Hell yeah dude, awesome stuff 🤘

As a 71yr old who has recently bought a hardtail MTB due to there being a new bike park opened in my town Northampton in the UK I had my first jump lesson along with my 44yr old son, we go out to practice every weekend at different bike parks and are making good improvemts...if you have the will dont let age be a barrier. I enjoyed your well produced vid. Nice one mate.

As a 250 year old man, Iv'e been jumping before bikes were invented. I found this video to be a real lally cooler and it makes me want to go out and grab my 1817 Swiftwalker for a quick sesh.

As a 43 year old who just got back into mountain biking this year after a 15 year break and never having learned to jump, thank you for your video. I'm obsessed with learning how to jump and frustrated at my inability. I love hearing success stories.

I'm 51 and will be attempting my first step up tomorrow. This was a very inspiring video to watch. I'm nervous as hell but confident I can do it. Thanks for the video mate

I’m going through rapid progression right now… At 55!! LOL There’s nothing like the feeling of flight! Great video!

Progress, then crash ... that's what prohibits me, now age 71, from having a "send it" attitude these days. Crashes that used to be mostly accepted as nuisance realities of MTB - mostly just inconveniences - have become serious hazards to a healthy future. Bones are more brittle and injuries take much longer to heal. Sense of balance is also not what it used to be, even 20 years ago. Though more capable in gnarly conditions, bicycles are also several times more expensive than they were 30 or 40 years ago, and I don't want to damage my bikes. I'm envious of the good times and thrills available to under-40 riders, especially with the huge choices of trails and highly capable bikes available now. As for your undertaking of MTB skills at 40, good for you. I didn't really start feeling the heavier consequences of age until I got into my 60's. With care and a bit more caution than is typical of your younger brethren, you've got another 15-20 years of high quality mountain biking ahead of you. Best of luck!

After a 12 year hiatus, I got back into mountain biking again at 37 years old. My old riding buddies no longer want to do the 'fun' trails. Congrats on accomplishing your goals and thank you for being an inspiration to us middle age folk!

Your small jumps at the beginning of the video before you learned to jump is what I am trying to do! 49 years old and started riding a year ago.

We're on the same boat. I am 37 yr old right now and 5'7" too. This gave me inspiration now it is time to learn how to jump! Thank you for this!

Thank you for this video. 44 and getting back into biking and into mtb with my daughter. Makes me feel like I can still put in the work to ride like the bmx riders in the movie Rad.

I turn 69 in November and still trying to learn how to jump. Thanks for the inspiration. Great video.

I only started getting my wheels off the ground properly a year ago at 49yrs. Now I’m 50 and loving being airborne.. but still learning all the time. Great video, keep smashing it dude

I am almost 62, started mountain biking 16 years ago and I am still getting better. I love bunny hopping logs, small kickers and table tops - I hope to keep progressing. I started doing more technical riding in the past four years with rock gardens, east coast jank, gnarly descents and it is a blast. I previously jumped out of planes in the military, played a ton of basketball and love skiing - mountain biking is the closest thing to replicating the highs of those prior activities of my younger years (I still ski). If you stay in shape and keep working at it, it can only get better!

In my late 40s, been mountain biking for 3 years, just cleared my first intermediate jump line at the end of last season. Skills coaching makes a HUGE difference.

41 here. Still learning and letting the brakes go. I have friends in their 50s working on their skills. Never stop.

I am 58 and became addicted to mountain biking a year ago. I am accustomed to small 3 - 4 ' jumps, but have become obsessed with tacklung BIGGER. I have been watching videos like yours learning and building confidence. I am not close to any parks to be able to get real experience and am considering building a ramp or two. I appreciate your video and candidness about your experience; very helpful and uplifting.

I'm 58 and started mountain biking when there weren't any mountain bikes. We'd just throw straight bars on a ten-speed. I know how you feel. I still haven't hit "that jump" and that's all I can think about to this day. Nice job man.

