How to Cross a Rock/Log like Graham Jarvis!!! He shows us how!!

[@itsthebike6672]

The reason Graham is a legend is that he is at the top of his game competition wise, yet conducts schools for us mortal, gumby, riders. How many people can you say that of in any sport?

[@jakobfolmar6604]

Orange Crush def a cool guy. Makes impossible things look like nothing.

[@Bananahammock88]

Most other sports do that. Usually sports, they do it with kids.

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

No matter how many times you watch top guys like Jarvis ride this stuff you're still amazed on how easy they make it. Great vid....

[@jhkk1269]

its borderline depressing

[@bbarker5766]

Think about how many times he's done the techniques rider like Graham make look easy. Also it should not be depressing it should be encouraging because every rider at the top of their game started off as a beginner at some point and progressed to where they are now and continue to learn as well.

[@jhkk1269]

I know man, all i was saying is rock hopping isnt the easiest of skills to master, will take me a long while yet

[@jhkk1269]

pillows and swiss army knives, so true

[@WaffenSSaregods]

@NoNoNoNii lol I promise it's not that expensive of a sport. If it was motocross I'd say otherwise

[@GeezerEnduro]

That takes some balls to try a rock that big, nice job. Getting to ride with a legend, wow, bucket list item there.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

it takes a lot of skill and practice but for real big balls go to TT Isle of Man and watch these pro's with the largest ball..like the AC/DC song

[@ryanwilliams4270]

He is truly a master of his sport. In his 40's and he beats 20 somethings in multiple day events. A true testament to his precision. He certainly civilizes the sport. He know's his suspension and syncs it with other riding parameters. I think it's his best attribute

[@bradl45]

If you read this Graham, big thank you for releasing your ride videos when you race(love them), whole family here always cheers you on when you race!

[@kimbercolt95]

Graham needs to put a clutch cam on the bars.

[@scottbussler4041]

Brilliant!

[@elgringoec]

Kudos for having the balls to try, Kyle. I'd probably be on crutches for weeks. Gotta get the grandkids into trials. This stuff is a lot easier to analyze than to execute!

[@tylerhughes6634]

This is exactly what I wanted to see. I can watch a pro hop a rock a thousand times and it won't teach me as much as this video did. It really helped to see what happens when you don't make it. Great vid, would've been an even better ride to be on!

[@MR1337SKI]

To succeed first you must fail. This just helps speed that up haha but yeah amazing video

[@dougcoleburn1579]

The last big rock, Jarvis is amazing. He is balancing for a split second on rear tire. Man he’s got skills.

[@刘德良-t9c]

I come from China and have been involved in off-road motorcycle for more than 10 years. China does not like this sport very much and always thinks that we are in meaningless adventure and effort, but I believe that one day China will have a master like jarvis, I wish you all the best in car safety

[@ZSharkPH]

What a treat to be able to ride with the King of Enduro.

[@osimnod]

Makes you appreciate just how skilled and talented a rider the top pros are. So many of them have extensive trials experience from which to transfer over. Humbling to be taught by one of the best, if not THE BEST. Thanks for sharing your time.

[@Pauly919]

I love showing vids like this and doing this stuff in front of my friends who say there ATVs can go over more than my 2stroke bike. But I guess it does all come down to the riders skill on any machine. Great vid as always!!!!

[@jamesavery6671]

Bikes are far superior than a quad and graham proves this. There is no way a quad is going over a boulder like that even that small one lol

[@jamesavery6671]

Only 4 wheeler than can get over that is a rock crawler lol

[@jeffro7p202]

Yep i have both a husqvarna and a honda trx 450 but the only place my atv goes is the sand dunes. Its fun for a bit but nothing compares to 2 wheels

[@JakeandOwen]

And the way he moves on the bike is so fast. His timing for shifting his body from front to back is perfect.

[@MuddyTubMedia]

This is so damn cool. Graham is the guy every off-road/enduro rider aspires to be like. That had to be a really awesome day

[@bobriley000444]

it's crazy how easy he makes it look and also how fit and strong he still is at his age most pro riders tend to lose fitness after 35 or even earlier but jarvis is still going strong at 42 that's some serious determination

[@GATOROC1]

Big props to you guys for giving it a go, and what a cool experience being able to ride with Graham!

[@bradl45]

Graham must love to ride, he has passion and obvious talent, that love has lead to so many hours on a bike. Thanks for sharing!!! I try to pop bigger logs and rocks every year!!

[@KTMsoldier1988]

I think a lot of this is just confidence! When you approach the rock and your just a little spooked it just throws you off!

[@jameswhittington563]

That's awesome. It's always humbling to ride with guys with higher skill, but even more so it's motivation, as well as learning technique and inspires confidence that it can be done. Well done all you guys!

