How To Climb Technical Ledges & Curbs // Level Up Your Mountain Biking With The Punch Method

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In this video we talk about using the punch method to climb up ledges on trail without the need for a bunnyhop. The punch is my favorite way to get up and over obstacles because it is really efficient and consistent once you get it down! Hopefully this video helps you with some tips and tricks you can bring to the trails!
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Punch Method
1:00 Practicing In Town & Proving A Point
2:09 Body Positioning & Front Wheel Lift
3:18 Rear Wheel Lift Technique
4:43 Shoulder Movement
5:12 Slo-Mo Graphic Of Full Technique
5:57 April Tests It Out!
8:11 Back On Trail & Arch Nemesis
8:37 Kyle Demos Technique On Trail
10:34 April Tries Her Best
11:50 Regrouping
12:33 Two Rock Ledges In A Row + Confidence
14:22 Breakthrough!!!
14:48 One More Try
15:48 No Way!!!!
17:12 Outro
19:24 Doggo
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@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

We hope everyone enjoys this video! There are many way to get up and over ledges out on the trail and in this video we focused on the punch technique. In my experience using the punch method is really efficient and consistent at walking / jogging speed on small to medium sized ledges. Whereas I will use Bunnyhops on high speed medium to large sized ledges. Bunnyhops are but definitely require another level up in terms of bike handling prowess and strength. In my experience a punch can be done much slower than a bunnyhop as well for those really technical climbs. If you are interested we would be happy to do a follow up video of when to use the punch vs bunnyhop methods. Just let us know! We have a video coming out next week that touches on pedaling power stroke, seat height, & gear selection so stay tuned for that one and let us know if you have any other questions or anything in the meantime!

@lucacycles8623 Жыл бұрын

Hey Kyle and April, this video was brilliant, there's a few things I do without thinking about, and it's nice to know 'what I'm actually doing', but there's also definitely a few take home points for me - thanks :) Also I think we can all learn a lot from the brilliant example of determination that April showed! I would really love to see a video on steps on steeper climbs if you get the chance, a situation where you can't really 'stop pedalling' Thanks Team :)

@captjerski4165 Жыл бұрын

The left up hill was hard, power pedal on the uphill then uphill left turn front wheel lift then rear lift too much for the leg but April did make it. I watch OKP a japanese trials video he has detailed step by step videos to conquer obstacles.

@user-bj7kt9vm2c Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! What about uphill and downhill switchbacks? Can you make a video about it?

@WeBShortBus Жыл бұрын

Great video, it's on a skill I've been working on and the hints are great, and reinforce a couple things I've figured out. I find I can do pretty large ledges/rocks (eg wheel height) when I'm on flat ground or gradual uphills, but when the climb gets more steep I really struggle. Sometimes it's a stall out, where I don't have enough speed once the front wheel is up. Sometimes if the hill is reasonably steep I don't have enough room between me and the front of the bike to get the front wheel lift up high enough, and leaning back to create more room makes looping out a fear. Any hints on executing this on steeper inclines would be appreciated.

@Biking-Viking Жыл бұрын

Great video, and I would love to see a follow-up vs. the bunny hop.

@NoticePerception Жыл бұрын

Watching April learn is so instructive to me. As she said, technique, not just strength is key. It has kept me improving my riding on trails like Gooseberry’s, Moab’s, and various other black diamonds. And I am a 72 year old woman. Thank you Kyle and April and KZfaq!

@mikedwiles Жыл бұрын

The barefoot section with the rigid bike was very revealing. Excellent demonstration. One fine point that I've noticed: While we don't 'scoop' to lift the rear wheel, we do perform some little pressure move on the pedals that keep the feet connected to the pedals even when we unweight. We do this so our feet don't become disconnected from the pedals for fear of shinners.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Glad the rigid bike section helped! We will have a video next week on our other channel talking more about the pedaling, seat and gear selection!

@OneDeltaMike Жыл бұрын

It is SOOOO much fun watching April conquer a new skill ! I think your approach of showing her learn a skill from the beginning and what is going wrong and how to correct it what makes your vids the best I’ve seen. As soon as you said keep your chest over the bars, I realized why I can’t get over anything more than a few inches tall, I’m staying too far back and not unweighting. Thank you bot( for another great lesson !

