The two MTB Skills you REALLY need to avoid going over the bars (OTB)! 💥

15 years of full-time coaching taught me: Details DO matter to get from fear to confidence! In this mountain bike riding technique video I share: How to avoid going over the bars in gnar, explain the main cause for the front wheel washing out in corners, and give hands on tips on how to REALLY take your control and confidence on technical trails to the next level. I also address why most riders (and even coaches) ignore the skills that REALLY matter to ride technical trails and you'll get pro braking tips.

The videos I mention in this video:

Dort gibt es den Fundamentals course deutlich umfangreicher als NEUMACHER, FESTIGER oder Ü55er Kurs - oder für E-Biker optimiert. Und natürlich auch den gratis Tracsktandkurs auf Deutsch.

Source of the Instagram Crash videos & Copyright note:
© Copyright Note: The terms FOOT WEDGE© is a term belonging to the Bike Instructor Certification Program Curriculum, all rights reserved!
My Skills Pyramid: Roxybike® all rights reserved - you want to use it? Quote the source (me) and let me know 😍

#mountainbiking #mtbcoaching #protips #mtbtips #roxybike #brakingtutorial #bodypositioning #mtb #mtbfail #otb #overthebars #mtbtutorial #mountainbikeskills

[Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

BEFORE commenting that my video is sexist, READ THIS COMMENT - it also includes the links mentioned in the video above: 

I am *honestly* sorry I put my wording in a politically not correct way - and in retrospect, it IS absolutely correct, I should have simply left the world "male" out. I truly do and DID NOT want to insult men. Just want to raise awareness for a real issue - READ ON TO FIND OUT:

Am I saying all men steal? NO!
Am I saying only men steal? NO!
Am I saying women are better? NO! 

All I’m saying is: UNTIL NOW, only men have stolen from me. And it has not only happened once - not only on YT, it has happened SEVERAL times. It's a real issue that I want to bring up. 

Though I’m sure many of the concepts in this video are also “universally known”, and it's hard to say who is stealing what, because often concepts evolve and change with time - there is a FINE LINE between stealing and getting inspired.  

And if a concept is new, or an idea is copyrighted, like for example the foot wedge(c), then it is ethical to state the source of knowledge (that's also why there are patents for inventions and copyright for intellectual property).

And the problem is - and that's why YES (!), this is a thing of genders, too, that often when a female coach says something (this has happened to me a LOT), then the idea is dismissed. But then, when the same idea is presented by a male coach, it's suddenly REVOLUTIONARY and everyone loves it.

So, yes, I stand by my opinion that this is also partly a gender thing, because this is about being HEARD and taken SERIOUSLY AS A WOMAN.

If someone called out women for something they usually do, and that is true, then I'd be absolutely fine with it, too. Not sexism either.

Exactly BECAUSE there is a lot of division I do believe that calling these things out and making people aware of it is important. I just want people to state the source of their knowledge, that's it. 
To give credit to the person who puts a LOT of work into driving change, bringing out new concepts, vs simply stealing ideas.

Thank you for watching and commenting - appreciate it a lot. Together we can make MTB skills safer and drive change.

Much love, be kind, Roxy

The videos I mention in this video:




Dort gibt es den Fundamentals course deutlich umfangreicher als NEUMACHER, FESTIGER oder Ü55er Kurs - oder für E-Biker optimiert. Und natürlich auch den gratis Tracsktandkurs auf Deutsch.

Source of the Instagram Crash videos & Copyright note:
- Copyright Note: The terms FOOT WEDGE(c) is a term belonging to the Bike Instructor Certification Program Curriculum, all rights reserved!
My Skills Pyramid: Roxybike(r) all rights reserved - you want to use it? Quote the source (me) and let me know 😍

[nielsbaardseth]

Your teaching is by far the best online. Thank you!

[TTipsGuides]

You are quite possibly the best MTB instructor I have watched on the internet. After learning what you have been through in life to get here, I can say there isn't anybody I admire more on YouTube.

You are an inspiration beyond mountain biking.

[ChristineKulla]

❤ Eure Kurse sind Gold wert und ich bin auch sehr froh darüber, dass ich nochmals am Fundament gearbeitet habe . Das hat mir so viel gebracht und jetzt geht es flott voran mit Kurvenkratzer und Versetzer und das alles in einem Jahr mit viel Üben. Danke Euch beiden. ❤

[ShadLife]

I have shared your ideas in my videos, but I always give you credit for it. Heck, one of them is titled, "Roxy is right about the bunnyhop". If anyone decides to share your ideas, they absolutely need to give you credit for it. We are all in this together and I think you are one of the best MTB coaches out there.