There goes my hero...

Oh maaaan! Same story here. I bought my first full suspension bike February this year, on my 45 birthday, and I was so proud when I did the first drop, first table, first gap. It's an incredible feeling! Keep up the good work!

41 year old here got into mountain biking last year for the first time. LOVE IT!!! Jumps seem to be the key to next level riding so i'm in a similar journey trying to learn this skill. So good to see ur video well done!!!! well deserved success !

41yrs young down here in Australia and not unlike most here il can assume, that adulting also grab my focus. It called dibs and told my inner young fella to rack off, go and hide and wAit to be found. Well that was almost 20years ago but eventually adulthood found a way with a more balanced approach and iv been back on mtb for a couple of years now. Again il assume like most here not only rekindling the love of a almost forgotten passion from the past but also opening up a whole new side of mtb with a world enjoyment to be shared with family, the kids and their mates. Even finding some common ground amongst their adults from time to time. We all might be up a creek thats full of shit, with not a single paddle in site but at least we are all in the boat together. Thanks for share RD 🙏🏻 and to the rest of y’all please remember that the weekdays spent on the clock at work are for heeling. Healing from any limits being push from the past weekend so hitting the upcoming one fresh af, well a 41 year young/old. Yeha.💃🏼

This video and all the comments brought a smile to my face! I just started getting my bike off the ground the end of last season, at 38. I have definitely had the "am I too old for this?" thought. No I am not. It is so FUN!!! And progression is VERY exciting. Nice work and thank you for sharing! :)

Just bought a DJ at 36 and moved to Queenstown NZ. Last time I rode a bmx was 16 years ago. 🤘 never to old. The creative Adult is the Child that survived.

Super awesome video. I’m 58 and i’ve been riding for 40 years, but have never been more than a couple inches off the ground. Just plain chicken. I even jump in my dreams. This is very inspiring. Thank you!

Sneaking up on 62. So Cal rides 2-3 days a week. Occasional OTB. Supermanned my last OTB on Monday...all that was missing was a cape. Luckily my face broke my fall. Thank you TLD for the full-face protection. Banged up knee. Still progressing on the jumps, just like you. Thanks for such a well put together video.

I felt anxious as you rode up to that jump. A lot of us are in the same position as you and can't afford to get hurt so coming out of that jump in the same physical condition you went into it is so much more satisfying and relieving than many will understand. Good stuff my man!

Good for you!! I am 47 and still learning. Just did my first big Step up this past weekend. Keep it up - age is just a number

Great respect. I’m 52 years old and sometimes I’m scared about jumps…but I will do it!!! Simple drops are ok…but big jumps… You gave me motivation!!! I will do it one day

well done! ! I'm 4 months into my MTB obsession and I'm 47. I also have the NEED to jump. Thanks for the inspiration.

Thank you for posting! I did the same thing about five years ago. Now at the age of 46 I have to get back from injury and post covid to do the same thing all over again. I needed this for inspiration.

Great editing and storytelling. Really gets the viewer rooting for you. Also congrats on reaching a major plateau in your progression.

Cool vid! I relate to this being 42. I’ve been riding since the 90’s but I really haven’t made any intentional efforts to improve my skills in certain areas until the past 10 years or so. Crashing definitely hurts more after 40. Keep shredding!

That was awesome! I'm 33 and just got back into mtb in 19 years and and today I did my first stairs descent! I felt like a kid again, scared but fearless at the same time. The small progress I make everyday is addictive and brings a freedom feeling I never thought I was going to fell again. Older dogs can learn new tricks eh! Keep sending it!

Congratulations on the achievement! I'm 43 years old and I started riding a BMX at 40. I'm still learning how to jump properly and I'm getting better every day. I've landed a few flyout 360s already. I take it easy to avoid injuries.

