Blakes just got that gift of presenting. A fair few would make this feel condescending to us feeble noobs but he's got me wanting to go out and improve.
@Zimblake
6 жыл бұрын
Ah perfect, thank you for your kind words too.
@smin4089
6 жыл бұрын
Blake, you'd make a great dad!!
@JohnSaccoccio
6 жыл бұрын
And anyone thinking this is just stupid is either riding some lame ass trails or on the road to a world of pain. I can vouch for the benefits of something as simple and stupid as training myself riding on curbs and doing track stands every chance I get - falling off woodwork out in the middle of nowhere sucks and hurts like hell.
@0tgman
6 жыл бұрын
A great video. Should help me heaps. I'm now 66 bought a hardtail a couple of years ago. Still trying to do track stands, bunny hops, Manual all the things I use to do back when I was about 10yrs old before MTB were invented. I'll keep watching these vids and I'm sure I'll get there.
@Bonky-wonky
6 жыл бұрын
Best tip for trackstands is to do them at every traffic light you cross.
@peterhilgersom9370
5 жыл бұрын
Good tip. But there's no traffic lights in my forest!
@mikeflorey8401
4 жыл бұрын
Theres gonna be sooooo many cars getting scratched next time I'm at traffic lights 😂
@ianjakeuyvico7796
4 жыл бұрын
Or every intersection you encounter
@666psicko
3 жыл бұрын
@@peterhilgersom9370 my thoughts exactly
@jonasoschwald414
3 жыл бұрын
Do it uphill, it’s easier
@lst1nwndrlnd
6 жыл бұрын
this guy's great. extreme body position wins races.
@jackadler5941
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tips, even for a 61 yr old newbie like myself. Will be extremely difficult, but I’ll give it a go.
@mrfrogg46able
6 жыл бұрын
Jack Adler more power to you sir i'm 53 and love my trail bike
@Zimblake
6 жыл бұрын
RAD!! keep going Jack. #theman
@JohnSaccoccio
6 жыл бұрын
Tip of the hat to you, I started in late 50's and can't get enough. What I didn't realize was that balance skills disappear if you don't use them. Playing catch-up now but still trying to balance a wheelie, something I never could do even in my teens and damned if I'm not going to get it, soon!
@pakotello525
6 жыл бұрын
Try hard and harder if you are not succes, for that age you are winner, because you are un the road not in the sofa
@ehc1327
6 жыл бұрын
Good on ye troops 👍👍
@bartm.6313
4 жыл бұрын
Love Blake's videos he's funny as hell! Yet explains everything crystal clear.
@markpocock62
6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait until gmbn has 1m subs They deserve it
@anthonyspeakman6378
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Pocock I can’t wait until everyone in the world finally realises the beauty of mountain biking and they overtake pewdiepie in subs
@graphics_dev5918
5 жыл бұрын
They have 1M subs...
@noahbagel177
3 жыл бұрын
They do
@SantiagoGT15
6 жыл бұрын
#askGMBN can we get a "how to make riding friends" video?
@AndrewG2.0
6 жыл бұрын
Join a Facebook mtb group in your area and go on some group rides. I've met all my riding friends like this and now it seems like I know everyone on the local trails.
@tuckera1879
5 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewG2.0 What if there's nobody on the local trails? The next town over has a huge bike park and everyone goes there instead although the local trails are sweet compared to the park, I have been to both and I favor the local trails
@JerryWDaviscom
4 жыл бұрын
For sure. I ride alone all the time, and would love to have a talented female rider to ride with sometimes.
@benosayshi6995
4 жыл бұрын
Step 1: learn how to get friends Step 2: get friends Step 3: try again since u failed Step 4: get friends fr Step 5: get them to join ur mtb cult Step 6: go biking with the If doesn’t work use threats to convince them
@pplumridge
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent challenges, going to use some of these in my coaching sessions. Another we do is Cycle Jenga, similar to the bottle pickup/put down. We have a giant Jenga sets, and the kids practice taking a block off the top of one tower, and neatly placing it on another.
@brazilianfernie
4 ай бұрын
I pick things up and put them down. Blake is awesome, great videos
@pyramidselfdefencesolution9214
6 жыл бұрын
amazing once again the content just blows you away i spend hours watching this channel learning gasping laughing soaking it all up best channel on the net
@falllinemaniac
4 жыл бұрын
Creative drills are never weird. I like cookie cutter rounds shooting for a perfect circle by the front wheel. Rocking forward and back is good during the track stand.
