Beginner Mountain Bike Skills | Blake Teaches Jen To Ride A Red Trail

[@gmbn]

Have you progressed on to red trails yet? If so, what did you find the hardest part to learn on them? Share your experiences with the community below! 👇

[@pennywood5653]

Red was just a bit more chunky. I found the increased technical demands difficult to start and the trails definitely need a scope out first.

[@stug45]

Bought my girlfriend a second hand Liv full suspension for Christmas......took her to Cannock a couple of times. Crashed into a tree at forest of dean. Let her loose on her bike on some local trails. Then we did a holiday to saalbach and got her down the Z line! Then Switzerland we did the Gornergrat classic.....but with plenty of walking! Then ordered herself an e bike before heading to bike park wales! Did try and get her on reds, since she was smashing them in Europe but still had to learn her new bike but she loved the blues! Just 8 months to turn her into a mountain biker!

[@ThisIsMego]

I tried my hand at Whistler Blues for the first time after doing pretty much only German Reds before. The Whistler stuff was A LOT bigger, chunkier and steeper. It was definitely a case of "check your line, progress slow and steady and don't be ashamed to walk stuff". ALso it taught me that my jumping skills SUCK

[@h82fail]

@@stug45 Good job! I tried to do it. I think getting them out on their own, or even better with similar skilled newer riders is key. Otherwise its intimidating always riding with someone much more experienced-faster all the time. Never bothered me I could ride fast on my own or with friends, or I would just say I'll meet you at the bottom because I want to do this one trail fast. But it bothered the ex, expressed that she was always holding me back often.

[@brauzeuge]

My first real (e)MTB exp was in Bedgebury, the red trail. Though a few tricky parts, it was unbelievable fun. Looking forward to IoW in summer 24. Pushing my ole bum a bit out of its comfort zone.

[@chadsmith9423]

I love the dichotomy between Blake and Jen. Blake is loud and boisterous while Jen is calm and quiet. Cudos to Jen for trying and succeeding!

[@alinapopescu872]

They make a wonderful couple and team together.

[@ms.karihart2983]

The joy on your face watching your wife challenge herself , made me smile jump for her success

[@alstuart8801]

Good to see beginner /basic stuff on here ,not just clearing 30ft gap jumps!

[@darrenlaithwaite7810]

Well done Jen, you couldn't ask for a better teacher. Congratulations on your second kiddy, years of fun.

[@markymark8369]

We need more of Jen and Blake! It was a fantastic video for not only beginners but anyone who rides as every day is a learning day.

[@dpomberger]

Yeah, Jen is back! As a beginner myself, i was shouting "yes", all the time. Great job Jen!

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

Because these are the best GMBN vids ever. Blake n' Jen. What GMBN is all about. Fam.

[@WolfAs243]

They are like the perfect match : The energetic and happy Blake + the calm and peaceful Jen... She has a warm voice.

[@stefan.krause]

"Wenn you go slow, you lose your speed" - Blake, you are a genious 😁 Very nice work, Jen. I enjoyed the episodes in the past a lot showing your progress and how you start to feel more confident on the bike. Love your "humble" and down to earth way

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Jen has the wrong bike. If she's going to run straight over stumps, she needs a Stumpjumper. 😆 Good job to Jen, and both of you. This is a nice calm paced video. Everyone has a place to start and learn.

[@weesh4010]

Blake is a true gift to the mtb world. what a level headed, amazing, talented, treat. When you have a true talent, it's hard sometimes to want to share it with anyone... let alone the whole of youtube. From a beginner mtber. Thank you Blake, for all that you're willing to teach and the content that you and GMBN put out for all of us to enjoy and absorb. An absolute gift. Thank you.

[@unclebanga5976]

Well said.

[@martinschwartz7342]

It was great to see Jen again. She is such a great sport. Plus it is good for beginners to watch another beginner learn from a pro. More of Jen, please.

[@Kelvallontan]

Thank you, and please warmly thank Jen for taking part in this. It's really interesting, because it makes you work on explaining to your wife (and of course to us) how to deal with those difficulties. In the other videos, you speed through things that may appear as obvious to you, or don't even notice it's something others could struggle on. Big thanks to you again, and to Jen for having the courage to be the subject of a video on a big YT channel.

[@corrieewart4821]

Loved this! As many have said, a great combo of Blakes infectious enthusiasm and Jens quiet but "give it a go" attitude. Well done Jen (and Blake 😉). Looking forward to seeing more!!