I'm proud of you for attempting it and for your methods of learning and taking it slow. I did a lot of BMX as a kid but now at 57 I've learned to jump again and it's so fun it's an addiction. God bless you brother

This is inspiring! Im 52 and a former bmx racer from the 80’s. Have a major desire to hit a jump again and only hope can progress as well as you did !! Congrats. Debating a hardtail versus a full suspension. In good shape but have a quirky back. May need max suspension Great video quality

Rad. Well done! I started at 46 and almost 49 and hitting the biggest jumps I thought I’d never hit. So fun.

man, I'm 39 and just bought a slash 8 for the same reasons! riding small drops one after another, building confidence... proud of you and glad we can still learn amazing stuff!

You just inspired me. I'm 57 and I wanted to do the same thing. I think I still can. Thank you for the awesome video!

This video speaks to me. Not in the mountain bike sense but age and family and career wise and trying new things mostly snow and Moto concerned. Love it. Thanks man.

Epic video man, been riding for a year(35yrs old), jumping but not fully comfortable jumping gaps yet, this video definitely is inspirational🔥

Great video. Thanks for the inspiration. As a 44er coming back to two wheels after 18 years, inspiration and encouragement like this is a great tonic. Thanks dude😊

36 here and 2 years into my MTB life and man its an obsession for sure. Nice progression. I always say go out and ride within your comfort zone and when you want to push it just take your time until your ready to full send! Keep up the riding, just from year 1 to my second year the progression is insane. Practice Practice Practice. 👍

Great job! Jumping is something I have always lacked confidence in. From my childhood days racing MX, in my 20's racing BMX, and now approaching 40 this summer riding MTB, I just don't feel comfortable hitting anything with a gap, or much longer than a bike length. As a kid I was just too scared to get hurt because it well... hurt. Now, as you hinted, having a wife, kids, a career, my mind is ride to have fun, but also being sure I can wake up the next morning to tackle life responsibilities. Not sure I'll ever have that urge to conquer these fears, for now I'm comfortable taking on challenging trials with my tires on the ground (mostly).

Thanks for the video. I am in the same process as you - being 49. Well done - very inspiring!!!! 👍👍

you are never to old to ride a bike. I am 47 and started 2 years ago and i love it.

I'm 42 and literally going thru the same thing. Great job. Rhis definately gave me some more motivation to keep this dream a reality.

Great video, very motivational. I'm about to turn 44 this year, with almost three years doing Enduro, and two hard crashes, but we recovered and are still going stronger than before. Keep it up! Cheers

THIS is the struggle. Us middle aged men learning to challenge ourselves with things we should have been doing or did in our twenties. Keep it up.

Way to go! I'm 50.....been riding a pretty long time.... started jumping at 48.... progress has been good. When you are older you can be more methodical about the approach vs. the younger more reckless versions of ourselves.

Well done fella. There's nothing like that fear of a jump that gets into you,and consumes you to make you do it. Well done. Nailed it,and your goal too 🤘🤘🤘

Dude,, that was a really good piece of story telling 👍👍 Very relatable, I'm 42, been riding for maybe 20 years and still can't jump... Really need to channel some of your dedication

congrats man! diong the same at the age of 37 and its never easy, requires a LOT of practice and determination. Seeing all those young folks jumping at ease isn;t making it any easier, but through persevierence you made it!

Congrats! I'm 41 now and never jumpt, but seeing you gave me confidence that I can do it too. Thank you!

Wow Erik, the video was very inspiring, great footage, nice review and a fantastic job on the step up. Keep up the good work brother and have a great week. Ride on🤙

Ever since I was introduced this hobby. I feel stoked!! I feel young at age 46. I started @ aged 36. Best hobby. Sometimes I feel like a little kid 😅. Im married with twins boys. Not once I regret spending a lot of money on mountain bikes. Good story brotha. Keep up the positive influence.

54.5 yo. Riding off and on for 15yrs. Replaced Hip, Replaced Knee. This is definitely motivation for me to quit being so hesitant to try jumps. Can’t seem to get out of my own head.

