How To Corner Like a PRO and DOUBLE Your Speed!

[@CiviLmachine2]

The "When I teach you here, you end up here" honestly gave it so much validity to me I like this coach

[@ManishKarkera]

I knew he's a bloody good teacher when he said that.

[@you-dont-know-me123]

I read this exactly when he said it 😂😂😂

[@PF-Fly]

Yes! I’m a baseball coach and I talk about over exaggerating movement and body positioning when doing drills in practice all the time.

[@towknee3837]

Once I master how to go straight I'm def going to use the tips in this vid

[@WalmartBrandClothingItems]

once i master BiCyClE im going to learn how to bIcYcLe

[@marcsee4072]

Mtb goes about 2% of a trail straight, you are more than competent.

[@ritcheymt]

😄😆😅😂🤣 Awesome comment! You win the Internetz today, @towknee3837

[@alex_heavy]

the best cornering video I've ever seen. And finally someone who tackles the foot position controversy!!

[@ibanez2010]

Cornering is such an organic aspect of biking because there are just so many variables at at play. That "trick" or technique may work when it's damp and grippy, but completely fails in the soft/sandy/loose. Another technique may work when you're going 5mph, but falls apart at 10mph and over. Tires play a role, bike geometry plays a role, your weight plays a role, the trail conditions play a role, speed, etc,. If you find yourself freezing up and overthinking on corners, you're probably watching too much YT (analysis paralysis). Nothing will "double your speed" like time in the saddle (and pushing that envelope further and further).

[@perfidiousalbion9975]

Very reddit comment, nice 👍

[@jakerose5083]

@@perfidiousalbion9975 lmao ya

[@stevenspevere2217]

I thought some of these tips were goofy, until I tried them. I was amazed at how much my cornering improved. Thanks!

[@johnnydoe66]

Interesting advice on foot positions when cornering. I have been riding mtn bikes for over 30 yrs and have read many articles on different techniques for different situations. In almost all articles in the 90's and early 2000's, the articles would tell you to put the outside foot down and press. The advice presented in your video makes more sense when you think of basic physics and the leverage of a fulcrum. I am definitely going to retrain my brain next time I try flow trails

[@yengsabio5315]

I learned from a video by Hardtail Party that cornering can be different when driving an 'old school' MTB vs. a modern MTB.

[@johnnydoe66]

@@yengsabio5315 Yep, I watch/subscribe HT Party also. I rode a 1998 Barracuda XC up until 2018, bought a newer Plus Hardtail and what a difference.

[@johncole3010]

I agree, pressing on the outside forces me to counter steer and I loose momentum. If I roll back half way through I seem to gain momentum like a pump. It’s really dusty here now in Texas and pushing into a flat helps but leaning forward to much causes rear tire wash out. It’s an art to master

[@yengsabio5315]

@@johnnydoe66 How's the transitioning from old XC Mtb to your new one? Was there cognitive friction of sort? Thanks in advance! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@johnnydoe66]

@@yengsabio5315 Not really too bad because my current mtb is rather tame as far as its frame geometry goes. I also wasn't riding mtn bikes for nearly two years when I purchased my new ride. I went with a Plus Hardtail and haven't regretted it one bit. I ride tech and natural terrain and don't really care much for the new machine built stuff the newer generation of riders seem to prefer.

[@pavethepeaks]

I've watched at least 20 different cornering videos, this one is for sure one the best cornering vids out there, thanks!

[@eduardocastillo2024]

Zach Galifianakis never dissapoints...

[@fullerblacksmithing7954]

Wish we had some sweet corners like this! Our terrain is so steep up here in lacrosse everything is pretty much straight down or straight up. We get sick berms, but they are harder to session. Good to see another video from you! I actually took a course with Rich Drew not long ago

[@enallane5538]

I spy a Minechaser....lol

[@johnsplendido3556]

Unbelievable. All these years of pushing that outside foot down. It did initially make me better at cornering. However I feel like I plateaued. And I always have found it very difficult to have bike-body separation with that foot down. But I kept putting that foot down because that is the ‘right way’ to corner.. Can’t wait to get out there and try it with flat feet. Also pushing the elbows forward a little bit more will probably help me stay forward. Been riding since the late 80s and this video had to tidbits that have me thinking And excited for my next ride. You’re always here you need to get lower and push the bike down. But hearing it explained is so much better

[@thereisa6inthename]

this helped me way more than you can imagine. thank you. great video, amazing coach.

[@fischermtb]

I tried the tips in this video and it really made a big difference. So much faster on my "local" flow trail. Thanks!

