HOW TO MANUAL A BIKE OVER 40. The video I wish a saw BEFORE I started!

NOTE: BMX AND DJ METHOD ONLY.
I learned how to manual a bike over 40. Way over 40 at 57 years old. It took me two years to learn how to manual! So I'm not some expert. I'm just a guy who loves all things bike and really wanted to figure out how to do a nice long manual. Not the regular trail manual or a pump track between rollers kind of manual but a sustained manual. You know what I'm talking about. Now that I have an OK manual. Not the greatest but it's decent. I wanted to do a vid that includes the tips I wish I had BEFORE I started and BEFORE I broke my bum a couple times. So this is it.
NOTE: A BIG MTB IS A DIFFERENT TECHNIQUE. I'LL PROBABLY COVER THAT IN ANOTHER VIDEO.
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[@VandKoala]

Wow, great filming, awesome editing, good riding and fantastic tips! Subscribing for sure. Thanks for the briliant content!

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow back. Appreciate your kind words and the sub. Welcome aboard.

[@notapplicable6274]

Over 40? 😎

[@MTBMOR]

Lots of fun and I enjoy the content aimed at the older generations. We have more fear, experience, and heal slower.

[@martinpolach6171]

@@notapplicable6274 how about ..over 70!

[@pwade5000]

@@notapplicable6274 ugh. 43

[@helmesnick79]

I’m 42 and I’m getting the kids bmx out tomorrow while they are at school so they don’t see me eat dirt lol

[@paulchristiansen7014]

do a video of it and share with us

[@keithmctyere6352]

I’m 34, an I jus tried this shit at 6am.. Coming out later to show the kids

[@JohanAndersson78]

😆👍👍👍

[@bimathy]

I am 37 and ate shit on a manual a week ago, my tail bone still hurts :( but I have been back on it most days and am getting better slowly.

[@sealteam608]

Good luck Nick

[@douglaskaye1395]

I’m 71 and just started BMX. It’s to improve my mountain bike skills and build endurance. I’m watching tons of KZbin videos on MTB and Velosolutions built a small track in our town park!! Hopefully I’ll improve.

[@dougbowers8759]

Ok here we go at 59. Thanks.

[@JoyOfBike]

YES! Master looping out first. Maybe start in the grass too.

[@robertritchie2860]

Yep im almost up there with you at 56👍

[@andream.464]

@@robertritchie2860 53 will give it a shot

[@jimgarrett1581]

51 here. Gave up on hang 5s when my buddy said "I hope you have a good dental plan."

[@robertritchie2860]

@@jimgarrett1581 you have teeth 🤣

[@oliwyatt]

really wanna get back into bmx, 35 years old and it's super supportive to see the older gens still having a go. Breathes confidence in to restarting things we were once passionate about. really appreciate it guys

[@Manwichman]

I'm 40 gonna be 41 this month. Started riding again after I lost my family and it's total therapy, something that takes the world outta me. Thank God for his presence in my life and his awesome creation of bikes👍♥️

[@JoyOfBike]

My heart goes out to you brother. I have lost people close to me and the bike has always been a saving grace for me too. Sending love from Colorado!

[@eddiecb1990]

God didn't create bikes, what a stupid comment

[@huggyboy6974]

I'm with you bro. Total therapy riding bikes. And I get what you mean about God creating bikes - that God gave someone a brain to design and build bikes. Keep giving thanks.

[@jeffarcher400]

Sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can find the peace that surpasses all understanding. After I lost my wife I definitely needed the slow calm quiet of the outdoors. I found comfort in surfing, skiing and dirt biking but you can't do it every day and it's expensive running around. Since I got into e mountain bikes it's now easy to ride every day. The magic carpet has just enough power to be fun but more forgiving than a motorcycle. Now I am scouring Google Earth for new undiscovered singletrack and ways to connect areas into megaloops plus making a few secret tracks of my own. Fun is the only natural cure for sadness and loss. Be careful because you can't judge speed when it's silent but I would highly recommend giving it a try. It's like living in your own private Idaho!