[oldlegs]

I laughed at that part of your video, but I knew you would get kick back from the over sensitive people.
I guess I am from a generation where I don’t take everything personally and as an attack towards me.

Keep producing your excellent content and continue to be true to yourself.

[mtbjourney]

You were the first person that I saw ever mention the foot wedge, whixh surely has helped me immeasurably. Your videos are top quality too imo. One of my two favorite instructional MTB creators (the other surely doesn't steal content from other creators too)

[jamieschonell]

Excellent lesson Roxy
unique thoughtful and insightful as always.
Thank you for revisiting OTB
and it wasn’t unspectacular or unsexy .
So impressive that it’s delivered in your second language!

[martinschwartz]

That was a fantastic lesson. Thanks, Roxie. Whenever I think you are the best MTB and life coach on YouTube, you prove me right. Thank you for all you do.

[laramiegrinde]

Also, I keep telling local.riders to watch your videos and telling new riders to practice braking. I never skid, ever. Not even in the steepest, most loose rocky terrain, because your videos really ingrained in me the important of entering sections of trail at the COREECT speed. Riding proactively instead of reactively. I've ridden quire a few brand new trails this year, and even though I had to walk a few short sections because I know I can't safely ride them (yet) I was always fully in control and felt extremely comfortable and safe. This is I think due to braking confidence. I know I can stay in control or even hop off my bike if needed so I'm very safe, if a somewhat slow & steady rider. Again, your videos are something I watch over and over and over again because as I get better on the trails, I find more understanding in your tutorials. You really are helping me to find flow and ENDLESS joy on my local trails. And I'm not crashing at all even though I'm constantly doing more difficult rides. I could just be lucky but I do think it's mostly due to my braking confidence.

[bennieburger]

I wish you never have to explain yourself to your audience again. I am a male Cycling Coach working on athlete Performance & Skills, males are always attacking Roxy's videos and I don't understand why.

Anyways - I always respect your teaching points and give credit where it's due.

That being said, a lot of riders, especially younger competitive riders at provincial (regional) levels try to move through their progressions too quickly, but when they crash they wonder why - When I have a session with them again, I'm RE-reinforcing exactly these points you're pointing out. I cannot understate how good this video is. If a rider will never take skills lessons for whatever reason, they can go a long way just trying, even without instruction, to apply these techniques.

If Professional DH racers can spend a full off-season just practicing Body Positioning, I think novices and beginners can eat some humble pie and spend more time practicing the basics..

Keep going and being yourself unabashedly. Thank you for your videos!

[limegreendemon]

Great video, my wife recently started riding so I shared your channel with her as you explain it better than I ever could. Thanks for creating this content!

[gustavoochoa]

THANK YOU!!! I have heard many many videos! But this for some reason made huge sense!!!

[SeizeTheDirt]

Whats funny is i instinctively knew this information already. Very informative. I wouldn't have been able to explain how you want to lower your center mass to absorb the bumps as clearly as you did. Very good video! I don't think anyone will steal your techniques. You posted this first. We all know it

[rainerhagen]

Man nimmt immer etwas mit. Danke, Roxy du bist die Beste🎉

[glenlyman]

Thanks Roxy, I love the way that you approach things. I have taught the martial arts for decades, and the way that you think about, and explain the process of learning physical skills matches what I have learned over the years. Intellectual understanding comes first, and if the time and effort is put into gaining and improving the skills, with proper movement, people can advance quickly. And yes, the educated eye of an experienced instructor or coach cannot be overstated. Danke schon! (sorry, couldn't find umlauts on my keyboard)

[johnwilkins]

Nice explanation. It’s funny with biking. I feel it’s instincts but I don’t really know why I do things. But a coach like you can explain the mechanics and physics of it all which really helps. Light hands is so difficult in techy areas for me! I try to at least relax and let bike move but often times get through the section and am like crap, my hands! 😂

[Datagrl]

You said what you said. You explained the history / context. You don’t owe anyone any apologies.

[laramiegrinde]

You're the voice in my head now. I just want you to know how many rides I take you on here in Alberta Canada. I'm always asking myself, "what would Roxy say about this?" It actually really helps me and keeps me safe. Thank you so much for all your hard work to make and share these videos. We really appreciate it!!

[awiseclimber]

Appreciate all the free info and learnings you share. Unfortunate to hear that people have stolen your ideas. Stay the course and keep doing what you're doing 😊.