How To Corner Like a PRO and DOUBLE Your Speed!

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Jay from @rootsmtb3185 teaches me how to corner on a mountain bike like a pro! Cornering is one of those skills that I've always had low confidence with and I gotta say, after my lesson with Jay it honestly feels like night and day coming into corners.
Learn more about the skills that make our mountain biking experience just that much more enjoyable. If you’re anything like me, you may need some improvement in cornering and speed. Jay, a mountain biker coach (more specifically: a coach to the coaches!) takes me through proper form and position, and all the other details that will help you and me become even better at our favorite sport.
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@towknee3837 Жыл бұрын

Once I master how to go straight I'm def going to use the tips in this vid

@WalmartBrandClothingItems Жыл бұрын

once i master BiCyClE im going to learn how to bIcYcLe

@marcsee4072 Жыл бұрын

Mtb goes about 2% of a trail straight, you are more than competent.

@ritcheymt 10 ай бұрын

😄😆😅😂🤣 Awesome comment! You win the Internetz today, @towknee3837

@ibanez2010 Жыл бұрын

Cornering is such an organic aspect of biking because there are just so many variables at at play. That "trick" or technique may work when it's damp and grippy, but completely fails in the soft/sandy/loose. Another technique may work when you're going 5mph, but falls apart at 10mph and over. Tires play a role, bike geometry plays a role, your weight plays a role, the trail conditions play a role, speed, etc,. If you find yourself freezing up and overthinking on corners, you're probably watching too much YT (analysis paralysis). Nothing will "double your speed" like time in the saddle (and pushing that envelope further and further).

@CiviLmachine2 7 ай бұрын

The "When I teach you here, you end up here" honestly gave it so much validity to me I like this coach

@ManishKarkera 4 ай бұрын

I knew he's a bloody good teacher when he said that.

@you-dont-know-me123 Ай бұрын

I read this exactly when he said it 😂😂😂

@alex_heavy Жыл бұрын

the best cornering video I've ever seen. And finally someone who tackles the foot position controversy!!

@stevenspevere2217 Жыл бұрын

I thought some of these tips were goofy, until I tried them. I was amazed at how much my cornering improved. Thanks!

@eduardocastillo2024 Жыл бұрын

Zach Galifianakis never dissapoints...

@pavethepeaks Жыл бұрын

I've watched at least 20 different cornering videos, this one is for sure one the best cornering vids out there, thanks!

@samhenderson7528 Жыл бұрын

Finally another vid…

@thereisa6inthename Жыл бұрын

this helped me way more than you can imagine. thank you. great video, amazing coach.

@mikemoccia4965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I have seen other related videos and articles but the way you explained it really clicked for me! I tried it tonight and I can already tell it's going to help a lot!

@HandlebarVentures Жыл бұрын

Great video I think this will help a lot of people out! Cornering is the hardest but most rewarding skill to master. The nuances in technique between slightly bermed corners is something I'm glad you talked about every turn is unique and a different challenge.

@GnarlyBearMTB Жыл бұрын

Great vid! I like that you covered flat pedals versus outside foot down. I've always struggled with this and haven't seen other youtubers cover it as completely as you did.

@paullydca Жыл бұрын

super helpful!!! Last night on a group ride I tested the flat cornering technique, and was 100% faster and more confident on flat corners. thanks for the great video!

@conorprovan9435 Жыл бұрын

Great coach. Great video. Thanks for posting

@fischermtb Жыл бұрын

I tried the tips in this video and it really made a big difference. So much faster on my "local" flow trail. Thanks!

@lucasmolin1109 Жыл бұрын

This is the best how to take corners video ever. Very week explained 🎉

@marccope942 Жыл бұрын

Great content! So many how-to videos out there, but this one explains it so well!

@kruschrhoades 7 ай бұрын

This was very well done! I've been riding and thinking about cornering for 25years. That being said, I learned a few new things from this! Good job. Shred on!

@nickireed796 Жыл бұрын

Ace vid! I cannot wait to employ all those great cornering tips!

@VK1HF 23 күн бұрын

that's a really good video mate - very helpful and that coach looks like he coaches well !

@DirtyPandaMTB Жыл бұрын

Love this video! So many things click in the video! Can't wait to try it out and reprogram my cornering habits 👊

@MehmetSevil Жыл бұрын

Yup! Works like a charm. You rock. Thank you for sharing the awesomeness. :)

@owengray485 Жыл бұрын

love the videos man, keep up the good work!

