April Tries Her Biggest Jumps Yet!

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This video was so many months in the making! Ever since we started riding at Eagle Bike Park, April set it as her goal to one day ride the Jump Trail, Sage Fright. After our trips to Ray's MTB Park, Utah, and California she was feeling more confident than ever, and decide it was time to give it a shot. We started working our way from the top down until the jumps got a little steeper, and In this video April tries her biggest jumps yet!
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0:00 - 1:20 Intro & Overview
1:20 - 2:47 Getting Warmed Up
2:47 - 7:01 The "Poppy" Jump
7:01 - 8:48 The "Finish Line" Jump
8:48 - 11:20 Learning The Whale Tail
11:20 - 15:45 - The Going Gets Tough
15:45 - 18:09 - Re Grouping & Wrap Up

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@BABsOutside 3 жыл бұрын

I have my husband watch this channel so he sees how to treat women when they are learning, with encouragement and patience. Great work April! She is so good!

@gabrieldean9559 3 жыл бұрын

He really is awesome when it comes to that!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

That is a skill in itself! 😊 Thank you -April

@robertangeles9537 3 жыл бұрын

@Uncle Grandpa Kyle wants her to enjoy MTBiking and not being forced on her. Her learning curve is steady and I can't even beat that.

@cmrice98 3 жыл бұрын

How to treat ANYONE when they are learning! I've coached kids of all ages, Special Olympics athletes, and trained men and women in technology fields.

@AmericusMaximus 3 жыл бұрын

I need to have my wife watch this so that she's knows how to respond to my encouragement.

@PatricioEscobarDH 3 жыл бұрын

April owned May

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

haha

@alvaroserrano5718 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB ha

@topgunablek 3 жыл бұрын

My boy said same thing when he saw April first time. Just from appearance

@allocke9446 3 жыл бұрын

LOL Patricio!!! You did GREAT April!!!

@desiraeocon3450 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the raw part of trying to face your fears. This comforting to know I’m not the only one who gets frustrated when I don’t commit to a new feature. April is awesome! So inspiring!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I think we all get frustrated when we can't get a new feature, some just show it more than others maybe!

@SAFFmv 3 жыл бұрын

April should be so proud. She absolutely killed it! I wouldn’t have had the guts to even attempt half those jumps. I also just want to say, Kyle seems like a truely awesome dude. So supportive and never pushes April to do anything she’s not comfortable with. The world could use more blokes like you.

@koho 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a MTB video capture the hesitation in the the face of a scary feature, followed by the elation of doing it, like this one. Special stuff.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy this one! It was an emotional roller coaster for sure! April has been so happy and proud since we got this ticked off of her checklist and I can't even tell you how happy it made me to see her flying through these. Thank you guys for everything and for always being so supportive. This is gonna be a fun Summer!

@lucasjangula5703 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, and I am soo proud of April, she has improved so much from when she started ❤

@rcmtb1052 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to both of you. I love how you smile on the entire video. I can’t wait for another next one 😍 stay safe always

@venkatkalyan5105 3 жыл бұрын

U r such a great teacher and April is such a fast learner (pro)

@TheDjcarlos67 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss this is Rad... dirt jumps never get old 💪

@michaelsteffensimonsen5573 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool girl you got there :D. I wouldn't even do 1 of those huge jumps xD

@eddielee2692 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle you scored big time when you met April. She's a keeper. You are so supportive and patient with her.. I am learning a lot from you videos. Props to both of you.

@dustingreenhill9711 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure who was more nervous, April or me 😬🤣 did shout out loud when she nailed it!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@tevinmorake8924 3 жыл бұрын

Some people prefer superman and superwoman. My heroes are Kyle and April. Well done April , you were awesome. Kyle, you are a freaking great teacher / mentor. Your attitude towards April speaks volumes; especially the positive comfort and support. Keep it up

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Tevin!!! So glad you appreciate our dynamic 😊

@Britishdave09 3 жыл бұрын

Tevin, if you followed the channel, you would know that April rode and trixxed BMX for many years before Kyle probably learnt to manual. Granted Kyle is instrumental in helping take it to the next level, but its not her first rodeo.

