How to pop up the front wheel. The secret to riding confidently offroad.

Most adventure bike riders will never progress off-road until they learn to transfer all their weight to the rear of the motorcycle while simultaneously lifting the front wheel. Sounds easy? In this video we'll show you the basic skills of controlling your throttle, as well as weighting the rear of the bike to loft the front wheel across surprise obstacles and rugged terrain.
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[@KiwiDan333]

Absolutely loving these basic technique videos, Adam. You've got such a great ability to explain the techniques in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. the ski analogy - genius!). Thanks, and keep 'em coming! Dan (Christchurch, New Zealand).

[@cdnmach-e]

I was just thinking i need a Riemann1 fix...

[@MarcOppelt]

Man, please absolutely do keep making these basic technique videos. I need them. They will go along way towards keeping this T7 from having me for lunch.

[@MotologyFilms]

More to come!

[@moto4x4adventure9]

Adam, the same thing happened to you when you were riding alongside Toby on the 1190's, i think you were filming the KTM rally and you lost it around a bend on old tyres, you straightened up and lopped it over a log in the scrub. Nicely done, awesome content. Can't wait to see more on the war horse. Cheers mate

[@MotologyFilms]

Yes mate, you're exactly right - still the gnarliest save to date I've had on a big ADV and would not have come out of it safely if not for that instinctive last-second pop I'm describing in this video!

[@moto4x4adventure9]

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[@tHaH4x0r]

Oh man, awesome stuff as always, thank you so much for these videos. The more and more I practice and ride offroad, the more I realize that the key to traction is weight transfer and knowing when to load/unload suspension and wheels. Very often when our instinct is to shut the throttle, adding throttle to unload the front is actually the right move and you glide over a pothole that you would otherwise bite into.

[@pwinter_USAF_83]

Adam, I really do appreciate your instruction on the fundamentals of riding a big bike, and sharing your techniques. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. By the way, I installed your T7 GPS stabilizer brace on my bike and it is an excellent piece of engineering. Paul, Arizona, USA.

[@chaka2178]

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[@thetexasnielsen]

This channel continues to deliver content that is far and away some of the most useful, entertaining and posted with high production quality. Adam, I can’t say thank you enough for your continued sharing of some very awesome talents!

[@GregH_09]

Describing the steps to get started, gradually increasing confidence and the snow ski comparison when braking was awesome. This video is going to be a killer reference when trying this out, thanks! 🤘

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Love your videos mate! Keep them coming! “Training for the fight you hope never comes”… well said. Fundamentals first, blocking and tackling, skills skills skills, then goooo faaast!!!

[@Kee_Diddy]

Dude this stuff is magic. You're such a great teacher and I feel like people don't talk about this stuff enough!

[@bigbadelmo]

Concepts, metaphors, break downs...you're a skilled training communicator Adam. You may have hit pay dirt here!

[@Xplorer.Adventures]

The "blue" Chris Birch. Nobody expected - everyone needed 😍

[@CypIThinkITank]

This is everything I asked for on that last video.. Im going to watch it a million times! Thank you so much!

[@mancavemoto]

The ski analogy was a brilliant way to explain it

[@aaabbb6955]

So glad to see this turn into a series, awesome stuff, thank you for teaching us and helping us turn into better riders

[@outdoors-university]

Enduro is the mother of learning how to ride a bike!!! Great video my brother!!! Stay safe and have fun!

[@gerdmueller4095]

great video with many helpful details ! thank you very much ! btw. I travelled form 2012 till 2016 by pushbike from Munich to Singapore and around Australia , Perth to Perth and Tassie (1,5years) then I lived one year in Auckland . since 2019 I am back on motobike and own a BMW R1250 GSA and a Husqvarna 701.... I highly enjoy offroad , but there is still a lot of "room for improvement". I really like your way to explain all steps and will follow your channel for sure ...wish you all the best ! cheers from Germany

[@rosscomerford4274]

An awesome training video Adam. I've always been a bit spooked with putting my 1090 on the back wheel, but your tutorial / explanation break it down into simpler, acheivable steps. Thanks mate.

[@scoobydan8042]

Oh my days. I've never had the confidence (or technique) to transfer my manualling ability on a mountain bike across to my adventure bike. Your simple, clear way of explaining throttle chopping, etc has enabled me to finally crack it. No massive wheelies but enough to transform my riding. Cheers!