[@alinapopescu872]

It's so good to see you two again! Jen is such a joy! And you Blake, as usual, so caring 🥰❤

[@harcormor]

I need to show this series to my wife. She rides with me now and again, and it makes me so happy when she does. Wish I could get her more into it.

[@nicoleparrish3358]

Go Jen! I’m also married to a mountain biker (he was even featured on an episode of Blake reacting to fails and bails 🤣) and have learned a lot from riding with him. Love the team work and respect shown to each other!

[@wesofalltrades]

As a complete noob, this is the best one I have seen in a while. Thank you!

[@tankbirdfinder6219]

All kudo's to Jen. Blake will smile so wide when his kids try MTB'ing he won't be able to see past his teeth reflection. I did enjoy the video, reminded me of coaching my wife in alpine skiing.

[@ls66]

This was a great video! Really fun to watch Jen do so well and Blake being Blake. The best presenter on GMBN.

[@kjracz15]

I feel the same, man. Whenever I see my S.O., who I got to MTBing months ago, overcome a climb. I'm always more excited than she does.

[@elrictdb]

They say opposites attract and Blake and Jen come across as polar opposites, I'd love to hear how they met. Jen is so adorable and Blake...is in the video too ;- ). It's great to see Jen's progression I hope she agrees to do more (babysitter allowing) in the future. I'm loving the range of videos GMBN puts out from testicle-shrinking stuff at Swatch Nines one day to beginner skills and progression the next. Thanks GMBN and Jen!

[@rustychain9518]

This video really hits home as my wife has very recently started riding with me. She gets frustrated but she's getting better every time out, she's actually great with obstacles, good with climbing and skinnies, but tight downhill switchbacks are her Kryptonite right now and she's slowly working on it. I pick out the trails for her I think will help her with her skills, now that I'm teaching a novice I think a color rating system here in the US should include light green, dark green, light blue, and dark blue.

[@stokedstephi]

Jen, you did so well! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I‘d love to see you in more videos! Blake, you also did a great job at supporting Jen!

[@Seppster58]

Jen nails it!! Great video. Blake is a great teacher and inspirational leader. What a great feel good segment.

[@harrisongray9172]

Im still new myself. Done a few local blue trails but watching people online such as Blake, Sam pilgrim and whoever else it may be just push me to get better. Can’t wait for the day I can fully send it ❤

[@Jb995k]

Yes! A GMBN video at my local mtb centre!… and Blake’s!

[@falltekhe]

I absolutely love watching these and learning with Jenn. Rooting for her the whole time. Love her attitude and your vibe together.

[@NE-MTBR]

I absolutely love watching these videos with Jen & Blake… you should definitely make more of them

[@cysal8156]

I love watching Blake and Jen ride together, makes me smile. Now I'd like to see a girls ride with Jen and Anna! 🚲

[@nalissa77]

I love how supportive Blake is an how game Jen is. What a great couple! Go Jen! I love watching you learn.

[@jrive075]

I just bought my wife a Kona process and am going to go through this same process with her and I’m so excited! Love to see this type of video. Y’all are too cute!

[@kathyljohnson6203]

Oh my gosh, Jen is as cute as I thought Blake's wife would be! Huge congrat's, Jen! If only I'd had a good coach like Blake, it wouldn't have taken me years to get comfortable on intermediate trails. Bravo!!

[@pennywood5653]

Yessssss Jen!❤ Brilliant. Love riding with my husband too... he's no Blake but we have a laugh.😂 Dyfi in Sept should be a giggle.

[@tassieadventurehub]

Well done Jen ! And well done too Blake for being such a patient and kind teacher. I taught my partner to ride as well and over the years she has now gone from being barely able to ride on flat footpaths to being an absolute shredder on the trails !

[@johnchristopher5075]

I love you loads Blake but last night, watching Jen and you together was too much, it was just too painful. Your Jen is the perfect embodiment of my Sharon, my late wife, who I lost more than ten years ago to breast cancer., It’s taken that time for me to find some kind of equilibrium but last night, watching you and Jen tackle the trails, it all came flooding back, all the emotions, all of the heartache, all of the pain, so I had to turn you off and retire to my bed in tears., if this is some kind of revenge for all of the other times you have made me laugh out loud, then you’ve taken more than your pound of flesh out of my heart. You and Jen stomped all over it! Promise me that you’ll never let Jen go and we will be even.

