Are you running the “trail” or the “gravity” version?

Lost me at e bike lol

Great instruction. Thanks. Speaking of pedal contact and control I think it’s “ice ages” to use flats - Pedals . We ride very advanced bikes and control is the essential element, So just buy some Remtech magnet pedals and accelerate your performance and control, power and confidence. I rode SPD in my early 20’s. Back in the 90’s , then got back into biking in 2016 with Time especial clip-ins. But as I got more technical double blue, black trails the Hustle Remtech pedals have been absolutely amazing! 🤩.

Focus is a huge contributor to either success or errors! I’ll be riding really well, usually on a technical climb, I’ll start to get tired or hit a spot that’s a little easier, and my mind will start to wander. That’s where my front wheel will get hung up on a rock or I’ll end up off-line. I have to re-focus myself with self-talk like you described. You put it really well!

Would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this crash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2emeYyad8icj5osi=htdA3lVllpvpxrjp Its kind of put me off learning to mountain bike

Fantastic! Thanks. How do we ‘dismount’?

Clearly the tire underneath gets more contact

Good talk through how to figure out how high one can roll, and why rolling is such a valuable skill. I shall be keeping this in mind tomorrow when I go check out a couple of steps that have always seemed too far for me - maybe they’re rollable after all!

I'm about 5'9". 30" inseam. This video makes me question my choice of a 29er hardtail now. (Kona Honzo). I have lots of BMX time.

Holy Smokes! I just found you through a Century Rider video. How did i never hear about you before that?!? I've been mountain biking off and on for about 30 something years, and I got some real gold nuggets just in this little video. I've always been pretty good riding slow, super technical stuff, like roots, rock gardens, drops, step ups and gnarly climbs. But, I moved to Whitehorse, Yukon, and we have about 800 kms of proper trails just around the city itself! It's a different game here, and now in my fourties, and a crash this summer that I still have a bum shoulder from, has me open to unlearning/relearning some things. I'm a wrench at a local shop, and glad to be back in the scene. There's a ladies ride group here that my wife rides in, and I've been sharing videos with her. You are such a great instructor! Knowledgeable, able to easily get ideas across, with real experience and super amicable. I love how you even break down the learning process. I was a field instructor for years, and not everyone sees it the same way I do. Anyways, I'm SO STOKED to have found your channel. Right now it's just fat biking and cross country skiing until May or June. But, I will be practicing like mad by then, with all your tips. It would be so rad if you came here to do a few clinics. We have the Contagious Mountain Bike Association, and two shops here in Whitehorse. I can see a ladies clinic and a general clinic both being well attended and appreciated. And I'm sure we could show you the real world-class gem that Whitehorse is. Superb trails in pristine northern mountains. Keep up the good work! I'm hoping to ride better, longer in life, with less broken bones. LOL. Take care.

kleiner profi-tipp: lieber zitate von neil oder louis armstrong verwenden :)

Vielen Dank für eure super professionellen Videos!

Thank you.

Thank you.

I didn't take it personally, maybe it was strong but so is coffee sometimes and I still drink it 😂.

Thanks for sharing this to us 🙏 The selftalk Tipp is amazing and I'm about to change the way I talk to myself. With these instructions I have them on my hand - thank you so much for that 🙏 I have a Question about this friendly guy from the race: Did you talk to him about his behavior after the race?

Love your content Roxy! Keep up the good fight! You contribute to the world in a positive way! All of these comments clearly come from uneducated misogynistic men!

One can 'absorb' with their face

Als Kinder haben wir uns einen Spaß daraus gemacht auf nassen Laub Vollbremsungen zu machen, natürlich aus höchstmöglicher Geschwindigkeit und mit blockierenden Reifen 😀. Wir sind auch regelmäßig gestürzt, das hat den Spaß allerdings nur vergrößert auf dem weichen Waldboden. Heute bin ich da wesentlich vorsichtiger, Stürze vermeide ich lieber 😂. Angst habe ich keine, im Zweifel kann ich fallen und ich habe auch inzwischen ein realistisches Gefühl für meine persönlichen Grenzen und dafür was ich kann oder nicht kann. Dank Euch muss ich mich aber nicht auf mein Glück verlassen, sondern kann auf solide Technik zurückgreifen. Lieben Gruß.

Those comments are probably due to you mentioning men supposedly steeling your content

Oh shoot! So sorry Roxie. Not sure if you got my previous apology? But I accidentally commented on the wrong video before. It was a different video with one of those robot computer narrators. (Not one of yours at all) It took me a bit to figure out what happened. Thank you for the great content!