@alessandrovinci8724
3 жыл бұрын
Im amazed by how following this channel and training you just get better and better ! So thankful, thank ya so much guys, you freaking awesome
@mthe007
6 жыл бұрын
awesome video! great to have these very simple exercise videos, i ve been doing a lot of similar stuff during the winter. far more enjoyable and effective than going out on some trashed muddy trails, especially when you don t have much time and it s dark and cold. thanks blake
@jsonracer
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tips for progressing even when trails are snowed out!
@CherifZidiProd
6 жыл бұрын
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@JerryWDaviscom
4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff here. How well we ride slow will determine how well we ride in general. Slow is, in my opinion, the key to riding well.
@menjavlafitta
6 жыл бұрын
"Ooh you ssoouuufffff...." 4:54 jhehehehaeuyhfuehrughjtuiko. This is so basic and rudamentary but i love to watch it, have all my likes. Edit: Also veeery important to do these basic exercises. The better foundation you have the better all the riding will get.
@HallMarc_Trails
6 жыл бұрын
Feels like i'm being taught how to ride a bike from scratch lol, good skills :)
@combatmedic363
4 жыл бұрын
I've done the slalom drill several times. It's a great drill. I also try going down a very steep bank as slow as possible and not skid and only use the rear brake. Still practicing on my track stand skills, I'm not that good at it. Great video.
@willian.direction6740
6 жыл бұрын
Good skills to have, reminds me of my observed trials days . Thanks Blake for sharing .
@CherifZidiProd
6 жыл бұрын
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@jdogdaddy
6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff - I have gotten the looks in the parking lot stretching out while balancing - all good
@bleuetamoosejaw
6 жыл бұрын
These are drills we try with the kids i coach. I learned something new though. The stability drill is done at an angle on a climb. Liked that. Ty for the video.
@stuhouchin6392
6 жыл бұрын
"...like a loaded bomb" Or even maybe an unexploded gun??? 😀 You gotta love Bing Bong.
@robynyoung1749
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, how about a video on how to balance by those small bunny hops, and bunny hopping from a wheely.
@calen1929
6 жыл бұрын
It's like they expect us to have friends we are all not that lucky
@honorview8525
6 жыл бұрын
Crabiest_ Cream ikr
@nickwatkins5227
6 жыл бұрын
Crabiest_ Cream I can be your friend 😉
@boomerangfreak
6 жыл бұрын
well I have friends, just none of them ride bikes :/
@calen1929
6 жыл бұрын
boomerangfreak same 😭😭
@brynolfcorp2328
6 жыл бұрын
word
@tim3kgt
6 жыл бұрын
these fun videos are so awesome love seeing you guys play around!!
@andyginther8562
6 жыл бұрын
Ha! Super impressed and highly entertained.
@Dorkbike
6 жыл бұрын
So going to try a couple if these with my friends after a ride in the lot.
@paulsack9563
6 жыл бұрын
I love you GMBN!
@meinekeuning8064
6 жыл бұрын
We have to do that bottle pick up at some xc races in Holland with a high saddle and both feet on, I can even touch the ground. At that races we also have to do bunny hops, track stands and all that kind off stuff, also a whole lap with the front wheel out and the rear wheel inside, it's really much fun
@naciofan11
Жыл бұрын
Simple and adequate for the purpose
@raciochannel4831
3 жыл бұрын
It's really amazing balancing of body, nice biker. Good job...
@Gunni1972
5 жыл бұрын
THAT is a good challenging exercise. thx.
@ralph1269
6 жыл бұрын
One of the under-appreciated scenes in "Breaking Away" is when Dave picks up that girl's book from off the ground before he chases her down.
@vofu5665
6 жыл бұрын
My sincere thanks for this excellent tutorial. Waiting for further backyard drills in Slovakia...
@danielmoloci7366
3 жыл бұрын
5:14 Blacke be like... if you hade your friends.... would be so much fun, but yeah, I'm doing this alone :))) haha nice content, mate, keep it up!