[@paullydca]

super helpful!!! Last night on a group ride I tested the flat cornering technique, and was 100% faster and more confident on flat corners. thanks for the great video!

[@lucasmolin1109]

This is the best how to take corners video ever. Very week explained 🎉

[@topgundk]

I agree with the feet placement controversy... I have taked a few training sessions, and guarantied, every time the coach have the oposite opinion of the last one :) So have to unlearn to learn again :)

[@fire_node2416]

i expected having our elbows so far up and leaning forward like that would look goofy and unnatural but it looks really good and you were flying! this video definitely helps with my confidence 👍

[@pauleddy5146]

Many riders don't think about what they're doing, just hang on and don't fall. Mistakes are made in braking point, entry speed, lean angle, technique (feet hands and body position) and courage. Trial and error hurts, free, but hurts when you fail. Necessary to find the limits of your skill, but all those can be minimized by little bits of knowledge. Take the steps in small increments. Don't try to bite off too much. Master on part and then move on. Working on the flat is always more tiring, you have to pedal all the time, but it will teach you max angle at a slower speed and you'll hurt less when you cross that limit. Great video. Road biking habits need to change if you've practiced that exclusively. MTB is a whole different set of skills and riding positions. You have to be a rider, not a passenger in both to confidently stay out of trouble.

[@jeffreyrhoades1305]

Thanks Seth!!! My wife and I worked through this video on our own backyard trails to brush up on fundamentals. The body positioning explanations really helped, as did the drills. You've gotten way smoother and Jay is an amazing coach. 🤟

[@GnarlyBearMTB]

Great vid! I like that you covered flat pedals versus outside foot down. I've always struggled with this and haven't seen other youtubers cover it as completely as you did.

[@MrSpeedyy1991]

I just started dh this summer and i feel pretty confident riding berms. Got some good lessons from a 10 year old kid today. Still learned some stuff from this, thanks.

[@HandlebarVentures]

Great video I think this will help a lot of people out! Cornering is the hardest but most rewarding skill to master. The nuances in technique between slightly bermed corners is something I'm glad you talked about every turn is unique and a different challenge.

[@ToblerX]

Wow, that was by far the best coaching I've seen on riding flat corners

[@Crockdaddy1074]

No way, this video was created out at Bluff View, that is freaking awesome.

[@marccope942]

Great content! So many how-to videos out there, but this one explains it so well!

[@iploplo]

That video was the thing I needed so much to improve !

[@MehmetSevil]

Yup! Works like a charm. You rock. Thank you for sharing the awesomeness. :)

[@richardradcliffe6047]

Really nice. You hit on some of the subtleties of cornering that I’ve had questions about. Now I don’t! Well, there’s always questions, but this helped a lot.

[@raheemgahelable]

I lost the count of how many times my tires washed out when I corner with my feet leveled, it definitely works much better and faster for me by dropping my outside foot down. Even Aaron Gwin would show that technique in his video.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hmmm, Aaron Gwin huh? Why would it make sense to listen to one of the best riders in the world? #sarcasm #physics #gravity

[@kruschrhoades]

This was very well done! I've been riding and thinking about cornering for 25years. That being said, I learned a few new things from this! Good job. Shred on!

[@mikemoccia4965]

Thank you for this! I have seen other related videos and articles but the way you explained it really clicked for me! I tried it tonight and I can already tell it's going to help a lot!

[@samhenderson7528]

Finally another vid…

[@Luptak_vlado]

put the outside foot down and press is the right technique pros use is all the time i have the chance to train with 1 Adam Rojček when the corner is this flat you need to push the pedal down so your tire gripes the ground more it is basiclly down force like in f1

[@ritcheymt]

I'm at 3:16 and although I'm a complete noob at this, I can think of another reason why keeping both legs bent (and pedals level) while cornering is that if your back wheel kicks out/fishtails, you can compensate by stretching your legs instead of having your whole body follow the back wheel into a fishtail. If you extend your outside leg all the way while cornering and fishtail then, you've got no more extension in your outside leg to give, and your body will have to follow the skid to the outside instead of just instantly compensating by straightening your legs a bit. In motorcycle safety class in Maryland, the instructor taught us to push steer -- push forward on the handlebar that's on the inside of your turn. We practiced in the rain for like 4 hours. It was like magic. Guys who had been cycling offroad for years but had never been taught this before said it felt like "using the Force" - even in the rain they could suddenly do what before they couldn't do on dry pavement. I suspect that push steering may be part of the Holy Grail of MTB cornering.