[@jeroenberger9064]

God don’t make no bicycles, people do. 😂

[@stinkyham9050]

41 years old. It took me 3 years to learn manuals. Best advice I have that no one ever mentions is to drop your back foot as you pull back. It kind of helps scoop up the bike and makes balancing much easier.

[@insanewayne75]

I've watched 1 video with someone saying to drop the back heal. It was Tom Cardy. He was teaching his girlfriend how to manual.

[@stinkyham9050]

@@insanewayne75 Wish I had seen that video first. It would have saved me a lot of time. Lol

[@springbloom5940]

The problem is that you have to be pretty fit and chances are, if you're just learning this at 40+, you're probably riding in the first place to get fit.

[@spas_minkov]

@@springbloom5940 I am 38, and although I've been riding for more than 20 years, bmx as a teen, mtb for the past 10, I've never managed to do manual. Most people struggle with balancing, I struggle with getting to that point. I am not affraid to ride fast DH, with jumps, but the moment my front wheel gets a foot or so in the air, my brain gets in panic mode. The more I try, the more my panic reaction gets imprinted into my brain. So it is not a matter of try, and being older without manual skills, does not mean you are not experienced and fit. The first tip, learn to loop out is not relevant to me, because I cannot fall on my back even on a bmx. Part if the problem, I think, is that I am quite short, 5'5" with short arms and legs.

[@thelunchmoney3122]

@@springbloom5940 That's where I am at right now. I have another... 6 months before I am really ready to try working on "mountain biking skills" beyond working my arse off on the pump tracks.

[@stibbbs]

I'm 57 currently learning manual, bunnyhop and wheelie. It's not easy.

[@JoyOfBike]

It’s an awesome challenge to give yourself. Wheelie video out this Thursday.

[@talkingouttayourtube]

Yes dude! I’m 41. Learning dirt jumping since building a few jumps for my kids during lockdown last year and totally getting the bug. Landed on my back a few weeks back manualing and it still hurts but hey, you only live once. I’m not giving up.

[@JoyOfBike]

@@talkingouttayourtube Going Dirt Jumping today!

[@basiliobastardo255]

me too at 47, I'll learn it even my Rheumatism attacks.. damn

[@bravoswede]

Ahh, sun's out riding weather Abound. Setting goals. 54, and gonna get good at this before 60👍👍👍😂

[@oddmoviez1602]

Yes! Great bits of advice! I learned manuals 20 years ago when I was 15 and I'm still learning every day I go out for a ride. I'd only add one thing: always give your brain and your body a break each 10 min of practice. Stop for a minute or distract yourself doing something different. Your entire body uses this moment to "metabolise" what you've practiced and right after it puts the new information into work.

[@JoyOfBike]

Super good add! I try not to ever do the same thing longer than 20 min and on the BMX it’s usually a lot less because there are so many potential distractions with other features. I think a vid that’s about all these little learning hacks would be great.

[@malikridesmtb]

Totally agree on giving short breaks in between and not getting fatigued out.... specially when you are over 40..... giving short breaks really keep thing moving for a long time with more fun.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

So pleased to stumble across this channel. I love my bikes but really love the play-bikes, like bmx & trials, the most. This is such helpful stuff as I watch my 55th birthday drift into history. Wrinkly Riders unite!

[@wolverinebear5357]

Same just found this channel an the comment section is rad

[@MhLiMz]

Looping out when trying to learn the manual (at an advanced age) is the best advice I have yet seen in any how-to-manual tutorial. For weeks I was too afraid to lean back and use the brake to save me from falling on my back, because my 50-year-old brain kept reminding me of like 5-10 things that might happen if I fail. I went even one step further and practiced looping out in a freshly mowed meadow that still had all the hey laying around. That was "save enough" for my brain to finally let me lean back, lift that handlebar and kick out. It took me about 2 hours to finally get it done smoothly, but that's a big accomplishment for me. Now it's on to step 2...