[@sk2283]

WOW, GJ is awesome, a F8ing legend mate, you struck lucky getting a riding clinic with him although he doesn't come across as a natural teacher he is phenomenally talented - watch how he destroys the extreme enduro's Erzberg Romaniacs etc. He is the man !

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

It would be such an honor to take a class on anything motorcycle taught by Graham, but you better be *pretty good* before you get there. "Intimidating" was the right word to use here.

[@wfmaruenduro9541]

Great job.... Just being able to ride with such a Legend is an honor

[@serojdegraaf]

Thanks for making this video. It really show how much practice in balance and control it takes for us mortals. There are so many videos of Graham riding and it always looks so effortless. Your video puts a whole new light on it. Very inspiring to go out and practise harder. Cheers!

[@MichaelCalvey]

Man, video doesn't do this crap justice, but even as muted as it can make this seem, I felt the adrenaline in my palms watching your first person attempt at that rock. Scary - and kudos for trying it out! Graham once again proves he's the master here.

[@sethsc77]

I love it! You guys are very fortunate. Graham seems like such a nice guy. Many points to you guys for trying the big stuff!

[@c1mat1]

Nice work Kyle! I really enjoyed watchin this video. Graham is an unbelievable rider with so much skill.

[@bbarker5766]

Excellent video!! Graham is a class act and a lot of kudos to everyone that did this class and extra kudos for those that tried the large rock!

[@danebrown6640]

I am very impressed that you tried it once not to mention three times. Subscribed.

[@anubis8680]

All his nuanced movements and his clutch control so impressive, weighting and de-weighting the bike. Crushing the forks as (over the tank body position 4:40ish) its really damn cool to see him flowing that stuff.

[@riversiderebuilds4677]

That's so awesome Kyle.. Tried seeing a schedule for his clinics for this year or this coming year but couldn't find any. He put on a clinic not far from me 2 Years ago. Actually it was the first one he done in the states In Wva.. Truly would be a bucketlist item checked off for me..

[@revampmobilesolutions8851]

My heart was beating in my throat just watching you guys do it...koodos

[@hh65flyer]

Been waiting for this after seeing the pics on instagram. Good on you for at least trying the obstacles Kyle.

[@michail1963]

Kyle, thumbs up for you! Very curageous to keep on trying the obstacle several times after crashing - especially when it is very likely to send you over the bars...normally being young and stupid fearless does the trick, but in middle ages its gotta be courage:)!

[@markmtbrider]

Great stuff. Glad you were there. I learned so much at a ryan young class. Same stuff. Clutch control , clutch control ,clutch control. Those top trials guys make it look so easy.

[@rodie4352]

LUCKY!!! Props for giving those rocks a shot! Cant get any better sitting on the bench.

[@chrisvozza6530]

Hell yea! Graham has mastered clutch throttle and balance control

[@CrimsomSkies]

This is the best vid. you've ever made and the best I've seen on youtube this month. And balls for trying to follow Graham on that giant bolder. Good work.

[@utdesertghost199]

Great video Kyle!! Probably the best explanative narration of Grahams awesome skills I've heard to date. Super envious that you had the incredible opportunity to ride with the "Silent Assasin" himself. I'm hoping to catch one of his classes in Texas next fall if they schedule one. Wasn't quite ready this year. Thanks for the video, great work as usual.

[@straightnobraker4677]

Thanks for the video! And kudos to you for trying that last rock, I'm sure it was even more intimidating in person

[@64bruceb]

Big props to you guys for trying that last rock! Great video.

[@OifelOifel]

He also covers and uses the rear brake to control the descent of the front wheel combined with body position. This prevents to steep of an angle when going down. Kudos for trying guys. It is really hard to learn because there are so many factors. Essentially you will learn all the techniques in a trials club or on a trials bike. For me if you want to get serious in enduro riding especially when it gets technical you need to learn these trials techniques. They are much easier to grasp on a Trials bike since it is lighter and falling of is not that big of a deal compared to a dirt bike. Also try to let a buddy spot for you and determin whether he should save you or the bike if anything goes wrong (without endangering himself). Graham is a master and I deeply respect him for passing on his experience to other riders. A word of warning. Trials will get you addicted after a rather steep learning curve of balance, timing and speed. :)

[@codyestes432]

The literal king of enduro

[@sevenmilewhite1407]

Phew, brutal stuff brother! Much love and respect!

[@MrBuddyballs79]

Kudos for attempting the rock at the end

[@magicferra877]

NIce to see an european hard enduro King chilling with u guys :D

[@danielwilson6529]

Preload the front forks then EXPLODE EXPLODE EXPLODE 💥 I thought you all did really well , I can only imagine how intimidating rolling up to a vertical obstacle thinking about pinging the clutch when the angle of the bike is already so steep . 👏bravo all of you 👍

[@vicwiseman6038]

This looks so fun! Looks like a lot of it comes down to clutch control and energy managment in the suspension.