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dave!

@egh43 Жыл бұрын

The training videos are great, but what impresses me most is how supportive and complementing you are to each other. It is refreshing to see the kindness you have towards each other!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SergejGrabun Жыл бұрын

MTB is such a complex thing in general. There are soooo many elements to it. You would think April could do something like this with her eyes closed after watching her doing jumps over gaps, but technical bits of MTB is different from being comfortable above the ground. Great video and I love that you address all aspects of being MTB rider.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sergej! Yeah its so varied and can always throw a new challenge at you! April loves jumping and we spent a ton of time working through how to do it safely with her and this year we really want to focus on some of the more technical trials style skills and climbing!

@swrigley9861 Жыл бұрын

This was broken down so well. Kyle makes it look so easy. April does such a great job taking feedback and trying again; I was cheering for her when she finally got it! This is a skill I definitely need to work on and I really appreciate this tutorial. Great job you two!

@juanhuttoe4517 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he's a great teacher and she listens and understands his instructions so well. Great team for sure.

@jdogdaddy 9 ай бұрын

You are such an excellent, thorough and patient instructor Kyle - this is a great breakdown. I agree that seeing April work the instruction is VERY helpful too. My girlfriend has learned alot from watching you guys over the last 3 years - thank you!

@userb3nje909 5 ай бұрын

April has the patience of a saint. I would of been swearing and supper frustrated lol Great video as usual

@cyclonasaurusrex1525 Жыл бұрын

I suck, and I still don’t know if I’ll be able to do this, but it’s the best explanation I’ve seen-particularly “jumping” out of the way of the rear tire being thrown forward.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

I honestly had very low expectations going into this for what I could accomplish and cannot believe I made the ledge at the end! Hope you will give it a try and it will help. Going to a curb and stairs is the best place to start and gain some confidence. -April

@timparsons2741 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video and went to my local trail and it worked perfectly . Thank you .

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome!! We love getting feedback like that!

@clockout5265 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Here in Noth Carolina we call this the old man's bunny hop.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Haha I like that!

@rolpal619 Жыл бұрын

👍🏼❤Great tutorial. This is my biggest weakness. 😂.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Hope it will help!

@offdaystv Жыл бұрын

Another killer video! Y’all’s channel has changed the mtb game for me. All of my skills come from religiously watching your videos.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you and that’s awesome to hear! 😊

@paradisedot50 Жыл бұрын

I really love how you two teach. Just like "in real life." It's so helpful to see the real struggles and the gradual "getting it." You guys are so encouraging and honest. Thank you!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ArtFerguson 3 ай бұрын

Kyle has helped me more than any other instructor. Missing him big time!

@MrJpinegar Жыл бұрын

You’re making me miss Chico. I was out there visiting my sister for a month in 2021 and got in a lot of rides on Upper Bidwell.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Glad we got to spend a few weeks there, the park was so lush after all the winter rain! -April

@KevinT3141 Жыл бұрын

I love how you explain this stuff. Showing it barefoot without suspension really drives home what it is and isn't about.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad that part was helpful!

@KevinT3141 Жыл бұрын

And now that I'm done watching the whole thing, great job April! You made it look so smooth.

@DaveB-mi9rs Жыл бұрын

I never comment on your video's (or anyone else's), but I had to here. There is always a down home, humble attitude that comes through from both of you in your video's. This one was extremely helpful to my riding (I'm in my late 60's), and it was filmed in a place I called home in the 70's and 80's. It so great to see a local succeed and share his beautiful playground with others. I have also seen April's "playground" in your video's and seen her progress. You both rock and thank you for being who you are and sharing it!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Dave! Chico holds such a special place in my heart, its fun to get to share it with April too!

@NomadJan 2 ай бұрын

I'm really enjoying watching these technique videos. I've been riding for 30 years plus and I'm always looking for ways to improve. One of the things that my brother taught me about riding up steps like this, was this: Once you get your front wheel over the step or ledge and unweight the bike, immediately lunge the bike forward by sort of twisting the hand grips forward. You don't literally twist the grips. But, the description of the motion or movement helps to make the bike lunge forward while it's unweighted. The lunge movement happens naturally when doing this. This description really helped me a lot. Of course, positioning over the handle bars is also key, as describe in the video. My brother was a phenomenal technical rider! Sadly he's passed now. But I never forget all of the tips that he taught me. They made me a better rider. I hope this little tip helps! R.I.P Daren, my brother.