[@kevinpeters8372]

Great video bro. Definitely recognized a ton of things I’m doing wrong. Thanks man

[@malikridesmtb]

Best cornering tutorial video I've seen...... I guess I can overcome my difficulties on cornering after watching this video.... of course I will definitely have to work through this..... Thanks for the video...Ride Safe dude!!!!

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[@stonejr74]

One thing I don't hear so many people saying is when you're cornering on flat ground and have your outside pedal down you can also put weight down through your foot to push the bike in the ground to keep it from sliding out. It's the same thing we do on motocross bikes while racing.

[@AshLimMTB]

Best how-to video on cornering.👍

[@Nathan.Guizar]

I think a lot of guys like to push down on the outside leg bc of motocross. That’s what I do and now I will be trying the even feet. Thanks

[@jakobbeelar]

Gonna go over all my footage from the past few months and see if I've been doing any of this. Ben really improving lately and some of it has just been 2nd nature while something's I've had to learn seem so alien.

[@felixjones9198]

When cornering fast I have my outside foot down and I push the bike over whilst trying to keep my weight as laterally central as possible. This allows you to put maximum weight on the cornering knobs with the least chance of them breaking away, and in the event they do, most times you can save it without going down like a sack of spuds and breaking a collarbone. Depending on the terrain you can adjust your position fore and aft without upsetting your lateral traction, (although of course you need more weight over the front in most cases). Once you get that dialled you can start playing with the placement of your hips, knees and elbows, as well as trail braking and pumping (or "shralping") to induce oversteer and bring your rear wheel round. It's horses for courses in the end, although having the appropriate tyre for the terrain and conditions is important. You won't have much fun in the mud with a skinny XC tyre for example, but if you're reading this I'm probably preaching to the choir. Great video, thanks!

[@benr284]

I absolutely love this video, so helpful, thank you!!

[@conorprovan9435]

Great coach. Great video. Thanks for posting

[@c141charlie]

You missed your calling as a prime time tv reporter. Great narration, with smooth transitions between you and your instructor. Good story telling as well!

[@tallpeartv]

Best explained technique I have ever heard.

[@illgazillion]

Hells yeah. This is an awesome vid. Thank you

[@jessecox3076]

Just followed the tips today and shaved 2 minutes of one of my favorite segments. Also noticed I am not out of position like I was when I had to drop pedals. This works!

[@mfnd502]

"25% speed boost from knowledge alone" That's awesome. I have been riding a long time and only recently started to really think about what im doing, instead of holding on for dear life 😆.

[@stanb1604]

The flat cornering tutorial helped me realized that coming from a playful 27.5 to a 29er that just plows through everything, I really have to lean into it when cornering. I thought it's just the bike being a tad heavier and the wheels being bigger that I'm having trouble clearing a corner but nope, I just have to adjust my body position more than I'm used to on my 27.5 bike.

[@garethhughes5745]

awesome tutorial learnt a few things here and looking forward to trying it out now :) thanks

[@ctsingletrack]

Great instruction! I'll also vouch for Bikes Online and Polygon. I bought my wife a Siskiu D7. Nothing else in that $1700 price bracket comes close to the D7's build spec and quality.

[@emanuelv19]

I agree, he is an excellent coach. Doesn't make him the best rider. Most pro riders/expert riders don't make good coaches. Great vid overall

[@VK1HF]

that's a really good video mate - very helpful and that coach looks like he coaches well !

[@willstang86]

Great video! I learned several things and will start using these tips tomorrow on the trail.

[@JasonPMcElroy]

Thank you for this fantastic video. As a life-long motorcycle rider I am usually inclined to shift my body mass toward the inside of the turn to preserve lean angle. Have been experimenting a bunch with inside vs outside for MTB cornering. The thing that really cracked it open for me in your lesson was about having the seat pass *behind* my inside leg while leaning the bike over!!!!! The other big point for me was the body rotation (wipe). Already knew about looking for the exit from mc training. Took my young boys (I'm old) out last evening for a 10mi practice session and we easily doubled our speed and enjoyment through the turns. Thank you.

[@joesee8079]

Another layer is accelerating through the the corner like a motorcycle aka pedaling. If you have the peddle clearance in the corner accelerating helps a ton for grip and you are gaining speed at the same time.

[@wowgun1000]

Here in latvia, we only have 1 mtb park and only have found 2 trails outside of the park.

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[@abstraddic0442]

Whens the next Hang Over Movie ? Didnt know that he could ride. Cool

[@DirtyPandaMTB]

Love this video! So many things click in the video! Can't wait to try it out and reprogram my cornering habits 👊

[@brandonwellington3547]

I think being fearless goes a long way. I used to do this as a child naturally and now I too suck not wanting to wipe out.

