How To Jump Like a Pro - Step Ups: The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinics Rich Drew

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Jumping your mountain bike is a crazy amount of fun. Hitting a steep step up is another level of fun! Here in Bentonville AR, mountain bike capital of the world ;) we have a ton of jumps like this and they are a blast if you're technique is dialed! Follow along as I lead Manny through a progression on this booter at "Hammer Down" in Slaughter Pen.
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The biggest issue I see with a jump like this is riders carrying too much speed into the take off. One of the main things to think about in a situation like this is dealing with the energy created on the takeoff. The beauty of this particular setting is that you can literally roll right off the top of the jump and land to flat. It provides the perfect opportunity to SLOWLY bring in more speed with each run and get comfortable with the energy that is being created and allows you to work the timing of your body opening up as you go up the take off.
Manny does a great job working through that process here. He slowly brings more speed on each attempt and generates more lift each time. NOW, pay attention to his arms in each slow motion clip: His elbows are very bent and his torso is very straight up and down. The next step for Manny would be to slowly move is torso back (more in line with the bike as it's pointed up the takeoff) and this would help get his arms a bit straighter. You can clearly see the front wheel dropping away from him and it comes off the takeoff. Having his torso back and arms straighter would alleviate some of this.
We talked about it and the end of the video and for a bit longer after we wrapped. He wasn't even aware of how badly it was happening until he saw this video.
What do you do now that you've watched this? Well, you find a spot to practice. If you don't have something like this, find something as close to it as you can. The basic technique can be practiced on a simple tabletop and carried over to a step up like this. Once you're comfortable dealing with the energy of the tabletop, it's just a matter of slowly increasing your speed in a step up situation and getting comfortable with the energy.
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[@chinson1984]

such a dooooosheeee

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I know man!! Crazy that anyone even watches 🤦‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@dan1one]

Dude..... learn to love it. Believe me. That was my first thought of him. You will turn around

[@kristynicole6201]

@@richdrewtherideseries omfg the fact that you pinned this you are my hero 🤣🤣🤣 btw this was my first time visiting your channel and idk wtf hes talking about. Awesome vid 🙌

[@richdrewtherideseries]

@@kristynicole6201 Thanks Kristy. I've learned to embrace comments like this.

[@sublettkustomz7884]

"When we are on the trail, we are ALL one with the bike"! Best statement ever Rich👊🏿

[@richdrewtherideseries]

It just hit me in the moment dude!! The bike doesn't see color or gender, just wants to give out stoke! Love following you and your boys! Can't wait to ride with you again soon!

[@sublettkustomz7884]

@@richdrewtherideseries That's genuine words spoken from a down to earth dude! We will be down when the smoke clears brother!

[@rsdan1984]

Nice explanation on the timing, and at the end where you mention about moving back to extend your arms. This is essentially where the bunny hop comes in. I'm just starting to apply the bunny hop to jumps, so this was helpful.

[@RoccoCataldo]

Thanks for another great video, Rich! Watching you coach someone makes for a really effective how-to. And thank you for the pep talk on being positive, needed that! 👍🤘💪

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Rocco!! I'm really digging this template and we're planning on a few more very soon. Man, something just came over me there at the end and I felt like I needed to get that out. Crazy times we're in, but I can see the light at the end of this tunnel. Really hoping to hook back up with you next year in Sedona!

[@markmckenney4534]

This Ride Series episode really shows budding jumpers what’s possible...THIS IS DOABLE STUFF guys and gals! With a jumping base it’s all about repetition and then going back to the videos (including those of you in action) to refine and clean things up. Then the journey shifts gears with nuances and steeze, like Rich said, it really is a journey, so don’t rush it...enjoy it! Fa-Realz Rich Drew and Crew!!! Gracias 👊💚👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

[@chickenclips]

It's really difficult to explode upward with your body when lacking confidence. Nice video as always, Rich!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I couldn't agree more!! This is why it's important to find the right spot and SLOWLY build up that confidence. It starts with understanding where the body position needs to be and then slowly working it from there. The explosion doesn't come till later ;)

[@nicdav100]

Since Rob is right up the street how about bringing a Ride Series clinic to Tucson... You guys are great instructors and lots of fun to watch and learn from

[@kix17mtb55]

I already applied your technique on the drops the some jumps.. now it’s very effective! I think I’m progressing on the jumps. Lol Thank you Rich! Hope you have awesome new year & your family!