@stanb1604 Жыл бұрын

It really is the small details that make a difference. I'm trying to hit small jumps before as a practice but couldn't clear it no matter my efforts but when I watched your vid on how to hit jumps, dude, your "pop" method worked so well that I'm hitting jumps effortlessly. Still can't hit the big ones but at least I'm having more fun riding the blues with some tasty jumps in it. Thank you for doing what you do!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

It really is! Glad to hear your jumping has improved 😊

@goingbonzo5923 Жыл бұрын

I'm intimidated on technical trails for this reason. Thanks for the tip and happy mother's day to all you mothers.

@williamkreiss3592 Жыл бұрын

Always learn from you 2 and myself at 73 it's cool and inspiring ✨️

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thats so awesome! Thanks for the kind words William!

@jeffwertz8108 Жыл бұрын

simply the best teacher around (most knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging) and such a quick learner and realistic example of those who are good athletic riders but aren't full on beast mode Kyles just quite yet. Love Love Love your vids so great to see you back at it full on.

@PluckyPackrat Жыл бұрын

I finally have a relevant tip despite being a beginner MTBer! When I was trying to learn the timing for the punch, I'd roll both wheels over small bumps in the dirt to get a tactile sense of how much time would pass between the front wheel encountering an obstacle and the rear wheel encountering the obstacle! Really helped me time my punch over a half-foot root of doom! Thank you for this tutorial! I wasn't aware of the unweighting bit, and I think I can improve that a bit to keep more stable upon landing up on a ledge!

@JoelZieve Жыл бұрын

Love your instructional videos and how you break things down to keep the learning process simple and easy to progress with. Keep 'em comin' - thanks!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad our videos are helpful!

@russ1046 Жыл бұрын

This technique is super-cool. When I learned this kind of stuff 30 years ago the theory was you lift the front, then jam the front brake like a mini stoppie to get the back wheel up. Can't wait to try this out 👍

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

its fun to hear how all the different techniques evolve!

@duroxkilo Жыл бұрын

mr Kyle has some serious skills in making himself understood, the boss of fundamental details :)

@BriyonH Жыл бұрын

This is the video I have been waiting for. I have struggled with this since I started riding a year ago. Can't seem to make it up these ledges. Thanks for the great video. Can't wait to try out the technique.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

We really hope it helps! I know it gave April a lot of confidence!

@pauleddy5146 Жыл бұрын

Ha! Great job. This is something I really need work on too. I keep wanting to pedal, and you know that doesn't work too often.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helpful! Pedaling and more speed seemed to be the go to before Kyle helped me with this haha

@louisrovegno542 Жыл бұрын

As a clipless rider I know I use the punch constantly with reliance on the pedals. This will really help to rely on the pedals less.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Yeah! It will also make those lifts a lot easier once you have less weight to get up with your clips too!

@Tommyg884 Жыл бұрын

So exited too see tutorials coming coincidentally this is the exact one I was hoping for next! Love the videos so keep up the good work! 😁🤙

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Thomas! Hopefully it is helpful!!

@teeztoyz Жыл бұрын

This is crucial information if you're climbing where there are steps or roots. It can make the difference between a miserable frustrating experience into one of confidence and gratification. My sister and her boyfriend took me on a trail which had small climbs with roots it was my first experience into MB and I'm fairly athletic so I thought I could manage. Nope. I was so exhausted and frustrated I threw in the towel and turned back. I was thinking never again. This video has given me new insight and hope. I am in my late 50's but could pass for late 30's(I've been told) which is why I could easily give in so quickly - oldish and tired but thanks to your video it makes me want to try again. Love you guys.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this video gave you hope! The best part is you can practice in town to get your confidence up with curbs and stairs. And just like what happened in this video, if the first ledge you try gets too frustrating, try another one with less elements to it. Hope you have success!

@teeztoyz Жыл бұрын

Will do. A lot of times you see these people in videos making everything look so easy which it may be but one can easily create false expectations if you don't have proper technique. Looking forward to your next video on climbing to help prevent any unnecessary frustration. Cheers.

