How to do loose rocky hill climbs on dirt bikes︱Cross Training Enduro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

BODY POSITION FOR STEEP HILL CLIMBS? Rough rule of thumb? As it gets steeper you are still in the default position but just squat more to lower the centre of gravity. Or if sitting on the seat, slide forward. Leaning over the bars is only for when it's very steep and must be done to avoid a backflip. I base this on training with Chris Birch we did years ago. Other enduro trainers may disagree of course... Our body position vid can be seen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe3aK16eb-nkNk

[@Propelled]

Oh man, I watched this video a few days ago. Had some insane loose rocky long climbs today. This advice came in perfectly. Made all the difference in the world!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Great to hear, it's often the other way around lol. Guys have a huge stack, get injured, THEN see a training vid a week later that covered the issue.

[@JJG323]

I love how these vids are short and straight to the point. I went out to rowher flats for the first time and man, those rocky hills are no joke.

[@Abowhuntersjourney]

I dropped the 400 in a super steep and stupidly muddy hill climb today Took me half hour to pick the bike up because of suction Ended up having to drag the bike sideways to break the grip it had Be great to see more clay/mud vids god know I need them 😂

[@AlexdeLarge6655321]

Just back from a few days in the Lake District, UK. A lot of the trails there are covered in hardcore to protect from constant water damage and abuse, so some of the steepest switchback climbs don't have any solid ground, just a bed of sharp rocks ranging from snookerball to football in size. I was trying to do it all stood up and didn't realise how energy-sapping this is, constantly fighting the front end as you get bounced off line, getting out of shape, pulling the clutch a little to regain it but losing all momentum, not wanting to dab, releasing the clutch but realising you've a million revs on and lurching out of control again and gradually wearing yourself out. Then you stall and your bike's ancient and only has kickstart... Aaaah take me back.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

great exercise isn't it, alex? at least that's what i tell myself when i can barely move the next day lol

[@ImInUrHd]

Dang, sounds like my last Sunday. It's humbling, that's for sure.

[@newbeginnings8566]

Wow,.... I'd never get to that level... Hats off to you guys that can eat up those rocky, rutted climbs..

[@crosstrainingenduro]

we still are a long way off matching the great riders mark, but it's surprising how much you can develop. none of us could do this stuff five years ago...

[@hotwingcrew1836]

Just looking your channel over 2 years now. very funny and good rider tips. greetings from germany

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Danke, heiße Flügelmannschaft!

[@hugonora2083]

It really work’s. I made some hill climb’s recently and I had to use all these tecnics to be able to complet the track. Thank’s again.

[@Wide000]

This video is more than outstanding, it is ''as usual''... :) (This is the ultimate compliment, by the way) I have seen a video on Tim Coleman channel yesterday. It takes some courage and humility to ride with this young, self conscious rider. He is much too good for us all and he seems to be aware of it. The problem is that being too good on a dirt bike may lead to a inflated ego, and the terrible consequence is that one will never reach the illumination of the Buddha. You can't have it all...

[@Wide000]

Just seen a few more video from Tim. The guy is unbelievable. That pivot turn on a log... wow!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

he is amazing, and a very humble guy too. even better, he knows this stuff isn't easy and can break it down really well for gumby riders in his coaching sessions. i've got a few vids of tim's riding coming up!

[@Wide000]

Cool, being that good and humble at the same time makes him a god. We already have Jarvis in this super human zone... :)

[@manugatzi6158]

Just in time for my morning coffee. Prefect mate to get me started in the morning.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i hope it's arabica beans, manuel... not those second rate robusta beans in your coffee. :)

[@gncc1race]

Aaah I needed that... The snow in my yard is is over the top of my snow boots and there's another few inches coming down right now. The only hill climbing I'll be doing any time soon is hiking to the top of the sledding hill with my daughter. Great video and great advice, as always. Another Barry Morris masterpiece!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

so jealous! it's been a continuous heat wave for the past week, and at least another week to come. freezing sounds so much better!

[@nigelsenchez]

gncc1race Getting ready for an ice storm here. Good thing I got my studs on😎

[@gncc1race]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS You wouldn't be jealous for long... Monday's another few inches turned out to be about 8 inches (20 cm) and the temp this morning when I started the car was -27F (-33C). So I would happily trade you right now. Especially because you're riding and I'm not!

[@gncc1race]

hello jaja I've got a set of studded knobs too. They work great on ice, but they don't work in snow of any real depth. When conditions are right, when we get a thaw followed by a freeze, the snow pack gets hard and icy. Then with studs you can ride as if it were summer! Except of course for the cold...

[@hadrianhaine5204]

now it makes sense why my breaking traction was due to been scared of looping. thanks some techniques to practice.

