Ben Cathro's Practical Guide to Learning New Mountain Bike Skills | How To Bike Season 2 Episode 1

[@HeretiCflow]

Ben is just a golden boy. Whenever he's on camera you know it's gonna be a fun time!

[@harrisonedwards1583]

He is the golden retriever of the mountain bike world

[@HUKIT.]

Aimi hucks herself downhill but was afraid of manuals was awesome. She definitely has the skills on a bike.

[@jonathanmatthews4774]

"You're contractually obliged to do so" might just be the best thing I've ever heard. And Aimi's follow up reaction was legendary.

[@CantTalkImRiding]

Yes, bring in Aimi to show the skills too. It's cool to see how two people practice the same skill.

[@TheRotundRider]

This last year I wanted to learn to jump. I had bought a used DH bike for shuttle / park rides and really wanted to force myself upwards. I was comfortable with drops, but making the conscious decision to huck myself into the air was hard. On park days when I would rather have sent some steep technical runs and chewed up some single track, I spent most of my time on the flow trails. I hired a coach for a lesson, took some videos with a mate, and tried to do better. Even at home, I chose a couple afternoons at The Ranch over hitting some trails. Just sending the practice tables over and over and over. I'm still not a good jumper, but I am jumping! There has been a couple scares, but there has also been a couple jumps on the trails where my speed was good and the technique clicked and I flew with the angels. It felt so amazing! I even sent a solid 12' step-up gap...that I didn't know was a gap. I cased the hell out of it, but it's the confidence that is growing in me as a rider that I am taking away from this.

[@LucaLanda]

Amazing! Great job man, just what I'll try to do myself 💪

[@lavishglittergun9017]

So stoked for season 2. Keep being awesome Cathro!!!

[@FireLysm]

There is no better combo than Aimi && Ben!! 🙌🙌🙌 Would love to see from zero to hero progress!

[@BrandonMFWilson]

Yaaaas! So glad you're doing season 2 of this. Ben Cathro's voice pops in my head every time I'm learning something new

[@bradleybabel4814]

Growing up I always messed about on my bike. So play, and that crucial time of practicing the skills, was regularly done. I think many people that take up the sport as an adult maybe don’t just play and mess about practicing these things. Whether it’s cause they think just riding is the main priority to spend their time on or they don’t realise the value in skill development that these “play sessions “ actually provide you. Over lying message is get out , ride, have fun, don’t forget to stop and maybe session something for a while to refine and learn. It’s not all about getting maximum runs in a day or racking up the most Km’s.

[@Blazemon9999]

Don't beat yourself up Ben, I learned a ton from your videos and I really think my riding approved a lot cuz of you!!! Thanks so much for season 1 and looking forward to all season 2 has to offer

[@plainuser48596]

You and this series is the only reason I'm subscribed to this channel

[@oliverbourne9599]

The usual gold. You don't realise how well this advice works till you try it 🤟

[@robinyoung1167]

Brilliant 1st series, great start to the second series. Like Aimi, she comes across really well on film, very likable/relatable. Get her a contract for next year!! Your info is on point and I agree with 99% of your techniques, your method of delivery and the structure of the videos is really good too. Just a great job, keep going, be proud of what you're doing, full noodle.

[@StarAZ]

There's a balance. Sometimes I get so caught up in the frustration in not succeeding at certain moves it stops feeling fun. Can't wait to see the rest of the season

[@felixallard419]

haha liked the little mud slide from aimi in her introduction !! or the doublebacklip practice in the agenda lol

[@WesMacaulay]

I am SO stoked to see another season of this! And so cool to Aimi in this series, too! And I was wondering if needed to record my efforts... well I guess I do, and I've got the tripod already, so no excuses, right?

[@frankhamel2744]

So much extra work and production work done on this first video for season 2. First season was already really well done but kudos for stepping up even more.

[@alexh.4068]

I learned a lot from season 1 and applied pretty much all of it sucessfully (to a degree lol). One thing I think would be useful this season is covering more drops the ben cathro way. Like different ways to hit different drops vs speed etc etc. Of all the lessons, the drops one was the hardest for me to apply. Maybe that and different approaches to different jumps v2.

[@juliandlamb]

I’ve watched episodes of Season 1 over and over, loved it, but 😅 I’m like so many and haven’t mastered much of it. The biggest reason is not being able to commit enough time to practice and master. Thanks Ben, in advance.

[@plasm980]

Learned so much from the first season, can't wait for the rest of this one!