@danielmoloci7366
3 жыл бұрын
6:12 ohhh ok... that's why he doesn't has his friends arround haha... the things you do to teach us, Blake!! :))
@ApologeticaHispanista
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I practicing equilibrium every day, it helps me a lot.
@themartingcastaneda
3 жыл бұрын
This is such a good and helpful vid!!! THANKS!
@WasIstDas5013
6 жыл бұрын
@blake would like to see another jump video, but more specifically, how to transfer the bike to land at a different angle from the lift jump. You did one on your first GMBN introduction video leading the line. You were leaning to the left then you hit the jump and landed leaning to the right. I seem to struggle to get the bike to go along with me as I lean back over in the transfer. Thanks for all the help !
@tomaskrasl3955
6 жыл бұрын
Nice riding shorts Blake
@timmcdroid8069
6 жыл бұрын
Good job..MORE PLEASE
@justintorgerson9816
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy... I'm inspired!!!!!
@nickwatkins5227
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I often find myself doing little tasks like that when waiting for friends to turn up nice 👍 one Blakey. 👀
@allenszykula8071
5 жыл бұрын
These guys always have useful tips figured out how to manual from watching them.
@BikingVikingMTB
6 жыл бұрын
The basics of basic mtb skills brilliant!
@clearbluelou
6 жыл бұрын
Playing with a limbo stick is also good for finding different positions on your bike.
@powertapping
3 жыл бұрын
I love this video. Its very challenging on my xc bike and even harder on my E bike. I'm outta here to practice.
@gmbn
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@WillN2Go1
5 жыл бұрын
I really like these short focused specific skill videos. Thanks. I mostly just want to be a better rider, and not do anything worthy of a KZitem video (neither applause nor cringing). I especially like the 5 street skills. I don't think I'll be hoping up two feet...but one foot? I can think of situations where this could be a very useful skill.
@gabrielmantegna9371
6 жыл бұрын
I love this guy!!!
@markmoreno7295
3 жыл бұрын
Very good. I need every one to achieve my violalovescycling goal.
@beginnermtb6762
6 жыл бұрын
with the Drought in Cape Town it hurt watching Black throw all that water out!
@devilscore2350
5 жыл бұрын
I found that i train my balance better when i actualy have to balance.Like when u ride where there are alot of people and some times u have to stop and stuff like that.If there is no actual need to try and balance i have realy hard time doing it.
@robinburt5735
6 жыл бұрын
His full saddle height is waay lower than mine. But i am made out of legs. Just measured it 42" from the ground.
@MikeBertelsenDK
6 жыл бұрын
I really like this dude :D
@steveverhaeghe7698
6 жыл бұрын
Just awesome, thanks!
@TheCliff670
6 жыл бұрын
Nice one Blake.. 🤙🤙
@laksmidulceyoga
5 жыл бұрын
I'm actually learning sooooo much!!!!! thank you 💚!!!!!
@boneal4942
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid Blake🤘
@alissonkrynski6482
6 жыл бұрын
Please, put subtitles in Portuguese !! You will have many likes in Brazil .. it's serious
@bkmontgomery
6 жыл бұрын
Love it.
@chrismcgourty1756
6 жыл бұрын
Magical!!!!!! Thanks.
@iangreenstreet1407
Жыл бұрын
Great video- thanks
@gmbn
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@andresa.3815
5 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@s.s.450
3 жыл бұрын
Magic
@ranga8038
6 жыл бұрын
I mean Blake's just a bit of a god! Also how is he getting on with the one piece bar and stem- turning into a bit of a roadie now is he!
@yoda4you
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for those tips
@TheRadiopharus
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid Blake!!!
@fishsayswhatsgoingon
6 жыл бұрын
When leaning towards the front wheel go further forward. Try to touch the tire with the visor of your helmet. May the balance be with you.
@olivierlebon5334
6 жыл бұрын
fishsayswhatsgoingon ;&j
@juliomtblife
6 жыл бұрын
Very Nice mate, I'm trying to improve my skills, this video is very nice
@duncanburnside1399
6 жыл бұрын
Homework or GMBN? Hmmm 🤔 I think it’s an obvious answer😂
@oscarold4004
6 жыл бұрын
Duncan Burnside making that decision right now
@Zimblake
6 жыл бұрын
Weeeeell, I would say GMBN and then Homework. But if the dads are reading this then, I say homework and then GMBN.
