How to Corner your MTB | Beginners guide to riding berms and flat corners

Learning to corner correctly must be one of the hardest skills. With a bit of knowledge and practice, starting to corner faster, with more balance, stability and control is not only easier, but a whole lotta FUN too! Vic & Wes show us how 🤘😎

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Video Location:
This video was shot on location at Wolwespruit MTB Trails in Gauteng South Africa (Some clips are from stock footage from other locations).

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[starr]

This is by far the most helpful video I've ever watched about how to corner. You two do an incredible job of explaining the physics and reasons for body positions. It doesn't come naturally to me so this has really helped me improve my cornering.

[roberttobin]

I think this is the best video on cornering I have ever seen. So many things I learned that were previously completely unknown to me! Thanks

[michelenecrate]

Im new to Mtn Biking and I struggle with corners. We arrived in Bella Vista in Arkansas to ride and my new struggle is Perfect Berms and here they are sharp turn berms. Tomorrow I will use your technique and circle back. TY both so much.

[MrBoybergs]

Well that's saved me from a few years of trial and Superb!

[kevinw]

I don't think I've seen anyone describe cornering foot work the way you have here. Your explanation of keeping feet level relative to the ground through the turn is great. Your video shots from the front, showing how the pedals move as the bike is leaned, that is so good to show the point! When you look at someone cornering from the side, you just see the outside foot is lower but to understand that it's to keep feet level relative to the ground while the bike leans, that is a great explanation. I for one appreciate the nuance in the description of it, nice work!

[Annerie]

Love that this is a South African channel. This helped me so much as I am new to this😃Keep it coming!

[chipweinert]

Ride on guys. I like how you break down the mechanics - the how and why things work - and not just telling the viewer/student to do it a certain way. Thanks.

[Akot]

Awesome video. Thanks for the good info!!

[AkatarawaJapan]

Well dayum, this is really good. The helpful details without being OTT analytical, the folksy South African accent— I’m loving it. Thanks.

[deanisaacs]

Excellent video on cornering. All your instruction videos make so much sense. Level pedal technique improved my cornering in one afternoon after years of trying the dropping outside foot technique. I suck a little less at cornering now.

[andreamantovani]

Best beginner's cornering video ever 😊

[junboo]

I was doing everything wrongggg. Will try this tomorrow. Awesomeee channell

[brucemilmont]

Nice content. I particularly liked the tip at the end. I will try that soon. Thanks

[matteomaestri]

Love this vid! Late to the party, but i have a question: in the video is mentioned that you have to lean the bike using outside hand; would you please elaborate on how does this movement should feel? Should i push directly through the inside of the corner, should i pull up? Thanks!

[rafioso]

Very interesting tutorials, i subscribed, looking forward to watch new videos coming from you guys !

[frankvandyke]

Great tips guys!! Can't wait to take it to the trails. Keep the videos coming

[evelynfu]

Definitely the best video on cornering.

[Christos.Geo.GR]

Awesome video. Please make more. Can you make a video about body position focusing on hinging? I saw another coach recently mentioning that we should not hinge. Rather we need to squat

[henriettelombard]

Thank you so much! Especially for explaining how the bike handles itself without moving the bars. Tried the principles over the weekend and it went so much better. Actually did a berm without braking in the berm! Great video and tips on technique!

[kingkai]

Awesome stuff. Most stuff I already knew but instructional video is awesome and on point. Most of learning this is confidence building for me. I Kno what to do....I jus gotta drill it