Decoding The Best Mountain Biking Body Position | How To Bike with Ben Cathro EP 3

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Eyes up, elbows out, knees slightly bent. You've heard it all before. But what does that all really mean and is it all necessary? Ben Cathro breaks down body position and has come up with his very own philosophy: The Boss Stance.
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0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Eyes Up
2:34 - Elbows Out
3:12 - Knees Bent
4:21 - Heels Down
5:19 - Weight Centered
7:06 - Advanced Weight Distribution
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@pinkbike Жыл бұрын

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@nealmcbeal3041 3 жыл бұрын

Newer rider, and just realized I'm a frequent user of the "Passenger mode" when stuff gets gnarly. Gonna work on that on my next ride. Thanks Ben!

@BenCathro 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s a passenger sometimes. Just don’t make a habit out of it 😉

@HaydenMarek 3 жыл бұрын

once you try what Ben said in the video, you will be amazed how fun biking actually is, bike just running over stuff under you

@AdventureAndy208 3 жыл бұрын

Passenger mode is a carry over from days of bikes with cross country geo, specifically steep head angles. With modern geo of 66 degrees or slacker, you can stay centered and trust the bike. Old habits never die.

@nealmcbeal3041 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventureAndy208 wish I had that as an excuse haha

@larissauredi8795 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdventureAndy208 seriously true. I built an aggressive xc bike back in the day that has a 66 degree ht angle. It was a Frankenstein bike for its time but I STILL have a hard time getting more centered and not trying to compensate for that old school steeper geometry.

@OnCloud911 3 жыл бұрын

New Pinkbike jersey - "The Boss Stance" 🤙

@droneboy1562 3 жыл бұрын

Sold, on the back I'm not your boss

@dkgray828 3 жыл бұрын

Trademarked

@marick791 3 жыл бұрын

@@droneboy1562 surely it would be 'you're not the boss of me!'

@broeselhuber98 3 жыл бұрын

I just love these videos with Cathro! Him being on Pinkbike has really pushed the video quality to the max - best addition to the team in recent years!

@marctreebarc 2 жыл бұрын

Henry Quinney as well! Although, Pinkbike could be using him in a lot better way.

@letsgo_inc 3 жыл бұрын

I have found that biking is like skiing in that when things get steep or scary, the natural tendency is to lean back which actually hinders your control. So now I just tell myself the same thing I think about when skiing. "Commit forward" and that naturally pulls me out of the backseat.

@joemcnamee4256 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought, same thing happens when skiing, you start to get further back and more out of control when you're not confident. I'm guilty of this on skis and on the bike, something I need to work on as well as looking ahead

@BenCathro 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, bang on. Everyone does the lean back for safety to varying degrees and having a mental cue to help you fix it is the ticket. As soon as I feel my hands tugging on the bars my cue is “palm pressure” to help me get back up on top of them.

@mrsmartypants_1 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I was a very good skier from age 6. Just took up mountain biking as an adult a few years ago. There are so many times the light bulb went on learning to mtb downhill - “a ha like skiing”.

@rinky_dinky 3 жыл бұрын

Same when I started if there was a sudden drop I would lean back, but now I drop my chest down towards the stem

@nenta4592 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrsmartypants_1 Yeees mate. I am also a ski racer and instructor in germany. There is so much in common. Also when it comes to cornering techniques, the knees do a lot in the same way🤝👌🏻

@JustinMayfield 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to start telling ATTACK POSITION!!! At the start of every downhill from now on. EDIT: SHOUT that shit at the top of my lungs!

@WaechterDerNacht 3 жыл бұрын

Dont tell it, shout it :-P

@BenCathro 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, if it works for you then go nuts 🥜

@TristanB415 3 жыл бұрын

This series is seriously fantastic. I want MOAR!

@bastiian 3 жыл бұрын

Please let this lanky Scottishman run loose with all of his ideas on future episodes!

@user-cv8uo2yu2e 3 жыл бұрын

I'll throw in my bike bag for free Because I need someone to test it for me You can contact me if you are interested Only the US

@m__r1100 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, and I was failed on a British Cycling coaching course as I wasn't advocating 'get off the back' and instead was going for centred and using legs and arms to get over and down drops... Maybe BC need to see this video!

@BenCathro 3 жыл бұрын

No comment 😅

@liamthomson8415 3 жыл бұрын

Loving these series Ben! We need more coming!

@davidleonard8890 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this series! Top work Ben Cathro, as always ;)

@rachbonifacio 2 жыл бұрын

This was super fun, engaging, and yet packed with information. Thank you!

@simonthomson1631 Жыл бұрын

Loving the videos guys. Great technical content and loving the Cathro banter!

@scheinheilig1 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the next part! Ben you are a amazing presenter!