@richardkaz2336 Жыл бұрын

Good video, one that I'll recomend to my wife as she struggles over small logs 200-400mm Dia and small ledges. There is one thing that is important and that is keeping above a threshold speed. If you're too slow the bike will stall and over you will go. Travel above that speed and you and the bike will continue as one. So learning and adjusting for that speed for different situations is a handy skill.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! Also great point!

@STLMTB Жыл бұрын

What gets me is feet position. I have to be super aware of where my feet will be because my gut wants to pedal while going over the ledge, but that generally means I get a pedal strike and get stopped dead. Once I started focusing on not just speed and unweighting my rear wheel but making sure feet are level, I had better success. This really is a fantastic video, I love these and can't wait to see more.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Yeah the feet thing is so hard to break mentally! April had the same thing happening but she really started to figure it out using the curb to learn at a coasting speed!

@YanDoroshenko Жыл бұрын

It's funny how this thing I thought everyone has been doing for ages seems to be a "technique" and even have a name to it. Awesome video, I think I'll go practice this tomorrow if the weather cooperates and see how rusty I am at it.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Hope you pick it up again quickly! 😊

@RandyMarsh-dh9es 9 ай бұрын

Kyle!!! I’m so stoked to see you back out there, buddy. I hope you’re feeling better.

@jacobjanuary6666 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy a good Chico video. Climbing the top parts of maidu always gets me on the steps.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

It’s tricky!

@IagoAlmeidaI Жыл бұрын

I really struggle with this guys, thank you so much for the video, nice to see April’s progress

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Iago! Hope this helps a bit!

@DeniseNepraunig 16 күн бұрын

I do love your videos and I love to see how April learns and how you support her and how she grows in confidence and overcomes her fears. I'm not riding a mountain bike, I'm on my BMX so I really appreciate that you showed it with the Wutang Clan bike in the beginning.

@faithg9766 Жыл бұрын

What amazing tips. It was great to see April go from disheartened to delighted. The doggo made me smile, thanks for the work both of you put into this video.

@grandbuba Жыл бұрын

The amazing thing you two have going on with having a great teacher on the one hand, and a relatable learner on the other hand (albeit a much faster one than myself..) makes this so much more fun to watch and attempt than dozens of other professionally ridden "just do this" instructionals. Keep 'm coming, please!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@drmoynihan Жыл бұрын

I am sitting here watching very closely with my repaired/healing Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear! Watching this and your other improve your peddling shows exactly how I fell sideways on a ledge. My dropper was full suspension and I had just finished a climb and I stopped and stopped and fell sideways over a ridge and landed on my shoulder. I finished the single-track, but knew I was in trouble. Each time I come to a ledge is an opportunity to fall over sideways (watching April closely as she demonstrates this). Keeping the dropper seat low is important so one can reach the ground. Of course it is difficult, when climbing steep switchbacks, to keep the momentum. It is 6 to 12 more weeks before getting back on my Commencal, but watching your demonstrations are a real encouragement. Thank you!

@dedlih 7 ай бұрын

April, I was cheering you on! Kyle, you’re a great teacher!

@AprilRideMTB 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@KalleFlodin Жыл бұрын

Love these! I just started riding and I'm learning so much from you guys 😊❤

@skimama13 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing the REALITY of trying to learn some of these technical maneuvers! Most videos show people getting it right the first time and I get so so frustrated because I take a long time to learn new techniques. Thanks April! You made my day!

@johnvanwagenen6492 Жыл бұрын

I really like that you show April's progression. I know that can be a vulnerable thing to show, but it makes it feel more real. Thanks for the great video! I have a goal to conquer a techy climb this year on a local trail (since I'm not very skilled at techy climbs) and this is just what I needed. Now to get out there and practice!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck with your practice 😊

@Purplehaze778 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had an experienced riding buddy like you whom I could session with. Thanks for the tutorial videos.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! When I was younger i made a little facebook group for monday night urban rides and got a really fun crew of people from that, i know its a little different nowadays but it would be fun to organize a progression session ride once a month or something at a local shop!

@laramiegrinde9246 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are just ridiculously helpful, and April, THANK YOU for showing us your struggles. It's massively helpful to those of us who are also learning.

