I learned to Jump at 40 years old

I'm Erik and I'm a 40-year-old amateur mountain biker. In this video, im sharing the last three years of my life of having the passion of wanting to be able to send it. ive never jumped bikes before this adventure started. Eventully getting the courage to jump something that was out of my league Riding my 2023 YT Capra core 3

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

Hell yeah dude, awesome stuff 🤘

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks homie👊

[@stevefield9967]

As a 71yr old who has recently bought a hardtail MTB due to there being a new bike park opened in my town Northampton in the UK I had my first jump lesson along with my 44yr old son, we go out to practice every weekend at different bike parks and are making good improvemts...if you have the will dont let age be a barrier. I enjoyed your well produced vid. Nice one mate.

[@RydenDirty]

Beast mode is all I have to say. Congrats on keeping the stoke alive 🤟🤟🤟

[@daliks]

beast mode indeed!!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

That is awesome!

[@mat49PNW]

Northampton, my old home town. Glad to hear they've got a bike park now.

[@stevefield9967]

@@mat49PNW hi mate, If you remember the Delapre Golf Course they took over the disused 9 hole course and built an awesome 9 trail bike park.Thanks for the comment.

[@Frorideism]

As a 250 year old man, Iv'e been jumping before bikes were invented. I found this video to be a real lally cooler and it makes me want to go out and grab my 1817 Swiftwalker for a quick sesh.

[@RydenDirty]

Hahaah nice

[@LabofmusicRecords]

🤣😂

[@GaedeRafael]

Best comment ever hahahahaha punching those "Hollywood movies comments" in the face 😂

[@ClayGreen]

I’m going through rapid progression right now… At 55!! LOL There’s nothing like the feeling of flight! Great video!

[@RydenDirty]

That’s what I’m saying Clay. The feeling ever

[@robvanduren761]

LOL im 57 and even brought a full on DH bike so no excuses

[@Jake01273]

My dad's 57 and he's just started getting into jumping with me and I'm 27 :)

[@ClayGreen]

NICE!!! WAHOOOOO!!!!!!

[@aaronyojimbo1753]

I'm 58 and started mountain biking when there weren't any mountain bikes. We'd just throw straight bars on a ten-speed. I know how you feel. I still haven't hit "that jump" and that's all I can think about to this day. Nice job man.

[@RydenDirty]

Beast mode!!!! That’s awesome Aaron! We have to tip our hat to you for being one of the pioneers. Take your time and get that jump one day

[@jokermtb]

Ha! me too. I'm 55 and used to ride steel framed 10-speeds on old dirt bike trails in the 70's. We still rode using the roadie bars (with those funky extra hand brake levers), but we all removed our rear brakes, because our steel rims would get so out of round and drag! Techically we were mountain biking, before it was a 'thing' - we loved it.

[@dudeonbike800]

In.exact.same.boat!

[@curtvaughan2836]

Progress, then crash ... that's what prohibits me, now age 71, from having a "send it" attitude these days. Crashes that used to be mostly accepted as nuisance realities of MTB - mostly just inconveniences - have become serious hazards to a healthy future. Bones are more brittle and injuries take much longer to heal. Sense of balance is also not what it used to be, even 20 years ago. Though more capable in gnarly conditions, bicycles are also several times more expensive than they were 30 or 40 years ago, and I don't want to damage my bikes. I'm envious of the good times and thrills available to under-40 riders, especially with the huge choices of trails and highly capable bikes available now. As for your undertaking of MTB skills at 40, good for you. I didn't really start feeling the heavier consequences of age until I got into my 60's. With care and a bit more caution than is typical of your younger brethren, you've got another 15-20 years of high quality mountain biking ahead of you. Best of luck!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks curt. You’re a huge inspiration to know that I can continue to ride for many more years. I definitely hear the words you’re saying so I will have fun with caution so I can keep going. Thanks buddy👍

[@IthacaDon]

I turn 69 in November and still trying to learn how to jump. Thanks for the inspiration. Great video.

[@RydenDirty]

You got this my bro. Start small and go huge!!

[@dudeonbike800]

Nice!

[@ivansotof]

41 here. Still learning and letting the brakes go. I have friends in their 50s working on their skills. Never stop.

