How to Hill Climb like a Pro: Conquer Any Slope with Expert Techniques

[@thedirtlifesupreame]

I don't fear uphill, its downhill on loose gravel and turns that screws me up. Its hard to not grab to much front brake when you feel out of control in that situation. Appreciate your videos, as a fairly new rider and older person, its helping my skills. LOL

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Same. Because of where we live and ride (coal mines - forest) you learn rocky uphills pretty quick, but steep rocky downhills with trees to run into along the bottom sketch me out. 😂

[@gumbyenduroadventures6225]

100% this for me as well. I learnt to ride on those same pea gravel tracks Adam is on in Julimar forest. I love the up hills, jumping ruts and having a blast. Downhill, shocking. Nipping front brake, locking the rear and it trying to overtake the front. I can get it done tiptoe style, but I'd love to blast down the hills like the good blokes are doing.

[@epmrealtyericmccormack6534]

100%

[@RidingWithDom]

Same, I’ll go up anything. Coming down is a whole different story 😂

[@someone46018]

My XR650L is a tractor, I could climb 90 degrees hills with it, no issue, what scares me are loose gravel downhills as well, I have gone downhill "detached" from my bike a few times. 😅

[@CurtisBrandt]

Adam is a legend. Love the range of dialogue and demonstration that ranges from generally accessible all the way to mind blowing.

[@Aussie_Wild_Adventures]

👌 one liners “don’t rip the skin of the pudding”

[@T12449]

Absolutely love seeing the legend himself back on dirt bikes. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy your adventure bike videos but you are the man that got me to buy a dirt bike and your videos helped me practice on it. I remember taking so much from The Prodigy series and now this series is giving me so much more to practice. Your a legend that has given so much advice over the years. Though I don’t believe I’ll ever get to the skill level your at, I inspire to get close. Thank you Mr. Riemann!

[@sallhame]

There is only a few of you out there, people who makes videos about how to ride, that actually CAN ride. I know I will never be able to half of what you do, but still I really enjoy watching. Keep up the good work :)

[@falcone2307]

Crazy how much control someone like you instinctively has over that bike. I rip my bike and it’s bouncing me around half the time. Was glorious watching you rip up that hill

[@Bmg009]

I thought you had to keep a two-stroke wound up, but seeing you idle that thing up the hill has really changed my mind about 2strokes. Wow.

[@tobyread9297]

Thanks Adam. I pigrooted some hills out the back of Dungog yesty and this is all I needed

[@jace4817]

I would love a video on personal protection for trail/off road/ adventure etc. Like, when to use MX stuff, when to use abrasion gear. When to combine the two etc.

[@davea7250]

Adam , loads of good advice There , like what you said about lift your vision look up the hill and pick your line , Keep up the good work ,riders both experienced and newbie can gain a lot from you cleaver footage and clear and concise explanations .

[@DaveHorst-j7q]

On Vancouver Island - Part of a Dual Sport Club. This video really helped me a lot. Watched this many times and it gave me the courage to do tougher hills.

[@ilnurb7620]

W island 🏝️

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

Trying to find instruction on VERY steep hills (much steeper than these) has been challenging for me and I would LOVE to hear your advice on them!

[@MrRickrm]

Great video Adam. It really helps being on a very light dirt bike. At least for me. Growing up in Southern California we had very technical riding in the mountains. Had a susuki tm400 that was great for hill climbs. Now at 70 things have gotten way difficult. But videos like yours are helping me remember what do to do. Sure would be nice if you could add some slow motion in portions of your videos.

[@nickg2431]

I have a biggish hill to climb here in Greece with a lot of water damage,I will practice what you say"😀 our wise leader "and report back when i can.Thanks so much for the great content!

[@nickg2431]

Got down it ,got half way up,mostly dried out dust and rocks,but its all getting better😀

[@mullins6429]

Hi Adam, really enjoyed that video. It’s difficult to concentrate sometimes though with comments like “pig rooter” and “don’t pull the skin off the pudding” thrown in. Looking forward to the “twig jumping” episode. Love your work. 🇦🇺

[@tparketsro]

Díky!