@OnMyMemoryCard 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Kyle hit the poppy one the way he thought April would, not boosting & styling it up - which looks great but doesn’t help someone learning it.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ivan! Yeah, i feel like it's important to put yourself in other people's shoes when they are learning something new. The fear almost always adds a little element of tightness the first few times and then slowly fades away and lets you hit things relaxed!

@jveenbaas 3 жыл бұрын

i absolutely agree with you on this!

@jyneoh 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB Yes i loved that part of the vid as well....when i saw you do it tight...and i thought..thats exactly how i feel hitting a jump for first time

@okreally3840 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB you are a great teacher. And April rode so smooth I am jealous of her skill.

@JackHFishing123 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else just get a super big smile and goosebumps and almost cry when she just sent it and cleared I love you guys so much.

@metalwheelz Жыл бұрын

It's funny how different people look at things. To me, stopping on the whale tail seems way scarier than doing the whole thing. Props to April for the awesome brake control.

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Many of my friends also agree that stopping seemed more scary. I was just definitely not mentally ready for this feature, but if you want a follow up to this check out this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJipeL2Cx9a-k58.html

@themudsurfer155 3 жыл бұрын

Every time Kyle says "I'm proud of you" and see the smile of April, it melts my heart

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

awwww 😊😊😊

@danfarmer_photo 3 жыл бұрын

Are these two not the most cuties couple on KZfaq?! Such a confidence boost on life, not just MTB.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

awwww thank you 😊😊😊

@mrsmartypants_1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve become jaded over the years and normally would ignore a comment like this or add some jackazz comment. But. I can’t agree more. April and Kyle seem like the nicest most genuine couple around. Besides being awesome athletes. Maybe a few very lucky soulmates do find each other.

@robhaskins3068 3 жыл бұрын

The bonus is they prove you don't need tattoos.

@codyrayl6629 3 жыл бұрын

@@robhaskins3068 Not true! Kyle has a sweet tramp stamp of a Dolphin!

@robhaskins3068 3 жыл бұрын

@@codyrayl6629 oh well that's Ok. At 80 I am actually going to get a Tattoo on my chest " do not revive" and on my back "please turn over "

@scha0306 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not adding anything here that already hasn't been said, but watching the genuine human drama of you two interacting as April continues to skyrocket in her skill levels is the kind of glimpse into heartfelt love and deep humanity that so many people benefit from witnessing. Myself included. Bravo, and thanks to you both for sharing your lives with us.

@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@rtsempire 3 жыл бұрын

This is just the most wholesome thing I have ever seen. You're a legend Kyle and a fantastic teacher. April is a champ for hitting that run, and even more so for hitting it again after the disappointment of not getting the Whale-tail. That takes some awesome confidence and resilience!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😊

@davehawks6011 3 жыл бұрын

I have been mountain biking for 30 years and I can't ride half as good as April. It's inspiring to watch both of you ride.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mannyfnsc29 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing to be disappointed about, April.. Hitting all of those jumps was crazy impressive already. I'm surprised you had the guts to even consider the whale tale on the same day. Great job!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a loooong day and we realized it was a lot to conquer half way though haha Glad we didn't try to work through the whole trail in one day!

@NelsenPhelps 3 жыл бұрын

I am with you Manny. That was super impressive!

@danreed2189 3 жыл бұрын

That was a perfect demonstration of how to teach. Patience and understanding. April wasn't confident for the Whale's Tail. Therefore Kyle does not push her or show disappointment in her. You can't focus on the technical aspects of performance when fear is overriding your thoughts. Great job. Also, I love how you guys are so polite and thoughtful of each other. Two caring and genuine people. You are great examples for others to observe and I'm not talking about riding.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dan!!

@danreed2189 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB April, I was thinking about how to overcome your fear of the Whale's Tale. Ask yourself this, if the Whale's tail was just dirt...would you fear it? I have no experience with these things, but I am pretty sure that the Whale's tale is just an illusion. It's an elevated illusion but regardless, is it really different than a dirt jump? If you can visualize it as a dirt jump, I'm pretty sure you can convince yourself to do it (overcome the fear). The second thing to try is ask yourself, "what is the worst thing that could happen if I don't land this thing correctly? What would that look (and feel) like? If you can accept that, then that may also help you overcome your fear. FYI, I have very few challenges where I ride (middle of nowhere Alaska), but one of the is a set of very uneven stairs made of wood and gravel. There are different flights within those stairs and I have made it down 2 sets which is my limit because the next set is very sketchy. I have weighed the risks and I won't do it. What I am telling you is that I understand fear and consequences and respect whatever you decide (like Kyle). Best of luck...Dan