[@JoyOfBike]

Well done!!!

[@MaquinasDePalomitas]

Sometimes I feel bad for learning this at 46 but looking at you, you look totally bad ass. “good for the soul,” indeed!

[@Equinoxtrills]

when you have gray hair...and goes through life so much, doing manuals cuts off some 15-20yrs, I feel 20 after a good manual 😂🤘

[@JoyOfBike]

You’re right. Manuals may be the fountain of youth.

[@mclmm7494]

Yeah to you loop one and feel 20 years older! 👴🏼

[@JoyOfBike]

@@mclmm7494 FOR SURE!!!

[@jdv943]

youll surely feel like 20 back in college after a bunch of 15 year olds beat your gray ass up for cutting them off

[@meteormedia7021]

I'm only 24 and can manual pretty well, but I still loved this video! I hope I'm as cool as you guys when I get older. But honestly, I'm not a believer in learning with a small bike - for two reasons: On a larger bike (Trail or Enduro) the correct technique is much more important and you will have to learn it first in order to manual at all, where as with the small bike you can sort of cheat yourself and get away with improper technique that won't work on the big bike. Second, a bigger bike is heavier and has a longer wheelbase and thus will react slower to your inputs when balancing. It will feel less snappy and you could say that is more forgiving to beginners.

[@masterimbecile]

I think this applies to learning most skills: learn how to fail first. Learn how it feels like, then you will have found your limits; anything within that limit is not scary and therefore possible.

[@thebigsinkphotography]

I'm 43 and just picked up a new BMX today with the sole intention to learn to manual, ride a few pump tracks, etc. I've watched a few 'how to manual' videos before today but yours just popped up now. It's awesome! Thanks for the tips. Fingers crossed I can crack looping out.

[@Pentoute45]

And just like that you got a sub from a 51yo returning to the sport after 35+ years. Thanks loads for what you're both doing. Keep it up.

[@itskevinzerbe]

Just turned 35 and bought a new bmx after putting it down for about 10 years. Never dialed manuals back then, but I'm determined to now as an old dude! Thanks for this!

[@jamessanders6788]

Your not old!

[@jamessanders6788]

You got it!

[@johnmac8699]

Perfect video from me as I'm turning 64 this month! Recently switched to flat pedals after years of riding clipless because I wanted to practice bunnyhops, stoppies, and wheelies/manuals. Started really putting in the effort since summer 2020. Did several days of just dropping off the back and landing on both feet as you said (good advice!) starting to get the hang of it! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@JoyOfBike]

Tokyo!!! Wow. Glad it helped!

[@hotbeerjosh9019]

This pumps me up. I hope I am still athletic in 20 years.

[@Snipe-uc8df]

Shout to the Albes sticker. Great company, great customer service. Made a lifetime customer out of me after some issues I had to address with an order. Communicative and kept me informed every step of the way, even though I was not the only customer they had to deal with.

[@jorgemariolenislibreros7865]

Awesome, most people think they are coming up with manuals in a week, yeah.. when you are 15th and you think you are inmortal, but when it comes to age.... you know what's gonna happen if you fall. This video is just perfect.

[@keeferdog5617]

In your opening…you stated, “this is the how to manual for over 30’s, over 40’s and over 50’s”- shit- don’t stop there….I’m 61 and still wheeling and moto-x after all these years….damn, I hate being left out-ha

[@tomsadventures1001]

Thanks for remembering us old guys. And yes, manuals suck to learn.

[@JoyOfBike]

Hahaha. You’re welcome!

[@adampalic9627]

Aaaah, thank you so much... Im 39 and fell in love with pump track - im going every day for a ride with my sons 2,5 and 4 yrs and i learned pumping so now i want to move fwd. This is absolutely essential guide, because i fear falling on my back, so im very cautious and therefore the progress is sloooow. Thank you for telling me how to practise now ❤️, not 10 yrs later😅.

