Mountain Bike Tips For Beginners

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Жыл бұрын

These mountain bike tips were given to me as a beginner and I am sure they will help not only
mountain bike beginners. These 3 tips have been life changing for me, and now with years of
mountain bike coaching experience, I know how important these mountain bike tips really are.
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@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

LINKS mentioned in this video: Why NOT TO drop both heels: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jM2Ul8iY26raqok.html How to use your ankles mindfully: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcejg7eG2ry5cqc.html FREE Online Course: roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Support me to enable me to keep sharing my knowledge: www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires My PROVEN and secret drills (drills I do not share on KZfaq, because it's my full-time profession): roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses Here you can get access to exclusive content and find out more about me personally, as well as support me: www.patreon.com/rideandinspire

@adriancojocaru8147 Жыл бұрын

Why is the online course labeled as FREE if you need to pay for it even if you subscribe to the email list?

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

@@adriancojocaru8147 you don’t need to pay for it 😊 Did you click on the link you got in the email?

@martinschwartz7342 Жыл бұрын

I have the best advice for beginner, intermediate, or expert riders. Also, anyone seeking to better themselves as a person. That advice is to go to Roxy for your coaching. Roxy is the paramount mountain biking coach in the world as well as a brilliant life coach. She teaches in a clear, concise, and intelligible manner that is both easy to understand and fun to experience. She will help you become both a better mountain biker and more importantly a better person. She has a heart so big it dwarfs the known universe. She exudes empathy, compassion, and passion from every cell in her body. Learning from her has made me a better person.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Wow 😯 Martin, I am speechless about the beauty of your words. THANK YOU. Wishing you the happiest holidays and all the best for 2023. You are such a huge enrichment for the world 💞

@stuartwoodburn2653 Жыл бұрын

The foot wedge help me a lot as made me be in the Centre of the bike all the time combined with leading heal down really inspires confidence.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, Stuart 😍😍

@tl2913 Жыл бұрын

Great tips - thanks!

@pootjube Жыл бұрын

The best advice I ever had was, practice to ride a pump track. Being able to apply bursts of compression / traction is valuable for cornering, jumping, generating speed and most importantly to increase the amount of fun you will have on any trail. Combine this with the track stand and I think you have a fairly solid foundation of skills to work with.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Absolutely important. I do believe there is much more to a solid foundation, but the 2 named skills are definitely a great start!

@steves5046 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roxy, the best advice I have been told came from you in your videos and has helped me the most is, Level Peddles, Heave on your feet, Light on your hands. letting the bike move under you. That has made a big difference to my riding confidence. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much, Steve! Have you already started my free course on www.Roxybike-coaching.com ?

@andresOtarola Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thank for commenting 🙏 merry Christmas 🎄

@NardexMTB_Walk Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your video thank you for sharing this tricks & tips!

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 merry Christmas 🎄

@michaelcuratola1183 5 ай бұрын

I had a ride teach me what you said about using the front brake. It noticeably helped slow down the bike going down hill. 😊

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience😍🙏 and well done 😍

@vonlampard Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roxy, this is another excellent and very helpful vid. The best advice that helped me as an absolute beginner (just a few years ago) was "speed control". It allowed me to manage situations that went out of control and avoid confidence damaging incidents.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😍😍😍 such an essential. Thank you so so much for sharing!

@GameplayerSolCley Жыл бұрын

Recibe un feliz año de mi parte Roxy my Reina. Muchas gracias por todo, Dios te bendiga!

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Igualmente, Thomas. Y gracias por tus comentarios 🙏

@GameplayerSolCley Жыл бұрын

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Gracias a tì por darnos clase de manejo.

@patford9943 Жыл бұрын

Froze Weihnachten! Thank you for the tips, tricks and most importantly inspiration!

@patford9943 Жыл бұрын

Should have been Frohe not froze 😂 stupid spell check. Thanks again!

@wallyworld6249 Жыл бұрын

You have a heart of gold and have helped me to bunny hop, jump, and track stand. I think the key to applying your detailed advice is to take it slow and be mindful of the small details. Merry Christmas Roxy you are and incredible blessing to our world. Thank you and I haven't forgot about the coffees I promised.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

So so so happy to hear, Wally 😍🥰 Absolutely agreed, taking it slow and being mindful of the small details is so essential on many levels 🧡

@GameplayerSolCley Жыл бұрын

Yes! the small things. Happy New Year!!!