@richieclarkie 3 жыл бұрын

WHO dislikes this video? April, I can't tell you how impressed with your progress. You are so brave and let's be honest, your man is one in a million isn't he? Looking forward to seeing you conquer the Whale tail (in your own time of course) :)

@ShreddingSpree 3 жыл бұрын

April is a badass. It takes a lot of maturity to pass on something you want to do so bad like that whale tail. But if you’re not feeling it, it’s best to leave it for another day. Consider that day a win overall. Kyle, I admire your ability to verbally break down bike skills into small chunks that are easier to digest. A mark of a great coach.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@Animal_I_AM_09 3 жыл бұрын

She even sound so much more confident now

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

@davidorzel6034 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best reality tv I have seen in months! I was nervous through the whole thing! Also very inspiring to see April achieve this level of competency Maybe I can do it too

@andrewholmes545 3 жыл бұрын

How can anyone thumbs down April's progression?.... im 44 just getting back into riding and hitting the jumps, hope i'm as good as her this time next year :)

@TCK71 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! I’m watching this on an exercise bike and I was nervous! April has balls of steel. Brilliant!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks!

@stevehunter7402 3 жыл бұрын

That’s funny

@turninonone 3 жыл бұрын

You two are a great example of the perfect training dynamic. Supportive and adaptive coaching, with a courageous and risk aware student. Be safe and keep having fun. More woo-hoo!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's been so much fun to share this adventure with her. I really put a lot of trust in her risk awareness like you mentioned. She is such a great student for sure!!

@pierresiepka5210 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle : you're such an amazing mentor April : you're such a great student Keep on the videos and the riding. And, mostly, have fun.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre!

@TheChillBison 3 жыл бұрын

Way to push, but also way to call it when appropriate, and not push to send it when you're not ready. Kyle, your patience is an inspiration; I need to get better at that.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@PseudoReality28 3 жыл бұрын

April's progress is unreal. Now I'm super motivated.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! 😊

@bhpalmer 3 жыл бұрын

showing the progression and struggles is really important. the rest of the trail didn't look easy either and you guys nailed it.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much BP!!

@Jesterin 3 жыл бұрын

I love how nice you guys are to each other. My wife and I would be cursing each other out.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Haha we definitely have our moments but sharing the common goal of getting the videos done really helps a ton! Its been a huge learning experience for both of us this past year but its been super fun!

@jamesb8134 3 жыл бұрын

Myself and my wife just started riding. Wish we could take some lessons from you two. Your patient’s and encouragement with April is something we can all learn from. Wonderful channel and beautiful chemistry between you two.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@glenhuizenga6251 3 жыл бұрын

You two have the most amazing channel out there. The transparency and honesty regarding the mental struggle of hitting jumps and features is an encouragement to all of us who are in the same place. Setting the goal, practicing, the session work, and finally hitting the run is inspiring. Kyle is a great teacher. April is an amazing student. A great team. Thanks for making my Saturday. Now, off to a ride!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! Have fun on your ride 😊

@Ron_Boy 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. They're each amazing AND they make an amazing couple.

@alwynvanderlinde9507 3 жыл бұрын

You two should do couples counselling, honestly. Kyle, you're the man. An example for all of us to follow when when it comes to your humility and your patience with your lady. 10/10

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

haha I don't think we are qualified for that, but have enjoyed hearing how guys are using our videos to help learn how to coach their significant other 😊

@MaximShvetsov 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching this channel from the very start of April's journey and I should say - I can no longer associate my noob riding with April's at all. I would chicken-out on ANY of these jums. Great job April!

@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am still a noob in other aspects, I just put jumping at the top of my list of what I want to improve on!

@nigelcrowley8529 3 жыл бұрын

I've been riding MTB for a million years and I wouldn't hit that road gap if you paid me....awesome riding April you make it look so easy.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😊

@sergiomtb55 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that was incredible, way to go April. I was just at my local jump trail trying to muster enough courage to do some gap jumps. Next time I go out there, I will remember April and hopefully get to boost those gaps.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck next time and hope you get it!!!