[@michaelclark5796]

I'm 58. Last winter I practiced manuals many times in a manual machine and it on the bike. I never got to where I could hold one for now than a few feet but I did find I could save a lot of mud on my face by doing a two foot manual over mud puddles on the trail!

[@JoyOfBike]

Even a short manual is super handy on trail. We may do a vid that will help you add to the manual you’ve got.

[@beckyhall7437]

This is awesome 😎 how long can you go

[@edwardchen9475]

A lot of great mtb channels out there. This one is probably the most relatable. Haha 😆 Great vid!

[@JoyOfBike]

Edward Chen Appreciate you Edward!!!

[@markmccall6273]

Be open to looping out intentionally is golden advice. Even though I can wheeeeeeelie no probs, grabbing brake on manuals is my nemisis.

[@howiegruwitz3173]

I wish wheelies were cool again. And x-ups.

[@beckyhall7437]

This is awesome 😎 how long can you go

[@brentneighbour5940]

Adventure before Dementia!!! - I'm turning 60 this year and have been mountainbiking for 30 years. I've been learning to wheelie for a year now and just starting on manuals. Love the feeling of being on 1 wheel.

[@JoyOfBike]

It’s the best!!!

[@streetfightingman4240]

Thanks I'm 42 and getting my first "legit" BMX bike since I was a kid in the 80s and this is going to be useful!

[@federspiele]

This was INCREDIBLY helpful! Thank you so much! I’m 45 and just started riding again after 30 years off, and this is EXACTLY what I needed to see (and hear). Can’t wait to get out there and practice looping out!

[@JoyOfBike]

Heck yeah. Start on grass or dirt even for the first few loop outs.

[@mitsumadness]

Really appreciated this! I’m 41 and have been working on this for about 9 months and realise there’s another few years of practise in it! Was encouraging to see you guys admitting it takes dedication practise and determination too. Definitely wish there was more of people showing the hard yards and effort involved in obtaining these skills. I think you learn things better if you do them the slow and detailed way like that, rather than just rushing and achieving messy results! So thanks guys!

[@JoyOfBike]

They are monsterously hard but stick with it. Mine are okay. Sean's have continued to get better and they are nearly miraculous now!!!

[@knightwatchgames]

50 year old. Starting all over. I used to live on my bike and now, easily 25 years later I'm back. It's square one for me so these video are value!!!

[@dereksonderegger]

I'm 45 and can "manual" my trail bike while playing around on small drops and crossing streams/mud etc. But as I'm riding with my kiddo I want to really learn classic "kid" tricks and finally bit the bullet and bought a BMX. It takes so much less effort that I could really play around with speed and shape of my hip motion, how to keep my arms locked straight, practice looping it out, and then do rep after rep to gain consistency. It is such a cheap bike to add to the quiver and such a great learning platform that I can't believe I didn't get one sooner. (We'll see if I still agree after I inevitably get curious about learning 180s...) Across all your videos, the technical discussion about how the body movement should be and how the hinge and row/anti-row is incorporated into so many aspects of biking has really helped my understanding so I can provide solid instruction for my kid. He is smooth above his bike because you guys showed me what to emphasize and to make up games to target those sensations with him. As a dad watching my kids skills seemingly magically appear, thank you. Finally, thank you all for showing unrepentant joy while learning and playing and staying free of any toxic machismo that is all too common. That vibe is critical to keep learning and exploring while knowing that we are far more breakable than 10 or 20 years ago.

[@JoyOfBike]

I had a big smile reading this. Thanks for the beautiful words. I love riding with my son too. He has been a great teacher for me on how to teach gently and always with love.

[@k1ng.k0e]

I definitely recommend this channel, and Kyle & April for learning MTB

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks brother. Means a lot.

[@k1ng.k0e]

@@JoyOfBike yea man!! Gotta spread that MTB dream!

