How To Ride Ruts | Mountain Bike Cornering Skills

[@gmbn]

How do you shred ruts? Let us know below.

[@skyla-idiot]

Hold on to my bike and pray

[@gmbn]

🤣

[@beginneronabike8212]

I walk

[@CUnger07]

_ruts_

[@lukerlaforest4039]

Just hang on and go with the flow. 😬

[@skyla-idiot]

People who call me beautiful: My Mum My Dad Blake Samson

[@jackshuttleworth6570]

Same

[@hoppybitter608]

2:45 kudos Blake putting your body on the line and catching on film the mechanics of how a leg gets caught between the handlebars and the top bar EVERY FREAKIN TIME i go over the bars. Hats off that's worth a beer whenever you make it to West Australia. +1 for every time it saves me from getting caught like that again!

[@louisrovegno542]

"Keep your bike upright." - Now THAT is the sort of sage wisdom we come here for!

[@akluoma]

cool vid Blake... You should do the same for riding snow ruts, we got plenty of them during the spring times here in finland. You are the Man!

[@gmbn]

Snow ruts are the same as dirt ruts Aki and more of the same rules apply 👊

[@akluoma]

@@gmbn Indeed, but during the spring time there are some nice surprices in them. After they have been partly softened by the weather... Still mostly the same but would be funky to see how such rad guy handles the sudden loss of surface while cornering ;) #easytootb

[@chaccotv7713]

Brilliant the "Ruts" being whispered in the background gave me a good chuckle but great vid

[@Orib_Adventures]

I hate ruts, but this was helpful for me to ride them through better in the future. Thanks Blake!

[@IJBCI]

I just started riding a few weeks ago. This channel has helped me learn so much and in such a short amount of time. Thanks so much for the great videos, keep it up.

[@stevieboy4338]

Love Blake! Every vid he's in is entertaining

[@Huston189]

It’s awesome how much moto is related to biking. I started biking when I got to college and couldn’t bring my dirt bike haha. A definite learning curve getting used to my body being the power plant and the difference in balance having pedals and not pegs. Mtbs are a lot lighter on the front so I found myself slipping the front wheel a lot 😂😂 but now when I come home from school I definitely have a lot more control with my dirtbike in ruts. This video is kind of cool because it’s something you have to learn with moto and I think it’s one of the best parts, always more to learn with technique though. Cool video!

[@aaronashmole3623]

love the rut sound effect

[@heizenblade]

Whispering "ruts" in the background now I see? Lol 🤣 now when I see a rut I go Ruuuutssssssss....🤣🤣🤣

[@dizzydeckdog6688]

It took me 5 ruts to realize what was going on. Great video. So funny!

[@MySkobi]

I used to be scared shitless of ruts... than later I built one and left it for some time to get some water over it and it really became a canal. Now i ride it and I lost my fear. Great video, Blake, as always

[@BoBByQc444]

Hey Blake .. thank's to show me these tricks .. Handy to know .. when facing situations like that .. As always .. Keep the good vibes ;-) .. See Ya !!!

[@wolflaenen9256]

O yeah the blue gloves are back🤘🤘

[@ivosekzaplet8610]

Thanks Mr. Blake for another usefull video HOW TO.. please could you make an video how to ride the corners and where to level the pedals and where should one down and how to move on the bike if turning? Thankx a lot

[@msena505]

Blake, this video is sick. Well done and thank you for the tips.

[@steveskratcher8121]

You are super clear when you teach how to do things!!! thank's Blake and thank's GMBN!!!

[@gmbn]

Awesome! Hope it helps Steve 🤟👊

[@jakovburatovic4121]

Rut sound is awesome hahah

[@paulmills8213]

This video is hilarious!! The ruts and rats whispers in the background had me in stitches!! Blake loves ruts!! 😂😂👍

[@mikehill8102]

Blake: Supreme Master of Slapstick MTB Crashes

[@j-yanlacanaria5666]

I just want to leave a Big THANK YOU for making these video and get me inspired by your channel

[@louisemoore152]

Informative video - Thank you! As a beginner these videos are great! Currently out of action with a broken arm (come off the bike). Cast comes off tomorrow and hopefully only another 6 weeks until I can get back out on the trails properly! I (and probably other female riders) would like to see a video every now and then, here or on GMBN Tech in regards to bikes with "female" geometry and the difference between female bikes and unisex or mens' bike, female clothing, tech etc

[@andrewjohnston4882]

Louise Moore Good idea. As a 5’8” slim man I feel more at one with the bike on a woman’s bike. Not sure why. Lower centre of gravity, wider seat and narrower bars were suggested by my local bike shop. I’ve tried commuter bikes and mtbs and can throw them around for fun.