[@adambrackett2957]

39year old rider. Have really feel in love with riding these Austria 2 stroke cross country bikes. For the past 4 years have put in work and time riding bikes. Have learned so much because these newer bikes are a lot different than they used to be. Don’t take the skin off the pudding!!!!

[@ADEngineeringUK]

Great video Adam, I am ok uphill most times, what really scare me its the missus finding the receipt from the local bike shop !! stay safe Adam great channel

[@rowynmaddocks6731]

Thats another type of uphill😂

[@elinicfurniture6860]

The most terrific tutorial and such carefully shot and edited video examples. Exceptional!

[@-W8WHAT]

Clear and simple explanation for newbies like me Adam.....so far i have been able to "jump" a couple of matchsticks, ice-block sticks next...onwards and upwards!! 👌🤓

[@endotron]

Putting out the content even when you have the flu, legend!

[@stefanhansen5882]

You riding is mind-blowing! And your explanations are both super educational and hilarious. Thanks!

[@lukefish7562]

🏍️💨 Always a pleasure learning from you Adam. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have a te300i and it’s great to hear someone of your caliber speak well of it after riding it. Now, to practice more with it and my new Norden.

[@ryanroux5429]

These tips are super relevant.. not only for the enduro boys but also for the Adv guys.. when riding into a new mountain pass.. you got just tackle it as far as you see it… slow n steady Sometimes it carries on for km’s So you stop to check the view out😎 And then carry on into the next valley n the pass thereafter 🤘

[@vijayam1]

Fantastic. On a lighter note, I feel like I have all it takes here to break both me bones and me boike. Appreciate you helping us on the process..

[@Anatoli50]

Nice skills demonstration, Adam. A few words about lower tire pressure would help too. Here in the PNW of the USA we run Tubliss in the rear sticky knobby tire so we can air down to zero psi if necessary to get up the hill. You can double the traction by doubling the contact patch.

[@toddwmac]

Great stuff and loving the content in your Members area. Thanks and hope you are recovering from your flu.

[@highlandendurorider6519]

Another useful video. I had a bad crash going downhill as realised had no back brake and ma body position was to far forward and then applied to much front and went over the bars snapping ma collar bone, and needed platted with 8 screws. Can’t wait to get back on the bike and applying these tips. Keep safe and hope you get better soon ✊🤘🏾

[@papashirt]

Would be great to see you do it on dr650 with the stock suspension :)

[@ValentinBeeeeee]

Big fan here, i absolutely love your videos and tutorials. Your videos with the Tenere 700 are the ones that got me into the world of motorcycling, and convinced me to start my driving school. About 6 months later after watching my first ARiemann1 video, i finally finished the driving courses and a week ago I just got my moto driving license in the mail and i can't wait to get my first bike. I would love to see you ride a single cylinder BMW F650GS ( or even the Dakar version; the 2000-2007 models) and throwing it around corners in drifts and jumps, i'm really curious if the bike can be handled that way. What do you think, could the bike be up for the task? I would have loved a Tenere 700 but the price is way out of my league, but the BMW is pretty affordable on the used market. Thanks, and cheers!

[@youp2ss]

Got my license last year and bought F650GS 2004 model as my first bike. I clocked around 10k km so far and i can recommend this bike for a first bike. Eventually i wanna get hands on the T7 aswell but as you said, those are really expensive.

[@jace4817]

Think about what riding you aim to do. How much will be paved, how much gravel, how much off road/trail. One advice that a lot of people echo is to get a 250cc if you aim to learn proper off road techniques. Its a lot easier to learn on a 150kg bike than a 250kg bike. Imagine you aim to learn to parallel park a car. Which one is easiest to learn on, a minicooper or a truck? The mini ofc.