[@kingkorey6526]

I built and enjoyed riding BMX's in the late 80's then decide to buy one 2019, it sat in my house looking back at me until I saw this video. Thanks for the tips and confidence, I'm 46 😜👍🏾

[@JoyOfBike]

Nice. What did you buy?

[@GlennsHardWired]

49 and just started riding again after a 13yr hiatus. This helped so much. Thnkx !

[@BKCoRe32]

I'm 43 I was learning to ride bmx when I was 30 hit helps my knees then I moved in 2015 and didn't have a bike to ride, now I just got me a new bike by fix in late 2021 it's to cold to ride but it's getting warmer and being older this video helps me so much. I can't wait for warm days I'm trying to get my bunny hop higher too!

[@mikecollins8241]

padded/ protective shorts... $30 available everywhere (online) feel weird at first, but you'll forget they are on in no time ;)

[@actontreadway1168]

yeah, I have a pair of these shorts from other sports and I will be dusting them off for use in this process.

[@lupo10]

Loving this, as a 40 year old learning BMX I can tell you the youngsters don’t try and keep you safe 😆

[@JoyOfBike]

No doubt!!

[@sakkek5349]

45 now, and most of tricks learned nearly 40 years ago, when started cycling. And am pretty pleased that no1 told me to stop at that time. Would literally break my self to pieces to learn those now. But better later then never..👍

[@maxpower001]

Now that I'm almost 40 and been riding bikes my whole life to this day I think back on how many toe nails I've ripped off, how many times landing on my tailbone which really sucks still feeling it now, and knocking the wind outta myself from landing flat on my back... All these memories come back while watching this

[@douglowry7382]

I miss this kind of content from this channel. This channel when it started spoke to me unlike any other bike channel given my current age, ability level, and riding interests.

[@excelisfun]

Great Video! Old Guys Rule, especially you two!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks! Sean's a baby. He's just 36.

[@excelisfun]

@@JoyOfBike Riiiiight! A young Old Guy. I just subbed and rang the bell.

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome to the crew!

[@excelisfun]

@@JoyOfBike Rad Crew!!! So glad : )

[@breezy_vaulter1311]

@@JoyOfBike a baby is 36 to you.. so what am I...? An infant 12 year old lol

[@OldManFatBike]

OK, finally get some content for the over 60 crowd! Yes, yes I did learn something new. THANK YOU :-)

[@JoyOfBike]

Old Man Fat Bike Hahaha. Yessir. We’re gonna bring it. Welcome to the channel!

[@OlafThorbjorn]

I'm 48 and I hereby promise I will accomplish this. I'm doing it for myself AND to hang out with my little kid. Thnx for the instruction.

[@jamesbowman5062]

So I am 40, a infantry veteran who was crumped in Afghanistan and had a few surgeries. Just got back into mtb after I bought myself a hardtail a few weeks back. Was riding mx and enduro racing before my deployment. However, I just watched this vid, replayed it for my 10 year old son, then went and told my wife we need a bmx each. Now we are going to take the day off to go look at bikes tomorrow so we can beat the Xmas rush ha! My 3 year journey begins tomorrow! Because seriously, who doesn’t want to know how to manual like a boss!

[@andrewc9762]

43 here, will try this weekend. Pray for me...

[@FaCCiNoStEsO]

At 46 years age, you made my day! My respect mate!

[@martintaylor4102]

man you guys are straight from the fridge....mucho thanks!

[@roweme]

Found this so helpful and relatable, thanks! Really great in depth tips! Getting into BMX as a 33 y/o female is pretty intimidating when you go down the park and it's all 20 y/o blokes flipping around! 😅 I get so nervous even trying looping out though - could this be practiced on grass?!? 🤔

[@JoyOfBike]

I’ll bet it’s intimidating. I still get that feeling and sometimes I’ll go ride someplace else. Ha. Vibe matters!! But most people are super cool. Practice the loop in the grass for sure. Whatever makes you comfortable is great!!!