@gr33dyglutton Жыл бұрын

Every time I watch your videos it makes me wish I was riding.

@bruceb5481 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your excellent instructional videos. Ledges are impossible for me. Pushing foreword and lifting the rear wheel never seems to work. This video is the best I've seen. You and April have re- inspired me to work on this valuable skill until I get it.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thats so cool to hear bruce! we hope this helps a ton!

@stx333 9 ай бұрын

I watch it almost purely for the love and respect you guys share 🤗

@AprilRideMTB 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@coraysalyer396 4 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for the videos! This style teaching and watching April learn helps me a lot. I cheered out loud when she hit that ledge, LOL. Looking forward to the steep climb on loose trails video.

@haksaw123 Жыл бұрын

This was so useful. Thanks guys 🎉❤

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Mykeyfilms Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I need to keep working on improving my punches!!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@kerianhalcon3557 Жыл бұрын

HAHAH April" I can't believe I just made that!" Me "I can totally believe you made that"! You have Kyle as a teacher, and you are a very talented rider, that ledge did not know what it was in for.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Haha I still can’t believe it!

@gregstevens2917 Жыл бұрын

Way to go, April...awesome!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg!

@EpicSwedishFika Жыл бұрын

I just love to see them both on bikes and do hope Kyle keeps getting stronger...

@srobinson426 Жыл бұрын

Kyle your ability to teach is awesome, and April your a great student showing us how to apply it.

@AprilRideMTB 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Scott!

@marcrougeron572 Жыл бұрын

Loved it! looking fwd to the next video on lose ground

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! Yeah we have some fun ideas for that one haha!

@B1KER Жыл бұрын

Fun vid! It's always interesting listening to a good teacher explain what I've been doing for years but have no clue what's actually happening. I'm a good rider, but when it comes to explain what I'm actually doing...I really don't know. It's really cool sitting here nodding my head thinking, holy shit, that is what I'm doing. LOL! Great job to the both of you.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@funstuff6578 Жыл бұрын

That was one of your best videos ever. Super helpful!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! We were hoping this one would be a really helpful one.

@charlesstevenson8751 6 ай бұрын

I like to see that its not as easy as the expert makes it look. it encourages me to keep trying. Thanks April!

@AprilRideMTB 6 ай бұрын

Glad it’s encouraging!

@edstewart367 2 ай бұрын

Nice instruction, I chuckle at people saying you need clips or suspension to get up ledges. I learned to hop curbs on my bike in the late sixties. I got into aggressive trail riding on a full suspensions about 8 years ago, my technique could use improvement but it still works.

@wiljaq2773 Жыл бұрын

Rad vid. I don’t even try these multiple ledges (I’m 65 of age) but now I’ll give it a gander.

@lostman65 Жыл бұрын

one thing i learned to do on big ledges is let my front wheel touch the corner of the ledge. it allows me to shift my weight forward better. when i let the front wheel go up and over the ledge i always find myself in the back seat. i learned that from riding moto.

@troybush5899 3 ай бұрын

Great commitment to overcoming those obstacles! Persistence and practice paid off. Way to stick with it..........Proper GEAR SELECTION is very important to master, as well.

@frederickcalope8526 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. I’ve shown your videos to my daughters to let them know that they can do things they think that only their dad can do. :-)

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that!

@mattkleifgen 8 ай бұрын

There's an uphill ledge just past a corner at my local park that always gets me. I'm definitely going to go back and session it after this one.

@JoseMartinez-je4do Жыл бұрын

Watching foot position is very good and you guys are great instructors. Same kind of concept as horse jumping. 😊

@sparkwolf1618 Жыл бұрын

super helpful video! I have a corner to ledge on my local trail that I struggle with, looking forward to practicing this technic to get over it!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Hope this will help you conquer that!

@darkmaster450 5 ай бұрын

I love these instructional videos of theirs. So beginner friendly 😃

@NYGuy2000 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful advice, even for city bikers!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Urban riding can teach you a lot!

@metodijetrajanovski2852 6 ай бұрын

Out of all the videos i watched this one was the most useful and effective

@AprilRideMTB 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@CMneilB 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations April. Another technique mastered. You’re a great teacher Kyle. You guys work together as a great team. Thanks for sharing.

