How To Become A Professional Mountain Biker With Blake Samson

It's every MTB riders dream to turn their into a full time career. Here's Blake with a guideline on how to become a professional mountain biker 🤘
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[@gmbn]

Do you think you could be a pro?

[@michaelwoods8248]

Not right now but maybe after I gain more skills.

[@yegmtb8377]

I dont think i know i has the feeling next few yrs il be the rising star

[@Dr4x1983]

Definitely not... I am just having fun and i am doing it for fitness too.

[@manishgadia]

Global Mountain Bike Network thank god u guys discontinued your podcasts. General, non technical, gas it was. Content was lacking big time & ppl didnt know what they are talking specially Neil & Martin on Worldcups. They dont watch so only reiterating results...

[@owenpitman7198]

@@manishgadia You don't have to listen to them mate?

[@austink4289]

Blake saying “welcome back you beautiful people” makes me blush

[@kymbo72]

he never welcomes the ugly ones :(

[@SUBtrauma]

my pants got shorter

[@paulwhitaker5578]

I’m glad pros have squeaky brakes just like me

[@slippy9916]

I could hear that 4 sleep music with a litte of whistle nuts blowing the whistle

[@bandinda7206]

I just call it "srams beautiful silence" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lazarantic_]

@@bandinda7206 shimano's too

[@bandinda7206]

@@lazarantic_ i was in the wet today and had no squealing ever

[@sup4904]

If you have disk brakes that squeak, you can wipe all of the gunk of with an alcohol prepped pad, and then evenly spread the brake pad residue, (hold both brakes down lightly, as your tires are moving. that's how i got mine to stop :) hope that helps!.

[@cparm08]

After watching this video I instantly became a pro and won the 2020 ews before it even started

[@bengordon2330]

Glad I managed to steal the win from you at Rampage 2020..it was close. you were on fire !

[@FootyEd1ts]

Ben Gordon lol

[@miles9294]

@@bengordon2330 should have tried more at hardline, you only placed 5th

[@KonnyP]

@@miles9294 You could've pushed yourself that bit more at Snowshoe, it's a shame you had to get second behind me

[@miles9294]

@@KonnyP ik but I was focusing on that cork 7 off the start gate

[@jo3165]

I wish i could rewind time to the day i was 13😭 Edit:With the knowledge i have now

[@stephenlord599]

jo 3 anyone who says otherwise is probably lying

[@dionito70]

Don't we all?

[@aglioeoliopeperoncino6903]

seems easy until you step on your bike and notice how hard mountainbiking is... but also great fun 😁

[@rosskline]

OMG Blake getting all the stuff thrown at him had me rollin' 😂 (4:00)

[@harrydestcroix5516]

Ross Kline his face to the gsrmin

[@gabrielleute9911]

im 13 and i love riding. I feel lucky compared to all the people in the comments wishing they could've really thought about this with the knowledge they have today

[@gbaca57]

Gabriel Leute embrace the fact that a lot of info is at your disposal. As a person that grew up when technology was beginning to develop, having this much access to information would’ve definitely shaped the world completely different for everyone

[@gabrielleute9911]

fallen_Knight true. I learned so many techniques through social media and it’s made me much faster

[@nilsigals9474]

Same I have learnt so mutch from pros on the internet

[@smokedsalmon3907]

You'll be way better off getting a high paying career then buying whatever bikes you want and doing the events you want. Most semi pros and pros get taken out by injury at some point then you better have a backup plan or you're in real shit. Also you're not beholden to any sponsors telling you what to do. If I was 13 again I'd be focused on developing a skill that pays well and making money to use as investment for other stuff to make more money. Mtb is amazing but it doesn't pay well unless you've won the genetic lottery and even then you become worthless if you can't ride for a bit. Priorities kid!

[@miles9294]

@@gabrielleute9911 keep it up

[@ethanstevenson1265]

After watching this I’ve entered a Xc comp at Bristol bike fest

[@remelinsiojo5691]

Good luck

[@rupedog]

1:12 get henry on them squeaky brakes😂

[@Blondie5791]

A definition of a pro, someone that does something difficult and makes it looks effortless, I think this might apply to you Blake. Keep up the easy work!

[@mahniclear1583]

Thanks Blake I am a 13 year old rider, and my dream is to race World Cup downhill for my living.

[@tombowman5281]

Mahni Clear same

[@chrisblyth7354]

I'll see ya there:)

[@KonnyP]

My dream too!

[@ALLINCLUSIVE2k]

youngins!! hope yall dreams come true brothers. im 20 currently trying out for pros. never give up, youre so young, you only need dedication and motivation and u can do it !