[@roweme]

@@JoyOfBike glad I'm not the only one feeling B&B out of place with the young-uns! Thank you - will try and practice on grass 😀

[@maxkrauss4155]

Now that you all covered how to manual on a bmx for those over 40, how about a follow up vid on how to manual on a big 29" mtb?

[@JKnivezz]

Yes please, or even a 27.5. Seems like the wheel has to go much higher than a bmx

[@0nurbis]

I agree, who want to buy a Bmx just to manual ?

[@nosreuter]

@@0nurbis I sort of did.. Turned out riding at the local skate park was a blast, even at age 37 🤘

[@nosreuter]

@@ark8tct I'm mostly freaked out by the weak brakes on the bmx, so used to powerful enduro capable brakes. Otherwise it's a lot of fun! A little harsh with rigid bike and concrete. Soon.. weak rim brakes and rattling bones are the reasons why I would like a dj. But then again, the bmx is so pure..!

[@insanewayne75]

@@ark8tct never to old for a dirt jumper. I'm 46 and had my GT Ruckus dj for 16 years now. If you are getting a dirt jumper then get one with horizontal dropouts and go single speed. I've got bmx chain and cranks on mine. I've crashed it 100s of times and it's never broken.

[@markmushypeas313]

We need more people like him. Top man, top values

[@timtherelentless8755]

37 always loved the BMX over mountain bikes, I follow my mates on dirt tracks lol can't wait to give this here a try

[@jaymcconnell3840]

Love your videos. I thought I was the only 50 something learning to wheelie.

[@JoyOfBike]

This is a manual but we have a wheelie video too. That might be the place to start.

[@JoyOfBike]

@@ark8tct Three of us at least!!

[@stevieray1828]

I watched this and then I broke my hip. I had to use my life alert.

[@DocWagonPlatinX]

simple and precise and fun to watch. I really enjoy your howto videos a lot, cheers!

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Yaaay! Got my first BMX yesterday. Not a “return to” rider but a “never been on one before” rider. Haro 350.1 in dusty barely used condition, 21” to fit my 5’11” beater-body. So stoked, what a day getting a feel for the newest n+1. What have I been doing living without one!!?? So much fun. An hour ago I was getting up to 5 yard manuals all because of this video. Exhausted, elated and the inner smile well and truly fed. Had to share😎

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow. It’s funny. I feel like this every tim i ride BMX. Unless i hit the deck. ; )

[@lt1376]

I love how stoned he is

[@NHammondDesign]

Soooo...when and where do we get our hands on a sticker version of that "Joy of Bike" badge design!?!

[@JoyOfBike]

Nick Hammond What are you sir? Some sort of clairvoyant? Stickers showed up yesterday and I’m stoked. None look like the channel badge but they may be even better.

[@NHammondDesign]

@@JoyOfBike Take my money. We have a couple new Commencal bikes showing up in the next week or two and I can already hear them calling from their shipping boxes for some of those bad larry's.

[@JoyOfBike]

Nick Hammond Commencal. Yes!!DM me on Insta with an address and I’ll get some out to ya.

[@JoyOfBike]

@brogusky

[@WeAreBikeScouts]

Yes to this 100%, and also a BROgusky sticker!

[@sawdustadikt979]

I rode bmx for 24 years like an obsession till I was 35 and I was not good at it for the amount of time i put in it. But I enjoyed the shit out of it. Manuals were a long term enigma till I tried no pull manuals, that was a game changer. If you haven’t tried them, you slide back arms fully extended and gently push the bike with your legs away from you, it doesn’t take much. This also got my hops as high as ever very consistently and easily. The balance point on a mtb is waaaay bigger and easier to stay in comparatively. Although the nose manual it a bit harder on mtb to get locked into, but still fun to do. For whatever reason I could do long nose manuals before regular manuals on the bmx. I’m getting to teach my son all this fun stuff to my son, watching these in structural videos are helping me convey all that experience efficiently. Great video, keep having fun!