@AprilRideMTB 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@geopietro Жыл бұрын

Great instruction. Can't wait to try it. Thank you.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John!

@steveroadsalt Жыл бұрын

Another great video. I’ve improved my climbing a lot last year using the same basic technique. Nice to know I’m doing things right and to see all the mechanics behind it. Still a work in progress, but I’ll get there. Thanks again guys for another fun and educational video. You Rock!!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Glad to hear it’s reassuring to you 😊

@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I did learn something. These kinds of ledges have been my nemesis for a long time. Going out to practise now.

@AprilRideMTB 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@LCatl 10 ай бұрын

I love how patient and encouraging you are!

@fahimehtorkladani2243 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you back together ❤ great achievement April. Good for you.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@michaelhawes7185 Жыл бұрын

Good job! I appreciate these videos.

@JH-bq9zr Жыл бұрын

Love you guys helping us all so much

@gingermartinez7402 Жыл бұрын

I love your skill tutorials!! They are so helpful and it’s so cool to see April progress. Nice work guys 😊

@Antnerd Жыл бұрын

Yo thanks! Highlighting the chest over bars position made a huge difference for me - I was always trying to "manual" up my front end then jump myself forward, and it was always.. rough.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

No worries at all! Glad this can help!

@redbomberr4594 Жыл бұрын

Great vid once again. Thx guys 🤘

@jennkuenzler2420 6 ай бұрын

You guys are just amazing. April- I hope to be and learn half as well as you have. You’re so lucky to have such a patient and fantastic teacher. Bravo to both of you and thank you for sharing!

@AprilRideMTB 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@christinepeterson9239 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and find them so helpful and realistic! Watching April struggle on the same things I struggle on, but then persevere gives me more determination to keep trying. Thank you!

@hannahburke4454 Жыл бұрын

This was insanely helpful. Thank you so much!

@kookiedabear Жыл бұрын

Keep up the determination and positive attitude, April. Great teaching skills and motivational reinforcement, Kyle!

@gnmatsu Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Something I've somehow figured out how to do over the years of riding. One thing I noticed with April's failed attempts was the timing of the the pedal stroke and position. Certainly being in the right gear, having the right amount of momentum with the front wheel up on to the ledge and then having the pedal stroke at the right timing helps a lot.

@gnmatsu Жыл бұрын

Oh. And Congrats April. Well done. I know when I first tried mountain biking I realized I couldn't just twist a throttle and have power. And how the power was put down and being able to ratchet my pedals became very important.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Yes good eye, I kept trying to pedal my way through on the failed attempts and timing is always off when I’m trying new things!

@bbanga5542 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I need to try this out now. Well done April! 👏🏽👊🏽

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@cyclingnerddelux698 Жыл бұрын

"Pop not power," is my new mantra. Very cool!!!🎉 I'm focusing all my attention on the rigid bike demo. For me, that is the key.

@ChinoZ32 Жыл бұрын

Great work guys, great team!

@nettag655 Жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing with supporting each other. Just had a technical climbing coaching session and wish I had watched this before! Definitely going to practice !!

@sergiocal1202 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained the way to do. April is a very good student and Kyle a good teacher!

@BlackRail33 Жыл бұрын

Great description. Very clear and helpful.

@tomlevasseur8550 7 ай бұрын

In 2016 I became sick. I couldn’t ocean kayak due to Lyme disease affecting my neck. I had an old Huffy that I rode through technical trails for a year. I just powered my way through or walked through. Then I got a Scott Scale and my skills skyrocketed but I couldn’t do what I just saw April do. Two weeks ago I bought a new Scott Spark ( my neck thanks me). I watch a lot of KZfaq and have learned so much in so many areas but you two are my go to videos when it comes being on the pedals more than being on the ground.

@AprilRideMTB 7 ай бұрын

Glad our videos are helpful. Sorry to hear about your lymes, but glad you can still ride!

@winchestertonfieldville8973 Жыл бұрын

Just love this video! I learned so much, and can’t wait to hit the trails first thing in the morning. Thank you 😍

@lionelhernandez34 Жыл бұрын

Nice work April, that feeling when you finally make it is like no other. Thanks for sharing the video, I first learned on punch technique through one of Jeff Lenoski's videos. You all did a really good job of going in depth on the technique.