[@tannert3355]

Love your videos!! I've learned a lot from u and have become a better rider!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

awesome to that tanner

[@vytas5584]

A guy told me to stay standing and lean forward over the tank on the super steep bits to stop wheelies but I found my butt naturally dropping down like you said in this vid. I guess my body knows where the balance is

[@lee-royfynn2885]

excellent video well done. Great points mentioned

[@ZSharkPH]

This video is going to save a lot of rear fenders :)

[@jaeatyet]

Excellent. I wish we had some hills like those long rocky ones to practice on. Jawbone Canyon (Mojave Desert) provides some but it's just not the same.

[@anaphylastiks]

You guys are really good with the skills. I have an up hill climb I am trying to do. It's clay and lots of rain lately ( I am sure I could do it if it was dry) and the track is full of those cool tree roots and swerves through the trees. The problem I found was keeping the momentum up, but avoiding the tree roots throwing the front wheel up in the air and off to the side towards the trees. I will take a video next time I am there and would really appreciate some advice.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

it's all the vids already, things like the bunny hop, weight and deweight.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJeafaaVor92qZY

[@dennisstjean4920]

your videos are super good the best you are only one on this planet doing this we did this for years no body cared i bought new bike every month when i raced it cost 3000 dollars to win a trophy ran every day went to jim and rode bikes i went to mcnutts 2 times a day and cross country race there was 10 of us any one of us could of won we built enduros part moto cross part trials thats why i rode bultaco but no primary kick nutreal to start you have conections see if jarvis will come to mcnutts his show wheelies not empriseive the most physically demanding sport on this planet cool

[@justinb9929]

gotta love those power lines, you see that 2wd crashed on big red?

[@valeriomariotti87]

Never give up man!!!

[@MrKillSmith7]

I’m just getting into dirt biking and when I’ve been trying to get up a rocky hill climb I keep overheating my bike since the first gear is so high it’s harder to go a little slower without stalling 2007 CRF450R

[@richrides2308]

Oh nice, another tutorial vid! Good to finally see a spanish princess too :)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

so rare to see the spanish girls in australia, unfortunately

[@65elcamino283]

awe, now i want to go riding again so bad!! and it's only monday!! damn you barry!! damn you!!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

if it's any help, i was really knocked around by heat exhaustion after this ride. i only got out of bed around midday the following day. :)

[@65elcamino283]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS ha! you taunt me a second time?! i fart in your general direction!!!

[@christiaanhendrikse2799]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS Heat exhaustion, sounds bad. What were the symptoms you were experiencing? We ride all year round, and at times in super dry rocky terrain where it is 38*C in the shade.... Add to that all the layers of gear, midday sun, and sitting on top of a fuel burning heater.

[@masterbeta343]

Yup i run tubliss and i put anywhere between 2-5 psi

[@markozer0]

great training videos guys! I really appreciate subtitles 'cos sometime it's hard to understand :-)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

genoath mate too true!

[@EnduroRiderChannel]

Your videos have helped my riding leaps and bounds..Thanks Barry! My wife gets pissed at me when I laugh out loud while reading your disclaimers while she tries to sleep but such as life haha

[@crosstrainingenduro]

whatever you do makes sure she doesn't see that 'ladies let your man ride' vid :D

[@EnduroRiderChannel]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS Lol for sure

[@ToriMoto]

Nice vid Barry :) I am tackling more steep stuff and need all the help I can get with techniques. Thanks for the tips :) BTW my Beta 300 arrives in the next week or two!!! Yippee.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

woohoo, i suspect i'll wind up on a beta 300 again soon.... either a xtrainer or RR. :)

[@Motocross-tu5sk]

Love the vids

[@ka4172]

A right mix of momentum and body postion.And a bit "walk a bike with slipping clutch"ha ha!

[@huntercramer1330]

the videos are awsome

[@percefuloutdoors]

What are some common things to do on a crf450 to make it better slow technical trails? I ride it on the trails now without no major issues but I do find at times I'm having to ride the clutch thru some spots

[@crosstrainingenduro]

did a whole series on mx to enduro coversions, dereck

[@percefuloutdoors]

Ok I'll have to check out those videos

[@nhbjhbbhbhgvb]

What bike is the red one you're riding that looks like a great bike for enduro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqezomSqe52SbtU

[@joshgregg8389]

I have heard you several times talking about slipping the clutch, I have always believed that to be one of the worst things to. Doesn't that dramatically shorten the life of the clutch or is it not as bad as I have always thought it to be. I hate repairs and wish to avoid them as much as possible....... By the way, Thanks for all these awesome videos. I'm a bit of a newbie to the two wheeled world, I have learned a lot of great skills from this channel.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

great to know the vids are useful josh. we discussed clutch wear in one of the clutch training vids....

[@joshgregg8389]

Hey Thanks, I just found that video and watched it, it explained a lot. Thanks again.

[@jonnyg8888]

nice riding

[@maksymilianklimczak1643]

Tiux w dniu przyjazdu użytkownik może usunięcia jzey

[@advsquared]

I am curious. With the body position you describe, how much are you pulling back on the handlebars? It seems like you would need to be forward more to be in a neutral position to not pull on the bars. Thanks for all your vids.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

that was the old style of hill climbing. if you grip the bike with your legs you take some pressure off your arms. i cheat and use steg pegz.