[@ValentinBeeeeee]

@@youp2ss do you have the basic model f650gs or the Dakar? I just found out that the Dakar does not come with ABS, and i was wondering if it is really necessary considering i would want to ride the bike all year round meaning the rain season too

[@ValentinBeeeeee]

@@jace4817 i guess it will about 50/50 considering the bad roads in my country. I initially wanted to get a bike to throw it around in offroad but it being quite a big investment i say it’s just better to get a bike that does it all, road and off road. Praise the T7!

[@youp2ss]

@@ValentinBeeeeee I have basic f650gs with abs and heated grips from factory. You dont really need abs when you learn how to brake on different surfaces. I would get dakar version for sure. Sadly no dakar in my country.

[@brianejay]

I really like your videos. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge broke down so guys like me can understand.

[@Jonny-r9l]

Thanks! The hill climb traction dance is always fun

[@ramenadventure]

Hills and river crossings are so fun. Just put your trust in the bike and send it. I’d like to see a video on doing this with street tires. Sometimes I encounter a gnarly mountain road on my KTM 990smt.

[@anthonyfox5337]

I know that loving look you gave the 300 husky ! Got a current generation 300 EXC and its a genuine do all weapon. Got a T7 and 500EXC also but the 300 EXC is the most fun you can have with your pants on.

[@begunthisfeelingandaninsti1853]

Hey man i am about to get my first dirt bike I am a skilled roader and a lot of experience with 4x4 in vehicles so I figured I will get the hang of it quick smart but very confusing choice... What wins for u te300 or 300exc and the other i had in mind was 525exc or wr250f ? What would you pick if it was you in my shoes

[@anthonyfox5337]

@@begunthisfeelingandaninsti1853 The TE 300 and 300 EXC are the same bike except for the rear suspension linkage. Either bike would be an excellent choice.

[@SouthWestMoto]

man I've always been good at hills, I spent a lot of my early child hood on the hills in the south west. Also the clayish soil in my area is mad rn in winter, just adds an extra factor to think about. anyway great video mate

[@BordersBrothersCZ]

I have the same bikes as you. T7 and TE300 and I really like it. I've been riding motorcycles for maybe 10 years and I love the terrain. And I liked your videos the most now. I have a lot of these experiences than what you are talking about. But you got me into everything what I'm missing. For example, adding power only when I have traction, I was doing it wrong. Thanks you wery much for this advice.

[@hbwesman2.0]

As a new dirt rider, thank you for sharing 🤙🏻

[@temi773]

I don't even ride dirtbikes ( I ride MTB) and I still Love your content man! Keept it coming! Ur a legend!

[@manugrend]

Always top videos with top quality info and tips!

[@tf841]

Great lesson man!

[@TallyHoTech]

In New Zealand they call it the sheep rooter. They also call taking the skin of the pudding. Knocking the top of it

[@MotologyFilms]

Haha, the kiwi's are master hillclimbers thanks to their epic, greasy mountains.

[@BurhanGabaji]

You are a legend bro!!! Pursuing passion of your life

[@sagaronwheels]

Amazing video. Still would appreciate you doing them on adventure bike as many of us ride them. Or You can do these sections once on Dirt BIke then on an Adventure Bike! Keep rocking!

[@donavangovett4777]

He actually has a lot of "how to" vids riding the T7. Check em out.

[@PeterParker-ot8pl]

The fun starts when you’re halfway up, just clicked down into 2nd as you make it thru the blind chicane, only to find a 6” log a ft off the ground! Now you’re climbing hills in the PNW!

[@leighhill9185]

Awesome as usual mate!

[@tb8283]

Great video. Yeah I'm one of the old boys that just tractor up. Love my TE300.

[@canadiantechprep]

Really the best channel out there. Love it.

[@beardedbikerkhan]

I mostly ride in the hills but I use the clutch alot! Is there a way around it?

[@-DC-]

Best teacher in the Business 💪

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Thanks for these videos.