[@clipless03]

Bentonville: "We're the mountain bike capital of the world!" Whistler: "That's cute."

[@richdrewtherideseries]

HAHA!!! I still say, the large percentage of MTB riders are very new riders and they'd prefer to ride Bentonville over Whistler because it isn't as intimidating. Sure, you and I would rather hit Whistler, but were not in the majority percentage.

[@clipless03]

Glad my light hearted intentions came through on my original comment. I'm looking forward to riding Bentonville soon (14 hr drive) . Most of whistler is currently beyond my skillset.

[@brianpulscher6514]

@@clipless03 You can ride Bentonville all year though!!!

[@EDCFitnessLoop]

Levels Pedal! 😀. Great videos. Love the content.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Andrew!

[@tonyguest8154]

Absolutely THE best instructional videos on KZbin by far! I love it. Rich the other day a guy was telling me his son rips up the trails at age 15 yet dad just keeps crashing, he can’t wheelie or manual and it getting injured way too much, I explained how to do these things as best I could, he said dude I’ve learned more in our conversation than in all of my time riding, I can’t explain it as well as you do but he’s so excited to go and try, I’m going to send him links to your channel - well done on another superb production 👍🏻

[@serpent7677]

Always Great Watching your Vids Rich...Damnn!! I've learned a lot from your Videos always applying the Technique and it actually work on my Jumps..Now i can go higher Yewwwwwwww!!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I love to hear this!! More coming soon!

[@petekennedy9379]

Hey Rich....dude so love how YOU disect and pull apart 'the different steps'! Jumps haven't been my thing in the past (always practising) and a couple of days ago I came back to your basics, step by step and yep...definitely making the difference now. ThankYOU brother🙌😎 Always appreciating the Wisdom😁💯 Pete.

[@WhyteSmoke]

I’ve watched a TON of vloggers on these topics and you are by far, the BEST I’ve come across. Thank you! #Subbed

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate that Cody!

[@Junnanma]

It is really amazing that you can spot the nuance of the minor mistakes people do when things happen so quickly. I can only tell it from the slow motion. Not everyone can be a good rider, and not every good rider can make other people a better rider like you.

[@joluar78]

Best video you’ve put out to date! Keep on keeping on my man!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Joe!! I appreciate that man!

[@danytheunicorn95]

Rich is the best MTB personal trainer and best explainer I have seen

[@TheTravelVlogger]

Great one! Step ups are pretty intimidating....feels like you are launching to outer space

[@richdrewtherideseries]

It really does, especially these ones! Takes some time to get the timing down.

[@davidwhite9817]

Another great video Rich. Keep em coming!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Davo!!

[@terrybarker4373]

Nice one Rich. Love the vids you get so much out of them. Thanks 👍

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Terry, glad you enjoy them!

[@Tazz-ox4np]

I really like His advice to basically jump up the jump instead of through great advice rich seemed to rly click with me! Thanks!

[@aaron_jordaan]

I am watching this just before I'm about to attempt the biggest step up at the park, thanks for the tips👍

[@luago8934]

Thanks, Drew for your how-to videos, it's been a learning experience.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Glad to help!

[@rodspov1915]

I had a great time in Bentonville a month ago, well worth the 8 hours drive from Austin. This was another great video showing how a great instructor can make a difference! Keep it up Rich, I have learned so much from your videos!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

So glad you had a great visit Rod! This certainly is an awesome place. I'm in the process of trying to bring a TRS Clinic down to Austin, just working on a spot to execute. Let me know if you have any insight on where we could do an event.

[@rodspov1915]

Rich Drew, man...I have a group lined up to have you as instructor around here(Including me of course ! :) There is no place here comparable to Bentonville’s features, but some cool parks that could be used like Walnut Creek in Austin or Brushy Creek in Cedar Park. They have some jumps/drops already and plenty of space to bring your own ramps. Please let me know how can we move this idea fwd! Cheers

[@TCK71]

You are just the coolest teacher!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Keeno!!