[@justinlynam3917]

The best MTB videos! Really hoping you guys make some more with Blake and Jenna!

[@mtbskillsshow7613]

Well done Jen. We are all proud of you 😊

[@magicunicorn6535]

Great video! I learn so much from watching a beginner like myself tackle various trail features. Jen is riding at a slower speed, like I would. Being able to see what happens at lower speed, or if you panic and lock the brakes, gives me a clearer idea of what to expect, and how to improve. It also helps me to see more of what is happening when watching a pro.

[@caritofanatica]

Love the videos with Jen! I’m a beginner and this is pretty sweet to see her improving so much, well done Jen! It’s super nice to get awesome advices that apply to a beginner, thanks Blake for making these videos!

[@cgriggsiv]

First I like to say congratulations for another baby And Jen is doing a fantastic job and smiles galore Both of you were having quite a bit of fun

[@Martyboy84]

You guys are great. Such a fun time. Reminds me of all the times you take novice friends out riding and what a laugh you can have.

[@MarkMcLenaghan]

Great to see a beginner learn to do what you make look so easy.

[@jenniferC7317]

Amazing! More of these with Jen progressing please.

[@riggseroni]

I loved every wholesome, authentic, inspirational bit of this!! Well done, Jen! And well done, coach Blake! Now to show this video to my wife and convince her to go on a date with me like this 🙂

[@ferdiremo]

Love tutorials that include actual practice. Well done Jen

[@paulcole9636]

Was good to see the basics and beginners stuff out across so very well. Love the chemistry between you guys.

[@bttrbarbie]

I love this video series. I am a beginner and i just went to a bike park, and the whole time I was thinking of how brave Jen is, and it inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and try things

[@hoooooops]

Finally, Jen the brave is back! 😃 She made great progress and with Blake as a teacher it is always a pleasure to watch. Thank you! 😄

[@MrMatthias03]

First off, congratulations on your new child! I sincerely wish health on you all. Secondly, a family that rides together, stays together; what you are your wife are doing are wonderful moments. I love learning along with Jen. Thanks for your patience, Blake. (Can't wait to see the little Blake/Jen hybrids on their bikes!)

[@smalltankinbigfish9404]

Love the videos with Jen. Big help to teach my mum (60+) riding a bike downhill

[@musinner]

With all due respect your wife is charming, Blake, and she nailed the trail wonderfully! Your couching was excellent too; so clear and empathic. Please, more videos of you and Jen!

[@paulclarkson2119]

Well done Jen! It was the lockdown videos that made me get out on my bike more

[@LTapsy]

This reminds me of when I was teaching my girlfriend how to mountain bike! Goodjob Jen!

[@stablebodies4342]

I loved this with Jen, I’ve not done MTB trails before but after watching I’d like to have a try.

[@janpesek4862]

Impressive sound effect produced by Jen as she was smashing those berms, drops and roll-overs!

[@skinnymtb3574]

Way to go Jen!!!!!!!!! I would love for my wife to follow your lead!

[@TheTazman63]

Nice job Jen!!! Love to watch her progression

[@danrodrigues5460]

Congrats Jen. Awesome video Blake

[@jambojambeezy]

Yes jen !! Such a buzz seeing you conquer red trails that was class

[@theVlKlNGR]

You two together are so incredibly great and sweet! Glad you have each other and Jen is trying her hand at MtB riding and clearly having fun! Have a great time!

[@winklertribe5268]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!! Jen is fantastic!! Keep this content coming!!

[@Mrtallguy76]

I love how you guys are getting your families involved recently - makes for great content 👍🏼

[@brianisaacson3059]

Well done Jen. Great teaching moments. It's nice to see you progressing so well! You have the confidence and skills you need to continue riding better ( Plus having a great teacher can't hurt either!). Just relax and enjoy the trails! I too look around and take in the sites when I ride. That's what it is all about. Enjoying your surroundings. Can't wait to see more of you and Blake. I'm a fan of both of you!

[@MichaelS-pr9qn]

So Awesome to watch Jen's Progression, more please!

[@Bob_Shy_132]

When she said wiggly wiggly, I lost it! Hahaha. Adorable wife you have there. :D

[@wick67]

Love this! Great vid! good on you both. It's nice to be reminded that not every trail ride needs to be all out, sometimes just a nice ride that happens to be off road is what the doctor ordered.