[@tomnutting3836]

Couldn’t be more excited to smash Season 2, find Cathro on the trail and let him know… “I still can’t do it.” 🥳🥳❤️❤️

[@cleggycyclist]

What is better than Mr Cathro's tutoring? Mr Cathro's tutoring featuring Ami

[@meneerbas]

YES!!🎉 Season 2!! Cool that you guys brought Aimi in. I really appreciate the attention to didactically sound learning and use of video to enhance your awareness. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next one!❤

[@larissauredi8795]

I was definitely one of those 'but I still suck' ppl. And i do still suck at a lot of this ish. BUT! Seeing that Aimi can't manual either makes me feel a lot better. Time to get serious about practice.

[@stevehellin7730]

How awesome i watch daily new and old vids great positive work

[@BryanHoefer]

Season 1 was awesome. I'm looking forward to more this season. Also for what it's worth, the people who say they "still can't do it" probably haven't practiced the things in the videos.

[@jmendez73]

Amazing, thanks for caring about us…regular riders learning new skills…😊

[@aweldum]

"you're contractually obliged to do so" ... "YAY!", love it. PB racing team FTW

[@aidenkronsteiner4107]

Mate, season 1 was a ripper and such a help! Looking forward to this second season!

[@JoelZieve]

Season 1 was awesome, looking forward to season 2!

[@Jack458111]

CATHRO IS THE GOAT!

[@LeeBoland66]

Absolutely stoked to see this new series!

[@Fish_-ce6kk]

So glad season 2 is finally here!

[@Flux_Flow]

Manuals, bunny hops, jumping, or other skills will naturally imbue a rider with more confidence and agility. Making you a much better rider.

[@simon_harrison]

Cathro content is the best on PB

[@adrianlucho]

waiting for this along time!

[@GaoDY87]

Just LOVE this series!!!😍

[@RideTheAlps]

Aimi is such a cool girl, I am always happy to see her making her way (up) :)

[@svenpixa]

Cathro!!! Legend.

[@frikasse9489]

Finally ! Good to see you back Ben !

[@DavidOwensuk]

This is cool!! Great to see Amy as part of the team! Will get out there and practice…

[@GOmotorsports]

Looking forward to season 2. Cathro is the Sh!t

[@romanbirddog]

these vids are fucking legendary. Cathro and the pinkbike team making better riders one video at a time

[@dadalagrenouille9951]

Perfect ! A new season 🤩

[@dude_0458]

OMG! There back! Sick 🤘 We need more bloopers, it's so funny!

[@jmcmtb8586]

Awesome job… as always!🤟 quick question @bencathro, what’s the dual view video app your using, looks useful! Piece 🥪

[@ricaaat]

Hey ben i found season 1 really really helpful! I think its just about where youre at skillwise.

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Even Me? Can I learn??? Visualise - good tip. Center to all good learning and outcome creation.

[@rafalk7230]

New season. Great 🎉(I was learning few new things this year… and I still suck 😂) More inspiration and motivation is highly appreciated 😊

[@davidcarter1313]

I am going to dedicate my life to saying "Perfectly" like Ben.

[@japanunfound]

See the intro. I just did that exact thing and tore my MCL. This after half a year out with a meniscus tear. Don't bother with new techniques if you value your knees.

[@gizmothedog2398]

Yay season 2🎉🎉

[@BlueKnows]

Tidy! Just home from a sesh, spark up with the feet up n see this 👌🏻

[@SeppyB]

This helped me soo much I was so bad but now in alright at mtb

[@madjh8]

The problem of manual is that if you fail, you will get a free back aligment 😅 And that is quite painful as one of my friends demonstrated.

[@frankharradence4345]

Looking forward to season 2....will be trying hard to improve my bike skills , but at 75yrs I’ve left it somewhat late! New bespoke full suss (my first full suss) being built I’m determined to crack some new riding skills. Ps love the videos

[@gl333n6]

Excited for this after season one. Keep it coming!

[@tahoeebikes]

Speed and Power.

[@creepingjesus5106]

Season 2 you say? I'm looking forward to the out-takes reel already.

[@talljake]

I enjoy Amys wild flail-y hairstyles whilst racing 😂

[@Tomichi_]

yeesssss How to bike is back !!!!

[@vemvdotnet]

Suggestion for a next video - could you go more in-depth for the "push" technique for drops? I do drops with a pulling technique and I'm scared to apply pushing - it feels like I'll smash myself into the ground. The "push" explainer in Season 1 felt a bit short.