@koko-lores
6 жыл бұрын
Unless dads watch GMBN and kids have to do their homework first.
@marinstaykov7689
6 жыл бұрын
this reminds me of a "skills with phil" video :)
@rsd_mtnbiker6422
6 жыл бұрын
GREAT video! Loved it!
@WaechterDerNacht
6 жыл бұрын
if you want to learn nohanded track stand.. play cycle ball By the way: still waiting for the GMBN vs GCN vs GTN Cycleball tournament
@theorangedog34
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always
@AKay4tothe7
6 жыл бұрын
Blake has circus-freak like balance.
@brandonaustin3040
6 жыл бұрын
Was only yesterday i was practicing trackstands 🤙🏼
@seanlambe9532
6 жыл бұрын
I might be getting a canyon neuron al 5.0 would it be suitable for racing. If not what would you recommend on a budget for amateur. Thanks love the channel
@tomslife2509
6 жыл бұрын
Can you please go out on the trails with a giant aluxx 6000 black and white
@SamerAssaf_1987
5 жыл бұрын
Nice bike
@bikeguide
6 жыл бұрын
great ! tnx
@roik.6694
6 жыл бұрын
i think that one totally belongs to Martin he is the Master of balance after all
@joshuababer9597
6 жыл бұрын
I can track stand without moving for 38 minutes, I could have gone longer but it just got boring.
@mikedicke5505
6 жыл бұрын
#askGMBN Blake, I couldn’t help but notice is that a one piece bar and stem on your rig? It’s looks sweet!! I have seen them used on road bikes, didn’t think it would trickle into MTB! Good tips and great vids 👍
@mosiowaty1573
6 жыл бұрын
UNICYCLE!!
@itaioren100
5 жыл бұрын
Basic is the name of the game
@hardpack187
3 жыл бұрын
4:07 it almost looks like he has a cigarette in his hand, but it's just the white text on his glove. At first, I was thinking "Wow, Europeans can smoke while doing anything"
@gr637
4 жыл бұрын
I used the car park for my balancing skills as Blake suggested but it didn’t work. Car drivers were unhappy.😂
@levingamm5956
6 жыл бұрын
Nice looseriders shorts 🤙
@bikeface3660
6 жыл бұрын
As soon as it warms up I’ll be out in the street practicing these and embarrassing my daughter! (She hates it coz the neighbors kids skate/ride in the street!!) tee hee hee
@TopseyKretts
6 жыл бұрын
..if i try this,do i need to eat a Balance diet?..
@nickwatkins5227
6 жыл бұрын
Topsey kretts Ha Ha Ha I like it 😂😂😂.
@TopseyKretts
6 жыл бұрын
hehe...
@Zimblake
6 жыл бұрын
hahaha Yeah nothing to heavy
@KTM-therapy
5 жыл бұрын
yeah, and no alcohol
@mostlikelywedoitservices6926
5 жыл бұрын
Dude these are great ideas for practice. First I need to track stand. It is the very first skill I am learning then to manual. Do you think that is a good way to start?
@helmutbreuer2228
6 жыл бұрын
hey blake,to make the bottle pick up harder,use doddys bike,hehe. nice one,dude
@johnvmtb5440
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Blake, whats your feedback on riding 27.5 versus 29er. im trying to get a new MTB. thanks
@jcarenas4416
6 жыл бұрын
Can somebody tell be what handle bar is that? And its fix with the stem?
@nehemiasgomes7671
6 жыл бұрын
I brazilian, for me is more easy to trackstand while still sit on settle and i can do it all times even no hands.
@GabrielCisneros2015
6 жыл бұрын
Geniusssss
@tyjackson124
6 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else notice his handle bars had a stem built in?! Someone reply and tell me what those are called!
@src248
6 жыл бұрын
Syncros Hixon iC SL Carbon
@HarryL2020
6 жыл бұрын
Only issue is, if you don't like it would can't change it... So I recommend finding what you like first.
@doug148877
3 жыл бұрын
I stared at his bars the entire vid wondering this very same thing.
@fatcat1840
4 жыл бұрын
I did That cornering over near a cliff practice... And died a good 127 times.
@ThunderStruckMTB
6 жыл бұрын
Although I don't seem to have a car park with a floor anywhere near me, I do have a parking lot with smooth ground..... Hopefully that will work! ;)
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