@CTWealth 10 ай бұрын

Wow, that was by far the best coaching I've seen on riding flat corners

@JasonPMcElroy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this fantastic video. As a life-long motorcycle rider I am usually inclined to shift my body mass toward the inside of the turn to preserve lean angle. Have been experimenting a bunch with inside vs outside for MTB cornering. The thing that really cracked it open for me in your lesson was about having the seat pass *behind* my inside leg while leaning the bike over!!!!! The other big point for me was the body rotation (wipe). Already knew about looking for the exit from mc training. Took my young boys (I'm old) out last evening for a 10mi practice session and we easily doubled our speed and enjoyment through the turns. Thank you.

@willstang86 8 ай бұрын

Great video! I learned several things and will start using these tips tomorrow on the trail.

@whistlepig Ай бұрын

Awesome lesson. I can't wait to work on this asap!

@richardradcliffe6047 Жыл бұрын

Really nice. You hit on some of the subtleties of cornering that I’ve had questions about. Now I don’t! Well, there’s always questions, but this helped a lot.

@johnsplendido3556 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable. All these years of pushing that outside foot down. It did initially make me better at cornering. However I feel like I plateaued. And I always have found it very difficult to have bike-body separation with that foot down. But I kept putting that foot down because that is the ‘right way’ to corner.. Can’t wait to get out there and try it with flat feet. Also pushing the elbows forward a little bit more will probably help me stay forward. Been riding since the late 80s and this video had to tidbits that have me thinking And excited for my next ride. You’re always here you need to get lower and push the bike down. But hearing it explained is so much better

@kevinpeters8372 Жыл бұрын

Great video bro. Definitely recognized a ton of things I’m doing wrong. Thanks man

@illgazillion Жыл бұрын

Hells yeah. This is an awesome vid. Thank you

@fullerblacksmithing7954 Жыл бұрын

Wish we had some sweet corners like this! Our terrain is so steep up here in lacrosse everything is pretty much straight down or straight up. We get sick berms, but they are harder to session. Good to see another video from you! I actually took a course with Rich Drew not long ago

@enallane5538 Жыл бұрын

I spy a Minechaser....lol

@tallpeartv Жыл бұрын

Best explained technique I have ever heard.

@jeffreyrhoades1305 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth!!! My wife and I worked through this video on our own backyard trails to brush up on fundamentals. The body positioning explanations really helped, as did the drills. You've gotten way smoother and Jay is an amazing coach. 🤟

@AshLimMTB Жыл бұрын

Best how-to video on cornering.👍

@chickenclips Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. What a coach

@davehowell6703 Жыл бұрын

OMG this great insight - can't wait get out and practice this.

@cibablea Жыл бұрын

Awesome knowledge. Thanks guys.

@CMGMTB 7 ай бұрын

Really great tutorial! And I've watched a ton.

@sbrewermassage 10 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

@williambreeze2659 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the pointers!

@baconpancakes8899 Жыл бұрын

Your video is so good and top notch quality and teaching.

@MrSpeedyy1991 Жыл бұрын

I just started dh this summer and i feel pretty confident riding berms. Got some good lessons from a 10 year old kid today. Still learned some stuff from this, thanks.

@CrockdaddyAoD 7 ай бұрын

No way, this video was created out at Bluff View, that is freaking awesome.

@TimberRides Жыл бұрын

Awesome info! Look forward to trying out the new knowlede! Thank you!!!

@snowpow Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank You!!!🙌🏼💯

@telegramviasurronster2575 Жыл бұрын

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@downtoridemtb Жыл бұрын

Great video. Well put together. Good reminder of things that are easy to forget plus a couple new things like the flat pedals and changing your forward foot to you avoid the saddle in turns

@awfully.average 7 ай бұрын

this is cutting edge stuff, thank you

@yuglobalcitizen2246 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both so much

@alamanako 7 ай бұрын

Great video I learned a lot

@malikridesmtb Жыл бұрын

Best cornering tutorial video I've seen...... I guess I can overcome my difficulties on cornering after watching this video.... of course I will definitely have to work through this..... Thanks for the video...Ride Safe dude!!!!