[@nigelsenchez]

ADVsquared Body position dependant on the angle of the hill.

[@trailwomanrc]

I was hoping this was for when rocks are loose and kick out under you causing you to loose momentum and then your chain snaps tight and wear out your sprockets.

[@anaphylastiks]

Also, do you suggest practicing how to dismount in a crash? I am not rich and hate dropping my bike.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

done a whole training vid on it chris kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJeafaaVor92qZY

[@heathburkill2097]

Got any advice to help with front wheel deflection? I've been practicing a lot of loose rocky stuff lately, including this one long steep hill climb, and I find my biggest issue is the front wheel going places I don't want it to. It is an old IT 465, in pretty good condition with a recent front fork rebuild (the guy who rebuilt it set it up for when I was a bit heavier). Not sure if any of that plays a part? Cheers!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I think you'll find it in our various vids about riding in rocky terrain, Heath. It'll mainly be body positioning, I suspect.

[@heathburkill2097]

@@crosstrainingenduro Cool, practice practice practice it is then! Thank you!

[@hadrianhaine5204]

do you run tuless on your road going adventure dual sports bikes, many have said to go for it but my motorcycle technician says they will bin and be potentially dangerous. your thought and experience please?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

discussed in the latest vid, hadrian. no more dangerous than a sudden deflation with tubes from a large hole imho. they aren't dot approved in the usa. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIPGe5qemtuWgac

[@crosstrainingenduro]

oh and i'm not sure if the DOT approval is actually a legal necessity in the USA or just something that would help their sales. i have read that the process is very expensive and as a small company they decided not to bother.

[@hadrianhaine5204]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS cheers for the reply mate. I am in NZ so the US rules don't mean too much to me, but how ever the local constablery can order ones bike off the road if riding with knobs with out the DOT stamp but they wouldn't have any idea what's inside a tyre. and many police officers are unaware of the rules anyway. but we are required to get yearly Warrants Of Fitness (like the British not) if the vehicle is 2000 or newer and 6monthly if older. and this is where many kiwis with dual sports enduros and adventure bikes get caught out. cheers for the reply. keep up the good work.

[@husky9562]

love the vidds

[@KTM-therapy]

0:43 - I disagree that that you should squat lower to keep your rear wheel weighted when the front wheel comes up. That extra traction and the weight distribution will cause your front wheel to come up faster and flip the bike. You need to shift your weight forward until the front wheel comes back down and then back again. go back and forth as needed.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

The key is in the preview pic, John... hill climb basics. As it gets very steep you do need to move all the way forward but I think beginner riders will be a fair way off that.

[@lolbruah]

Cutting the frequencies below 60 HZ of the Action Cam audio track would really help to prevent my subwoofer from penetrating the neighbours too much :D

[@huntercramer1330]

I like the videos

[@MrFastFarmer]

Interesting. The only training I've ever had is experience, and in my experience standing up and getting your ass over the tank is the go... not squatting over the rear wheel. I save that for going down.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

most of us are in our 50s and that's what we learned too. nowadays the only time the top riders move forward is if it's so steep they can't stop the bike flipping.

[@fakenooby]

i have this one road to my house less rocky than this but i always get scared and fall off

[@justintrovrt494]

Iv'e been considering growing an ironic mustache. What style would you recommend?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i think any moustache is wonderully ironic while the hipster beard is in vogue, justin.

[@justintrovrt494]

I wish I could. The beard is far beyond my capabilities. Well, at least beard above my neckline...

[@MargusMoto]

I keep reading the disclaimer (as I usually do, and do long and hard) and keep wondering about the "dab with your foot" part and I can't help but picture that awful dance-move routine thingy the internet is suffering from and how exactly is this "dab" move accomplished with a foot?!.... I think I need a time-out from the interwebs...

[@b.sutherland2059]

lov eet

[@jonnyg8888]

I find best way to get traction is to get a fat friend to follow me around and when I get stuck get them to sit on back of bike , only problem is it takes them an hour to catch up with you because they can't run very fast as too fat 😮

[@Kalimerakis]

or visit your local dealer for beta traction

[@crosstrainingenduro]

amen. each time i jumped on a 300EXC from my RR300 i found myself wheel spinning more. it will be interesting to see if the 2017 kato engine has the same linear power delivery as the betas now.

[@michaelsteven1090]

of course, none of these techniques work if you don't have good (or any) throttle control..another advanced rider video.

[@collinmc90]

oh you forgot (at least for us americans) *have health insurance*

[@youngpapi1437]

Yes first person to dislike

[@bobthebuilder2922]

You can have a opinion but why comment about it here? And why dislike?

[@Wide000]

Sad to learn that you are in your week. You will feel better in a few days, don't worry.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

por que, salvador... no entiendo. :( actually i used to have someone who hit the dislike button on every video within 10 minutes of posting, but he/she got bored and stopped doing it. you can be the replacement disliker, if you choose to accept this heavy responsibility.