[@JoyOfBike]

Nose manuals so hard. Wow!!! I’ll try that no pull tomorrow. I was doing something similar to try to manual in a fakie. Welcome to the channel brother!!

[@jeremiahnelson6577]

This is the BEST channel ever! These guys are my long lost brothers in bikes. Thanks for making biking doable again!!

[@brunokrisgeorgeton4482]

I’d rather get a good manual from my girlfriend, but that will do.

[@mikedevlinbmx7208]

A nice old fashioned 😂

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

I’m still recovering from landing on my tailbone

[@JoyOfBike]

It’s shocking how much it hurts

[@dolphinberserk]

I can totally relate. I have smashed my tailbone three times in my life and have never even tried to do manuals on a bike - that's why I'm here I guess.

[@mikedevlinbmx7208]

Me too lol 15 years later 😄

[@kathmoon1540]

I'm 33 and started yesterday. Glad I found this video. Much appreciated!

[@michaelsummerell8618]

Loved this video man - great presentation style, quirky humour (Tufty Tips!) and engaging well with your audience by demonstrating what you mean, but without being patronising. I'm 42 and haven't been on a BMX since I was a kid, but you've got me looking at the free-ads!! New subscriber here!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

🤣🤣🤣 wow, "for the over 30, 40..." For that alone you get a like and subscribe. And I'm loving the oldschool fonts; takes me back 😂

[@kirstenspencer3630]

I am sad now that I gave my Robertson away. I am only 68 years young.

[@JoyOfBike]

With I had my old one too. Actually saw one in a BMX museum. Didn't looks as good as i remembered. : )

[@Itsa_Mea]

40+ crowd here. Even when you think you know the fundamentals it's nice to find this video for a reminder. Great demo video.

[@jamesmartin1014]

I'm 45 and this video is for me! Great job!

[@pauldotbike]

As someone who broke my back learning to manual, I have a PSA: Do not do this on pavement. Do it on grass/dirt. Sure, he jokes about having a pillow, but I now ride with a back guard.

[@weevilinabox]

Perversely, it's much more inspiring to hear, "It took me three years," than, "It took me three days." I'm gonna fetch my Onza down from its storage hooks tomorrow, give it a service, and get out there. Thanks guys!

[@7imon628]

When I turned 45 last November I decided do reactivate my BMX and learn to manual during winter season. It´s great fun practicing in our street. And besides it´s kind of a workout - after half an hour I am completly soaked. I wanted to show my progress in my KZbin Channel but since I am not really progressing... Anyway, I am glad to came across your channel. It will motivate me to get on my bike tomorrow. Hopefully.

[@tilllincke6330]

by far the best manual tutorial I have ever seen- thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

👍

[@cskiles]

Subscribed! This is the kind of content I have been looking for. Keep up the great work!

[@JoyOfBike]

We’re on it brother!!!

[@raoultittel]

I want to thank you so much. I'm over 50 and feel like I never quite get there with this stuff. When you told me you've been at it for 3 years that made me feel normal, and that I could at some point get it. Thank you again. I'll start tomorrow!

[@howiegruwitz3173]

Some people have flying dreams.. I have manual dreams. This vid is motivating me to get better.

[@JoyOfBike]

Any How I had a manual dream not long before they started to click. That’s a great sign!!!!

[@D6save]

I feel so much better after finding this channel

[@Bonstergirl]

Over 60 here! Thanks for this video. I'm gonna go learn how to do this! Going to be fun.

[@JoyOfBike]

Consider working on the loop out on grass. Feels better if it goes wrong. : )

[@moshnroll131]

Just turned 35,my wife got me a bike frame. About to get back into bmx and I'm super excited

[@iverdh3780]

I´m 41 and i will start now! This is the best manual tutorial i have ever seen... Thanks a lot!

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Brilliant tutorial. At 31 with 20 years biking still can't really manual for a long distance. Tons of great tips. Emphasis on repetition too, love it.