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@davidd3447 Жыл бұрын

Thank you man , this Video helped me very much 👍

@emanuelv19 18 күн бұрын

I agree, he is an excellent coach. Doesn't make him the best rider. Most pro riders/expert riders don't make good coaches. Great vid overall

@alexridemtb3074 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for grate step by step tips how cornering berms. It help me very well. Now I understand what I need to change...🤙👍😉

@erwinzer0 Жыл бұрын

You makes cycling more interesting thank you

@dard444 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained 👌

@fire_node2416 Жыл бұрын

i expected having our elbows so far up and leaning forward like that would look goofy and unnatural but it looks really good and you were flying! this video definitely helps with my confidence 👍

@dawnkangas2968 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome 😎

@reubanks98 Жыл бұрын

Post more often

@DubDubGG Жыл бұрын

great video!

@tonygee3284 4 ай бұрын

Great video

@pauleddy5146 Жыл бұрын

Many riders don't think about what they're doing, just hang on and don't fall. Mistakes are made in braking point, entry speed, lean angle, technique (feet hands and body position) and courage. Trial and error hurts, free, but hurts when you fail. Necessary to find the limits of your skill, but all those can be minimized by little bits of knowledge. Take the steps in small increments. Don't try to bite off too much. Master on part and then move on. Working on the flat is always more tiring, you have to pedal all the time, but it will teach you max angle at a slower speed and you'll hurt less when you cross that limit. Great video. Road biking habits need to change if you've practiced that exclusively. MTB is a whole different set of skills and riding positions. You have to be a rider, not a passenger in both to confidently stay out of trouble.

@nathanhowe3553 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Will have to put that into practice myself.

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@redpill4458 9 ай бұрын

Great video bro!

@senorpants5604 Жыл бұрын

Love your graphics Seth!

@olegpetelevitch4443 15 күн бұрын

Top stuff !

@Nathan.Guizar 12 күн бұрын

I think a lot of guys like to push down on the outside leg bc of motocross. That’s what I do and now I will be trying the even feet. Thanks

@johnnydoe66 Жыл бұрын

Interesting advice on foot positions when cornering. I have been riding mtn bikes for over 30 yrs and have read many articles on different techniques for different situations. In almost all articles in the 90's and early 2000's, the articles would tell you to put the outside foot down and press. The advice presented in your video makes more sense when you think of basic physics and the leverage of a fulcrum. I am definitely going to retrain my brain next time I try flow trails

@yengsabio5315 Жыл бұрын

I learned from a video by Hardtail Party that cornering can be different when driving an 'old school' MTB vs. a modern MTB.

@johnnydoe66 Жыл бұрын

@@yengsabio5315 Yep, I watch/subscribe HT Party also. I rode a 1998 Barracuda XC up until 2018, bought a newer Plus Hardtail and what a difference.

@johncole3010 Жыл бұрын

I agree, pressing on the outside forces me to counter steer and I loose momentum. If I roll back half way through I seem to gain momentum like a pump. It’s really dusty here now in Texas and pushing into a flat helps but leaning forward to much causes rear tire wash out. It’s an art to master

@yengsabio5315 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnydoe66 How's the transitioning from old XC Mtb to your new one? Was there cognitive friction of sort? Thanks in advance! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

@johnnydoe66 Жыл бұрын

@@yengsabio5315 Not really too bad because my current mtb is rather tame as far as its frame geometry goes. I also wasn't riding mtn bikes for nearly two years when I purchased my new ride. I went with a Plus Hardtail and haven't regretted it one bit. I ride tech and natural terrain and don't really care much for the new machine built stuff the newer generation of riders seem to prefer.

@egf6177 Жыл бұрын

Hello im from ph i love watching ur videos god bless to u and your family

@jessecox3076 Жыл бұрын

Just followed the tips today and shaved 2 minutes of one of my favorite segments. Also noticed I am not out of position like I was when I had to drop pedals. This works!

@METEORA_47 Жыл бұрын

love this vid 💪

@Rhubarb782 Жыл бұрын

YES U BACK

@mfnd502 7 ай бұрын

"25% speed boost from knowledge alone" That's awesome. I have been riding a long time and only recently started to really think about what im doing, instead of holding on for dear life 😆.

@mtbville Жыл бұрын

Good stuff man 👍

@jonasdr3824 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see some trail builds 👌💪

@brandonwellington3547 5 ай бұрын

I think being fearless goes a long way. I used to do this as a child naturally and now I too suck not wanting to wipe out.

