
27:36 - Beginner Basic #12: Cornering

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[DD-lcts]

I was up to 240lb when I decided to use a MTB to get some fitness back. I found my weight and lack of fitness prevented me learning any technical skills. For me the most important thing was just getting mileage done on the local hills. No skills required, just repeatedly pedalling up long hill climbs to burn the weight off and get some muscle back in my legs. My inflexible dead weight destroyed my first full suspension bike, so for my second bike I’ve gone for a hard tail.. less to break, and not as expensive, but I’m finally feeling lighter and more agile so now I’m looking to learn some skills and gain some technical ability. Your video is exactly what I’m looking for at the right time.
For any others who aren’t as fit as they would like to be, and feel its difficult enough to just pedal the bike. Keep at it. Work on your cardio, burn the fat and build the muscle in your legs. It will come.

[Vazquezable]

The standing spring movement is just sooo satisfying to get right on trails and use the terrain to just float over roots and and rocks.

[ronoster]

At 75 and retired from coaching wrestling last year I commend you for your excellent bike coaching technique. Breaking skills down and demonstrating is key for any sport and you have mastered that. I am now the student and plan to have a great active few years of fun on my mountain bike. With the skills that you covered here, I believe I am going to be a happy shredder well into my 80's. Thanks!

[ChampyOnPC]

Squating and pushups helped me with holding these aggressive positions, can recommend.

[bauer]

Im giving mountain biking a go again at age 48, and after i broke my collar bone on a trail in 2013. I wish i new these skills back then and i hope learning them now helps with my crash PTSD!

[Masty]

I'm just starting to teach my girlfriend how to Mountain Bike. The way you've broken down these skills to the basic movements and described the fundamentals helps so much for beginners to absorb. I can show her how to do something but cannot always find the words to describe the movements that need to be done. Especially since many of these skills are an instinct for me that I don't realize it's something I had to learn decades ago. Thanks for a great video!

[Dario__]

Im kinda impressed how tf i got all of this mtb basics just by enjoying riding and adapting to local trails. Always remember the very first times i ride with new people i was absurdly ahead of them on downhill sections and corners because i just felt way more confident riding rocks, gravel and just freeride lol. This video made me want to pick the bike again after 4 months (my longest time without shredding ive ever had!)

[Laurinmtb]

Im a Former german number one trial biker and I’ve been a enduro rider for about 9 years now. Why am I watching this? However really good video. You explained everything perfectly and the small clips you showed were very helpful. (Btw I don’t want to flex 😭 I just wanted to point out the absurdity)

[pawsan]

These videos are brilliant, I'm just back on the bike after 6 months off with a broken shoulder, confidence is at rock bottom and these videos are giving me a goal/something to work on and helping me slowly build confidence, thank you.

[aphinion]

This is really amazing work - spot on explanations and visuals that actually show what's going on and transport the idea. Love it!

[Sir_climb_alot]

Thanks for the tips - I switched to the MTB from road racing over 5 years ago... And still learned a bunch from this video.

[JapanischeArmbanduhren]

A ton of usefull content in a single video. Thanks for your work and sharing your skills! 💪

[ConnorCamrud]

The pedal press and standing spring has already transformed my bunny hop and wheel lift attempts after only a brief period of application. Appreciate the technique tips and time spent making this video.

[Andrew-uz]

Thank you for this video!!! First, I'm old, scary close to 70. My first bike was a peugeot canyon express back in the 80s. Recently, I upgraded from a fuel EX8 to a Santa Crus Hightower. What happened next was an eye-opener for me. The carbon frame hightower is way les forgiving for a rider with sloppy fundamentals than past aluminum bikes. So much so that at least half of the fundamentals you illustrated need serious work. Again, thank you for this tutoral. It's time to get to work!!!

[letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

i really like mccormack's stuff like the hip hinge and that style of attack position, it really helped me ride harder, and then i saw last week's redbull hardline tasmania, and i realised those champs mostly ride tall and looked really relaxed while going warp speed. something needs working with my riding

[justsayin]

On the climbs, I remember reading a technique ( before YouTube) using your hands like you're throttling on a motorcycle with both hands simultaneously weighting the rear wheel with your bodyweight for grip on loose-slippery terrain. It's hard to explain, but it really works.

[debbiegrooman]

Great check, thank you!

#11 aka, "Athletic Position". It makes you a triple threat in whatever sport you're playing.

[brandonnewell]

The trampoline analogy helped me visualize things so perfectly. Especially for jumping, took the mystery out of it for me.

[pamtofte]

I like everything you said cuz it makes sense and I'm going to actually practice. Thanks. Pam

[loterco]

II`ve been riding since I was 55 (60 now), so little experience. your adviceis great, so clear Illput it into practice. thank you so much from Argentina