Ha, I was just watching youtube bike videos and stumbled on this. Im 39 and Ive been workin on jumps now for a couple years. What really cracks me up is that I recognized that jump at the end of your video from Bentonville and I spent about an hour sessioning that step up. That was one of the days I was feeling I didn't totally suck at jumps anymore. Just kinda suck now. Keep ridin man.

Awesome story! I am 55 and finally got brave to do some jumps. Keep it up!

Right on bro. You're going to keep getting better. I'm also in my 40s and have been riding for awhile (mostly XC trails) but never practiced jumps. I want to get a hardtail to practice jumps at a bike park and to use on some intermediate trails with jump features.

Thank you! Great vision, great footage, great story! keep going, son!

Hell yeah! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Very motivating to see. Good luck with the continued progress.

What an inspiration 👍i just had my worse accident trying to session a local trail - jump feature 8 months ago, same with you i realized i wanted to do this late in my life, im turning 46 this year and have been working my ass off getting stronger, your story just hits the spot bruh! Thank you for sharing and ride safe 🤘🏼

Started jumping my Raleigh Strika when I was 7 ish in 1978-79. Just got me a dirt jumper at 51. Still sending it.

I'm 57 and a year along the same path. INSPIRATION!!!!! Thank You.😜

Good stuff! I'm 42 and just started jumping and hit my first DH park last summer. This is super motivational! Keep kicking ass and breaking through those fears!

Thanks for sharing! For all the amazing cinematic videos put out by bike companies, we need more of this to encourage more to join and continue in the sport!

Yes! This video speaks for all of us over 40 and 50 and...so on. Def a mind game for me at 52. So cheers to you and the older MTB club! Thanks for the video!

HECK. YEAH. BRO! Super stoked for you!! Keep getting out there and progressing!

Well done vid and thanks for the inspiration. I love the way you showed the 3 year progression. It's important to understand that jumping takes time to learn. And100% know the feeling of progressing nicely then BAM a crash sets you back. It's part of the process for many of us if you really want to learn to get in the air. I'm in my low 50's and recently broke my wrist and a couple ribs, and this one has really set me back. The risk/reward is something you really need to work out and comes to terms with. That feeling of launching in the air and being in control is incredible, but as the bones age and the responsibilities don't it's so important to have EVERYTHING dialed before you commit.

Content like this Is why I love youtube & nothing else , absolutely brilliant man

It is never too late. Been mountainbiking for decades and had sometime the idea to start gravity biking at the age of 43. Well, that's almost 12 years ago. After a bad crash in the french Alps 2018 a little slower now, but still on the bike. 😊

Steep lip step-ups are always trick because you have to go so fast and your looking down as you drop-in and you can’t look up until you’re going off the lip. Full commitment 🤘 great vid bro!

I'm 42 and started officially trail riding in 2020. I did my first bike park season last year and know how the jumping goes dude. I rode the jump trail over 100 times, destroying my hands in the process (they still kinda hurt from September of last year) and I still have a long ways to go. The issue I have is the consequences go up each day as you age lol, so as much as I enjoy doing this and continue to get better, I also limit myself on purpose to keep a level head. Keep at it brother. Subscribed.

Legend! I'm stoked to see your progression, looking forward to the future

Yeaaah brother! 42 here and still learning, myself! We're definitely not over the hill! Keep shredding, brother! YEW!!! Imma hit you up this winter when I'm down south!

Great video, thanks. I love how you committed to learning, but knew it was a process to be taken slowly.

That's awesome brother! 39 years old here. Keep going, and ride safe!

Great job dude. You’ve still got loads of progression ahead of you. I started jumping in my mid 40s and I’m still making huge steps forward in my 50s.

keep it up, I started in my 60's and I crash every other weekend, dislocated pinky, ruptured elbow bursa, shin cuts, scraped knees, I love it, I heal really well still. I just pulled the pinky back into place. I buddy tape it now, and fist to the ground instead of open hand. I'm on my third year.