@progoproductions Жыл бұрын

Great vid and interesting thoughts on the flat vs dropped feet. I would find myself regularly in too high of a gear meaning there wouldn’t be enough time to do half a pedal between a couple of opposing corners meaning I’d end up backpedaling a lot. Going to try flat feet and hopefully that will solve the problem.

@stanb1604 Жыл бұрын

The flat cornering tutorial helped me realized that coming from a playful 27.5 to a 29er that just plows through everything, I really have to lean into it when cornering. I thought it's just the bike being a tad heavier and the wheels being bigger that I'm having trouble clearing a corner but nope, I just have to adjust my body position more than I'm used to on my 27.5 bike.

@stuntitghost Жыл бұрын

FINALLY a new video

@abstraddic0442 Жыл бұрын

Whens the next Hang Over Movie ? Didnt know that he could ride. Cool

@Jer0da0sniper Жыл бұрын

Love to see more vids on this channel

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@felixjones9198 Жыл бұрын

When cornering fast I have my outside foot down and I push the bike over whilst trying to keep my weight as laterally central as possible. This allows you to put maximum weight on the cornering knobs with the least chance of them breaking away, and in the event they do, most times you can save it without going down like a sack of spuds and breaking a collarbone. Depending on the terrain you can adjust your position fore and aft without upsetting your lateral traction, (although of course you need more weight over the front in most cases). Once you get that dialled you can start playing with the placement of your hips, knees and elbows, as well as trail braking and pumping (or "shralping") to induce oversteer and bring your rear wheel round. It's horses for courses in the end, although having the appropriate tyre for the terrain and conditions is important. You won't have much fun in the mud with a skinny XC tyre for example, but if you're reading this I'm probably preaching to the choir. Great video, thanks!

@stonejr74 23 күн бұрын

One thing I don't hear so many people saying is when you're cornering on flat ground and have your outside pedal down you can also put weight down through your foot to push the bike in the ground to keep it from sliding out. It's the same thing we do on motocross bikes while racing.

@TheYBGOON Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This knowledge is gold dust. From a bmx race coach

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@jakobbeelar Жыл бұрын

Gonna go over all my footage from the past few months and see if I've been doing any of this. Ben really improving lately and some of it has just been 2nd nature while something's I've had to learn seem so alien.

@topgundk Жыл бұрын

I agree with the feet placement controversy... I have taked a few training sessions, and guarantied, every time the coach have the oposite opinion of the last one :) So have to unlearn to learn again :)

@c141charlie Жыл бұрын

You missed your calling as a prime time tv reporter. Great narration, with smooth transitions between you and your instructor. Good story telling as well!

@ritcheymt 10 ай бұрын

I'm at 3:16 and although I'm a complete noob at this, I can think of another reason why keeping both legs bent (and pedals level) while cornering is that if your back wheel kicks out/fishtails, you can compensate by stretching your legs instead of having your whole body follow the back wheel into a fishtail. If you extend your outside leg all the way while cornering and fishtail then, you've got no more extension in your outside leg to give, and your body will have to follow the skid to the outside instead of just instantly compensating by straightening your legs a bit. In motorcycle safety class in Maryland, the instructor taught us to push steer -- push forward on the handlebar that's on the inside of your turn. We practiced in the rain for like 4 hours. It was like magic. Guys who had been cycling offroad for years but had never been taught this before said it felt like "using the Force" - even in the rain they could suddenly do what before they couldn't do on dry pavement. I suspect that push steering may be part of the Holy Grail of MTB cornering.

@bwhaskell Жыл бұрын

Nice Polygon Siskiu T8. I have the same bike and its great!

@BikeLifewithRob Жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@Luptak_vlado Жыл бұрын

put the outside foot down and press is the right technique pros use is all the time i have the chance to train with 1 Adam Rojček when the corner is this flat you need to push the pedal down so your tire gripes the ground more it is basiclly down force like in f1

@Caleb-qb1wh Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful im gonna be able to keep up with my friends now hah

@ctsingletrack Жыл бұрын

Great instruction! I'll also vouch for Bikes Online and Polygon. I bought my wife a Siskiu D7. Nothing else in that $1700 price bracket comes close to the D7's build spec and quality.