Really cool compilation video shows how a regular guy can attain proficiency in trail skills leading to his own sense of mastery. This video takes the methods Lee teaches for riding and shows it's attainable. Lee does a great job of presenting evidence for his techniques rather than other skills videos which just show, "Here's how you do this." That to me, makes sense.

More, more, more LEE! We need your Guardian Braingel with us on the trail.

This is it! I watched went to pump track and got some air. Feels good. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge!

Fantastic coaching Lee, just did a $10 thank you. Lee i often think how many movement patterns are shared with skiing this reminds me of grand slalom skiing. I was doing all of this yesterday, so much more dynamic, safe and fun. Id be interested on your thoughts on the transition between turns, unweighting, swapping feet and then dropping to set the new "edge" to get the new carve on. Another cross sport observation is horse riding, specifically the hinge, allowing the horse to pivot underneath you, lightness on the reins, matching the terrain, not leaning back. Heavy stirrups, light reins. Telling the horse through leg pressure, body rotation and looking where you want him to go. Many thanks Coach. You're the best. Ken

Heartfelt message! "All the worlds a stage". Or as Rush put it in Limelight... "All the world's indeed a stage We are merely players Performers and portrayers Each another's audience outside the gilded cage" PtP's MTb fame was his gilded cage. "Living on a lighted stage Approaches the unreal For those who think and feel In touch with some reality Beyond the gilded cage Cast in this unlikely role, Ill-equipped to act With insufficient tact One must put up barriers To keep oneself intact Living in the Limelight The universal dream For those who wish to seem Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation The underlying theme Living in a fisheye lens Caught in the camera eye I have no heart to lie I can’t pretend a stranger Is a long-awaited friend All the world’s indeed a stage And we are merely players Performers and portrayers Each another’s audience Outside the gilded cage"

song is pat brown by the vandals btw

Can feel the Joy

I am learning in a fantastic way with this video...!! Lot of tips, tech, and excelente energy... I am wondering, how is it after 3 years?

Love this dude.

100% the best MTB coach.

So stoked to see a new video! Again, excellent explanation of fundamentals….more please

Love your haircut.

Always amazing videos

I don't understand loading the outside pedal by backpedaling? I don't understand how this puts more traction down, isn't it the same amount of weight going through the bottom bracket the whole time?

A wise man once said, "Low... lean... look." This cornering mantra has served me well for years. That wise man was you, Lee. Thanks.

Thank you Lee!

Love it!

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u da man Lee!

Kerr was very strong but also had the sense to slow down into the jump. The other riders went a touch faster so had less control in the transition.

landing was also a pretty small target to hit. good video, wonder if they have started work on it yet?

I watched this a few days before my first enduro race, which included a gnarly tech line that I'd previously finished in a terrifying, white-knuckled 6:24. On race day, on the same line, I had maybe the most fun I've had on a bike and finished in a calm and confident 3:41, I suspect almost exclusively because of how you described steep braking here. Huge thanks.

it was never intended to be in the race, its just to hype up the race and create an internet buzz, which is what its done ;0)

Congrats

Love ya man, Rolling from Ventura SO Cal. I'm happy your out there doing what you do...

Excellent, thanks! A side note: I'd love to see a piece on how to ride super steep trails (I ride in Santa Cruz). I'd love to be able to throw my rear tire around to scrub speed.

I am definatley going to practice this drill

Thanks for the reminder. I have practiced braking a fair amount, but not with any focused sessions recently. I can tell i haven't practiced it enough because I often have to think about heavy braking to then use it on the trail. More driveway reps to the rescue!

Great video Lee . Also watching this after surgery and can definitely say that if I had watched this last week I may not have even gotten hurt.

Got my surgery behind me. I just bought a Fox Factory 38. I got to send my X2 in for warranty. Gonna take the bike apart, clean, grease, and tighten it up. Stoked to get back on the trail in about 4 weeks! Keep the videos coming Lee!

Just to experience it, i put my weight forward when i was in hinge and slowly and lightly pulled the brake. it did not take much at all to send me lurching forward. thank you!

Scary how many customers come into the bike shop who don't know which brake is front and rear and how many say they don't use the front brake because they're scared of going over the bars.

so important- great advice as per usual- and go find Lee and Brian's book "Mastering mtb skills" people! your local ER will thank you.

This is a skill that is essential to being a successful mountain biker. Every time I see a rider skid the back tire I instantly cringe because it's clear they don't know what they are doing. I have also met mountain bikers who don't know which is their front and which is their rear brake.

never really considered I havent practiced braking a day in my life. thanks lee, gonna give this a go

Love these more please

Easy as was Bernard ❤🎉❤🎉

That head popping up comment was exactly what I needed! Fixed that and the hips and hinge all fell into place. Thanks, Lee!

Matt jones did it too

Bush league jump that’s inexcusable at any level of competition

Meanwhile, professional riders and professional builders are still progressing the sport, for their enjoyment, and us spectators. It's real easy to "back seat drive" or, "armchair quarterback" a situation like this, when, at the end of the day, as spectators (or, mere mortals) we will never fully grasp the psychology that it takes to attempt a jump like this ravine gap. So in the meantime, we can only live vicariously through the bold efforts of the select few that have what it takes.

I know the jump would benefit with he correct points you’ve made. But isn’t the point of the jump as well as Hardline to test the riders and push them to the limits? So only the exceptional riders can jump it.

Love ya work - on the job practicing this weekend -

I especially enjoy trees, boulders, sharp sticks, logs, and other sorts of impalers or body breakers in landing areas. It's like trail builders stack that stuff in there on purpose. So fun.

Is anyone else having audio issues with his speaking voice only coming out of one speaker?

Hey Lee, best one yet on the topic! Short and to the point with excellent graphics and CLEAR explanation. Highly valuable! Cheers.

Great tips, and explained well. I struggle with these.