[@heartworm35]

I really love how you explain clearly and rationally technics, equipments and everything related to riding off road, that i forgot a bit with time, and it reminds me to think of refreshing some skills before the season, love your videos too, good sound, quality images and editing, nice narrations, keep up the good work !!

[@rustymustard7798]

This dude dropped more legit knowledge in the intro than pretty much all other youtube vids out there combined.

[@PennPhysics]

Started watching your channel to learn more about off-road riding. But you offer so much more. Thanks for sharing your wisdom in many arenas like traveling light, classic bikes, and now concussions. A real resource for all riders.

[@konxx8280]

I have so much FUN watching & listening! Thanks for all. Keep on doing this. Here in Germany almost no possibility to go offroad.......

[@airmotivewelding8012]

Thanks very much for this content! The explanation, on the hoof, is inspiring. Your skills both on the bike and ability to explain what you are doing, while doing it, is key. Big bike, and gaining confidence incrementally is a must. Cheers from Oregon USA

[@pedrogalina660]

Please continue to make videos like this! You are bringing a ton of value! A lot of us here are looking to learn these valuable techniques and have no one to teach us. You are an incredible rider, teach us!!!

[@motoadventure2539]

Amazing video! So stoked to have found this channel. Exactly the sort of thing the adventure riding community needs.

[@sprintermaximus]

As a new rider to dirt, I really appreciate these videos buddy. Thanks for these. Cheers from stateside.

[@eblack8]

Adam, I'm a brand new rider but your descriptions of these techniques are so intuitive it's remarkable. It's great fun listening to you and watching you ride. Thanks!

[@SD1Airsoft]

You're better at explaining and demonstrating than mototrek. Thank you for these videos. You improved my riding a lot. Still sprained my knee, but it's been healing quickly lol

[@klimistsakiridis2409]

You sir are a gem! Thank you so much for all these videos. I'm a beginner adv rider that wants to get more into off road riding and I can't express how motivational these tutorials are. Thank you!

[@CCRider999]

Extremely valuable information. Just bought my first adventure bike and checking lots of tips and advice on KZbin. Your channel stands out with very good content. Keep up the good work!

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for sharing your expertise, you are a very good and natural instructor. These skills will not only save many of us, but they will help us have more fun, and look cool doing it. You sir are rad.

[@eyeperture]

Best practical lesson ever, right on the point and basic principle with no over exaggeration. Love it

[@MaxPowerFilthcrud]

I love your videos. Your tutorials aren't just descriptions of how something should feel when done right. You present the necessary steps to work for that perception yourself. Now I only need to find dirt to practice on... Cheers from Germany.

[@JeffJeno1000]

After watching this a few weeks ago, and getting out and putting this all together, it was the missing link in my riding, always wheel spin and no lift. No dramas popping it up on the road, but on gravel I sucked. Cheers Adam. Jeff, Pinjarra.

[@toddwmac]

Thanks Adam...great stuff as always. Wish I would have found your many years ago when I bought my 1st dirt bike...my KTM 990. It is still my favorite bike off-road bike and your tips help me manage this wonderful beast much more effectively. Much appreciation!

[@davelarson4697]

Thanks, Adam! Got a chance to try the first steps today on my Tiger 900. Just little squirts on and off the throttle on some dirt and muddy road. Having the technique in mind changed it from a fluttery-tummy ride to just having some fun. Managed the loft the wheel a bit a few times. Keep em coming!

[@MatheusFerreira-lg3pl]

This is one for the best videos on lofting I’ve ever seen! Thanks man. Hope to meet you in person and learn from you one day!

[@KD-rs8il]

I watched so many training videos but this teacher has something more that makes the approach to the exercises so Zen. Thank you from France.

[@eomat]

Absolutely love your ability to teach. Simple no nonsense sprinkled with some humorous quips. Your videos are fantastic.

[@nomadben]

I just discovered your videos, and these are some of the most informative motorcycle tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you!!

[@athleticintelligence8975]

This has been an eye opener. Well explained and demonstrated. The safety aspect is emphasised, and I can see the value of learning this skill. Thank you for sharing.