[@9spiderlegs]

You guys should do a video on how to bail... I want to improve my riding skills but am afraid to push too far and get hurt on a nasty fall. I'm sure there are tips you guys have that can instill confidence in riders like me.

[@swankysnail]

I think Seth bike hacks has done a how to bail video. Best thing hands down for confidence though is just ride your bike as much as often and it will come. In the event of an "oh crap this is going badly" In my experience, just ignore the bike and save your self. A lot of people make it worse by trying to hang on to the bike etc but honestly I think I'd rather pay £300 on new fork stanchions (worst case scenario that i could think of) than have a broken arm and not be able to ride for 4 months or more.

[@thsukumotdp8909]

Nice video and it's very good to write advices it's easyer to understand

[@BraveNewMediapl]

Ouch! Thanks, I only wish no Blake had been harmed while making this vid! (And that I could turn off those eerie whispers in my head now while riding... Them ruts are everywhere!)

[@pedrito5477]

3:05 Blake you’re the BEST OF THE BEST 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jabbatan]

Thanks Blake I'm not very good at rideing ruts I'm pretty confident these tips will help me improve

[@gmbn]

Practise, practise and more practise! You got it 🤟

[@Trailz6of7]

“ Pro and Ex pros? How the hell do you become an Ex Pro? Do they take your Pro card away from you when you don’t place in the top 10? Guys, cmon, all yer years of hard work counts for something. Once a Pro, always a Pro. Hell , that word can’t even be attached to my name. I’m a “ Ride when I can and make the best of it Rider” . Your videos have helped me up my game. Keep those videos coming. My season is fast approaching. Time to put all GMBAs training to good use.

[@jdavis417]

rut /rət/ noun 1. a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles. synonyms: wheel track, furrow, groove, track, trough, ditch, trench, gutter, gouge, crack, hollow, hole, pothole, cavity, crater

[@songoten5880]

I love Ruts. I am racing motorcycles so I am really used to some BIG ruts lol

[@Noob2Gnarly]

Haaa! Stacked in a rut on my last ride! Thanks for the video

[@JEMMTB1]

Stick in a rut,, and loving it 😁

[@lukerlaforest4039]

Great video Blake and gmbn crew! I sometimes hear whispers in the woods too, thought I was the only one!👀 Lol😆

[@samm1797]

Great content

[@everhernandez8452]

Thank you so much for the lessons Mr Blake. 🤙😎

[@Umandj7]

Thanks for the videos! I think it would be nice to make a video of how to fall without hurting yourself! Haha 🤕 😁

[@poormansmtb5204]

I want and need to see that

[@Saml3227]

Falling alot helps. There are a ton of different ways to go down And even as an experienced rider when new type of fall happens it usually isn't good. Learning how to tumble/gymnastics/aikido are good bases for body awareness.

[@Saml3227]

Also can't really do anything if u smoke a tree. Tumbling only helps when there is runnout

[@martinreilly9743]

An other cool vid guy's. Love the show 😎

[@gmbn]

Thanks Martin! 👍

[@willbennett7107]

Ruts are the best love em

[@bizzehdee]

Ruts are my favourite part of riding, because its one of the few things im good at riding 😁

[@rbid]

Thanks for the tips.

[@jeloneq7]

Now I know why Blessing and Blake start with BL. Cheers mate.

[@jamesszeplaki2175]

Love all these videos. Thanks you. Keep up the good work

[@gmbn]

Thanks James! 👊

[@tacticalpotato5665]

ruts? do you mean those small kickers in the ground? btw can you make a video on how to dismount your bike to minimise injuries while jumping or when your flying down the trail?

[@fiqsi6156]

TacticalPotato Good idea

[@rcs2003]

"ruts" are not "roots"

[@tacticalpotato5665]

so are ruts smaller roots then?

[@SebMoore]

Check out my video how to endo I have some dismount videos or you can check out seths bike hacks

[@gmbn]

Blake said he's going to make a "How To Bail" video soon.

[@ChichoALZMTB]

Great vid, thanks for sharing !

[@5492sparky]

Great tips Blake.