@lassolac7627 3 жыл бұрын

Wow April is so inspiring for a beginner like me!! Btw you guys are so cute together!!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! She is such a mentally strong person, it inspires me so much! Thanks for the nice comment too! :)

@gamerjoe4324 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle is such a good teacher... You can see how April progress... Slowly but surely... Really love watching U guys... Keep safe & have fun...

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@robledo09 3 жыл бұрын

I had a smile on my face the whole time watching this. She kicked ass and hit jumps that most people won't even think about attempting. I love the positive reinforcement you give her. Can't wait to see her hit the whole line.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😊

@workshybum 3 жыл бұрын

Massively impressed with April’s progress. You’re looking so comfortable hitting those jumps, making it look so easy. You’ve definitely got it in you to conquer that whale tail - believe it and you’ll achieve it!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@stefan-t-- 3 жыл бұрын

this run is so absurdly big in person, its incredible that april is riding all of those after only a few seasons. im going into my second season this trail has always solidly been in the "i don't think i'll ever ride anything that big" lane haha

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I always looked at it as my goal and it would be so cool to hit it one day!!! -April

@rommiemex9532 3 жыл бұрын

Omg the progression here is amazing...

@nrmrvrk 3 жыл бұрын

She looked so smooth on that whole line. You haven't been showing how much progress she's been making over the last year. She's really good on the gap jumps. Go April! Love these videos.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! We got a new dirt jump park last year (the one in the how to jump video) and I think just practicing on the small jumps there built my confidence for these jumps. Then when we did a trip to Virgin in March I got to see the biggest jumps I have ever seen and hit the smallest one I could find. After a week of watching people send the rampage sites I came home and looked a these jumps with more confidence.

@DavidWood1970 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle you are an incredibly patient and encouraging teacher. Your interaction with April is beautiful even when you know she can do it and she chickens out. Your teaching style is massively effective despite the fact that you are so capable of doing most of these features “effortlessly”. You could make serious money going around the country giving weekend clinics for riders.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David! 😊

@A.D.D.O.C.D.T 3 жыл бұрын

Agree ,he is a natural born coach

@SaltAndVi 3 жыл бұрын

Be with someone that looks at you like April looks at Kyle, omg the love!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

😍

@kyledavis635 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, and I'd say even more so the way Kyle looks at April. The two appear to be genuinely happy together - it's touches my soul.

@nedrakrodgers7976 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel after hearing your COVID story. So proud of you both. Watching the jumps dropped my stomach. Never jumped a bike but have jumped horses my whole life

@Shunpall Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I got emotional watching a MTB practice..lol; age is getting the better part of me I guess.. Kyle = awesome teacher, April = a sincere heart. I love you both!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Haha so many emotions! Watch the video we just posted on overcoming your fears and it will be a good follow up to this video 😊

@joshb3526 3 жыл бұрын

April hitting those huge gap jumps like it’s nothing! Unbelievable! Super impressive. Congratulations!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh!

@cretacic6301 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB you should definitely take a step back and realize that what you're doing is already above what most of us are capable on a bike, so yeah, you should be proud of yourself! Well done!

@SuperFassst 3 жыл бұрын

This video speaks so loud to us beg jumpers! Thx you two

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

That's so cool to hear! Thanks for watching!

@joakimwiberg 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, hitting all those gap jumps are impressive. Normally jumps look so small and easy on KZfaq but in this video somehow the jumps look as scary as they are. Impressive April!!!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😊

@marklee3570 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, April is doing so amazing. Very happy and proud of the both of you. Such an amazing teacher and boyfriend. Very cool!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@malcolmmulholland8671 3 жыл бұрын

April YOU ROCK!!!!!!! I cannot articulate how much you inspire me to take on bigger jumps. I am scared sh!tless when even looking at jumps that high ...but DESPERATELY want to do them ! As with all your videos, this was well filmed, narrated and edited. Furthermore it builds on your "How To" series. Well done April and Kyle.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Malcolm, glad you enjoyed it so much and so happy to inspire you! 😊😊😊

@exl40 3 жыл бұрын

My family loves seeing April's progression. We felt for her on that whale tail, and the last run made us smile.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@rgvmarciano 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I have been MIA for a while, tuned back in, and to see the progression April has made is truly badass! Keep it up, April!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@georgebailey6307 3 жыл бұрын

Wow April YOU ARE A BEAST NOW on the bike!! Kyle is a great teacher for many of us. I follow and listen to Lee McCormack, Alex Bogusky and am a 50yr old school hardtail mountain biker from the early 80s. Thank you all for what you give back to us. Looks like April is gonna fly higher than Kyle real soon!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@MotoBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't married her yet, do it now. If you are already married, marry her again.