@rebeccagrant6622 Жыл бұрын

I tried your advice with foot placement several months ago and it's had changed my riding! Now I'll have to try the front braking now... 😳

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

So so happy to hear, Rebecca. Braking can be a tricky one to change alone. If you want structured and precise drills, then you’ll find them here: roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course They will accelerate your learning immensely 😊 Enjoy practicing. Much love, Roxy

@SafwanRahmanofficial Жыл бұрын

both tips really help me tackle those garnly steep trails

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! What about the third one? 😊

@matthewheimann4492 Жыл бұрын

In low speed turns twisting the inside handlebar while pushing away from you with the outside handlebar and applying just a small amount of front brakes. A lot going on but it really helps hold your line when riding in a grupe or avoiding a ditch.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome, Matt, thanks for sharing 😍 Who have you this tip?

@laramiegrinde9246 Жыл бұрын

Front brakes are way underestimated! I found this out by accident practicing my braking positions and got super comfortable with it. Then track stands have helped me out so much that it's absolutely insane. And I'm still not good at them but they really make my brain calm down and allow my body to relax. Then the staying low, which an awesome instructor got me doing, is also just crazy. This sounds bizarre but I tell myself to "lead with my chest". Because anytime I do this I somehow get excited about the trail out in front of me and get lower and then somehow that allows my feet to level out. This whole deal then allows me to get into my feet and I've learned that I should feel very light on my hands because the second my hands feel heavy, it's because I've gotten too much behind my bike's momentum. Like it's ALL part of basically the same thing: feeling balanced, ready, and in control. I LOVE IT❤

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Laramie. Thank you for sharing 😍😍😍 Have you started my free Trackstand course yet? It may just be the puzzle piece you’re missing to become even better at them 😊

@philipsaoud244 19 күн бұрын

For technical terrain, choose a gear that allows you to keep your pedals turning.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire 19 күн бұрын

Absolutely 🎉 thanks for adding ❤

@jacobuserasmus Жыл бұрын

Loved it. The best advice I received as a beginner was from one of the pro riders. When I asked him how I can become as good as him, his answer was simply BOS (Bum on Seat). Of course, I had an interesting experience last week riding some enduro trails with a fully locked-out hardtail. (Unintentional) I had to move my weight far back and stay off my front brake to gain control. So I have a theory (not fully tested yet). That the amount of front brake and the weight distribution might depend on speed as well.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Well, the question is always - what’s first, the egg or the hen? ☺️ In other words: if your weight is too far rearwards, then yes, braking with the front is not good. BUT the cause of error here is being too far rearwards in the bike. Of course there are also other factors, but as a simple rule of thumb: - stay evenly weighted through the pedals - use both brakes and IF one wheel skids, then GENTLY ease off the brake and not entirely. If you’d like to work with proven drills to spare you trial and error: www.Roxybike-Coaching.com 😊 What did he mean with BOS?

@jacobuserasmus Жыл бұрын

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire BOS (Bum on Seat) spend time on the bike. The more time you spend on your bike the better you get ;-)

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

@@jacobuserasmus ah 😊 absolutely. 🤙 Although you can speed it up even even further if you book a pro coach and follow proven drills asap - because experience is not all it takes for most people. Especially adults 😊😊

@quektogram Жыл бұрын

omg 0:13 😮. Great tips. Thank you! 😊

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@r.aartsen87 Жыл бұрын

Hallo Roxy, can you make a video about shoes and clips? Can you make better jumps and hops with clips?

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Hi R, I have a video here - one half of it is English: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbdja9GczqfGgmQ.html I hope it answers your question. The short answer: I recommend flats to learn 🙂

@GameplayerSolCley Жыл бұрын

it is very nice to progress, I look lika a kind of slow leaner? 39 yeas old first bike but I got a 12 year old mid/spirit in to it I have fear to fall and that is wy I am not wheling and manualing, bunny hoping. but I am going good on the rest. thanks.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, if you’d like to progress faster, you will by following structured drills and getting professional coaching. If you’d like to do so: www.roxybike-coaching.com There’s also a free course there 😊😊

@GameplayerSolCley Жыл бұрын

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire 👍🙌

@michaelhoulden9018 Жыл бұрын

Get coaching from great coaches. Even as an expert rider coaching continues to blow obstacles from my horizon. I see so many people struggling and yet sense a “I learned to ride a bike when I was a toddler I don’t need coaching” mindset. Also, I think it would be very helpful for KZfaq coaches to talk about the coaching they get - this would help normalize the idea that coaching is a great benefit to all riders.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, absolutely agree 😍😍😍 thank you so much for this. I was actually thinking about doing a video about how and where I get coaching, do you think it may be a topic of interest to many?

