Basics With Blake | Core Mountain Bike Skills

Just starting out? Trying to progress your riding? These 11 basic skills, some obvious and some you might not have thought of, will provide a solid foundation that will help you in any riding situation on your mountain bike.

Have these skills helped you on the trail?

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[leofinalizacao]

Met Blake in Peaslake, Surrey Hills, UK whilst shooting this video for GMBN. He’s one of the nicest guys in the MTB scene, exactly the same dude off camera. Legend.

[mreggbird]

0:00 he called me beautiful. I needed that today. thanks

[drive]

Blake's a great communicator. His tone and attitude are relatable and fun, and that makes his videos really engaging. Absolutely killing it.

[bikemob]

51 years old and I still do the no handed flying at least once a week. Always brings a smile to my face 😀

[tobiasmller]

Warning ⚠️: before attempting these tricks remember to learn to ride a your bike first

[dropclutch]

Brings me back to the days when I was a complete newbie. I remember how impossible some of these basic skills seemed. Keep at it newbies, you will get it!

[brennanlandaker]

Anyone else mesmerized by the suspension on his bike

[ravenfire]

I just purchased my first mountain bike a few weeks ago and this video is perfect for me. Thanks!

[ronaldhuckall]

U r my absolute fav mtn rider ever👌👌👌 keep up the amazing work

[rbid]

Fantastic video, will help all beginners and old dogs that did not learn to ride and ride with bad habits.
In the group I ride I try to change the bad habits of the older riders with no success. This video will help a lot.
Greetings from the galilee

[davidthomson]

Love these videos. Spent most of my teens attached to my MTB but just getting back into it at 43 after years of only running and Road biking it didn't take long in the woods to realise I'd lost all that confidence and fearlessness over the years. These basic skills are a fantastic springboard into getting the best out of your bike

[neemmol]

Blake and Ashton Martyn is my favorite of the GMBN crew. Lot's of love for you guys.

[magicalframe]

I remember I saw a bike messenger in my town zipping along and eating a sandwich with both hands. An absolute legend.

[sherifrosco]

Im 40 years old and love going out on my KTM MTB up the woods or on the trail's, these clips n video's really help me out, keep up the good work!

[brandonspencer]

5:45 wow I thought for a split second that both you're wheels were going to lift off the ground!!! 🚵🏻‍♂️💸 😂 💪🏼❤️🙏👍🏼

[woof_snoof]

As a beginner, this is fantastic stuff, thanks Blake.

[YourNickIsTaken]

Love the fact that GMBN carres about newbies too. <3

[martinolivares]

I learned how to ride with no hands on my bike in about a month. To actually be able to pedal fast and turn while I change my songs on my or drink water while Im tired felt like an accomplishment. The next thing I want to learn is to bunny hop real high to clear the curves and not eat shit lol

[Bergconnaisseur]

Currently getting my Dad and Mom into MTB, this video will definetly help them! Thanks Blake!

[ThaguyMike]

Used to do alot of these as a kid with a BMX bike. Now as a 30 yo I'm learning to do these again.