How to Gate Start - for beginners

In this video I break down the steps to learn a good gate start. This will also transfer to MTB dirt jumpers as well. A good gate start doesn't come over night so keep focusing and reminding yourself of the steps at every practice session.
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[@PegRWB]

As a more ‘mature’ person just getting into BMX racing, this video was AWESOME - so much information and really helped eliminate a lot of the intimidation!

[@patrickmccormack1427]

This was good for those that haven’t been at it very long. That young lady saying yes sir to you let me know there is hope in the world. Can’t beat Southern values.

[@barrynobles95]

Patrick McCormack truth! Working with the kids here is so much better

[@Kradlum]

Really useful! As a dad who has somehow become a BMX coach (as no-one else wanted to do it), I'm going to use this when we have horrible weather for an indoor session!

[@smurph9r]

Man I wish I had someone explain this so clearly as your did when I was racing back in the 80’s in Germany. I learned through trial and error, well mostly error.

[@djwill_681]

Martha was too sweet calling you sir! Good stuff

[@tamerlanenj]

My son used to be fast out of the gate. Since the switch to flats he's been awful, and I realize now it's because of his hip position. He hasn't had the comfort level to really get out in front of the bike like he used to. This video is super helpful.

[@clintcoop5717]

Keep him in his flats for a long time he will learn to use form instead of relying on his clips....after a few months if he is good and strong he will be beating people with clips...once he is beating people on flats he will not only gain more confidence his competition will start to loose theirs and when at bigger events that really matter ride with his clips he will be smoking them... obviously don't never ever practice with clips so you don't remember how to use them but only for that purpose...

[@clintcoop5717]

The difference is when clipped in is you get the up pull on the pedals is why you go faster...that doesn't mean he is actually learning proper form...just so you know my son has made the mains as a pro at the Grands....

[@carlcarl9290]

I love how you take the time to show others what you love

[@BrennanParfitt]

Thanks! I have my first race tomorrow and this cleared some things up for me.

[@barrynobles95]

Good luck out there!

[@BrennanParfitt]

Barry Nobles thank you!

[@BrennanParfitt]

I won!!!!!

[@barrynobles95]

Brennan Parfitt 🤘🏼🤘🏼 yea dude!

[@kenifairwell]

The only videos I actually sit an entire 15 min through on KZbin, I love the education man💪🏾💪🏾🔥

[@barrynobles95]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@a4_music21]

My first practice I could hardly gate start (1 week ago) I found this video and now I can gate start faster than my competition, helped my win my first 2 races ever!!

[@barrynobles95]

So awesome!

[@a4_music21]

@@barrynobles95 thanks!!

[@a4_music21]

@@barrynobles95 any ideas why I keep starting early and clipping the gate

[@Jessiebmx767]

Pretty sure I’ve watched this video 10+ times in the last 3 months and it’s been so helpful now I have the best gates in my category tysm

[@Erickridebikes]

Great how to man, nice to see you helping that little girl Bike is looking fresh, gotta love that Citizen frame

[@bmxmata]

HELLO MY NAME IS MATA FROM NEWZEALAND. I WATCH YOUR LESSONS, IT HELPED ME MAKE THE BIGGEST JUMP FRO A 6YEAROLD IN NZ.

[@DinoGithens]

Fantastic!!! Thank you Barry! My five year old grandson just started racing a few days ago and I really appreciate all of your expertise and pointers...He finished 3rd, 1st, 3rd and got a Trophy today...

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great job on this one Barry! I think this is best video on your channel so far! Keep up the great work!

[@fancystickfigures1189]

Thanks man! This helped me a lot and I can get infront of more people now!!

[@JL-fc3dz]

Bruhhhh... great video! I’m a huge fan! Keep up the great work

[@joejones8009]

I raced a little in the 80s. I'm in my 40s now. I went back and tried to do some heats in cruiser class in my mid 30s. It was fun af! I wont lie, I was awkward off the gate and my legs didn't like me like they did when I was a kid. Lol. I got 4th place in a 6 man heat. Was fun. I'd love to start doing it for exercise now and get better again. Cool video for the kiddos. And even refreshing my mind. Lol. In the 80s, I never had any show me gate techniques. Lol. Just got up there and went. Lol. I still ride bikes every week. Got a 29er SE, a 26er REDLINE, and an oldschool torker. Well, I kinda gave my torker to my nephew, but I miss it. 😢 lol

[@gerritlwagner]

Best gate video I’ve found!

[@shoveluffu9664]

Just gettin bck into bmx….got a lot outta this video. Cheers mate

[@serpentsexotics1055]

Great video probably the best gate video out. One thing though with the pedaling innovation pedals. You don't plant foot like a normal pedal. You want foot centered not the ball of foot. Those pedals are heavy but the best flats you can buy !