[@SimmiJonsson]

I am fairly new to offroad riding and this is the best video I have seen so far on the subject on youtube! Thank you!

[@opskip7828]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We appreciate your time and effort sharing your knowledge. Keep it coming.

[@TrippyandDa]

Always explained in such simple easy to understand steps. It’s funny how you take for granted some of these techniques that you pick up as a child from cycling or motorcycling. Some are instinctive but to be reminded of why it works and the mechanics of the suspension and brakes is fascinating. Great video series 👏🏼👏🏼

[@JoergSchnabel1]

Adam, that’s a great clip and brilliant guidance for pop up the front !!!!

[@rapotrjacobo]

Thank you so much for this content bro I wish to do this some day with my Himalayan... I can't even lift up the front wheel yet. I have to keep practicing

[@Sisu2280]

Adam's just out for a ride in his pyjamas... Alpinestars should have sent him the whole 2023 collection - those are terrible!

[@C_R_O_M________]

Hahaha! So that’s why this clip wasn’t quite perfect! Now I know! Good one m8…

[@tazyt3388]

Your right again mate gotta get the front up aye a lot of these new big thumpers are front heavy and don’t let you turn of the traction aids completely you gotta force it practice it , my transalps awsome for this had to firm up the front she pops up a treat now ,get out there and ride .great vid as always adsy cheers

[@humbertohernandez4645]

Awesome!!! I am going to practice this now. Thank you so much!!!

[@richardbell6105]

All these videos are just so good. I am new to adventure biking and I am using these videos to practice these things. Thanks Adam

[@jinx_eu]

These videos are simply amazing bro. Love 'em!

[@hemanthsatyanarayana9760]

I think this is the most succinct explanation of how to lift the front wheels that I've seen, with clear breakdown into stages. Thank you

[@andom1455]

Loving these riding tips mate! Can't wait to try them out each time I watch one. Thanks

[@ricoreyes6044]

I've been ADV riding for about 20 years and I love watching these videos. Just listening to something I've learned through experience (often the hard way) explained so perfectly is really satisfying. It's like "yes, that's exactly what it's like!" Also, although I'm still learning new stuff all the time, I used to be more deliberate about honing one particular skill at a time. These videos help me focus on making that a willful activity instead of just going out for a ride.

[@zlackbiro]

You are amazing speaker and teacher... 🙂 I am 37 and i recently bough a dirtbike for the first time. I have a lot of experiance driving the offroad bicycle and practical work in nature with tractors and cars. Locking front wheel on opstacles can be deadly and can damage front suspension of a car, bike, etc. Rear wheel can forgive you everything, front will not. For dirtbikes, as faster you go, wheels need to be free with no locking and braking on opstacles or curves. Bike has enough weight and inertia to correct your mistake under the normal conditions. The knowledge how physics works can help a lot. For young people, skills are important. For us, older ones, we can understand from our experiance. I found myself that i can predict whats gonna happend without any professional skills only because I am familiar with how things work in practice. These days, i practicing how to brake with front wheel only and front wheelie. Damn, its hard to predict how surface will react. Grass, dirt, mud, snow, sand... 😀

[@elitouring]

I've just been looking for this kind of tutorial, thank you, very well explained and edited, I love the part where you compare it to the plane landing, it makes much sense.

[@advnoobie6061]

Another brilliant video Adam- I've been looking to practice this technique as I evolve my riding but most videos I've seen seem to try to teach wheelie technique- this strips it down and explains the physics. Thank you and I'm looking forward to working on this over the weekend. BTW- looks like you film all of this just with you- really good end product.

[@davehartsock9106]

As always, fantastic video, explained very well.

[@lordniko1986]

thank you very much for these videos, for me they are the clearest ones all over the net, keep the good work coach!

[@MusicalMemeology]

This is a awesome thank you. Top notch content that will hopefully save some injuries and money.

[@eriksilva4690]

Fantastic video. Your explanation is great. I’m going to try this once its warmer out. Great video and great quality!

[@HenryTheGerman]

Cannot be explained and demonstrated in a better way - great video, many thanks, Adam.

[@jonascarlsson4908]

Hi Adam! Thank you so much for explaining such basic, yet tricky, things. After 30 years in the saddle I’ve almost always neglected the suspension. Now I feel stupid and smarter at the same time:-) Thanks again!

