Essential MTB Skills To Progress Your Riding | How To Improve On The Trail

[@gmbn]

Did you find these tips helpful?

[@benzomer7263]

Very much so!! Keep it coming. You folks are amazing.

[@Poopoobrigade]

Definitely some useful info that I'll prob forget as soon as I'm out riding. Nevertheless, great videos and keep them coming in.

[@thomashardbattle4287]

I have now processed

[@clubdredd1337]

As with time you guys are finding better explanations for harder to understand situations. Blake talks with his hands which helps with visually seeing the explanation. Woo!!!

[@AndrewGroat7]

Yes! This video is spot on! I find every single one of these tips were crucial lessons I learned as I started riding a lot of trails this summer. Some of these lessons I learned the hard way. I found my riding progressed quite quickly as I focused on learning these skills, more so than learning manuals and jumps. The progress was apparent week over week, and really encouraging as a beginner!

[@harrywhitelaw8029]

Every time blake says "welcome back you beautiful people" my depression is stopped.

[@kurimaw1161]

Good for you

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Good on you bud 🤙🏻

[@melwalshmtb9121]

🤙 good lad,just think of the positives❤️❤️🤙🤙

[@lukefarrell117]

Harry Whitelaw ditto

[@mikee8244]

He's definitely got an uplifting presence.

[@tonyrgnash]

welcome back you beautiful people.... one of my favourite video intro's

[@sportysbusiness]

Blake's not just a good rider, he's good at breaking down what he does into understandable chunks for muppets like me to follow. Now that's a talent! Thanks you beautiful person x

[@CosmicCoconut92]

I can't deal with how much of a nice guy Blake is

[@mihalis1010]

Blake trusts his tires more than I trust myself.

[@Nit2315]

Looking ahead is really important so you know where and when you will crash

[@MrDavital1]

😂 😂 😂

[@martinjenkins1827]

Thats so true

[@utharkruna1116]

Exactly, planning is everything.

[@192BMX]

That face at 5:20 is how you should feel while riding!! 😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@seanfenick9375]

Nick Fortner he looks like he just hid the body

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

Hahaahaha.......that's my vinegar stroke face

[@Avasivan]

Hahaha

[@anzestrazar3338]

exactly hahha

[@bangoman2653]

Blake back on flats! All is right with the world

[@marcusjulian8977]

Most basic habits which are easily understood, more easier forgotten but it impacts your riding tremendously. For advanced beginners like me these tips cant be said often enough and Blake does a fantastic job telling me😅

[@ScoutJoe]

The climbing body position really helps not only on trails but also on paved roads

[@slippy9916]

@ Lone Cyclist, The Stoppie attack position, too. 👍🚵🏁

[@bobtheguy6241]

What I've found helpful in progressing is trial by fire. Ride with someone or a group that is faster than you, much faster than you, and try to keep up with them for as long as possible, follow their lines, watch what they do and copy them. I've found that doing this often, like once a week, will make you progress much faster than you would normally.

[@amargnwalkr]

Oh that face @5:18 was priceless. Even though I knew most of this stuff it's always a pleasure to watch Blake explain it.

[@jamespilar9840]

Thanks for breaking it down to different sections, really just getting into mtn biking and learning.Thanks

[@kon2088]

"Oh someone called me beautiful and it was not my mom" 👌😂

[@marcosharvey1427]

Thanks for calling me beautiful!

[@Zimblake]

Marcos Harvey you are welcome 🙏

[@alvaropineda9568]

ha ha ha love the face in the look ahead part :) :) :)

[@DavidAshby]

Blake brings sunshine to our snowy winter. BTW - I would love to see some fat bike snow skills and technique videos. It's global fat bike day on Saturday.

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Those looking ahead facial expression - magic. Just pump that drop and have some fun on it.