[@MB-dz5hx]

Thanks Barry for this content ! So helpful not only for BMX racing. We are preparing for pumptrack race and found so much useful information and by the way i like the way you present and explain. Clear advice just on point ! I am sure this will change our starting practice... Greats from Germany

[@TheThompsonmx100]

Nice video! Really like those little inside tips like getting into place quickly so that you can relax before the gate drops. Can't wait for my first gate drop.

[@Benjamin_Stuart]

I’ll make sure I practice these things cuz gates are the things I’m not good at. Thanks 👍

[@CKilger12]

great video Barry, my son and I are new to BMX and there are some fantastic tips

[@BAbeebe847]

I was just chillen in the back with the red and white helmet

[@jmarrie9121]

Really appreciate this! I’m about to start again it’s been a few years but this really helps :)

[@rickwalker3290]

GREAT and THOROUGH Video!!! Can't wait to get back after it!!!! THANKS!!!

[@clintcoop5717]

Hey Barry miss being at the track with the boy and having fun looking up to all the guys he looked up to as a gromit!!! Eventually he was part of the gang but it took riding the circuit and going to the tracks where all you guys were locally to get to that point...I don't know if he will ever race at that high of a level again but just wanted to give a shout out to ya and glad to see you are still hard at it making a living doing what you love!!! We all know it's a very difficult thing to do..That was always a goal we had but I suppose life and injuries are difficult to overcome...much love to ya buddy!!!!

[@hemersong6930]

This is an awesome video and has helped my gate starts so much ☺👍 Thank you for your advice

[@bikesforkids.]

Awesome video. Helped my kids out a lot. Would love to see you come ride Akron's track

[@boomerman6994]

Barry dude I didn’t know you had a KZbin I’m that one kid from the clinic today

[@cranklab4937]

Hey dude, great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@bikefax8177]

Great video. Great step by step instruction.

[@FXLRST513]

Thanks Barry ! Great Video !

[@jcbenson01]

Thank you for the great tips.

[@matthewgates4130]

I love Oak Mtn Great track and people Perfect video

[@PatriceBelanger-rr8gb]

You are awesome buddy !! Thank`s for your tips !!

[@nathanielcampbell1395]

excellent instruction Big Boss Barry

[@robertocalvo934]

That little lady saying "sir" just got me

[@CruzV_YT]

Hi Barry thanks for helping me with some gate advice hope to see you at the grands or the state

[@medeqc]

Thanks Barry your gate start is fast man.

[@joshuapowers4623]

The local track I raced at in the mid 90's had a gate that dropped by gravity & an arm that lifted it from underneath. Sometimes the person on the gate would forget to drop the arm and the gate wouldn't fall.

[@danoontjemusic]

Very nice articulation and explanation. Like it.

[@thatracinggtbmx6453]

Hell yeah thanks man im nervous but tempted to get into bmx racing i just ride street or race my bike on like pump tracks that are for any off road bike and dirt jumps and street racing

[@alejandrocifuentes5997]

soooo thanks for make this video so good 🔥🔥

[@davidstecher1171]

Great video!🤗 Really good explanation!😎👍 The best part is you don't miss all tiny miny details to get it right. A bad day for the devil😎😈. Please keep up the good work!👍 David

[@senorx238]

What a masterpiece class.

[@JClark2600]

Just returned to racing after 30 years away. I was really surprised ABA changed the gate cadence. The old ABA start was: Okay riders lets set'um up. Riders ready, Watch the lights. (Red...Green lights only). I used to listen so that on that W I was throwing my weight and snapping the gate. I need to work on my timing but it seems that if I start on that first beep that would be about the same.

[@harpermx2962]

What I’ve noticed on the snap is if u just need to drive ur head forward quicker I’ll roll my wrist more forward then normal but if I need to snap a little slower so I don’t smack the gate I’ll put my wrist closer to a straighter position

[@kjromero8538]

Nice! I’ve been wanting to do a gate start video for our tech tip Tuesday. Haven’t been to the track though😂

[@barrynobles95]

We gotta do another one together soon!

[@kjromero8538]

Barry Nobles definitely! I wanna come ride 95 acres. You’ll have to come ride my jumps when they’re done. If I ever get them done😂

[@benparkes5939]

Those smug looks from dude in yellow with ‘No.1’ 😂 what a clown. Great video Barry 👏🤙. Thank you.

[@erwinenguerra8474]

Nice one very informative, when is the next one on cornering/berm technique?

[@allTimeFavorite]

Thanks!!

[@Melanies_fariegarden]

Hey man nice you are a pro what kind of haro is that

[@michaelcolby4441]

Your vides are great

[@barrynobles95]

Thank you!