@visualresonance 3 жыл бұрын

I love the demonstrations of 'passenger mode'

@BenCathro 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of practice. Used to be a full time passenger till I got my Boss qualification.

@muddymongoosemtb9873 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, body positioning is something I really struggle with I’m too often in the Passenger Mode- need to master “The Boss Stance” - TM Ben Cathro Pink Bike 2021.😁🤙🤙🤙

@BenCathro 3 жыл бұрын

™️®️©️🛑

@muddymongoosemtb9873 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenCathro 😂😂😂👌😁

@mrouth1981 3 жыл бұрын

The most helpful vid on body position out there. Keep it up Ben!

@alans4281 3 жыл бұрын

63 year old long time rider now riding an E city bike but still think I got something out of this video . Thanks for sharing.

@martinforbes3371 2 жыл бұрын

Your mood was what caught my attention first vid, then your sense of humour then the way you groove into this stuff... so soft and gently. Despite the generation gap, I take lesson from you ! Stay Tune :) Thank's 👍

@povteer 3 жыл бұрын

the best video of its kind! hella fun too! 'boss stance' is all we need now! 😁🤙

@workhorsemtb7075 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Ben and staff!

@MrBencannon 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and series! Best explained mtb videos I’ve seen.

@macss.3671 2 жыл бұрын

This is so well done and has really helped my riding. Really great coaching and I love the “Boss Stance” concept. Brilliant!

@yurisolov3359 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, this vid and the entire series is Brilliant ! All presented and explained in a very understandable fashion and clear direction of 'How To' and importantly, 'why'. The 'How To' not being cookbook, but when and how decide what needs to happen. I'm rewatching every episode, because there's just too much packed into each to possibly even try to apply in a whole bunch of days riding! Big Kudos to you and your work here! I am Stoked!

@Alexandros_Patsialidis 3 жыл бұрын

This content is just TOO GOOD❗️❗️❗️ I feel like I wanna pay for it 😱😂😎🙏🏼

@danp2509 3 жыл бұрын

Well soon u might have to, with Outside buying pinkbike

@Alexandros_Patsialidis 3 жыл бұрын

😱🤷🏼‍♂️

@artboytidwell 3 жыл бұрын

Great series and we all love Ben as a presenter... the best.

@steveharry9891 3 жыл бұрын

This series is bang on ! Easy to understand, and a great help ....👌....thank you Mr Cathro...

@cornishcactus 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Ben's always gold on camera

@steviedingledangle7982 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Ben - I've been working on this for years.

@patljak 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Started attacking steep descents recently with some confidence and noticed how the whole “lean back” was just making things worse!

@jonasbauer5906 3 жыл бұрын

Great practical tips. Highly appreciated. Thx a lot 😊

@justsosurgery8362 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Worth watching multiple times to fully appreciate the valuable information. Keeping legs straight to relax really helped on my last ride.

@EJ-V8Bikes 3 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome video instruction especially for a new mountain biker! Thanks!!

@shawn-paulluchin603 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job! I had a question yet when I kept watching, you answered. Good job on the details!

@peterandthebike5152 2 жыл бұрын

Over 30 Years of MTB and this video contains so much of what I learned forgot and relearned. Thanks for this!

@noniecabrera 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation so far about body position. Thanks Ben. Thanks Pinbike

@TrailDogsMTB 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this!

@thomaswise7829 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, loved the video. I'll be testing this out of my team ride tonight

@zomambik 2 жыл бұрын

Great talent for teaching / explaining stuff. Give us more!

@liamjovanic9490 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much . You helped me so much with these tips . My riding has improved and just beacuse of your videos .

@chefonabike7018 2 жыл бұрын

The best advices only the best coaches are able to give. Well done guys 🤘🏻

@LaVale- 3 жыл бұрын

Boss Stance!! Best video about riding technique I've seen in a long time.

@stevenguyen4790 3 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent informative video about body position. I liked the about the “lean back” part.

@SteveKimbo 3 жыл бұрын

Well that's the best explanation of body position I've ever heard! Cheers boss!

@urbanphotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Bang on youtube algorithm which seems to know what I’m struggling with right now! Thanks, a great tutorial Ben, pointing out the important stuff!

@PradaDrum 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. Keep them coming!

@snickersthingz 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for simplifying what tends to be over explained and made complicated. Cathro is a rad coach

@sanabibimtb 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining thank you!👍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@HeadshrinkerMD 5 ай бұрын

Thank You! awesome education video.

@josepmariamartineztrave4456 2 жыл бұрын

A perfect master session ! Thank you very much !

@ALLMOUNTAINMTB 3 ай бұрын

These videos are still the best out there on this subject

@LD-yl2zz 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos so much. Thank you so much Ben :)

@honzakrcil7454 3 жыл бұрын

This is so entertaining and interesting to watch, well done

@erl-grey 3 жыл бұрын

that's the best boss stance video out there!