[@johnmuttitt]

What a great video. The two of you together are amazing to watch!

[@sultanabran1]

13:54 it feels really big but looks really small. HAHAHAHA GOLD!!!! i'll grow up soon. but this is an awesome video. definitely want to see more of jen. one of the best from gmbn

[@ridinreiners]

I’m a beginner myself, so i really enjoy these videos with Jenn 😊

[@troygerencer1620]

What a sweetheart, not Blake - Jen ! How is the difference in confidence from her first trail ride, well done girl and keep it going Blake. Half the fun of trial riding is the learning curve and concerning all the little features to put a run together. Great viewing.

[@surferchickay]

This is so exciting to see! It shows me I CAN do it! And I love seeing the struggles she’s facing it’s all the same stuff I do! But I don’t have the teacher to help. So, it’s awesome to see her nerves and the “I’ll try” which is what I say for all my sports. “I’ll try” until I get it darn it!

[@michaelcarden8839]

More Jen and Blake please. While I love watching Blake doing advanced stuff as well beginner skills essential

[@jonathanholland6658]

Go Jen, you did good. Keep going and keep enjoying

[@stulpnerkarl6062]

So well done Jen! 👍🏼 Nice to see a new future mountainbike enthusiast! 😃 Thx Jen & Blake! 😊💚

[@calvingipson2353]

I needed a smile today!!! Great job. Just the other day, I was wondering when you and your wife were going to be back on the trail!!😋😋

[@stephenbouck]

man i love these vids it really inspires me and my beginner wife to get out on our trails

[@andrewevans9514]

Love your relationship ❤ you have a great way of teaching and are very encouraging, i need to learn from you well done jenn

[@danieltaylor4882]

Love this and hell yeah more of these are needed

[@01FozzyS]

Nice to see Jen back. Well done,Jen!

[@gregstevens2917]

That was super awesome...Jen smashed it!

[@markpeterson8978]

Well Good Jen! Brilliant and brave. Having a patient coach and talented rider helps a bunch. I hope you take pride in your progression and literally feel the support you are getting from the community. Awesome Blake, you are a fair dinkum bloke (I am using vernacular that I think fits and is cool even though I am American and don't talk like this). I am really enjoying your vigor for cycling Bro! If the Three Stooges rode bikes you would be one for sure. I love bicycles! - M

[@bobcrabtree5096]

Well done, Jen. You are doing great!

[@DickingAboutTV]

Loved this Blake and AWESOME job Jen 🙌 ❤

[@vlogsbyakkas343]

Just waiting for out little ones to be a tad bit older, then me and my wife can do this kind of stuff together - such a wholesome video! I love it

[@Mith420420]

The best part of this video is both people having a blast.

[@hampadyakertikyoski]

Its so fun to see you couple hit the trails together. I was smiling the whole video! Good job Jen! And Blake, I like the way you taught and gave Jen a confidence boost! I wish I can do the same for my wife (if I ever get her to mountain biking. Haha!) 🤣 Cheers!

[@shanerussell4892]

One of the best videos i have seen! Kudos 😃

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Awesome video Blake and Jen. Well done Jen 👊🤘

[@jerrymorrison7501]

Your wife is delightful! What a great attitude.

[@JB50713]

Good for her for getting out there! ✌🏼

[@JochyEstrella]

I have to say Blake, even do MTB its not my treat do to my age now (road/gravel are), it was back in my younger days when bikes were not as advanced as they are nowadays, which lead me to riding Enduro motorcycles as a group/friends hobby between the ages of 17-21 back in my native country of the Dominican Republic ... I really enjoy all of your videos, you are both an skillful Mountain Biker and Presenter, and a great comedian too by the way .. plenty of LOL from this side of the planet, Tks very much for the content from you and the team @ GMBN.

[@leonbond9275]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! Jen's back. Life is good!!

[@Run2chill]

Way to get over what seems hard. More Jen for sure!

[@MrBeefjurky]

Brill video….Blake n Jen are so good together.

[@TheScramble8]

Great video. You are both very watchable, more please 🙏

[@alexisnogueras9400]

Great video!! Showing my wife and hopefully I'll get her out there. 🤙

[@nevillepretorius8948]

Blake and Jen are awesome together 👍

[@Terrylyon1979]

Well done jen you've got one of the best to teach you . Well done blake