[@gigachadsmum]

Same, but I wanna be a free rider, not a junior racer as I am nowadays

[@DSPotapov]

Blake, man, you’re the best & we all love you! ^_^ big thanks not only for great inspiring & motivational content, but for your kindness & charisma!

[@BlakeSamson8]

Дмитрий Потапов aaaah kind words dude. Thank you very much. I’m glad I can help

[@lukefox6675]

Sick video! tons of awesome tips!

[@alexandercotney2824]

Thx for another awesome video

[@adaml5473]

Anyone know they have no chance of being pro but still watch this

[@nilsigals9474]

Everyone has a chance just work for it

[@gagevillarreal1788]

I think your talking bout yourself my G

[@Penguin-wk7gq]

There’s no “chance”. It’s completely up to you.

[@kevinllorente7723]

Thanks for the tips sir

[@MTBNomad]

This video is awesome. You guys really keep it real! I appreciate talk. Keep it up.

[@fadymosaad6941]

really apreciate ur work Blacke this video acctualy helped me a lot thank you

[@BlakeSamson8]

The MTB Guy thanks dude and stoked I could help you out.

[@dionito70]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@paulogomes1310]

Fantastic Blake!!! Wish I was young again, would do all your recommendations!!!

[@vincentmtb2412]

Back with a banger xxx

[@MTBLifestyle]

Great vid! 💯🔥🤙🏻

[@dedracingteam]

Awesome motivation video Mr.Samson, keep it on

[@BlakeSamson8]

dedracingteam thanks dude.

[@willshawyer7280]

Blake is a legend.

[@seal9737]

Thanks Blake!

[@AK983BNAIRSTE]

Very inspirational video Blake

[@BlakeSamson8]

AK983BNAIRSTE thanks buddy.

[@hugomota9859]

Excelent vídeo!!👌🚴

[@user-pd3gq5yh9s]

Thanks so much this helped me a lot

[@gmbn]

That's great, William! Safe riding! 👊

[@user-pd3gq5yh9s]

@@gmbn I watch your videos all the time and I Hope can work at gmbn when I’m older

[@isaks3243]

i'm getting into enduro next season, can't wait but i still have some training to do to make shure i don't run out of juice when racing

[@kanyeeastnorth4847]

Great video

[@declancooper8487]

Yo thanks for this video I’m still waiting to upload my first mtb video

[@leomanterfield8440]

I’m gonna do this thanks 🙏

[@ethandonald4980]

thanks Blake!

[@simon__3919]

It would be great if you guys could make a video on how much does it cost to become a pro. Like - how much it is to participate on some events,what to do before that, what bike should one have to have chance to win in some events etc. That info would be very useful for one who would like to start from a scratch.

[@mannatuu]

Starting out at 63 ?? ...of course !! why not ???

[@BlakeSamson8]

john kendall go for it!! Never to old to get out there.

[@mannatuu]

@@BlakeSamson8 hoka hey ...it's a good day to die lol !! ;-)

[@callummclachlan4771]

The world's oldest professional mountain biker. Could have some interest. Especially if you're still at a high level.

[@MrDblStop]

I'm 57 and an MTB noob. Your post makes me feel like there's hope! Not of becoming pro, but just doing it. Good luck!

[@olly9596]

Hey Blake I’m 12 my dream is to become a pro xc racer I’ve already made a start with a 2nd place finish last Sunday

[@drazmain6339]

i was 8 training so im more pro then you

[@drazmain6339]

i could already do lot of stunts in 9

[@drazmain6339]

wheelie, rolling stoppie, etc

[@drazmain6339]

now this year im turning 11 wish me luck for my dreams

[@drazmain6339]

also good luck on your dreams to mate

[@skyshow5192]

sick!!!

[@palioman]

It isn't easy to turn your passion into your job and it could destroy your hobby in process. You have to love what you do and commit 100% I have done it once and I will not do it again with my MTB. That is staying as my hobby, for sure! I salute all pros in GMBN

[@MTBPlaygrounds]

Yeah!!!! Nice one Blake!

[@TheMoodyedge]

Im 36. My lifes over.

[@normadicn5700]

Hahaha

[@newttella1043]

No, life's just getting started. Middle agers make more money than the average pro cyclist. We buy our own gear, stay in nicer hotels, eat what we want and don't answer to any sponsor. Mid pack racing is the funnest.