[@Moapastevocc]

Another great video. It's all starting to click. I wanted to see Rich hit it again at the end with slow mo recapping the technique.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Steven! Glad to hear it's clicking. The plan was to have that slo mo shot at the end, we just missed it. Sorry dude, next time.

[@thomasnielsen6780]

Dude! All said in this video is talking directly to me, and where I am in my progress. I am not as skilles as your student, but I feel that what is said here will make the difference for me. Man this is going to be good, thank you :-)

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Maybe I was talking directly to you Thomas 😳😉. I’m glad it resonated.

[@phbo6277]

Great how to videos. Been pogressing my skills, your explanations are great Appreciate what you do bro. Cheers

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@jeffedmisten6576]

Keep em coming Rick... I'll watch every last one of them 😉

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah dude!

[@jeffedmisten6576]

'Rick'... I lol'd. Typo bud 😭

[@reza2wheels443]

This one of my favorites videos is a great lesson

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Tizoc!

[@s14tat]

Elbows out! That is my ah ha moment.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s awesome! Elbows out makes a big difference

[@marvinmariona5645]

Good teacher maybe that's how I sound when I try to teach others lol . Keep up the good energy I wish I had someone tutoring me specifically the whole way .good job man.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I bet you sound EXACTLY like that Marvin!! Thanks for the feedback my man!

[@mtbdave2953]

Rich, when life gets back to normal I really hope you bring your clinic to the UK. I’ll be the first to sign up. Great video 👍

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Dave! Man, I'd love to get out there for a Clinic! I'll keep you posted.

[@clintjames5872]

Just saying "Thanks" again for doing these videos! The motocross/supercross background definitely helps me know exactly what you are talking about and I'm able to apply it quickly. I've definitely seen improvement in the short time I've been riding! 🤘Now if I can just get my cardio in check! 😂

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome Clint!! I'm trying to make the resonate to as many people as possible. The cardio element is just consistency my man.

[@katrinmelnikova8239]

Thanks for this very useful video!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome Katrin!

[@chrismichael3916]

Spread the love ✌️

[@richdrewtherideseries]

ALWAYS Chris!

[@JamesRobertMTB]

These tracks are savage 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That's just the beginning James! More radness to come

[@carlomaraingan4479]

thank you for this!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome.

[@AbrahamBarberi]

Great video! Thank you

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome!

[@bobbylilly7211]

Repetition the mother-of-All Skills!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Indeed!!

[@Kcam1985]

There are a few of these steep hits in Slaughter Pen. Some are definitely smaller than this one, which would be good progression. I need to slow down and session more when I’m there again. Last time I just wanted to see everything, and only rode most of it once. Guess it’s time for a return trip.

[@tracyleiner2127]

At 14:12 you talk about loading with feet and extending with arms. Straightening your arms. It seems like you’re pushing yourself backwards rather than opening up. A quick video on that portion would be awesome!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I agree. We’re working on the outline now actually, stay tuned

[@Bazbeast4]

Such a great vid, struggling with a jump just like this one, will be sessioning it tomorrow morning, no doubt this vid will help!!! 🤘🏻

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Barry! Hope it helped at your spot 👊🏻

[@paolovarca5939]

thanks for this vid!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome!

[@GregoryMSchmidt]

Great video Rich! Could totally see myself being intimidated by that lip too. Kick ass progression 👊

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Greg! I think you’d slay this one 👊🏻

[@acfella100]

Really good stuff. Your vids help a bunch. My son and I were out there this past Sunday in our way home to PHX and it’s super rad. Thanks for the vids. I’ll keep watching.

[@BudoDave76]

Appreciate the content and info as always! Especially appreciate the positivity!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Ducatista!! 👊🏻

[@gmanmtb]

Yeah bro great vid. I'm off to a very similar step up today. I have so much more information now to be able to clear it. Cheers Drew.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Go get it Glenn!!

[@jeffjacksonmtb]

You must be loving that Delano! I'm counting down the days (probably 2-3 more weeks) for mine. Thanks for the video!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Such a killer bike!! Your gonna dig it!

[@FhargaZ]

At first i thought the dude learning was "Biking with Bobo" 😄

[@tagzedawg]

For me, videos like this where you have a real student are much more effective. Thanks!