@givreycham 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and great presentation....now to try it!

@yannicbrose 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the best and most important video of this series... 💪

@marcinbera1842 Жыл бұрын

Lovely stuff mate!

@doctorpc4x4 2 жыл бұрын

A great series from Ben

@mojo3398 2 жыл бұрын

i have to watch this over and over again every couple of weeks to remind myself of the simplest stuff... actually helps everytime though, thanks!

@donaldmcnulty 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips Ben, you’re a great teacher!

@1comie 3 жыл бұрын

Another Great Video Mr Cathro!

@keith1277 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! well explained.

@joneldelapena3959 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. You have just helped a lot of beginner riders.

@cosmo1212 2 жыл бұрын

best video on body positioning thanks ben! This has made me a faster and more confident rider! Cheers....... Trademarked!

@savageantelope3306 11 ай бұрын

11:03 Literally me, I'm sothankfull for all the truth and good advice on just maintaining the same base form for all rides

@wiljaq2773 3 жыл бұрын

Been MTBing for 3 years (before only a roadie) and this video was still helpful. I’ve been in that “bike running away from you” situation.

@brendonpotts4342 Жыл бұрын

Boss. These are surprisingly great and a helpful even for people who have been riding for a long time! Thanks!

@samloke6034 Жыл бұрын

i love this vid. the hilarious demonstrations reminds me very much how an anime on biking would look like.

@roamingwolfpack 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of the "boss stance"!

@trailattraction3678 2 жыл бұрын

Struggling to avoid the passenger mode on steep descents for a couple of months now, nice to know it´s not just in my head that feeling of not having the bike under control. Great shots on Confident vs Non-confident body position at 11.12, really help me compare with my own ridding footage👌.

@konstantinosgiotis9804 3 жыл бұрын

The guy is a very good teacher and pretty smart too.

@Skogmtb 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, these videos are unreal 👍🤘

@stringalongamax 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video dude. I love the tennis player analogy getting back to centre. 👌

@winklertribe5268 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!!! Thank you Ben!!

@hpph1744 Жыл бұрын

I love this. Thanks Boss.

@yashmanzia8115 3 жыл бұрын

This is best free advice i ever got. Thank You Ben!! I was leaning back so much my back tyre was hitting my butt on drops!!! and ofcourse i crashed. This video helped me to not to lean too much back.

@SmokeybeardAB 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ben.

@jrxvo6080 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I can't beleave how usefull that is! Thank you! This You Tube stuff is Fun! look forward to exploring other stuff on You Tube!!!!

@markthompson1796 27 күн бұрын

Great vid. Thanks mate

@randomdudeontheinternet4389 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah I absolutely needed this! I'm way to often in passenger mode. I will try this on my next ride.

@CYMTB 7 ай бұрын

This video is the best lecture for riding position that I have ever watched!! My son is getting better thanks to this lecture! thanks!

@mtbboy1993 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it, very in depth.

@MehmetSevil 3 жыл бұрын

Woow. Just wow! Amazing stuff. Not only "hows" but "whys" too. Thanks a whole lot! Awesome presentation too! :))

@DownhillDesireMTB 2 жыл бұрын

brand new rider here, thanks so much for this series, it's beyond awesome!!!!

@bigchungus914 Жыл бұрын

I like a periodically switch between the two poses in the thumbnail, typically switching as fast as possible

@adammiller6932 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series

@1969Escobar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again, cheers

@Dnzo09 2 жыл бұрын

Best MBT explanations I've found. Plus I almost chocked laughing a few times. Awesome stuff

@MrSketchyCharacter 3 жыл бұрын

Been riding 20 years, this will be super helpful to polish up this old dog's skills. Thanks Ben 🤪

@highlandendurorider6519 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video 👌🤘🏾

@ricardopezohernandez2668 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job ... THE BOSS!!!

@ronikanics5228 Жыл бұрын

Nice topic and explanation..

@sxcmtb3269 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@louiselipe7812 2 жыл бұрын

Your killing me! It’s so assuring that there is HOPE for me! I LOVE YOU!!

@POVSamir 3 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial 👍 thanks 🙏

@MarioXcore1 3 жыл бұрын

the tennis analogy makes so much sense

@mannybee 2 жыл бұрын

Blooming brilliant

@canelami1285 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@blue360 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!

@igethanxcmtb9437 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve spent the last year focusing on improving my body position, because I used to ride in passenger or the old attack position. Now I’m spend a lot more time in boss position after gathering tips I liked from across YT. Great to see one video cover it all!

@gatoryak7332 2 жыл бұрын

I used to see some people use the "attack position" on my local trails. But nobody around here uses it anymore. The last holdouts were women and skinny boys in their early teens. Not many people are passengers, because on our trails, they will more likely be walking their bikes than riding in bad body position.