[@BlakeSamson8]

aasou never

[@normadicn5700]

@@BlakeSamson8 its Blake💃💃

[@TheMoodyedge]

@@BlakeSamson8 you do cheer me up man on these videos so thanks for that👍🏻Been a tough time of late for me and you and Mr Ashton never fail to crack me up 🤣 I used to ride trials back in the early 2000s (I was obsessed) then one day I just seemed to fall out with riding 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. 15 years later I bought a GT sanction full sus trail bike and have been enjoying riding again and in may this year I spent 5 weeks in Colorado with my old trials riding mate from back in the day. We actually had 2 custom sponsored pashley trials bikes back then. He lives over there now and Ive been wanting to visit him for years so finally got over there. Got to ride some cool stuff including the ribbon at grand junction, dinosaur ridge/red rocks, table mountain and also a road trip out to Moab Utah for captain ahab and the whole enchilada so Im riding again at least. Im considering heading back next month to do it all again. Anyway, keep doing what youre doing👍🏻

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Great video and tips Blake. i should of raced when i was younger ,was told by 2 semi pro/pro riders (can't remember who they were ) i should when out on a group ride and had kept up with them all the time (mid/late 90's) Had recently just got my 1st proper mountain bike (Marin plus Rock Shox Judy SL) and was using it to commute to work so was worried about damaging it at race weekends ,so i never did try a race. In hind sight i should of but oh well. Have never lost my love of mountain biking #GMBN

[@MrDblStop]

If you're in the UK, I'd be more worried about potholes! I've just been out on the road bike for the first time in ages, the roads are a mess. But I can now bunny hop over them...:-)

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

@@MrDblStop I don't road bike never liked it find it boring always mountain biking for me 😜

[@levelwell362]

I want nothing more than to become a pro slopestyle rider for a living. This is helpful!

[@weedsmook7d904]

Super video

[@M3PH11]

1:10 When you get back to the office get someone to clean those brakes. I think my ears are bleeding.

[@normadicn5700]

🤣

[@Spongli3]

if only you'd hear my pair of hydraulic brakes 😵😵

[@soul2310]

"the earlier you start riding bikes, the better you will get, if you stick with it. simple!" Me, 39years old: "awww man..."

[@dminikkalinwski6243]

0:24 That tires sound great

[@connor2913]

Thanks i hope I can when I am older

[@gannaedits3723]

well done BLAKE

[@deenster]

Hi everyone, I have a question. I moved to Malmö, Sweden 3 years ago and I come from Bosnia. The thing is, the city I moved to is flat and has no hills or mountains. It has some hiking trails but that's also barely any uphill or downhill. So, what kind of bike should I get. I already bought a dirt jumper since I figured it would fit the terrain the best but its pretty bad since it weighs like fifteen kilos.

[@crackaddiction0092]

very cool

[@gnarlymtbrider1701]

that bike is amazing

[@jerrymtb988]

Started riding when I was 10 and I think I can do it 13 now

[@rafeledwith4398]

Sick

[@canderson_75]

I really hope you teach me how to jump on my bike like that in the vid at 0:24

[@Macca78]

Like the look of that canyon bike in the market for a new bike

[@cianodriscoll9492]

Do a vid on how to be a pro mechanic

[@Simonsimps]

Fair play.

[@harperodonnell5989]

thanks guys i love the vid sadly i am not pro yet...

[@jamessalyards269]

Could you guys do a vid about making a bike brand? I would love it because I am working on building a bike frame. Thanks

[@jamessalyards269]

@@johnthompson5466 it looks like the name will be foundation bikes

[@polandadam98]

Just call up a guy in Taiwan

[@georgekirwan8114]

polandadam98 that’s what I did

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Blake was born PRO.

[@taniaotoole]

I'm 13 and in my local bike park of sun peaks I got 58 days and there are still more to go

[@harleygarcia1677]

A beautiful Canyon

[@KnigthMare69]

It kinda helped knowing those tips, I’d give all to become a road cyclist pro, if i could choose, for movistar team (MTBing is and will always be my preferred sport to practice without any professional plans) but you know... I’m kinda stuck a bit on how to proceed. I’m 18 and time’s passing, the time is now, as soon as it happens the better. Especially because 28 is your limit age for road cycling unless you’re pretty good. I think it’s easier for having double nationality, from the team’s country and from Brazil, a country where the sport could really grow big given the incentive of having the first brazilian UCI road cyclist, but that’s about it, I don’t see how I’ll get there when i’m not even in the right country to be noticed by whoever it is. Well, I’ll just have to keep trying, we’ll see how that story ends. I might just have to move away from this country to see something happening

[@HUSHHUSH-]

Great video but I guess a little help from friends 👭 already in the sport will help loads to be noticed

[@SmokeRook7]

или да караш много, както каза в клипа :д

[@HUSHHUSH-]

yung flippie7 знаеш 🤘🤘🤪

[@aminkhorasany_4676]

I’m 15 and I’m trying to get into DH I know I’m still a rookie but I feel it’s a good way to improve any suggestions or tips

[@josiahjohnson4037]

Nice supercaliber

[@slawekzielinski4910]

is this SCOTLAND? i have been here today.