[@sbbeowulf8296]

I loved season 1 and how it was tought i learned a lot from it I just wanna see a few more juicy little racing tricks to squeeze out those few seconds out of a race run

[@callumscoins8001]

He’s back

[@jdekoz]

Love this! What appallows you to compare takes side by side on an iPhone? Thanks !

[@kapedaltour0927]

Aimi, cutest and prettiest mtb rider I've seen

[@roshanvpinto]

Master 🙇‍♂

[@LampWaters]

Yea, awesome. I'm ready. Let's go

[@FoundHarpy438]

Let’s gooo!

[@Xbiggoldx]

Yayyyy S2

[@microMobilidade]

Hes baaaaaaack!

[@bluehexagonsun88]

To be fair, it's pretty dang hard to manual with a long wheel base enduro bike like the Santa Cruz ones they are rocking here. Tough spot to start, Aimi!

[@Pierrick584]

Personally my biggest issue with improving with the season one isn't about the videos themself, it's finding trails that are actually appropriate to learn stuff. I've blocked at cornering, I dint find yet a decent trail that goes down enough so I don't need to pedal though the corner, or that isn't too extreme about it. so maybe the videos could be considering the terrain issue a bit more.

[@canelami1285]

So excited for this season....cuz I still suck, LOL

[@husi1745]

Finally!!!!

[@jakelesnake]

For a moment I thought this was a how to manual video but then I realized it's a "how to learn" video

[@lachlanm6279]

So good!

[@DownhillDesireMTB]

this is awesome, I now realise it's Cathro making me crap! I new it couldn't be me! 😂

[@lachlanm6279]

Hyped asf

[@WelinGrossman]

Is that the Santa Cruz Tallboy?

[@Liqweed1337]

oh, i struggle too... i started technical MTB and downhill 3 years ago, and coming season i definately want to finish the manual skill... (can i skip the wheelie?)

[@Leo_Inclan]

Can't believe I have to wait another 15 years...

[@matt_l.u]

season 2!

[@duanet376]

Yay!

[@TheCoolkriss]

wee! cracks me up everytime

[@jkddaddy]

Is there a great app to put takes side by side?

[@jdekoz]

I am wondering the same....

[@letsgo_inc]

NO WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@pace_tracker]

This is a deal🤙🏼

[@ThomasBeck]

Season 3 coming 2037?! Man that's a long wait 😄

[@jdwalker9718]

Sometimes I forget what a fuckin beauty Ben Cathro is...

[@timothywhite8932]

3:46 this is so funny

[@steve_troy]

I've been trying to learn manuals on and off for 20 years. Still can't do it. It's one of those skills that some people pick up super quick and some have the eternal struggle.

[@Piratiso]

What a laught !! Thanks Ben, even though I still suck at MTB...

[@nicrepond9350]

Hey Ben, not true at all about your 1st season not delivering. Your tutorial on Braking was game changing for me: feeling more confident and having more fun.

[@stefanchase7188]

more, shorter videos has a benefit: each can have an actionable take-home. The long ones are good, but like a hungry grocery shopper, it's easy to add too many things to the to do list. This is especially so in today's ever more 'tic toc world'

[@gunshipanropace2gunshipand119]

Been learning on how to bunnyhop for 3 years now but still can't do it properly. The front goes up but is lower than the back so sad

[@NONO-hz4vo]

I don't even remember learning how to manual. It was just something you pick up on as a kid riding bikes all the time. Some of my kids are already far more talented than I am just from being introduced to more and greater challenges from a young age. I know you can learn as an adult but it is not near as fast as it is for the young. Not to mention the time you have to compound on that learning is less.

[@sharonhockey9184]

What is the song called that starts when you point at Glenn????????

[@tdunford549]

LOLS practice double backflips 8x a week or practice double backflips 3x a week. Thank you!

[@racksonable]

Perfect for emergency earthquake supple

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

I'm not very athletically inclined.... In my movements. Throwing a ball or disc, swinging a bat, punching, kicking, trying to manual... I have absolutely no activation coordination for my muscle groups and also the movements are awkward and waste a lot of effort. Luckily I have lots of effort to give and still make stuff happen, tho not as much as it should or in a very capped out, incorrect way.... And bringing my feel/real together?... oh I'm very lost on that. A lot of people say I'm not using my core and hips to do this or do that and I keep thinking I am but I'm apparently not... This is a severe holdup for me on lots of skills/athletics.