My wife surprised me with a private lesson with Lee when I was in Colorado for a mountain bike trip, and it was the best money I have ever spent on cycling. I had been mountain biking for over 10 years at that point, and I had watched every video he was in on KZfaq. However, being with him in person to get instant feedback and feel his stoke for biking changed my riding life. I cannot emphasize how extraordinary of a difference it made compared to any new bike or upgrades I have ever made. I am counting down the days until I can go back to have another lesson with him and so should you!

MTB is a whole different world than road.

Enjoyed it. Very good production value for sure. Looking forward to watching the journey. Bentonville is a blast. Lucky to live just a few hours from there.

Too much Lycra 😅

I get a little chocked up when I see the magic of bikes. I just love them. they are exactly what you need. you can get lost in the simple task of just peddling and be free to meditate or focus on the task completely and be free to cast your problems aside for a while, don't worry they will return as soon as you are finished with your ride.☮

Yes, why am I finding this 2w late. This is the type of MTB content that is missing. I follow and love watching UCI, RedBull events, pro rider edits, KZfaqrs. But there's a big gap in more relatable content with a story driven format.

Crashing is learning. Those trails are a blast to ride...I have crashed on almost all of them! I keep learning, adjusting, and going back. Crashing, learning, and going again brings growth. Ride. Crash. Repeat.

Love the videos! Might I suggest a better title for the videos so it’s easier to figure out the order of the videos, such as, Epsiode 1, Episode 2, or something? Thanks!

awesome journey for them, looking forward to see how far they go

I thought I was a pretty good mountain biker until I met a few sections in Bentonville that were light years out of my league. It’s a wonderful place in that you can find something as easy or as challenging as your skill set allows. Good luck, you all; you’re inspiring me to get out there, too!

This is cool. Thank you outside watch

This was a sweet vid. Reminds me of when Cory & I first started riding. Took us months to figure out what they learned here in days. I can't wait to see them progress further.

I wouldn't put beginners in clipless pedals.

wow they all look so awkward.. I think ya'll just confused the heck out of them.

Damn I wish I could do this. I've done about a thousand 100 mile road charity rides and have recently started mnt biking and very much enjoy it. Bentonville is on my dream list. Thanks for sharing this with us

Someone needs to coach them on how to put their sunnies over their helmet straps. 🤪

I started mountain biking as kid in 1992 for many reasons but one of them was that I was tired of everyone that was into BMX as me being so serious, then I ended up racing XC, then DH in 1998, I was starting to hate that sport because it was always about getting ahead. Freeride gave me freedom, all of this to say personally these skill clinics are my worst nightmare 😂

What a cool opportunity! This must have been filmed quite some time ago because so much has changed. #mtbcapital

Congratulations! Keep going.

They have a long way to go, hang in there lol

awesome slow mo scorpion

RIP “Swirl Down”.

This is OLD! The Momma Bear area is completely different now. 😂 All American is also all jacked up currently. Good content! Hilarious and Inspiring watching noobs learn to “ride”. 🤘

So miss that part of the All American trail @ 8:20 that has been lost to the Crystal Bridges expansion...

Listen,i almost got a trainer in the past,yet my coach said unless you get one where you have to balance yourself,it's a waste. In other words,to ride,you have to ride outside. They had rollers where you had to brace yourself,get on and start riding,so you would find a hallway.You ride dirt you have to eat some first..

I sucked until i moved to pisgah area..5 years later @45 hitting 35 footers

I spy a Syd in the background at the Ride Logic clinic

How can I get into this program ?

I’d rather watch this than PBA for sure

Spellcheck is a good start before you hit the trails :) CYCLISTS

Do a segment on bike fit, especially cockpit. Only one rider was on bars that were the correct width, and that was a huge limiting factor in terms of bike/body separation. The smaller the rider the more this shows.

Not trying to be rude but please check out Rich Drew ride series. He’s a Bentonville local and he will coach you the berms. I learn so much from him and highly recommend him.

Dang

I would like to take part of this it's so freaking cool.

wow

Most of those wipe outs were because they were clipped in. Time to get out of the old school mentality. Let them ride flats. Much safer for beginners and builds confidence a lot quicker.

They should really be wearing knee pads at least.

Lol why do all their bikes have bar bags?

Johanna and Rachel's bars are way too wide for them. In all the videos they're cramming their hands in towards the brake lever clamps. Bars need to be cut down.

I really like the series, but none of these people are going to make the Leadville time cut....again. Way out of shape cycling novices have too far to go for a beast like Leadville. Maybe next time start with some weekend warriors that need fitness but have a base to build?

Why they learning in clips

Better than the academy

Good for these people trying to learn. All these people would do better on flat pedals and full suspension though.

Why would they use clip ons in a MTB race if they are amateur riders?

That guy with the orange helmet, is handlebars are way too wide!!!!! Cut 1” off each end at minimum. His arms look like outstretched wings. Seems like all the riders bars are too wide….