Trials rider Robbie P has said “if you’ve had fun, you won.” Of course he podiums, but he’s right too. On the gender thing, been being outridden by girls and women since the 1970’s. As to focus, my latest otb came from focusing too far past a skinny bridge I was approaching. Might have felt I was in a flowy state til that moment 😂

Just remember that people who write things like that are damaged. They post things like that on multiple channels to find the one person who will respond to get their dopamine hit. The best way to defeat them and deny their hit is to pity them and simply ignore.

Hi Roxy Yep the flow awesome like you said focus on the 90 percent the 10percent on tech climbing you make 9 out 10 times that ok just drop the seat post all the way and gather yourself put the your feet on the ground and get going that the Fun part I check my riding time I know The four trail I do our around 1hour and 10 minutes Then I know I done for the Day Thank you Roxy’s for all your Riding tips they work I am 69yers young I am a better mtb rider now then when I was 50 years old And keep learning Thank you again 😊

Super hilfreiches Video, vielen Dank dafür. Das ist ja das coole am MTB, dass der gleiche Trail sich übers Jahr ganz unterschiedlich fahren lässt. Bisschen graust mir auch immer etwas vor rutschigem Laub aber mit eurer Hilfe wird daraus mehr und mehr eine willkommene Challenge.

Talk to myself like I would talk to a friend. So simple, yet so difficult. Thanks for the reminder.

Roxy you are doing a fantastic job and I like that you actually are able to present to women riders in a way that would hopefully make them feel better about mountain biking and being part of a sport that is good for everyone involved. Don't pay attention to the trolls that make negative remarks. Their lack of manners and respect will come back to them in the end.

At 65, I keep going back to this: "be brave enough to suck at something new"

Hi Roxy, First of all congrats on your awesome results. I’ve been racing all my life and if there is one thing I learned then it is that we should always enjoy the moment and if that moment is celebrating a win then take it and do so. We often under value ourselves and don’t allow ourselves to enjoy victory. Things don’t always go to plan and often races could end up with an undesirable outcome. In these moments take time to appreciate yourself because if we don’t make mistakes we won’t learn and improve. I’ve learned that you will find far worse behaviour from individuals at hobby races than in professional racing. You have to understand the mentality of the hobby racer for some individuals this is what defines them and hence the aggression and anger. These days I take time to have a humanly conversation with these individuals to see if there is an opportunity to show them kindness and love. Often showing people who feels undervalued kindness and love might help them to improve, but of course some people are just stubborn. I’m looking forward to hearing your insights as you progress through racing. The biggest defining characteristic of a successful race is to remain calm and in control - trust yourself that you will remember practice and perform at your best and as you mentioned be kind to yourself for the “mistakes” don’t dwell on it move on. Happy racing champion!

Thank you for episode #30. I really needed to hear this message this morning. Having recently raced 20 miles alone, I understand in-head chatter can be persistent and distracting. It can be hard to stay focused. (Especially when you come across hunters with rifles on the course. That was both motivating and distracting 😅!) But, yes, you are so right: what, when & how you talk to yourself while riding makes a big difference. Yes, the chatter can draw you out of the moment and make you vulnerable, but I think it can also guide you back into the moment. I think that when my thoughts turn more negative, that is a sign of physical boundaries.These conversations show me what I need to be cautious of, or prepare for better, so that the next section, or the next ride, will be more positive. I find just acknowledging the negative & promising myself to practice x later, can help drain the mental bog. Listening to your podcast helped me realize this. Thank you.❤

Hi. I realy liked this episode and you mentioned importent things. I was oput riding last Saturday and injured my leg. I was tired and was not consentrated in the moment and went OTB. I should have slowed down and regain focus. I will take this with me in todays ride and have a good time.

My first viewing of your video channel, Coach Roxy, and what a learning experience it has been. Thank you for your excellent analysis and advice on how to ride your mb better and safer. I look forward to future videos and will buy you a coffee.

I stop biking since 2008 because in lazy and im fucos in video game but since my body is not working bec of these sitting in chair about half a day not working and sweating theres a sickness im being observe getting fatty having hypertension,my sugar getting higher and now getting old it getting me weaker,im starting biking my mtb upgraded a mouth ago , but now its only skating light gearing because its hard to kick when you push high its painful,im assembling another 27.5 frame and a set of brake ,shifter and crankset first🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊

Felicidades por tu trabajo, eres una instructora sobresaliente y generosa, pocos como tú, muy profesional. Un gran abrazo

Do you need to be able to bunny hop first before you learn jumps in your opinion? People keep saying this but the initial movement of the bunny hop is not the same as the initial movement of jumping or is it more if a bike control and normal progression of skills thing?