[@maniacmike8613]

I have a Newbie Question. What part of the Bike ( backwheel inside ) is making this Sounds while rolling ? ( zzzzzzRRRRRR ) I would like to know why and if this is Importand. I sah Bikes with this "sound" and bikes without. For example Nukeproof without. This Bike here with this Sound. This means I assume Higher Quality ?

[@flickinglures1535]

Could you do a vid about the best bike brands

[@anthonybrown1645]

Hi, what bike rack do you use on your jeep?

[@BlakeSamson8]

Anthony Brown I’m using a very old Thule rack.

[@NeverProMTB]

This goes against my very core! :D

[@jacktucker2239]

Race me at Chevy on the Isle of Wight see u there 🚵🏿‍♂️🚵🏿‍♂️🚲

[@ianrama3482]

Atleast you tell the truth supaaa hardwork 😆😆

[@factyeshindi3929]

I like your cycle love from India

[@viktorassiradze9336]

You Have made video with Very similar sprach previously ! Why did you do this time as is it better camera or better script. Not sure

[@tyler.wilson563]

I started at around 11 can i go pro I try to ride every single day I can and I always stay consistent

[@baleanueduard4872]

If only it were this easy

[@crewey7465]

How do u enter comps?

[@juliusulit1141]

Am I too late at 43? Still have to try

[@8DMuzicZone-ix6wo]

But we don’t have any competition in our area it’s India man. What should I do now?

[@kkattmandy]

I hope

[@bermshark]

7:56 DID HE LICK THE CAMERA😂

[@ROSE-by5su]

Buy a bike Oops thats a big barrier

[@martinjoyce779]

Ronald Tartaglia I’m sure he has a job. Budget full suspension bikes start at $2000. It’s an expensive hobby. Don’t be an asshole.

[@ROSE-by5su]

Ronald Tartaglia i dont have a job im just a kid and mowing lawns you are in Philippines they cut their own lawn who wants to spend their money if they can do it

[@callummclachlan4771]

@@martinjoyce779 Technically you don't need a full sus to start. Probably plenty of people doing enduro on hardtails. Albeit not EWS level. But that's in another ballpark completely.

[@asta.9995]

Is it a safe carrier?

[@Shpektrometer]

Cool

[@bobby5031]

What’s the best way to pick up sponsors?

[@mister2k728]

A huge issue is what if you work hard like you work as hard as you possibly can but still don’t make it what do you do then?

[@willbostonehouse4713]

Nice1 Blake

[@BlakeSamson8]

Willbo stonehouse thanks dude

[@willbostonehouse4713]

No worries buddy.

[@jepeeemeeena2147]

Blake, Is that your new Strive?

[@lorenz9956]

Hey Blake I really try to get really good and tomorrow is my first race. But I love 2 thinks I love filming and riding the problem is that my friends are really bad filmers what schoud I do

[@BlakeSamson8]

_LorenzHD haha I so can relate to the friend being super bad at filming as well. I had the same problem, you just have to give your friends friendly pointers and they will get better. Good luck in your race.

[@lorenz9956]

@@BlakeSamson8 thanks

[@CooperDH]

I dare a lot and I've been to bike parks many times but i could not be a pro cause i don 't have Local trails, i live in belgium, i got malmedy and aachen in germany but those are like 2 hours of driving so and the biggest bikepark is winterberg, we don 't have bikepark like Wales or something

[@travismorin612]

Is there any way possible to inherite yours or anyone you kno who'd kindly donate a old full suspension mtb to fdeadbeat dad in new hampshire... probly not but had to try keep shredding your awesome

[@hobojoe4494]

Well if I ever get into rampage that will be an achievement

[@tysonrai3688]

Wow

[@rileygoldsmith3093]

Hey Blake what bike is that???

[@sexatica]

Some people just rode that much and had fun at races they got a contract

[@beardedvikingmtber]

It’s the views that’s the struggle

[@williamstilwellracing]

How old were you when you started

[@jamiewellington6208]

Blake on a 29er?