[@TheCharillz23]

"Good first attempt, come on down." Then I subconsciously heard "the price is wrong BOB" 🤣

[@richdrewtherideseries]

HAHA!!! I need to watch that again!

[@gripster2012]

Excellent adventure ! many thanks for this helpful video :) hoping one day y'all can roll through to Louisville KY and do a clinic. There's some decent trails to be had. Thanks so much.

[@Pozitivi]

Nice video :))

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

I hit that line on my second day out there on vacation in december. It was after riding all over Slaughter earlier in the day, so I was a little tired, it was starting to get dark and colder, and I'm still progressing into stuff of this size, so I definitely cased it, on purpose, kind of the way the guy did on his very first run right there but maybe just a little bit less so, maybe. But yeah. Cool line!

[@rojors]

I like this much!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Awesome!

[@LexZolnir]

saw you "learnin" people at Erwin Sunday, so my son Hugh who was always sketchy over those table tops ...he was watching you guys (not listening we will pay for that) over your progressive jump clinnic and he just kept sessioning and sessioning ...anyway, next time father/son sign up!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haha, "learnin!" It was a fun group, you should've swung by and said hi. Next event there is Sep 12/13, I'd love to see you fellers! www.bikereg.com/the-ride-series-mtb-skills-clinics-dfw-sep1213

[@TnT_on2wheels]

Wish I had watched this video before I went last week. Rode Hammer Down three times and skipped that last step up each time 😂

[@forest_biker684]

Great Video and explaination! The only problem is that here I sit with a nice wooden tabletop outside during Thanksgiving and it just super wet and raining outside.... Thanks for the video! I'm pretty sure I've been tucking in my elbows during takeoff and now I can't wait to fix it.

[@FifeFlow]

Nice Delano Peak!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I love it! Such a rad bike!

[@brunoconti512]

Very nice progression. Congrats.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Manny crushed it!!

[@brunoconti512]

I have learning a lot with your videos. Thanks so much. Your and Kyle & April are the best beginners channel to learn. @pedal6am

[@slademcinerney332]

Good job Rich your "how to's" are great, love this style of video. I find it scary to get my arms straight and lean back off the top of jumps, I always worry I'm going to flat back it like a porpoise, not sure how to get past that fear. Your how to's really help keep them coming.

[@luisfisco6500]

Cool class and message at the end. Can’t wait to hit those trails some day. Keep up the good work.

[@srich8251]

THIS!!! Is what I've been looking for! The steeps give me the creeps (jumps that is), the local one I have is a steep roll into 30ft bowl then up and step up/jump out, what last got me is the roll out is a slow down grade. I last hit it too hard/fast went high and far but lost my self in air and over rotated the bike landing vertically front tire first then my head back butt bike on top of me..lol. any suggestions for bike body control in air GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks again, great channel!!!

[@notzqro]

You basically nose dived (where front wheel just lands first) and you flipped. When your jumping try to lean back more next time to prevent your bike from nose diving.

[@jonjustinlanier]

What do you mean when you say "open up"? Should you feel like your standing up and leaning back?!? Can you describe what we should be feeling like when "opening up". Love your video's by the way, they have been very helpful.

[@MonsterChuck]

In the process of selling my home and moving to the NWA area..... Hoping I get lucky enough to run into Rich on the trail for some pro tips!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s awesome Chuck! Let me be the first to welcome you to NWA. I’m sure our paths will cross soon after you get here.

[@69indigoblue]

Nice tipps and tricks, well taught, only downside was the bad position of the camera not showing the air time and body position during the "flight" at all.

[@Cryton1]

Pretty helpful. Could you do a ride on body position for tech trails?

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I certainly can Simon! Coming soon.

[@gabrielsegura1530]

Thats my problem when I go off jumps my arms aren’t completely straight and my torso I don think it matches the angle I think I clear jumps cause of speed or said on another way I don’t get to high and I tried to think to correct it but at the moment is hard, especially since I don’t have table tops available only doubles

[@AOL0321]

Really love the channel!

[@ChilinGarage]

this jump course is awesome!! I wanna in.