[@gmbn]

Thanks Mark! 👊

[@jonomavridis89]

I’m 13 and I can shred through ruts on a hard tail, I’ve been riding for almost 6 years now and I’ve already got the hang of it

[@brendanstark]

Who chooses the music for these videos? Someone buy that man a funking beer.

[@DrNPCabd]

A beer full of piss...I hate that cheap "trap" "music". The electronic dance/house/etc kind music is mediocre at best, annoying at least ... There is a plenty of room for improvement in the sound department at GMBN.

[@madrx2]

The rut counter made me lose it. Absolute gold. By far the best mtb channel on KZbin. You guys rock

[@gmbn]

🙌🤘👊

[@JeffDeLamater]

lol...the editors had fun with video.

[@protectme4278]

6:52 So confident

[@chestew3307]

i should have watched this before going to the trail. a few scrapes didn't hurt that much. my break up was more painful...

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Blake staring in "Face Full of Loam!!" Hey stop rutting about and get back on ya bike. Good tips by the way. ))

[@pk9580]

0:57 the best part of the video

[@likdbik]

Hello im french and i like your channel

[@jdavis417]

In case no one has said so lately, "Thanks for the giant statue. SHE ROCKS!!!" :)

[@harryscott3440]

Love your videos guys keep it up

[@gmbn]

Thanks Harry!

[@mikeg2738]

Ace man

[@Handler4071]

Hey, can you make a video about how do you safely bail out the bike when things gets dicey? Thanks!

[@evan2079]

Love your vids

[@gmbn]

Thanks Evan! 😀

[@joemorgan8781]

Yooooo sick video 🤘🏻

[@gmbn]

🤘👊

[@vonpupees]

5:49 subtle xD

[@jackmills3188]

Good timing for death grip 2 😂😂😂😂

[@gmbn]

DeathGrip Challenge 2 is going to be rad! 🤘👊

[@jackmills3188]

@@gmbn sure is!

[@DrNPCabd]

Blake is just awesome, hands down. In other hand whoever who chooses the background music deserves a beer...a beer full of piss...I hate that cheap "trap" "music". The electronic dance/house/etc kind music is mediocre at best, annoying at least ... There is a plenty of room for improvement in the sound department at GMBN. P.D: The "hut" effect was funny, a bit distractive but enjoyable at the end. Good work.

[@gmbn]

Music choice will never be for everyone, we mix it up and try different things as people have different tastes. Hope you enjoyed the video regardless and it helps you shred ruts out on the trails 🤘👊

[@DrNPCabd]

@@gmbnFirst, I am fan of your content, I apology my self if may I sounded disrespectful. I never expected my music taste matched into every video, however you may try something more neutral, the audio experience may turn a good audio-visual work into an unbearable junk. I don't remember been upset about the BGM of any your previous videos, this time was very distasteful and annoying, my personal point of view of course. My best regards.

[@gmbn]

That's awesome to hear you're a fan of our stuff 👍. We let the creator know about this and he has taken it onboard. We do appreciate feedback and listen to it as we want to make great videos that you all love!

[@parrotfishguy]

5:47 you can see him putting the dirt in his mouth😂

[@jdavis417]

I wonder who was voted "Class Clown"? ;)

[@soyvala7239]

good video

[@superspecky4eyes]

With Blake's accent, all I hear is "rats". Which makes the video more entertaining. "Be careful when riding over rats" "Make sure to ride down the centre of a rat" :P

[@juliuskliem2312]

Best advice ever: „stay loose on your bike“😂😂

[@MTNMAX88]

I thought the ruts out here in fort ord and toro park were bad… those ruts Blake was riding were f*cking canyons!!!

[@nanatzaya]

What pants is Blake wearing? 🤔 I like the fit. Kinda slim and with the right length. Thx and also nice video. As some trails near me are starting to look like those you rode, this video is right on time. 😁

[@richardrahadi]

Philipp Probst probably Nukeproof’s bud

[@TapsaTre]

nice, rutsssss, niceeeee, ruttttsssss :D

[@hoppybitter608]

5:45 why does the front wheel wash out this time but not the time before (same turn)?

[@th_js]

Nice video Blake 👍🏻

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Great video #BlakeSamson #GMBN RUTS you next tips/how to video Blake :)

[@migara1]

Is Neil ok? We want to see more of him on the trails

[@James-yy4vl]

migara1 still recovering from his injury I’m guessing

[@gmbn]

He's back riding a bit yea but he's not back up to FULL SEND just yet.

