Stop Crashing On Drops | How To Bike with Ben Cathro EP 9

Do you have a classic case of the nosedives? Well, Ben Cathro is here to help with helpful tips and tricks to turn any drop into a walk in the park.

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[blairlohnes]

To any newbies, I broke my neck 6 months ago while dropping off a 3ft drop and going too slow. I held on and my front tire just dropped off while my back tire hung up and I slammed myself headfirst into the ground. I crushed my C5, and had hairline fractures to my C4 and C6. Lost all feeling in my hands for a few minutes, and got super lucky as I was alone in the woods of BC, and I am finally back on the hill. Bottom line, this video is gold, and don't be like me. ;)

[Shezaad]

I'm always amazed by the knowledge of Ben and the way he can explain the techniques so eloquently.

[thecakeisalie]

It must have been sooo scary to demonstrate all the death methods. Especially hopping and catching the rear on the lip!
That stump landing is hawt!

[iggalan]

OMG, this is incredible! Until now I was using the hop technique. Not being comfortable with the manual technique, I settled with the hop. But when I tried the push technique my landings were so smooth, I couldn't believe it. So I tried a few more times and it seemed as if the drop I was practicing it was suddenly half the height 😲 . I used a drop that is about 50 cm high (not rollable) with a level landing, so with the hop technique the landing was not nice. When I tried the push technique the landing was so smooth it seemed as if I, somehow, did a much smaller drop. The part about going so low and so close with your face to the handle bar is somewhat counter-intuitive, but it works.

[Billharr]

Cathro is the coach that everyone needs! 10/10 for most understandable free bike lessons

[elevatexd]

Ben once again goes over every technique and myth out there, debunks them and shows us the clearly best option backed by some physics in a very well explained manner

[magicmacify]

Honestly the best video on this topic in the whole Internet. Too much Trainers explain the "push" as "manual light". A manual comes from the legs, a push from the arms. I learned this the hard way.

[RCPilot]

Very good video, with lots of fine pointers. The most important is "the principles are the same" that is key to helping learn the basics and then how to apply the techniques as needed. I'm an old guy - 73- and love having added riding single track after years of road riding. Thanks, now a new subscriber!

[Petr]

Cant wait for the jumping tutorial. Hope it will have at least 30 minutes

[lvnymph]

I can't tell you how glad I am to have found Pb & Ben. Appreciate all the hard work that goes into these vids...

[Thinit]

Ben is killing this series. Stoked to see him do more with the channel, maybe see him on

[alexanderchung]

Great video as always. The pushing the bike off a drop is something that I do work on but the pushing the bike at the same angle as the slope is a new one to add and will be really helpful.

[BETAeddie]

I have to watch this video series again and again, maybe best even in a loop, before the next bike season starts.
Thanks Ben! You're the best!

[derekbaker]

Dude, I've been riding longer than you've been alive lol!
Very well done. I learned something and I was entertained
I can't wait to get out tomorrow for a practice! :)

[timfield]

This mans a legend, I’ve been riding for years and this is the first time I’ve watched technique videos. I’ve never been the best at drops can’t wait to try the push technique always used the front wheel lift can’t wait to watch the rest of the series 5 stars

[senorcharrleh]

Love watching Ben, he was made to present. Need to rewatch this series. I would love to see him on PBA!

[CarlHarwatt]

There are a couple of other YT channels that do good skills videos but this series has been the best I've seen. Ben explains everything so well and I like the examples of the other techniques. It's definitely going to help me "level up" my riding skills. Could this be the end of Friday fails?

[TNTWARRIOR]

This series has elevated my riding more than all the other MTB content I’ve consumed combined. Thanks to the team!

[mylesmackey]

I absolutely love the presentation of these tutorials. Fantastic work folks