[@sameerk12982]

Hello from India Alex... Love your channel... Easy to understand tutorials... Fun to watch... Keep it up.

[@hayleydanvers1614]

I started riding at 15, I've thrown flips, cork 7's, and done 5's, but manuals have always been the bane of my existence. I've watched other how to's and this one hits me better. I'm 34 and disabled due to my spine, and with this I think I could still learn it. You hit some intricacies others miss. Definitely looking forward to trying this method eventually.

[@andrewlewis4253]

I just started learning manuals using this video. Learning to loop out safely was my hangup. Day 1 was today and I did 70 loopouts. Got a 30ft manny on asphalt toward the end. This vid is the best manual vid on youtube.

[@DariusRamelis]

I'm 36. I'm a roadie but loving my bmx just as much as it's super relaxing and super fun. Thanks for this video and for all advices! 👍✌

[@onerider808]

Wish I’d have learned this before I was 63. Love your vids and the editing inserts crack me up. I’ll be the old noob practicing manuals and pumps at Valmont....thanks!

[@donnbialik9085]

Not surprising that you are making the absolute best videos for new and intermediate MTBers on the internet. Can't wait to see this channel grow and see what someone like Alex is going to do with favorite hobbies!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Glad you like them!

[@ericsharp5079]

Great video! Stoked to find your channel! I’m 46, grew up on a skateboard and fell in love with bikes about 5 years ago!

[@JoyOfBike]

Stoked you found us too!!

[@randabuffer6562]

I’m 38 and got into mountain biking 1 year ago cause I HATE cardio at the gym lol this vid gives me much hope 😁

[@richardjablinski4486]

Love the attitude!!!

[@paulod4374]

Great show! I'm 44, just started riding again and my kids and I love bmx!

[@JoyOfBike]

Beautiful!!!

[@geoffreyfongosteopathicser7559]

Love how you're breaking this down. Thank you!

[@JoyOfBike]

Have fun and stay off the tailbone!!

[@pwade5000]

This is great. Just picked up a Sunday bmx. So psyched

[@JoyOfBike]

Yesbro!!!

[@adidasandy1]

47 yrs and loving it, thanks for the tutorial legends

[@gunny6517]

New Subscriber and NEW to MTB (previous road) @ 64 years young! 🇺🇸

[@felipe-felipe404]

Just bailed yesterday trying to manual, but just made sense of it now: I tried saving with one foot only and fell to the side, almost twisted my ankle, hope I'll avoid a replay with your tips. Thanks for everything man, been riding for 3 months and your channel has been very important on my journey...don't guess I would stick to cycling if I wasn't able to do some tricks, your bunny hop video with Lee truly changed everything. PS: That "do the bunny hop" song has truly stick to me, I'm always humming it lol.

[@JoyOfBike]

Those one footed bails are treacherous!!! Glad you’re okay and keeping stoked!

[@Metro_Gnome]

Also, keep your heels dropped. The brain wants to flatten the feet but you have to be relaxed with your heels below your toes. A lot of people trying to flatpedal manuals and don't know that it's the reason they can't. You have to trust yourself and relax. Good vid guys, one of the best I've seen and I've coached BMX before

[@nickd2564]

Over 50 . You don’t make me ashamed now. Bless you guys 🎉🎉

[@DHOBSESSIONS]

i watched all most every how-to manual on youtube, the GMBN how to with Neil was the most impact on my manual skills, but you got it way more in-depth as far as the big scope of the learning curve of the manual skills, glad i found ur channel, I'm on my way to your other episodes

[@JoyOfBike]

Wow, thanks!

[@danzigityfz7172]

This is the first video I have seen from your channel, Great Stuff! Subscribed and looking forward to more!

[@JoyOfBike]

Danzigity Fz Thanks!!

[@shawnalove5050]

Fantastic! I smiled through the entire video!57 and getting better at MTB all the time! Great video and advice! Can't wait to try out the suggestions! Thank you!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Shawna Love And now I’m smiling! Welcome to the crew!