[@dimitarmakedonski7725]

Hello! How do you get out of a deep, straight forward rut, ending with a big boulder during fast descent? I mean ruts that are made from tractors or lorries during the mud season. Obviously people placed the boulder in the rut to take out the machine which was stuck in the mud...

[@BenjaminWohlgemuth]

Hey there. Whats the technique to jump out of a rut while riding? Know what I mean? Thanks.

[@kylemiller587]

Would you use any different techniques for a hardtail? Over the full suspension example like slamming in to on on the trail to keep momentum?

[@alistairculey5308]

"RIDE THE RUT" 🤘

[@harnesscloud7679]

best part of the video was the rut-counter. hands down

[@jamesszeplaki2175]

But the missed so many ruts . Don't get the point of it?

[@gmbn]

@@jamesszeplaki2175 🤣 It was just the amount of times Blake said "Ruts"

[@theradicalriders]

Railing ruts and nailing ....

[@migatron1]

What was Blake riding through ?

[@jxzzsy1530]

Hey i just got a reasonable hardtail but are hardtails under $1000 good for trail riding

[@lomax1919]

Don't you just love Blake ? :-) The guy has to be drinking Red Bull for breakfast ;-) So much energy !

[@aminrazawan482]

Will we see Blake on a Strive?

[@tomgannan6845]

Nah bro Blake be a free rider on 27.5

[@aminrazawan482]

Hurts me not to see Blake on the best bike ever known to human

[@joeymalin]

Anyone help?? I was looking for advice on what appear to be, I guess, rain ruts? 4-6 inches deep and zig zag diagonally back and forth across the trail

[@LukebeingLuke]

#askgmbn Hey guys, i bought a new Canyon Torque. I got this bike today. This is my first air sprung fork. And i have a few questions about my Rockshox Lyrik. When i have no weight on the bike the bike sit at 5% sag already. How do I get this to 0% like it is supposed to. And on the fork it has a sticker for how much psi is needed for what weight. So at my weight it should be 65 psi. But if i go and sit on the bike with that psi I get around 40% sag. 100 psi results in 20% sag with my 68kg. I dont really get it.. Maybe you guys can explain?

[@adambcvg]

Have a look in the back of your canyon manual - my spectral had different pressures in there than on the fork. Also don't forget to cycle compress the shock to equal the chamber pressures when you change them.

[@dimensionsofearth]

Ruts over rock gardens!

[@kylestpierre6340]

Next: How to roost/shalp a berm

[@angelocordero5661]

a wise MTB man once told me stable keeps you able. - Utah Rider.

[@knaap2752]

What is the bike you ride called

[@gmbn]

Blake is riding a Nukeproof Mega here 😀

[@bertchalmers]

the 'rut' over-voice is genuinely creepy AF

[@Arrmawicked]

Ruts!!!!

[@imperialhenchmen8059]

I've got a question regarding coil shocks. I recently got a dvo jade and I want to adjust the preload of the spring. It looks like I might need a tool for this but I cant find which one in the dvo setup guides or anywhere else. Does that mean I can do it by hand?

[@michaelstewart9308]

Most coil shocks you just twist the actual spring and it should spin the preloader at the same time

[@exactpeak5995]

I have a video of a OTB crash, because of a rut. Are you guys at GMBN interested, should I send it in?

[@gmbn]

If you would like to submit a video please send it to: upload.gmbn.com/

[@jdavis417]

Take your time... there's no rut-sh. (see what I did there?) ;P

[@exactpeak5995]

@@jdavis417 XD

[@Alexthelion2]

Can we see more of Martin on his bike?

[@raphaelarce587]

5:48-5:49 you can actually see Blake stuffing his mouth lol

[@jdavis417]

He needed a little "rutfage" in his diet? ;)

[@lcc8394]

yeah yeah it's all good knowing how to ride ruts but when nearly all the ruts on my local trail are from bad braking....try telling ppl to step off the bike and do some trail maintenance.....too oftern i see someone grab too much rear and starts digging a rut through a corner and ride off along the trail..........try stepping off your bike and fitting the rut back in if you dont like them

[@ejholmes6902]

who else was looking for what tab was playing that breathing music

[@alexsavvas3878]

That was weird

[@peterward8135]

me!!

[@richardrahadi]

ruts?are the loose and well worn dirt on the line? or what?