@sagifern4444 3 жыл бұрын

April you are an inspiration!!!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! ☺️

@cb-zr6yy 3 жыл бұрын

it feels comfortable to see that I'm not the only one who cries when I can't afford a jump or some difficult and technical part on the downhill. It's okey to be frustrated and afraid, and if this makes you cry, it's OK. April your flow is so beautiful. Keep going!!! And yeah, you are lucky to have your boyfriend who treats you that patient. Mine's it's the same and it's very helpful to improve.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😊

@mattdman73 3 жыл бұрын

You both are the most polite couple and KZfaqrs. Awesome job April.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊😊😊

@jonexotic282 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I am definitely no professional, but confidence plays a big role. People who take jumps and not feel confident usually end up wrecking. Its not that they don't have the skills to do it, but man, once you get in your head, its hard to get out of it. Just keep it up! You're killing it!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jon, yeah the confidence part is so huge. I always say Confidence = Preparation x Visualization. Once you can see it going well in your head, then you are pretty much ready, but if the outcome is blank or negative in your head then you need a little more prep.

@charlesslwilson 3 жыл бұрын

Only 2.5 mins in and already super impressed - nice one April! 🤟

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@kristinprout6474 2 жыл бұрын

I come for my son. I learn to help him learn. I stay for the support, love, patience, and kindness between this couple. It actually chokes me up. It is absolutely beautiful. I wish all people treated each other this way. Especially between couples.

@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear that you watch to help your son learn and glad that it is still entertaining for you, thank you! 😊

@staplests 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen this twice now. I'll see it again. I missed the comment the first time about it being a year long build up. Both student and teacher are super impressive in every video. I need to start working on these skills. Priceless.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@tnlonnie03 3 жыл бұрын

She should be so proud of herself! She is such a quick learner and I love that she is so determined. Great job guys!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@SplinteredPerception 3 жыл бұрын

Sage fright is no joke! April is a beast!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@richardederer5331 3 жыл бұрын

This one had all the highs and lows. If you arent smiling at the 8 min mark then you are probably sleeping. And if you arent sharing in the sadness when she's standing atop the whale tail near the end then you aren't human. Calling it before you get hurt is always a great. Idea. Now I'm gonna go out and ride my bike and see if I can try conquering one of my fears as well. Keep it up.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely had all of the emotions that day 😂

@DrewJ79 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle you are such a great coach. You're the kind of coach someone can really learn a lot from because of your patients, approach, and of coarse knowledge of riding. I'm nowhere near your level but I'm trying to teach my wife how to ride. Even green trails can be tricky for her as shes never ridden a bike until recently. Having that kind of patients is so hard sometimes, when your comfortable on a bike its difficult to understand how the other person feels. I'm learning a lot from you watching your videos, thank you for putting in the work for us. April you are doing amazing and watching the two of you interact puts a smile on my face. I have to get my wife hooked on your videos I know she'll love them.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is great to hear! Teaching someone is also a skill in itself and we are glad that we are also helping people learn that as well 😊

@martinchakrov8860 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing. Kyle, you're a real gentleman! You're so patient with April and giving her all the support she needs. April, you rock!

@kjbathe 3 жыл бұрын

This was your best video yet! Love the honesty. Some stuff is just hard. 👍👍

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! That means a lot, we try to put everything in there, good or bad. I feel like so much of the stuff we see these days is polished and I know i've definitely had lots of moments crying on the trail when I couldn't get something I really wanted. Thanks for the nice comment!