Congratulations! That's a BIG accomplishment. You should be very proud. I'm in a similar situation. I learned to jump as a kid and kept that skill up. BUT... I never got past 2' wooden ramps to graduate to the big stuff. Sure wish I had pushed myself a bit more. Well, there was that time I landed directly on my face and could have EASILY broken my neck and/or skull. That set me back just a little bit! But still, when mountain bikes came along, I refreshed my little-jump skills and all was good. That was almost 40 years ago, in the intervening time, jumps have re-entered the off-road world like never before. And I guess I'd say that hitting the big stuff is something I'd really like to accomplish. I taught myself unicycle for my 50th birthday (another skill I felt I really needed to add), so I know new skills can be learned. So maybe that should be my goal for 60 - FINALLY being able to hit the big-boy stuff! Thanks for providing just a little more motivation and urging to do it! To do: GOTTA hit the weights and bring that upper body up to snuff. Maybe a foam pit/huge balloon landing? Would be REALLY nice to be able to work the big air with minimal consequence to gain the skills & gumption before the real (hard) world!

Awesome journey, right there with ya. Hope you keep the vids coming along the way

Bro this is so inspiring and encouraging. I'm at the beginning of your story. Age, life situation, everything. I need to keep at it and I'll get there. I just saw you do it, so I know it's possible! Thanks for sharing your story 🙌🙌

Thanks for the motivation bro ! I was smiling there with you as you hit that big jump. That was definitely hard work you put in to get to where you are now .

Great video. I'm 52, been riding MTB for over 15 years, and have recently tried to really up my game re: jumps. The other day I hit a new jump line and was really spooked because I was "bucking" the jumps and nearly going OTB. Been binging some KZfaq for tips and this video was great inspiration.

Congrats on clearing it man. I just turned 30 and I have recently in the last few months just started getting into DH MTB and it takes a lot of time and practice. Keep it up!

Right on man. Im turning 41 this year and started learning how to DJ at 35. Such a great discipline to have along with MTB once you put in the time and efforts and thousands of jumps it takes to becomes a decent DJ rider. A good DJ set is so much fun 🤘

Im the same position as when you started. This Video is def a inspiration. Glad you dont have the "im too old for that" mindset. Keep sending it 🤙

Fantastic. Love to see an accomplishment like this. Great job. Thanks for the video.

This video was well narrated, fun to watch. Congrats on pushing through!

So sick! I’m 46 and last summer my local ski resort opened some lift access trails with jumps way bigger than anything I’ve ever hit. It was my goal to be able to clear every jump by the end of the season. It took me until the last day to hit a step up like this one. Felt so good to finally get it. Can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can get back up there.

Nice encouraging storytelling. Thank you for sharing.

Very inspirational. I’m 50. Raced bmx as a kid and was out of it for 15 years. Took up mtb at 30 and still riding. Not the fastest but I do enjoy the trails. I used to do big jumps as a kid but not so much any more. This video has made me want to take my trek fuel ex5 out for some attempted air time. Lol

Congrats bro. I know the feeling. I started bmx at 39 and God damn the slams hit different when you're older, lol. I've been riding dirt bikes and quads all my life and taking slams but jumping right back up so I'm no stranger to falling but bmx is gnarly. Especially when your trying to get technical but still ride with speed. Keep doing what makes you happy man.

Sick Erik! Killer work man. You’ve progressed so much man. You’ve always been so ballsy and just going for it! I’m stoked for you for completing your goal! It’s going to continue to be up from here man.

Dope !!! I am almost 50 and just getting back into it. Your never to old, like you said long as you start. Keep killing it

Great job Champ .. ✊️🥳.. that feeling is awesome .. and we want more 🤛🥳

I'm 28 and I want an enduro bike. I thought I might be too old. this video got me hyped thank you.

Damn! Congrats to you brother! Jumps are my weakness. I’ve been riding since 2016 and sadly I have not progress at all in jumping.