[@KraXxuS]

Thanks for the climbing tip. Always keep my weight farther back climbing (hard tail) I'll try this and see if it helps next time I'm on the trail

[@calin073]

5:19 Blake, when you make your funny face 🤪 you kill me laughing, because you remind me of the great actor and comedian Curly Howard from the Three Stooges. Thank you Blake, you are unique. Many blessings to all the beautiful people!, here nobody is ugly 😎👊🏼😎🚵‍♂️💪🏼❤️

[@DailyDose737]

Wow I loves Blake's intro welcome back u beautiful people

[@NDemanuele1]

It seems I follow everything! A few things I do need to work on however, is cornering and braking which I've been working on ( like feathering the brakes while descending to control my speed).

[@Nornagest84]

I just love watching you, Blake! It's always entertaining and so much to learn.

[@Zimblake]

Hagen Kühl thanks dude. Stoked you love the videos buddy.

[@unholymax]

Blake, when I see your energy and love for these show, I can't stop watching other videos. So, you're guilty why I'm not riding outside ;-)

[@sobreruedasmtb2135]

Blake is the best thing to happen to GMBN!

[@valaussie5702]

How to progress riding ,match everything match Tyre logos match pedals and even match the video, 8 tips eight minutes🤘🏻👍 love your videos

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

We have actually watched Blake's progression over the past couple years.

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Yes use most of these Blake but the most tip I use is the breathing technique on big climbs! Ive been running to get my weight down n its working still a big lad 20 st 7lb. Great vid as always mate 👊🏻

[@demaceducation8410]

this is the first time ive seen Blake in the gmbn fade jersey

[@bachirsoukar1951]

Very helpful video!! thanks Blake ❤❤

[@Zimblake]

Bachir Soukar you’re are welcome 🙏

[@yokesandspokes]

One thing I’d like to add with corning is allow yourself to (safely) wash out on a turn. There are two reasons I say it. One: as it’s been said a thousand times before, you never truly know your limits until you exceed them. Two: when you go to take a corner fully expecting to wash out but you actually STILL have grip is a huge moment in your mtb progression. It is one of the most confidence inspiring moments I’ve ever experienced on a bike

[@oliverrehr9220]

It’s so much fun to watch your video 👍🏻

[@tobiasiserhot4880]

For me Blake is a bit like Yoda in Mountain Biking, cause of him I ordered a similar bike like the Nukeproof Scout ( was sold out )

[@aitaissamehdi8628]

You are right “ breathing “ is the key while climbing.

[@SamS-cs1bq]

A lot of this I already know but still a really helpful video

[@MedievalRichard]

I want Blake to test my Carerra Kraken on a trail lol. I recently put Continental Trail King MTB - 2.4 tyres on for more grip via my rides. Love that bike! MR

[@gregwalker5470]

I have the same saddle on my bike just with red trim. I love it

[@lukefarrell117]

What is it?

[@gregwalker5470]

@@lukefarrell117 Ergon SM Pro Men's saddle

[@tradingtips1103]

Nice vid as always

[@davidburgess741]

Gotta laugh! Left the 20 inner ring on my triple crank. Ride it as a 32 tooth crankset. That 20×42 is still available to winch me up anything while lounging. Loop out, spin out, never stall out! No front derailleur. To catch the chain there is a 34 chainring outside the 32. Avant guarde, there is a tubeless Schrader valve painted black on the front wheel! No money in me!

[@douggore1431]

Don’t really have to worry bout moving forward on my seat. My Fezzari la Sal peak has a super steep seat angle. Feels like I can climb anything in it. BTW your videos are the best Blake

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

Go Samson Go!

[@RGunth]

Very interesting tree opening at 5:04.

[@markturner-smith5309]

My mental block is still large jumps/gap jumps or large drops after crashes involving such things in the past - just mentally freeze up due to fear. Yet done Mountain Bike XC for years (since 1991 - 2003 then 13 years break from serious riding returning to XC racing 2015) never seemed to feaze me at all younger years but since my return to things 2015 & XC race big jumps or gap jumps on courses I have to basically take "B" lines just know not taking "A" costs lots in lap times. If a "flowing" section which has natural "pump" to it and naturally might bits of air do OK on and 90% of my skills good (get reasonable results - with a 12th overall veterans classin southern XC regional series first year back 2016 after 12yrs away!) just that little bit on big stuff in XC courses where you have to "think" on the jump rather than a flowing section. I know it lose me big time in racing.