[@begunthisfeelingandaninsti1853]

Hey Adam thanks do much for your channel man, I am about to get my first dirt bike I am a skilled road rider (like 100kmh tunneling in between car on heavy traffic) gained those skills overseas.... ...and a lot of experience with 4x4 in vehicles so I figured I will get the hang of it quick smart but very confusing choice.... Had in mind... ktm 300exc, husky te300, wr250f and was looking at ktm 500 exc too. I will be fully loaded with enough gear to camp for a weekend and a heavier fuel tank to spread the weight... Opening trails through thick untouched bush. What would you pick if you were in my shoes? Thanks so much man 🙏

[@adamkrajc6247]

Yep, modern 2 strokes are so good. Try a Tubeliss rear end with 5psi too. Hill climbing machine.

[@doonesburyband]

Love your videos. I share them with our ktm 640 adventure group...5k or so. Cheers!

[@empiresrikesfat]

Great tips

[@owensrebellion]

I got stuck on a hill last night, had to call my friend thats a better rider to save me, I felt awful making the call

[@gurglejug627]

Great video mate, thanks a lot

[@glenns001]

awesome lesson Adam ;)

[@Mycatz]

Thanks for the tips! Don’t rip the skin off the pudding is my new favorite saying.

[@wilsonchaparro6663]

Regards from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@WarriorsofShambala]

Wicked, appreciate it brother

[@blemeer1]

Loving the skills. Does anybody know what boots he uses?

[@dockingtroll6801]

Awesome vid... yet again.... thx mate....

[@tomiprapertnik4699]

great video! in which gear you take off?

[@MrElucid8]

Hi Adam, I do a lot of my riding 2 up with my wife on the back of my Tiger 800. Carrying precious cargo dictates our riding style and somewhat limits tracks we can follow. Picking the right line and using the perfect amount of momentum is my tactic. That works most of the time but we have dropped the bike a few times. Would you consider putting together a video of tips for riding 2 up on adventure bikes? I bet there are a lot of riders out there who stick to the pavement because they doubt their own or the bikes capabilities when riding with a pillion.

[@gel.blaster.j7943]

Get her a crf300

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Thanks very much for you invaluable advice. Lots to learn, very well presented. Cheers, Günter/Nürnberg

[@xXRunDeathXx]

i can really use those tips, thanks alot! i guess the rock jumping is a bit advanced for me though :D I was wondering if you have ever given PivotPegz a look? they are a manufacturer from australia who builds awesome pivoting foot pegs for any bike you want

[@Zt3v3]

I'm right at home on a 300, it's the big bikes that I'm less confident climbing a hill, or really more important, going down something I can't get back up.

[@jodlen49]

Thanks Adam - good info :)

[@DavidGibson-se1ev]

Great content great terminology makes it look easy magic thanks Adam makes you want to attack some hills Maybe one day when you get a chance it would be good to see some tips on sand riding as you make that look so much fun Thanks Dave

[@MotologyFilms]

No worries Dave. Will get that one done later in the year ... about to set sail on The Warhorse again.

[@DavidGibson-se1ev]

Sounds great and will be looking forward to this next Warhorse adventure have fun safe riding Thanks DAve

[@marcham1790]

Thanks for the update, don't forget the KOVE 450 that could push KTM. Please update each month on the 390 ADV R. 😅

[@kyferez1]

I have found I do WAY better on hill climbs in 2nd gear. I stall out too often in 1st gear but in 2nd I conquer most hills with no issue, and that's been with both my prior bike a YZ426f and my current bike the 2020 FC250. There is this one hill that's pretty nasty, side by side ruts a foot deep, steep like the one you had the front tire slide, loose rocks, and sometimes mud. too. Have trouble with that one but I've always gotten up it though a few times was a real struggle and was more of repeated wrecks that riding. But I've fully succeeded a few times too so I know I can do it and keep trying. Enjoy these vids a lot, but wondering how the bike was able to idle up that hill? My bikes would have stalled doing that.

