How To Ride STEEP Turns - Rich Drew The Ride Series

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Riding steep turns on a mountain bike can be a bit challenging. Follow these tips and make it easier on yourself. Rob and Caleb the Sender join me for this one from a super rad spot, Windrock Bike Park!

Do you want to experience this type of coaching in person? Check out the latest Ride Series MTB Skills Clinics schedule. We have stops coming in Denver, Colorado Springs, Bentonville, St George UT, and more!

I rarely get to ride turns as steep as you see in this video. Bentonville is cool, but it sure doesn't have any terrain close to this. So what am I supposed to do when I up and decide to go race at a place like Windrock? Well, I have to rely on technique and try to do everything I can to not lose time in these turns.

Fear sets in for most people and they get in "the back seat" as soon as they come into the turn. It's a very challenging thing, but you've got to get yourself set up properly as you come into the turn or turns. Follow along as Rob breaks it down and let us know what you think.

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Best advice I ever got for steep terrain is you want to keep a small amount of weight on your hands no matter how steep it gets (body position). I was always hanging off the back of bike for dear life in steeps until I made an effort to stay forward a bit. I’m not saying lean forward, just stay forward enough so you can still steer and brake.

[brennen-nwamtb]

You can’t get any better advice than from a drew! Dope video as always!

[TURBLUE]

As a fairly new mid 40’s rider…. I struggled trying to find legit teaching videos on YouTube….you definitely can get lost in the weeds.

After watching a pile I really clicked with Kyle & April’s stuff …it was easy to relate to as a newer rider. Then stumbled onto your stuff after watching your “game of BIKE “video with Kyle. (Really enjoyed watching it)

Just listened to a podcast that you and Kyle did on his channel. It’s a great listen and puts things into perspective on your teaching style, experience and your abilities.

Your videos have helped me a lot to understand the dynamics of why you need to do certain thing to make it happen……made thing clearer for sure.

I really would like to take a few day clinic like you guys do to have that direct feedback. Any Canada clinics planned? Or Montana?

Excellent work!!!! 🤙

[LukeBarousse]

Hellz yeah! It's like you read my mind on what I needed to know! Solid content as always from the Drew Bros and Caleb!

[Tonyro]

Love the vibe you guys have! Always loose. Always fun. 🔥

[ericmeyers]

I was one of the ones who went by you there. I was in the backseat but didn't almost wreck. I needed this video before I rode that day haha

[heaeri]

Love all your videos making me a way more confident rider fellas. Wish you could bring TRS to Calgary Alberta. A lot of us would sign up lol. Hint hint.

[Jennsellsbentonville]

Hi Rich it’s Austin thank you for today

[DW-dlbk]

Great video Rich, Rob, Andy, (and intern haha).

[jaredpoulter]

The line, "So we're on the steepest trail in the world" cracked me up.

[JamesMTBAdventures]

Great instructional video. I’ve just subscribed so looking forward to looking at some of your other videos and watching your future ones.

[dangitboy]

Hey guys, great info! We've got some ridiculously crazy steep/sharp berms in Little Rock AR at Two Rivers trails. You gotta come check em out. You can hit Pinnacle Mt state park trails as well as Rattlesnake Ridge natural area trails. They're all within probably a 10 mile area and are all awesome man

[brandonwoods]

Looking forward to this. Will be really surprised if Tip #1 for Windrock isn't "Bring a dual crown DH bike".

[emtbxl]

Your not in Ar Kansas anymore! Great info, thanks for the Rad video!

[sanabibimtb]

Awesome video dude very informative and entertaining! Thank You from me and my Channel in the United Kingdom!❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

[garbour]

Everything you're saying made sense but if you had some better visuals to go along with it I think that would help a lot. For example, showing the correct and incorrect body position next to each other, and then highlighting the difference with a marker or something. Thanks for the video! You got a new subscriber here

[Matthew-fwhp]

Nice video, well done. I have an of the wall question... what knee pads and/or elbow pads do you all use or like? Thanks.

[cnay]

I'm finding myself shitting myself of steep stuff. I mainly race xc but I've been exploring some of my locals natural trails recently on my 100mm hardtail I just never feel I have enough traction in my back wheel to slow down sufficiently. On these sort of turns do you lean away from the turn to get high then lean into the turn with your outside foot down and knees/hips pointed towards exit? Basically no breaking. On my bike it feels I'm at a 90 degree angle!

[mongolacken]

Great video guys!
But I think it’s “dangerous” saying you should put your weight back when descending. As a beginner it’s hard putting your weight back and simultaneously having enough pressure on the front wheel. I believe this cue is counterintuitive.

I believe It’s better using the “get as low as possible” cue. That will put your weight centered and automatically more back but still keeps the weight on the front wheel.

Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[huntinfishinlovineveryday]

So are there ever times you need to skid in a corner or endo lift the back tire to swing around a corner?