[@jannetita28]

any tip to get balance in the bike for gate start. I cannot stay straight.. I am pulling the whole bike to one side...I love your video and I hope one day I will be able to start with both feet on the pedals... I am over 50 and I really like this sport

[@coachprof5666]

I’ve watched so many gate vids and this one is my favorite, though much as I work at this I can’t quite get the snap out start where the bike shifts back just a little. How do I get that?

[@BMXChris25]

I sometimes go to oak mountain. I recognized the track

[@The_SuperGremlin]

Congrats to Martha, she’s doing so good for 3 months of riding

[@erwindamari2668]

thank you

[@marlonmendes1954]

Legal 👊

[@QuadCitySteamwheelers]

Hey Barry, what kind of pedals are those in the video? Getting back on a BMX track for the first time since I was 16 (35+) year ago.

[@barrynobles95]

HT Components

[@QuadCitySteamwheelers]

@@barrynobles95 Thank you sir

[@southernmxracer4]

I've heard strong foot is supposed to be your second pedal, although I haven't been doing that. Is it something you recommend switching to improve, or would it not be any improvement?

[@clintcoop5717]

You want to learn about the 2nd pedal then look up old Randy Stumhauser videos on starts...

[@dsgn0va621]

OK i was watching your video and i said i was going to try it out today but what i don't understand is just before you go i don't understand how you go back and then forward like is that just pulling on your bars and pedaling as hard as you can? i used to race when i was little and then we moved and never raced again. i kinda wanna get back into racing again but i don't think the redline i have will be able to race and i would also have to really get back into shape.

[@JClark2600]

Barry, you don't look like you're left handed yet you start with the left foot. Do you do that so that your right foot, or the power stroke, is the first revolution after leaving the gate?

[@ridhaannabi4234]

At 4:00 is it Eric Carter with the G.T mountainbike ? :-))

[@KD-mm3li]

Racing 21-26 nov. lmao talk about a late start racer. Pro is I get to always race mostly expert class 17-20. Drawback is most of them are nag top ten. Me over here with district Tripple numbers! I’ve been hovering at 9 wins for two years.

[@LawnDad]

Thanks for the tips. Where do I find the camo Fly shirt and pants at?

[@barrynobles95]

They should be on the website unless it’s now all the newer year stuff

[@LawnDad]

@@barrynobles95, thanks. I couldn’t find them the last time that I checked so it could be an older set.

[@jessicaholton6761]

Any advice for teaching a toddler to gate start?

[@cadesvlogs8939]

Got a race tomorrow first one

[@onestopviewfiles]

How does the bike stay up? Is there a slot for the front tyre to go into?

[@barrynobles95]

The gate is angled downward so gravity pushes you agains the gate and you just balance

[@kevinreed8710]

OK do push with you left foot or right foot because for me I'm right footed can you make a start gate for right footed

[@barrynobles95]

Haha right or left. It’s the exact same process. Your way over thinking if thats confusing you

[@Liftbig700]

What size pedals are those?

[@barrynobles95]

HT X2’s

[@devanbmx1012]

What sucks is that it’s Novice and 12 and under so I’ve been racing for 3 years and rode clips for a good 1 1/2 seasons before I wasn’t able to cause I was novice.

[@rgmg3257]

Can apply the same principle on a 24 cruiser?

[@barrynobles95]

Absolutely.

[@rgmg3257]

I appreciate the information and advise you have shared. Every single video is helping me to improve my skills in bmx thank you!

[@bensonbuala5781]

Is my Felt Sector XL is good enough to race?

[@barrynobles95]

Benson Buala if it rolls then your good

[@bensonbuala5781]

@@barrynobles95 i bought this 2nd hand for has some scratches all stock 9000Php in Philippine peso 185$ converted to USD.

[@heriheri2934]

Vidio yang sangat bagus. Aku juga sangat suka BMX tapi tidak punya sepeda 😭😭😭. Keinginan yang belum tercapai

[@FXLRST513]

The guy in Tevas and socks just pulled up ...

[@Pshady]

A good gate start is just as hard to learn as say a good turndown. There is so much going on to get a gate start right

[@paulblo9078]

damn boi u have to tighten your chain

[@barrynobles95]

Paul Bloß nope! It’s perfect haha. Just tight enough to spin free and not come off under torque.

[@Millermyrick]

Is that oak mountain

[@barrynobles95]

It is!

[@Millermyrick]

I live like 15 minutes away from there

[@goolz7754]

Yo he at Oak Mountain Teack

[@pikachuisshook5535]

Seeing a kid on a BMX track without gloves is terrifying

[@user-ph1br3eo3e]

...говорите чЁтче...

[@tnerbsg8134]

Sorry to be that guy but I have to say... light travels faster than sound. You should be watching the lights.

[@barrynobles95]

Thanks I’ll keep this in mind