Problem solche Baumstämme gibts draussen aufm Trail nur sehr wenige. Entweder der Motor setzt auf oder sie sind schon rutschig da nass und ohne Rinde.

Two surprising lessons we learnt racing a local mtb race (Marcha Polop 2024) yesterday: 1. Mom is always number 1 🤣 2. The only superpower you need is FOCUS. FOCUS is the solution to way more than you think - also when it comes to mountain biking: 1 - I (Roxy) almost crashed twice today. Almost. And both times I was focusing on something else than the NOW. (1-Someone by the trailside called my name and 2- I got angry at the a**hole rider who pushed me off the trail and thus lost my trail-focus - you can actually see him in the video, as he also gives Berni the elbow) 2 - Let’s face it: For most hobby racers, the race result is NOT going to be life-altering. Why risk your safety (and perhaps even your life), focusing on the RESULT, rather than focusing on a fun day out? (Don’t get me wrong, ambition is OK and healthy, but not if you’re taking unnatural risks!) 3 - The elusive Flow State can only be accomplished, if we focus on the NOW and if we’re not in completely above our heads. (According to science, the demands of the task need to be about 2% above our momentary skill level to be able to experience Flow State). So PRACTICE your skills BEFORE you start racing/riding at your limit. 4 - When you ride at your physical and mental limit, you WILL commit errors. Straight after you notice your error: Focus on giving your best for the NEXT move, don’t beat yourself up for the last. This will not only improve performance, but also your mood. In case you care about the result: I (Roxy) placed 1st in the female category and 15th out of 60 male emtb starters. Berni didn't cross the finish line, as he helped the injured guy and bent a pedal. But often, helping matters more than the result. Have you experienced how focus affects your performance and mood? Share with us below and save it as a reminder 🩵

Great idea. Carefully thought through and so useful!

Get to the point!

Hi Roxy, I thought I could ride before I started watching your videos 😅 I'm learning so much from you. Big thanks ❤

Mind blowing, good tip 👌 👍 👏 😉

With the largest asphalt surface in the world, it is not the same as the largest in the world. Don't be fooled 😂

Ich weiß nicht, was bei Roxy's Ride unter "Gewicht nach hinten verlagern" verstanden wird, aber für mich bedeutet das, der Arsch ist hinter dem Sattel und das kann man ja ganz klar auch in diesem Video beobachten. Ich würde sogar sagen, dass das einer der wichtigsten Tipps war, die ich als anfänger bekommen habe. Die wichtigsten Tipps, die ich als wirklicher Anfänger bekommen habe waren: -Dein Sattel sollte beim hochfahren deutlich höher sein und muss vor dem Runterfahren extra runtergestellt werden -Verlager dein Gewicht beim Runterfahren, insbesondere bei steilen Abschnitten, nach hinten -Bei Wurzeln, Steinen oder auch Treppen kommt man leichter drüber, wenn man eine gewisse Geschwindigkeit hat und nicht zu langsam wird

Using the "top rider" expession threw me off as I thouht it was meaning "best rider" and not actual rider from the top of the video.😅

Men should want to encourage female riders. The more women who are out there getting into riding and dragging their female friends with them, the greater chance men riders could end up with a girlfriend or wife who not only supports them buying a new bike but also who understands when they want to spend their free time heading out on a ride - and who will even ride with them. Why discourage us by putting us down? I know I’m not great but I’m always working on it and the more I ride the more confidence I build. Having guys smash us down is wasteful on their part. Thank you to all the guys who have been encouraging above all else.

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hi🌷 Thanks for sharing sweetie, I Really appreciate your kind support of us beginners. I unfortunately didn’t get to ride all summer, I have my bike now, and now… it’s getting Very Cold !! 🥶 I don’t like the cold, but I Love being Outside!! So I will be riding Cold 🥶 🚴 Bundle up! How do you go about the ladies room? With bibs and many layers!?, That part sucks!!!!! Especially when you’re Old with a broken bladder !? It’s called Interstatialcystitus and I have had it since my early 20’s !, I turned 60 last Aug. And I’m still learning, but carefully! Hopefully I can buy you a nice cup of coffee SOON 🔜. - ☕️ YUMMY !! 🤤 I’m a coffee Lover too! 💕 ~ take care ❤️‍🩹…..🥳

Nice like it 👍🏿