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

Wow awesome video great job 👍😎🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍

[@shanestarita3807]

Hey Rich, great vid.. Just watched it again... Q: I've gotten comfortable going up the lips without collapsing but don't seem to straighten my legs enough on takeoff. How could I get you to watch a 5 or 10sec clip and give me some pointers... Ps. I'm in South Africa otherwise I'd do a TRS clinic 😁

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Shane! It takes some time getting comfortable with the torso positioning. Most riders feel like they are going to flip over backwards and it's a bit unnerving. Maybe we can get out to South Africa someday!

[@Persiusmo]

I need The Ride Series in Phoenix!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Ask and ye shall receive!!! www.bikereg.com/the-ride-series-mtb-skills-clinics-phx-oct31

[@Persiusmo]

Rich Drew wow this is great! Thanks for sharing!

[@pitgrillersmx3237]

nice video!!! im still diving on my jumps, need to work much more on the timing and body position. For me is hard to keep my arms straight.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Pit! It takes some time and I think building up slowly is the key. You’ll get there.

[@gettinrowdy5801]

I suck at landing and probably my body position in the air I would love to find a video on how to control your bike in the air

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey there! It’s a common problem and we will make that one soon

[@MloVisual]

“..bentonville mountain bike capital “ Whistler : “ hold my beer”

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haha!! I love adding that into every video when I can. I will say this: Look at the majority of mtb riders as a percentage and they don't want anything to do with Whistler. They want mellow, beginner friendly trails like we have TONS of here in Bentonville.

[@MloVisual]

Rich, you’re right on that. As fun as whistler looks, I’m not ready for most of those trails. Bentonville would be more helpful in building my confidence.

[@CapitalCS99]

That step up is so much steeper in person.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

It’s pretty darn steep! I didn’t realize it until I sat on the edge of it

[@adamweb]

Great video! Do you think getting bucked forward on jumps is mostly due to not preloading the rear enough with fast rebound or is it still mostly body position?

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Could be a couple of things Adam: 1) coming in with too much speed and not getting your body opened up soon enough (the bike pushes back against you) 2) having your weight too far back and overloading the suspension.

[@adamweb]

@@richdrewtherideseries Thanks Rich! I think I'm too far back... I had a friend record me and my instinct is to get back like I'm descending but you're right it's all about being neutral over the pedals!

[@arnestahl84]

My problem was that I came up too early trying to do kind of bunnyhop on the transition but released too early before the lip. This led to a lift of the bike before end of lip and that is why my back wheel got some extra kick at the end so I landed Front wheel First.

[@AJRAM-fz8oe]

I thought his shirt looked familiar! Represent SATX! 🤙🏽

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Oh yeah! Manny is hardcore SATX!

[@kevinkneller6157]

Yeah brother like the message... Also Rad skills Gonn have to get out there one day. 🤟

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah Kevin! You gotta get here, such a rad spot!

[@kevinkneller6157]

@@richdrewtherideseries dude just getting in to it..... 50 this year luv the rush being on me bike pushing it as a novice. Great channel dude learning loads. Essex UK 🇬🇧

[@donchristie420]

Kevin kneller welcome to the dark side buddy and learn to crash😳

[@kevinkneller6157]

@@donchristie420 just crashed dude got caught out on a steep rock garden over Hadleigh Olympic track... Massive dead leg days ended but all 👌

[@donchristie420]

Kevin kneller now that’s how to handle it-proud like an older brother!!😃 my first time out yesterday on a totally rebuilt bike, trouble is I put new 780 mm bars on it and went down a couple times over hitting trees, but god I feel good🤙

[@ThePupyl]

When i did something simillar for the first time, my friends talked me straight into one of biggest step ups on local dirt jump park.(was on my new 180 freeride, so not the bike for the task) No idea what i was doing, never sent anything like it before. Cleared it somehow and "learned" by just sending it! (wouln't recommend this approach, may be dangerous at times XD)

[@damarapoledna3636]

Reminds me of the big hip on World Cup at Angel Fire 😀

[@ewartbuilt660]

Can you go over how to preload a full suspension before a jump ?

[@pottypotter110]

Legand 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@richdrewtherideseries]

👊🏻🙏🏻

[@eloomrc]

I would like to meet so good teacher in my country.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey there! Where are you from?