[@bananaguns9892]

When will riding Howler come out???????? It was supposed to come out months ago??

[@KrustyKline]

Please lol???

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Well I’m actually waiting for a pro freeride rider to come ride it with me. Was gonna show me “trying” to ride it and then show him shredding it. Haha. He lives in Canada though so it’s taking a second.

[@bananaguns9892]

Sick man

[@erwinzer0]

You makes cycling more interesting thank you

[@CMGMTB]

Really great tutorial! And I've watched a ton.

[@baconpancakes8899]

Your video is so good and top notch quality and teaching.

[@TheYBGOON]

Thanks. This knowledge is gold dust. From a bmx race coach

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[@nickireed796]

Ace vid! I cannot wait to employ all those great cornering tips!

[@06racing]

Keeping the outside pedal down only really applies when there are obstacles that would hit your foot or when you may have to take your inside foot off.

[@davehowell6703]

OMG this great insight - can't wait get out and practice this.

[@mustgofaster6545]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@alexridemtb3074]

Thanks for grate step by step tips how cornering berms. It help me very well. Now I understand what I need to change...🤙👍😉

[@philanderson9550]

Just put this to practice. Tried the flat pedals through a flat turn and there was a noticeable difference in traction. Took a bit to get the correct pedal forward, but definitely increased confidence in cornering after a few laps.

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[@reubanks98]

Post more often

[@PJSinohin]

Great tutorials from Jay. Level pedal turns are more suitable for manicured bike parks were terrain is predictable and a lot consistent. 6 o'clock pedal turns are more suitable for unmaintained trails/tracks.. were things get unpredictable.

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the pointers!

[@whistlepig]

Awesome lesson. I can't wait to work on this asap!

[@snowpow]

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank You!!!🙌🏼💯

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[@egf6177]

Hello im from ph i love watching ur videos god bless to u and your family

[@downtoridemtb]

Great video. Well put together. Good reminder of things that are easy to forget plus a couple new things like the flat pedals and changing your forward foot to you avoid the saddle in turns

[@mrange052]

Great Tutorial!

[@d-nicebikes]

Nice, long overdue post, and it happens to be a great skills vid.

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[@chickenclips]

Excellent video. What a coach

[@jasonsmith8954]

As a newbie in berms I tend to slide out a little sometimes wiping your butt on the berm is a great way to remember to shift my hips out

[@sgomez3047]

Yeah....I dont know....counter lean/ balance is what I prefer

[@sbrewermassage]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

[@cibablea]

Awesome knowledge. Thanks guys.

[@rinky_dinky]

this is cutting edge stuff, thank you

[@yuglobalcitizen2246]

Thank you both so much

[@7overland514]

I paused the video because of the “whether they know it or not…” comment. From my experience as a motorcycle road racing couch, I can tell you, we do not know we are not going fast. It feels fast to us when we are doing it wrong because it feels dangerous. Once I taught proper body position, they could go much faster while also feeling less dangerous.

[@jonasdr3824]

I would love to see some trail builds 👌💪

[@davidd3447]

Thank you man , this Video helped me very much 👍

[@TimberRides]

Awesome info! Look forward to trying out the new knowlede! Thank you!!!

[@alamanako]

Great video I learned a lot

[@owengray485]

love the videos man, keep up the good work!

[@nathanhowe3553]

Great video. Will have to put that into practice myself.

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[@fastridesports5225]

Always good to have as many options to try. Jeff KW leans right back when cornering and he rips …..

[@SeanQuinn4]

Now I can finally properly ride a flerm!

[@progoproductions]

Great vid and interesting thoughts on the flat vs dropped feet. I would find myself regularly in too high of a gear meaning there wouldn’t be enough time to do half a pedal between a couple of opposing corners meaning I’d end up backpedaling a lot. Going to try flat feet and hopefully that will solve the problem.

[@mtbville]

Good stuff man 👍

[@leverkuhn67]

It’s nice to see that Louie C.K. has managed to find a new job

[@dard444]

Very well explained 👌

[@rossdownard3547]

Hhmm... Would have to disagree on that one. Outside foot down for long flat or off camber turns. Centrifugal force of cornering negates that effect of bike wanting to stand up. Worse still is braking in the corner for standing bike up. But pedals level for berms, pumping or schralps. When ya wanna "steer" with the feet!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I'm gonna agree with you here Ross. Also, when is the last time you cornered your bike with the inside hand OFF the bars??