[@kiljupullo]

Thanks. I need to practice this a lot.

[@Catch22iscrazy]

This was amazing thanks Riemann, will practice it on the weekend!

[@stacymahaney6704]

Awesome breakdown of the best steps to take to learn the skills to clear bigger obstacles. No extra BS (thank you!), just straight-to-it good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewonmyway8184]

You got the knack to explain riding technology in such an incredible way Adam. You are indeed a super orator. I don’t have a fine Ténéré like yours., only roads bikes but after watching the fun vids you make my back is starting to itch, badly…

[@patrickholland3994]

Thank you for this video!!! I just subscribed! I like the baby steps you teach. That’s what I need.

[@jakubjezik]

Great teaching. Thank you.

[@19Daantje98]

These videos are monsterous! So much good and useable info in such a short video

[@lukefish7562]

So very much appreciated Adam! Great rider and teacher. 🏍💨

[@Braapncamp]

Thanks for this video series Adam, i remind myself all the time that i do not practice like this as much as i should, just for fun or definitely when every season starts. Great as always! /Mattias

[@johansnyman3447]

Excellent content, most practical and simplest training video that I have come across to date. It can be done by anyone, anywhere and anytime. I can't wait for the next video 👍👍👍

[@randomOAS7]

These videos are great! Definitely given me some ideas for things to practice this season.

[@rhyswilliams254]

Wonderfull instructional video, I've watched quite a few and yours are the best. Thank you and please keep them coming.

[@cleigh113]

excellent tips and descriptions ... it all makes sense! I've been turfing myself and my bike for years trying to pop over logs

[@johnswanson6790]

Chris B.’s wheelie video is the gold standard, however, props to A Riemann for coming up with some very thoughtful perspectives. I learned some unique things from this video.

[@ecalzo]

Incredible explanation .. i just realized and understood what i could not in the last years .. thanks

[@MichaelShaw206]

Subscribed and thank you for the knowledge!

[@AT2021Rocker]

Can’t wait till spring to try this stuff!

[@notesonwheels]

This is one of the BEST videos I have ever seen. What a class mate, what a class.Will make sure to follow the rest of the videos since I switched to a large 950 pumpkin.

[@livelongrideonover70]

That is the BEST explanation of this subject I have seen. Thank you again.

[@dim0expr]

Awesome video!! And very helpful techniques to learn. Well taught

[@frasermoffatt1817]

This is the best description/breakdown that I've seen so far. And I've tried a lot of stuff. Last time I tried to clear a log (18") with my F8GS, I ended up in hospital with broken ribs and a broken foot. With this video, I think I (and my two new titanium screws) could attempt this method and not kill myself. THANK YOU!

[@scottlindeman4829]

You do such a great job with these videos, really tremendous!! Many thanks!

[@JuliusPedersen]

Just wanted to say thanks for all these videos. As a new offroad rider (on a T7), these videos are invaluable for me. Can't say I've mastered anything yet, but I have direction. Thanks a lot!

[@charliel.3865]

I’d call myself an experienced rider but although I did several off road trainings, I always wondered how to loft the front wheel. With your video, I think I can make it! Thanks a lot. You have a new follower😊!

[@GevaTelem]

Amazing stuff, thanks for another great video.

[@someth1ngstube]

Great stuff! Thank you! When we have a bit better weather here will definitely dedicate time on practicing it

[@Berghemrrader]

Thanks for your video. To improve you have to learn from those who are better driver than you. Greetings from Italy!

[@long_vacation_tour]

Amazing video, I can't wait to try your techniques

[@Boonus18]

Thank you for this video. I did these drills for about an hour one day and now I can loft the front no problem! Going to keep practicing! Thank you!

[@waynedrew3334]

Excellent stuff Adam

[@javasoldier5926]

what an awesome tutorial! Thank you

[@caseymuzio7609]

I love these videos I use them ad guidance to Practice skills on my dualsport before I get my big bike

[@DarthSpaceBall]

Love this. Thanks from someone who couldn’t do this before

[@syanditbiswas4874]

too good....saw a couple of vids back to back....subbed!! u rock mate!!

[@jiggier]

These are great videos. Thank you!

[@frankrizzo367]

Thank you so much for another great video!!!!