[@justanotherhuman5293]

Sometimes I think that we nooobs should all sell our 50 hp 300 cc 2 strokes, buy some 125 cc trial bikes and properly learn how to control the bike if we want to learn how to ride and enduro bike properly :/

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol , its take skill and training , i presume even the top motorcross champion cant do the big rock

[@i_dodge_trees]

Lots of Enduro guys do cross training with trials bikes.

[@elgringoec]

Keep the 300, add a trials bike. 😋

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be trying this... on my DR650! I'd kill me AND the bike.

[@PazLeBon]

125 smokers take more riding mind, not less ;)

[@vincedaugherty9687]

Just seeing this, so awesome to have that experience with Jarvis! Not sure i would have tries that last rock, wow!

[@ctheo13]

Good on ya for giving that boulder 4 goes! It is VERY intimidating and GJ makes it look too easy!! Respect....

[@railduke68]

Nice efforts! Always amazing to watch an expert.

[@gkanai1400]

Jarvis was a Trials professional (5 x British Trials Champion) before he moved to Enduro, so that's why his bike handling is so incredible. Most of the top class Enduro riders were Trials riders in their youth.

[@theenclave678]

Respect! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼 that last rock was crazy

[@jessegarrett7215]

Awesome video! It’s amazing what Graham Jarvis can do on a bike

[@ChimoWilson]

one thing to remember, and i ALWAYS remind myself of this when i watch the Silent Assassin ride... he's a trials champion. Most people know him as a top enduro rider, but more of the top enduro guys are all ex-trial champs.... that's the main reason he's got stellar clutch and throttle control... also why you'll notice on other videos, he's amazing at not spinning the rear tire, and losing traction.

[@tombobtail7706]

Fantastic video, the way you broke it all down and analysed it. Thanks

[@Jesse05149337]

You got to ride with Graham freaking Jarvis. I’m so JEALOUS.

[@allonm5968]

Like playing ball with Labron James. Jarvis is going down in the history books.

[@Nik-ok9nu]

Only WAAAYYY better!

[@mtojo8]

Nice educational vid, really enjoyed watching it over and over again! From what I've notice as soon as Jarvis compress the bike and lift his body position is close to the handlebar and make some adjustments very crucial on balancing the bike, how I wish I can do that too!😊

[@dougjc2000]

Excellent, the masters make everything look so easy. I'd have no chance on that last rock. But truth be told, its all about putting in the time & practice, practice, practice. This Spring I'm going to dedicate to practice time, not just go out & ride a trail.

[@albertaatv5325]

Love seeing this stuff cause now there is proof that you fall and sometimes that’s what people need

[@Bastard01g]

Thank you for making clips n videos about enduro riding!

[@blacklight4460]

Great effort, Kyle! 0:58 Watch the nerves in the hand react to the shock. 8:28 Left thigh was lucky not to get stabbed by the peg.

[@jasonbyassee7541]

Watching the attempts from your POV was insane. Clearly, we can only dream to be able to have his type of control on a bike.

[@Toldea34]

I would like to maintain the illusion for myself that at some point, way back when, Graham struggled with getting over rocks like that too. I have to believe I have a chance to work hard enough to someday be able to tackle advanced obstacles like that too. I think I might not be surprised to find out that he never struggled with stuff like that, but if that is the case, I don't want to know about it :-). Great video!

[@johnbrisbane4676]

Courage to tackle that rock will just mean you will be able to hit that kind of thing soon enough. Keep it up!

[@jerrywald6481]

Remember. I thought I saw where he started on trials bikes....they are lighter - lower geared and gives you a chance to learn BALANCE and control at SLOW or even STOPPED speeds. This is huge I think, but it will just takes us a LOT of practice and we will get a BIT of it....just nice to learn this BASICS...slow speed control of our bikes and how to unweight that front wheel and then have control over the back break adn clutch to keep the control. He has spent thousands of hours PERFECTING slow speed that gives him the control he needs. He is awesome to watch though..

[@dylanbialik6499]

Dude thats soooo cool. You met Graham Jarvis!!!

[@daydreamer1246]

He does it so easily like a boss but actually this is very intimidating for a beginner rock even a smaller rock.

[@southernxposureclimbingsch6282]

I would delve in suspension settings as far as every rider in the group. It would be interesting to have the pro gentleman re-valve and set up everyone's suspension just like his. This way everyone (is kind of) on the same playing field. Really cool video. Long live the two-stroke!!!