[@eloomrc]

@@richdrewtherideseries I'm from Poland.

[@flyingsteve2961]

Glad to see the Fezzari...I ride the Fezzari Cascade Peak and i love it. I even raced the Fezzari twice down Windrock this year in the Downhillsouthest circuit and it did everything i asked of it, hahahaha. How do you like the Delano Peak?

[@terral2246]

Had a huge crash a few years ago and the way you break it down gives me hope I can get over the mental block I have when rolling up to jumps. Any suggestions for overcoming jumping PTSD? 13 bones including neck is a big hurdle.

[@JiJi-os6eh]

Practice bunnyhops, then ride a lot of little jumps. Once you get really comfortable, you’ll find it’s not that bad and work your way up.

[@joserubenfuentes7743]

Hey men great videos can u make a video jumping using a fat bike I have a bad ass salsa bucksaw tricked out and I jump everything on it even though I'm 50 years old instill ripped out there im from Miami by the way. Great videos they had helped me so much in improving my skills!!

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Would love to have this!

[@joneldelapena3959]

Dude, I have a question. For jumps that has a long ramp before the lip. Where should the rider do the pre-loading. Love your videos btw. Thanks in advance

[@gabrielmarias972]

Hi, one of the best videos, new suscriber! I sometimes have problems with my rear wheel its too up, i try to slow down the rebound of the rear shock, but probably is my position just before the jump? Any suggestions? Will be great a video with suspension settings for jumps By the way, can you check the weight of your Delano? Love that bike Thanks

[@MarkusMatthaeusFrey]

Do you also have to go a little bit backwards with your body (slight manual impuls) once the front wheel leaves the lip and then afterwars when the back wheel leaves the lip go up with your body?

[@AOL0321]

Richie, How do you stay straight in flight, without leaning to one side or the other on takeoff? Do you squeeze your legs together on the saddle or some other trick?

[@kkshea77]

Rich Great video. Quick question I was just at slaughter one this past weekend for the first time and it was awesome. I think is that I could not figure out where to access hammer down. Any info on that would be awesome. Thanks!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Redtop! The top of this trail is just east of NW A St. You can come down All American and turn left into Black Apple, then follow Ozone up to the top of this one. It's a blast!

[@ryanvanroekel7881]

How about a video on how to bring your whips back? Might need a guest host 😜

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Ryan! I really might need a guest host...I'm not too good at bringing them back. Do you have this guest host in mind??

[@ryanvanroekel7881]

Rich Drew haha I was mostly giving you 💩 but I can’t figure it out either! I’ve got the scrub down and a Twitch style whip but bringing back a moto whip is still beyond me. Not sure who would be a good tutor...I see most guys landing with their front wheel straight but that back wheel still way out sideways

[@craigb.5650]

Great video as always! We plan on making a trip down from Missouri, is Hammer Down the name of the trail? This section was definitely not built last time we were there. Would really like to check this spot out!

[@chrism6878]

It's brand new, and I think Flozone is the official name now. If you've ridden Ozone, it starts at the exact same spot. Check it out on Trailforks.

[@craigb.5650]

@@chrism6878 Thanks 👍

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Craig! I think this one is called “Hammer Down.” It’s right in the middle of Ozone. I’ll have a video that highlights this trail coming soon

[@anthonyb3940]

It looks like he is absorbing or scrubbing the lift on his take off with the bent arms right?

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You got it Anthony! I'm still working with Manny on getting those arms a bit straighter and getting more lift.

[@jinavl]

@4:25 ish he said get ur levels pedals

[@richdrewtherideseries]

All this time and nobody caught that ;)

[@jinavl]

@@richdrewtherideseries sharp as a razor..lol

[@shanestarita3807]

Awesome vid.. Some help pls... I tend to squat down and preload but think I'm bending my legs too much and then when I hit the transition as I push in I tend to not be able to hold it (almost straighten legs) to the top of the lip, I just bend my legs and suck it up.. Any advice.. (I practice on a kicker alot as it's all I have handy) thx dude

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Shane! Try coming in slower and see if you can get the timing down. You need to compress as you come into the takeoff and then open up with the bike as you come off.