@tahoesnowlion Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm getting back into mt biking after being off bike for a long time. A funny story... I bought an EBike and I don't like it! Now, back on my mt bike after being off it for years! I live in the Lake Tahoe Area , so no excuse. Going down hilll safely & switchbacks are terrifying for me now😢. I need more skill to replace my youthful confidence that I no longer have😢

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Well done for coming back 😍 Have ski started my free home training Trackstand course on my site, yet? It’ll do wonders for your confidence in switchbacks 😊😊

@tahoesnowlion Жыл бұрын

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I definitely will check your site out. I really enjoy your videos and used some of your suggestions tonight on my ride. 🌻

@Andrea-fl2ol Жыл бұрын

Hello Roxy! Okay, this is going to sound ridiculous, but here goes. I’m a newbie rider, here in Tucson AZ. The trails are fantastic. Rough terrain mostly. I have to say, again, like I had previously, you’re amazing! And were you born on a bike? lol okay- My question, rather, my problem is riding between two boulders with only about a foot 1/2 space between them. I feel as though im going to crash on the side, or sides of them… I’ve tried once, lifted my bum and positioned my feet but I scraped the pedal, lost balance and fell. Do you have any suggestions as how I can get through them? Much love, and appreciation for you girl!

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Hi dear Andrea, so grateful for you! Do you mean like this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8tnn5dmm9uafWw.html Your question is not ridiculous at all - it's super natural to feel the way you are feeling. Also, have you started my free trackstand course already? It will help you so much with confidence: roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Keep up the positivity, lovely lady! Much love back to you!

@dems_mtb Жыл бұрын

Do you run clipless pedals? Do you recommend them?

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

I do not on most of my bikes (only on my CC bike, on which I train pros) I do not recommend them - at least until you can lift front and rear wheels without them. Why? Because otherwise you’re just building and consolidating limiting habits with every ride. If you’d like to build and consolidate solid fundamentals, then check out: roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course And on this page, I also have a FREE course to try it out and improve your balance, which i certainly recommend to do with flats 😊 roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy

@winklertribe5268 Жыл бұрын

The advice that helped me stay more balanced on my bike on technical descents was to keep my chin lined up with the stem.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding! However, that can be a very dangerous one, when misunderstood. Have you seen my video about it?

@winklertribe5268 Жыл бұрын

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire no I haven’t! But I’ll look for it and check it out! Thank you! You really are an inspiration to me- and not just because you’re a female rider (like me)!

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

@@winklertribe5268 thank you 🙏 In case you have trouble finding it, let me know and I’ll send the link.

@sagarscar Жыл бұрын

💥

@Sangram-IND Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

🥰😍

@osblog9501 Жыл бұрын

@crossountrybike8946 Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за Хороший Ролик. Лучше понял как управлять велосипедом ;)

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@trickystitch Жыл бұрын

And while doing exactly what you said, look where you want to go.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯 thanks for adding! I have more info about this super important topic in this video: Pro MTB Tips - More Control in Steep + Loose Terrain kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pamampWk0ambc4U.html

@ramongalagranero8039 Жыл бұрын

Tecnics vídeos, please

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Hi Ramon, If you want step by step drills and a free course - check out www.Roxybike-Coaching.com if this is what you meant 😊😊

@Eric_Tennant Жыл бұрын

Don't eat yellow snow. It is not lemon like they said it would be.

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@GlenHunt Жыл бұрын

Just one piece of advice: Listen to Roxy.

@GlenHunt Жыл бұрын

Question about The Wedge. Is it instrumental in positioning your body to float over the bike the correct way?

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

@@GlenHunt oh YES. It’s not only instrumental - it’s crucial 😊

@mudkayak6305 Жыл бұрын

More Air Less Ground Brakes Only Slow You Down

@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Жыл бұрын

Thank zu for sharing. However - as a pro coach I strongly disagree. This is a tip trap that will cause much pain, quick stagnation and no true progress.