@surfhealthy4272 3 жыл бұрын

You have a great teacher in Kyle. He is so patient and supportive. Keep it up, girl. You have come a long way. ;)

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@CDavis-lk7sc 2 жыл бұрын

I stumbled into this channel after just recently restarting my own MTB journey after many years away. I'm in my late 40s now and getting back on a mountain bike again has been humbling but also very fun! I have found some great tips and inspiration from the two of you! Great, great, great! Thank you!

@top10ers694 3 жыл бұрын

Omg! Amazing! It gives me some courage too. Old man from South Korea! Big fan of your channel!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it gives you some courage as well!

@macabo219 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the inspirational AND aspirational stuff! There's still tons of us trying to hit jumps like the ones at the beginning of the video!

@dgb56bgd 2 жыл бұрын

You two are an awesome example for the youth of today…and even for us old farts. There’s SO MUCH MORE to your videos than just the riding. Your LOVE and COMPASSION is a LIGHT TO ALL who watch. PRAISE GOD! Thanks and BLESSINGS.

@IDrNik 2 жыл бұрын

Geez, both of you are very impressive. This goes to show the kind of progress one can make with proper coaching and commitment.

@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nik!

@lucasnesbach6331 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way Kyle is so supportive and encouraging to April.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@layspeed 3 жыл бұрын

It really shouldn't be any other way. Huge respect for Kyle showing how it's done (skills wise and coaching wise).

@YogiliciousP 3 жыл бұрын

I totally know that feeling, even tho all my MTB challenges are far easier by comparison! This vid was certainly inspirational. I enjoyed that all April’s attempts were left in and much appreciated Kyle’s guidance to helping April succeed. The support hugs were great too! I think I might need a trailside hugger 😂

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@sr.balong4140 3 жыл бұрын

You guy's are literally couple goals I love watching you guy's and kudos to the guys for being so patient and helpful...

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@davidmarincak9849 3 жыл бұрын

April and Kyle your both so down to earth . Kyle your an excellent teacher calm no pressure. April you know your limits and you continue show that you can learn at your own pace. You to are very inspiring. Thank you.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@coachdoctorfitness 3 жыл бұрын

YAYYY!!! I'm so proud of you and I SOOOOOO feel exactly the way you do when I can't get something by the end of the day. April, thank you for letting yourself be vulnerable like this. And Kyle, thank you for being such an empathetic and understanding coach! I love you guys!!! Yet I'm still trying to just get a little jump without my feet coming up, so I'm WAY behind you on those big airs! Keep up the great work you two! 💕

@tm-xz2ng 3 жыл бұрын

April shouldn't beat herself up so much. I'm 37 and would do the 🐋tail at all and look at the size of the gaps she's sending .she's better than she thinks. Another great video

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks T M !! Yeah she has had this goal for so long and I think the whale tale really freaked her out when it got added last month. Thanks for the support!!

@johnarnold6623 2 жыл бұрын

After watching a bunch of your videos I can say Kyle is a fantastic teacher and his explanations are clear and concise. Also I am beginning to think April is a ringer

@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! I had to look up what a ringer is haha. But I am not one of those. I do have a solid background of motocross that helps me a lot with learning MTB, not everything transfers the same though, so that is what we show. We are also very honest if I am already skilled at something, like for example in our how to jump video we said I already know how to jump so we weren't teaching me "how to", but that also doesn't mean I can go and hit any jump I want now haha -April

@skiMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Like I've said April... You AMAZE ME by taking those jumps alone (shows WAY more skill than mine). AND; You not finishing the whail tail is just SMART. My setup speed would be as slow (if not maybe slower). And I KNOW I would not clear that gap. So well done. WELL DONE!

@iamkeir 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing to see the whole, raw, real process (including the low moments) - and congrats for the whole run, very very cool.