[@Jolli_-is7oo]

Blake is so funny

[@castellaeagle2912]

Yes blake

[@ollybreaksbikes]

If I was Peter Pan, Blake would be my happy thought to make me fly again. XD

[@Zimblake]

Oliver Foster Hahahaha 😍🤙

[@carshome2689]

😍 😍 😍

[@LongPeter]

The song starting at 0:56 sounds so much like Stupid Grin by Dragonette. …and the one at 1:45 sounds like Khruangbin.

[@muhammadhamsyari7597]

Nice.

[@gtidrive]

Another good video Blake. On a side note, what flat pedal shoes are you running in this video? Thanks.

[@Zimblake]

gtidrive thanks dude. The pedals I run are Crankbrother Stamps, they are the small platform ones

[@armix3472]

parabéns pelas dicas!!! (Brasil).

[@gowithmehedi1214]

From Bangladesh,,, i'm your fan😺

[@brettdollard3796]

very helpful thanks gmbn

[@geiar7079]

Over 1 month of heavy rain in Liguria, press F to pay respect for Finale's trails.

[@adamgroves2811]

Booking a holiday to Finale now, Beautiful people!

[@carshome2689]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@ncraven049]

Y’all so quick.

[@noaheardley2011]

Noah Craven your not wrong

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Quality content lads 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Bob_Shy_132]

Good job young man.

[@Zimblake]

Bob Shy thanks you 🙏

[@deckeboy708]

Nice video!🤘🔥👍

[@jrmyyyyyyy]

5:19 Thumbs up for the face expression

[@fatcat1840]

Hello, great vid. Cud u guys do a vid on saddles? Like is normal good or is the cutout one (luk u use in the vid) better.

[@rickmortyson4861]

Is Blake doing a world tour? 😂 Australia Italy what else?

[@Zimblake]

Mark Kuchenbecker hahaha Wales?

[@danielprice486]

@@Zimblake Yes South Wales valleys please Blake 😀👍🏻

[@nostalgicshark3]

How do you judge the speed you need for a beginner jump to pro jumps, and the different types of jumps like hips, gaps big and small, etc? thanks

[@MrAdambinnie]

The horn 😂

[@LeadMunitions]

Im at the stage where i just what to feel like i can walk the following day after a ride.. 😹

[@thebikehippie6562]

Spicy

[@danforcefarq]

thank you for shoing me

[@jaycebu6852]

Hardtail skills pls.

[@cristobalmunoz9222]

A like yuor video guy Blake is good waht yu a blast of the a good #progressibe in thes possess in the #progressibebike tambi a good posibitis of the asendi o desendin in trial bike medr cautel and security of the session's ride of thes lugars of the free mountain bike is Heavy yeeeaaaa guy Blake. Saluds a Tod's the guy's of #GMBN and #gmbntech chou 🗣️ yyeaaaa from the Santig of Chile 🇨🇱 🤘😀🤘

[@benedictdombrecht4199]

You guys need to go to belgium meerdalwoud

[@santoshnair4898]

That area is fantastic.. which spot is that

[@daeghoo4773]

5:19 hahahaha

[@carshome2689]

♥

[@mtbmagii5772]

nice vid

[@adrianmoon3396]

Get your weight waaay over the front, but also in the middle... :)

[@db1654]

Love the vid thanks. About to upgrade my bike been riding hardtail for years, mainly trail riding. Basically got a choice of 2 bikes: Trek Roscoe hardtail with 650b+, or Jamis Dakar A2 full sus. Any advice from anyone would be greatly received I've never ridden full sus or plus size before. Thanks in advance beautiful people :-)

[@daftbiker9111]

Roscoe all day

[@db1654]

@@daftbiker9111 Thanks. Why?

[@daftbiker9111]

@@db1654 much higher level of components and lifetime frame warranty etc on the trek. Then again I'm completely biased owning a Roscoe and beating the shit out of it! Also plus size gives you confidence on corners and all around fun boost to your ride the harder you push it.