[@RobboRobinson]

Great watching as always✊

[@MrPasqual1]

Incredible content, it's taken years to me to learn this without

[@dirtbikefun]

What part of Australia are you based in, the terrain looks great and I'm thinking that part of the world might suit me 👌😎

[@Icatchbigfish-b6l]

LOL the Pig Router

[@NeonLuvBar]

It's rooter, (from "roots with the snout").

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thank you A mann, Cheers

[@nevillegreg1]

When riding up and down hills on this type of rough terrain, would it be appropriate to turn traction control completely off?

[@benjohnson7170]

That's how the old boys do it.... Aha,I knew i was on to something. Slow n steady.😆. And the pudding thing. Totally agree.

[@MrBobbit666]

That husky looks and sounds amazing I got a reiju mr pro 300 don't regret it but would love a husky

[@bacbladerunner]

Would you ride up both these hills the same way if on an ADV bike? Sitting?

[@lawrencegarcia1370]

I’m gonna practice the pig rooter with my wife. 😂😂😂😂 excellent video !!!!

[@chrisallison9536]

Good stuff. Thank

[@TheeFlyingScotsman]

Pig Rooter position 😆🤣 ...couldn't stop laughing for about 5 minutes! Another great video Adam!

[@teekosk]

I had to ask Google what Pig Rooter means. Now I wish I hadn't… 🫣😂

[@db3170]

West Virginia is perfect destination for mastering this

[@orionviens9830]

Question: what about riding a small bore 2 stroke when hill climbing? I absolutely cannot seem to crawl up the hill on my yz125, but at 200lb without gear that isnt surprising. I have to have it wide open in the powerband in second gear and even then i typically run out of upwards momentum and have to fan the clutch to get it to stay alive but depending on the hill i'll kill it anyways before the top due to lack of forward momentum and the bike slowly bogging out..

[@leftyeh6495]

You need to gear down, buy a big-bore kit, or just go faster😂 I ride my kids kx100 sometimes. At 245 with gear the little motor struggles. However, a full 5th gear attack followed by fanning the clutch in 1st when I've fallen down there always results in success.

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

Cool vid and great advice as usual 👍🏻🤙🏻

[@Machoman_69]

Good mate of mine from Dungog Tbone Read ( no relation to Chad Reed) usually gets one of our other mates to ride up the big hills for him, and he meets them at the top. Does this still count as a technique?? Interested to know your thoughts…

[@NilanjanSaha]

Hi! Greetings from India. Fantastic stuff this is. I was wondering if you could make a video teaching how to handle relatively smoother tarmac, dotted by bad stretches, twisting up and down the hills. This is the commonest form of hill climb I do in the Dooars in West Bengal. It's also very common in Ladakh, Jharkhand and the Deccan. Thanks in advance. ❤

[@davidandrew348]

excellent advice as always

[@dds272]

Content is always premium even with the flu. Legend mate

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Thank you 👍 sir

[@7-v4z]

No ego ,all the tricks,,real deal 👑

[@tinozedd8528]

hahaha you had me at the rooting pig lol, liked and subbed

[@MaxPansen]

Brave mate - flu but still at it. Lovin it!

[@gromit576]

Hello ARiemann1, what camera do you use as your B cam? Thanks

[@JimBlair]

Terrific vid Adam...I'm one with that fear of looping, because I've done it a couple of times...it mostly comes from being kicked back (not paying proper attention, and then hanging on for dear life, which ends in you-know-what ;-)).....is practising emergency clutching the best solution, in your view?

[@rosonoftom1655]

One finger on the clutch will prevent many disasters. Also good for regaining grip when spinning out.

[@leftyeh6495]

Tap the back brake, pull clutch, let off gas... All options 😂

[@cmuz0013]

Best advice re hill riding ive use is aim with your back wheel, don't let off once your front wheel has hit home...IRC Tyre Guy!

[@k.n.v.b1113]

thanks Adam

[@DerekNolan]

Good job

[@jsmith8983]

Love these videos.