[@mattdedasc]

Well done for commitment. Once you're through you'll be able to do it. Great video.

[@MrBe787]

Damn dude, you got Graham Jarvis and only give us 8 minuets?

[@jameswhittington563]

Eric Be lol

[@westwing23]

it was either that or 24 hours of blackjack & Hookers.

[@chriscorrente7174]

Dude. Mad props for all the attempts. Worst part about mustering all that gumption is the NEXT time riding and looking at it again. makes me wanna puke a little, but I find my muscle memory usually overcomes where I came up short on a different later day... But that adrenaline, staring at a still rock...

[@1elvis10]

I’ve been trying this double blip. I watched multiple videos. What I noticed is the double weighted suspension. Gram bends his knees once the front tire hits the top of the obstacle forcing his weight on the front wheel compressing the forks a second top. Then he springs up straight with a rev/blip of the throttle. I’m like most guys in video. Straight legged and top heavy. Tough piece to put together. Nice video

[@Motoadventurespr]

Very nice video. Really like a lot the way you explain things. Good job

[@chriswhittle3135]

How did you find out about that event? I would have made the trip to Moab for that for sure!

[@EnduroHeadquarters]

Great video Kyle! I can't wait till I can do a clinic with Graham.

[@gabrielevryan7181]

Legend

[@joegatrill6634]

You were definately the bravest guy there... Including graham! I would never have tried that 4 times. Good try and great video.

[@RideWithTheWolf]

A lot of things to think about at each instant. What's so scary is balancing in a wheelie like the coach. The way I see it, get it up there, nail it hard, then hit the throttle again to jump off 😄

[@advmoto8203]

Kyle, I've been googling for info on when Garvis is doing his classes out west Utah, So.Cal or AZ. can you point me in the direction to find out more info. I would love to take his class. Thanks for sharing the video.​From what I can tell Kyle he compresses the bike while giving throttle to loft the front wheel then as he is rolling forward he pulls the clutch in and revs the engine spooling up the fly wheel then he dumps or releases the clutch to let the fly wheel helo his momentum for the rear tire to climb up the face. So it's a doulble blip of the throttle with a clutch dump after the second blip.

[@ssupreme9740]

Wow great job Kyle no way I would’ve tried to hit that rock! You Did a awesome job on the video also!

[@fivestarexteriors]

I’m still impressed Kyle. Good job.

[@moto-rambler]

Hey Kyle, thx very much for sharing this vid. Do you know if Graham was in 1st or 2nd gear on his slow approach up to the rock faces?

[@myronstambaugh761]

Timing and practice will get most of us over that crazy rock. Really, timing and practice. Most of us understand the technique but it just doesn't work its way from our head into our hands without a lot of practice. I like to smaller rock to work on the technique. Must have the little wheelie followed, in rhythm, with the big clutch drop before a big rock/jersey wall becomes possible...use of body timed in for rebound launching.

[@NTKLife]

I need to try this :D

[@huskybrander2963]

Nu har du haft 2 år på dig låt oss se det😂😂

[@lombardozarateiii6920]

Do u compress the suspension by applying brute force to the front fork or do you use the front brake to compress the forks?

[@sirgriffinman]

Best video you have ever posted :)

[@chrisvozza6530]

Love watching graham ride

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

its coordination more than anything. having the right approach speed , compressing the forks far enough away from the rock to allow the forks to decompress as you rev and drop the clutch /lift the bike. once your on the rock skill and instinct have to take over. But if you don't get the chain of events down correctly before the rock you wont ever get over it smoothly.

[@akathecanadian]

The one and only graham Jarvis 😍😍

[@rikashaw4815]

Double blip technique, super important for obstacles

[@jaspeed1717]

Nice work guys! Looks super hard, even on video.

[@06springfield]

Way to get back on the horse. I tried to learn the same skills last weekend. But I choose ledges instead of boulders. It's easier to crash on top of a ledge than a giant boulder.

[@jaruma177]

Kyle... super fun video... looks like it was fun as well. Question... what gear was Jarvis recommending to do the rock hoping

[@Boana69]

Man you really gave that rock a good try!! impressive brother!

[@morpheusone7755]

Trials. A beautiful refined skill.

[@trocomerlo]

Kudos to you all guys for trying. You all have big balls :)

[@Trad-Am]

I still intend to get a trials bike to practice on. It's much easier to learn it on the trials bike then transfer it to the big bike

[@tacopro218]

Exactly, I picked up a trials bike for that reason. Also, it was wise for most of the guys to sit out attempting the big rock as a fail could easily send you to the hospital.

[@paulsladinski1236]

Man I have big balls but I was thinking the same thing...w/o some previous trials riding experience that's a fast trip to the ER !!

[@Vaisefodeee]

Taco Pro just fckin send it