[@db1654]

@@daftbiker9111 Nice. I love the way it looks too. Have you owned a full sus yourself to compare it to?

[@daftbiker9111]

@@db1654 I wish I could say yes but I've only ridden 29/27.5 Hardtails before!

[@عزامالزهرانيزهران]

With the right tools (I used a simple bike tool kit kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L that you can strap to the bike) it's simple to assemble. As a 270lb guy looking for a way to get more exercise that's easy on my feet I have been impressed by this bike. The tires ship with air in the tires, but before you ride you need to pump them up som more, but once you do you can ride with confidence. You'll definitely want to replace the seat if you're going to ride for any real distance, but that's the case with most bikes. I'm loving it and it has given me a hobby from my youth back.

[@strafesmc2266]

Is this bike park wales??

[@antsarumae4659]

7:15 Italian Blake

[@martinjrgensen8377]

Which poc gloves is he wearing? Anyone know?

[@Zimblake]

Martin Jørgensen hey Martin, I think these are POC Prerace day gloves. I think

[@benstark4698]

Hi blake

[@Zimblake]

Ben Stark hi Ben 🤙

[@frederikelsen2471]

nice look ahead face :-) :-)

[@stefanodruetta]

what's the song in the background? you used it on a couple other videos, it sounds a lot like Khruangbin, and I like it!

[@jdavis417]

This?!?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@conormccabe3261]

Don't know if you ever found it but its "Arc de Soleil- Got caught in Amsterdam" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnyYaWuribWsjLM&ab_channel=sinhhd

[@stefanodruetta]

@@conormccabe3261 I'M EFFING LOVING YOU right now. thank you a mountain!

[@conormccabe3261]

@@stefanodruetta no worries man 🤙, love the khruangbin vibes

[@reneagelink858]

This is the rollercoastertrail isn't it?

[@stansnellgrove4244]

why do you always use poc protection?

[@gmbn]

We love Poc! They're one of our longest term sponsors on the channel 🤘

[@iorathbennett6625]

"this is 2 things in one" *lists 3*

[@mohdfaizatbinmnoor8289]

weight a bike in kg?

[@slippy9916]

You sea roots I sea kickers

[@andrews420]

It would be nice to see beginner skills on a "beginner" bike

[@endebtedone]

I feel like these are the essential beginner skills to riding on the trail and not necessarily skills to improve your riding. am I wrong? Great video nonetheless!!!!!

[@shannonhoyle7432]

By all ways honing and improving your baseline skills, all your skills improve across the board. You dont get better at something by doing it once or twice, you get better by doing it over and over. Practice makes perfect and Use it or lose it are not just sayings, they are reality. These skills are for all levels, spend an afternoon or two actually focusing on these skills instead of the trails and watch what happens when you do go back to the trails. So sorry to say, but yeah you are wrong. Ride on people

[@endebtedone]

@@shannonhoyle7432 I'm wrong but you say they are skills for ALL LEVELS... then you continue to practice them and progress. you literally just went on a rant proving my hypothesis. just because they are skills EVERYONE, including beginners, should PRACTICE doesn't mean they are advanced skills. if you drive a car looking 10 ft in front of you you will crash, just like on a bike. if you don't look for potholes or things in the roadway you could mess up your car or crash, just like on a bike. BASIC BEGINNER SKILLS.....you are wrong

[@dmurdocca3420]

Hi

[@oranfitzsimons1804]

I swear he's on a different bike every single video

[@rammtb5899]

No he uses the same one canyon strife

[@albright666]

Minty!

[@rupedog]

Minty has gone....he has a blue one now

[@markbeattie5331]

In just thinkinghas Blake got hair again

[@BigSmartQuiz]

Where is this location, does anybody know please? :) Thanks in advance beautiful people!

[@tonyrgnash]

Finale Lagura (Italy)

[@orangejuicepony6881]

WTF, you were in WA last week

[@oscarwulf2535]

Another mtb dice video

[@buckroger6456]

Where's the strava speed tips 😅

[@the_ultimate_steezzz8885]

4th