@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Ron_Boy 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. April, I'm as proud as I would be with my own daughter. And Kyle, your patient instruction and encouragement is heartwarming to see. I think I was as nervous and scared as April, especially watching you stop on Whale Tail. Very smart of you, April, to call it a day when you did. I'll admit, I started tearing up when you both hugged after the last run. Awesome video!! Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much Ron! 😊😊😊

@eddyjones9395 3 жыл бұрын

Jeez April!! Well done for hitting those gaps!! You've really come a long way, well done to you aswell Kyle for your teaching abilities and kind nature along with your patience

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mrp1919 3 жыл бұрын

Good job showing Aprils difficulties on the whale tail. Makes us newbs feel human ! You should both be so proud of your channel, my riding has improved a lot from I learned watching you both and explaining things so well. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😊

@charlesslwilson 3 жыл бұрын

The great thing is the whale tail isn’t going anywhere and when ready, we know you will nail it. It’s great to see the patience and no pressure from Kyle and encouragement too. The fact you smashed the rest of the line should make you very happy and proud of yourself. You’ll get it and great job, both of you Hoorah 👍🤟

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie! I wouldn't be mad if it did go somewhere haha 😂 -April

@charlesslwilson 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB 🤣

@geemail369 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I _really_ *appreciate* you guys sharing the real struggle - that's what keeps this channel relatable! 🤙🏻 I can see how dialling in a bunch of movements for this short of a feature, the whale tail i mean, is a challenge. Throwing a *_new_* bike into the mix surely doesn't help and makes it easy to miss a beat. Kyle, you did a great job coaching her to get this far and April, calling it if you feel out of tune ain't no shame - it's a skill that needs mastering too! Thanks for taking us along. ⛵️

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the process 😊

@toryspencer5389 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing way to show your new bike, April! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing the success along with the works in progress. I’ve had that experience of fear too and needed to sit down and take a minute, sometimes to cry, before I can get up to move on. Seeing you do it too, and showing the world without shame, really touched me and made me feel better about the obstacles that I’m working on. I’m so proud of what you’ve accomplished. You and Kyle have inspired me to push my riding so much further than I would have thought possible in the year that I’ve been watching you. I’m more of a technical trail rider and frankly I (still) get uncomfortable when both my wheels leave the ground, but I’ve started to play around with pumping and little pops and I’m having *so* much fun. I don’t know if I’ll ever have the guts to take on anything like sage fright, but I’ll never forget that you did.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tory, it's great to hear that you have progressed so much as well! It's ok that you are more technical, that's why there are so many different types of bikes and racing! I just love jumping, even if it is small. I also like going fast and flowing. Technical is my weak point for sure!!! -April

@sdamico555 2 жыл бұрын

April humanizes the mtb experience for people like me who are beginning again to ride. She’s makes us all feel better about having those anxiety moments.

@chasking1969 3 жыл бұрын

April, that was some freakin' badass riding combined with good judgment when it didn't feel right (yet!) on the whale tail...you had an epic win with nailing the new jumps and ended the day with bike & body intact. Huge respect to you for including your 1st attempts at the jumps and apprehension/frustration at the whale tale...you show the genuine experience while many others only want viewers to see when things go perfectly for them. Your MTB progression has been insane...the whale tale's only a matter of time. Kyle, you're a truly gifted coach & human being. We could all take a life-lesson from how you guys treat each other. Thanks for all you guys bring to the MTB community! Cheers from Chico :)

@buulam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the highs and the lows of progression :) It’s so much more relatable!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Knobbyneil 3 жыл бұрын

April, you have sooooo got the whale tail in your skill set. After clearing all the gaps, step ups and step downs on the rest of the trail you can certainly boss this timber feature! Getting onto it is the tough part, box ticked, the step down off is easier as speed on plus gravity will take care of the that. It may help to stand at the side and visualise the the gaps filled like you're riding and pumping through rollers and see yourself flowing on and off. Then at the top of the trail do like skiers do, close your eyes, visualise yourself doing the whole trail as smooth as you can. The only fear is what you take with you and can't get you through but your skillset and ability certainly will. Go girl, you got this!!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@gingernickoli8665 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so real with this and showing the different attempts. Makes it so much more relatable for us learning jumps and feeling nervous.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah of course! Thanks so much for watching!

@jorenmtb 3 жыл бұрын

So inspiring to see April progress, you seem like such an confidence inspiring person to follow down a trail. Keep it up🤙

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@69Tonyro 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!! You guys rock! Way to go April, so sick!🔥🔥🔥

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tony!!! :)

@archstanton3636 Жыл бұрын

I'm a grown ass man and I cried at April's triumph here. Great job!!

@roedere 3 жыл бұрын

It would take me a long time to get comfort with those jumps. I think April’s years of motorcross jumping gives her far more comfort than us mere mortals. You guys make a good team!