[@RydenDirty]

That's a fact Ivan. Brakes are the enemy lol

[@chrislim1043]

We're on the same boat. I am 37 yr old right now and 5'7" too. This gave me inspiration now it is time to learn how to jump! Thank you for this!

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya Chris get out there and get it. YOU GOT THIS!!!

[@johnwills7443]

I am 58 and became addicted to mountain biking a year ago. I am accustomed to small 3 - 4 ' jumps, but have become obsessed with tacklung BIGGER. I have been watching videos like yours learning and building confidence. I am not close to any parks to be able to get real experience and am considering building a ramp or two. I appreciate your video and candidness about your experience; very helpful and uplifting.

[@RydenDirty]

Good for you my man!! Thanks for the kind words. This sport brings out the young in you. Just takes time. Before you know it you’ll be sending the big ones

[@MarcinBanaszek]

Oh maaaan! Same story here. I bought my first full suspension bike February this year, on my 45 birthday, and I was so proud when I did the first drop, first table, first gap. It's an incredible feeling! Keep up the good work!

[@RydenDirty]

That is awesome! Welcome to the mtb family brother 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MarcinBanaszek]

@@RydenDirty I'm in the MTB family since I was a kid, just never had a full suspension before, but thank you :)

[@EdyStauch]

Congratulations on the achievement! I'm 43 years old and I started riding a BMX at 40. I'm still learning how to jump properly and I'm getting better every day. I've landed a few flyout 360s already. I take it easy to avoid injuries.

[@RydenDirty]

Nice dude!!! 360s are one of my favorites on a BMX bike!!

[@GPMcGee]

Dude,, that was a really good piece of story telling 👍👍 Very relatable, I'm 42, been riding for maybe 20 years and still can't jump... Really need to channel some of your dedication

[@RydenDirty]

Glad you enjoyed it! Just gotta hit it my dude 🤘

[@MethodOverRide]

Thank you for this video. 44 and getting back into biking and into mtb with my daughter. Makes me feel like I can still put in the work to ride like the bmx riders in the movie Rad.

[@RydenDirty]

Oh yea my dude. I’m so ready to hit bigger stuff and get better every day. Take your time bro and you’ll be slaying it before you know it. I just turned 42 and I can wait for park season

[@31Daca]

Just bought a DJ at 36 and moved to Queenstown NZ. Last time I rode a bmx was 16 years ago. 🤘 never to old. The creative Adult is the Child that survived.

[@RydenDirty]

Bro I’m feel the same way. I’m not 41 lol

[@EpicSwedishFika]

Thank you for posting! I did the same thing about five years ago. Now at the age of 46 I have to get back from injury and post covid to do the same thing all over again. I needed this for inspiration.

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could give you the spark back my brotha 🤙🤙🤙

[@cperryisnow]

This is inspiring! Im 52 and a former bmx racer from the 80’s. Have a major desire to hit a jump again and only hope can progress as well as you did !! Congrats. Debating a hardtail versus a full suspension. In good shape but have a quirky back. May need max suspension Great video quality

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. You can do it! Full suspension for sure. Why waist the money and put yourself in some pain. Go full squish 👍

[@SpokesmanMTB]

There goes my hero...

[@RydenDirty]

Hahah love ya Steve 🫶

[@Jacob99174]

Awwwwwww 😊😊😊

[@nickosrightfoot]

well done! ! I'm 4 months into my MTB obsession and I'm 47. I also have the NEED to jump. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could inspire my dude🤟👊 can’t wait to hear about your journey!!

[@68maro13]

54.5 yo. Riding off and on for 15yrs. Replaced Hip, Replaced Knee. This is definitely motivation for me to quit being so hesitant to try jumps. Can’t seem to get out of my own head.

[@RydenDirty]

The hardest part is all in your head. once you get a good jump you be blown away at how youre not scared anymore

[@wallyworld6249]

I'm proud of you for attempting it and for your methods of learning and taking it slow. I did a lot of BMX as a kid but now at 57 I've learned to jump again and it's so fun it's an addiction. God bless you brother

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks brother that’s much appreciated. Nothing like getting up in the air🔥🔥

[@yongbarrite]

What an inspiration 👍i just had my worse accident trying to session a local trail - jump feature 8 months ago, same with you i realized i wanted to do this late in my life, im turning 46 this year and have been working my ass off getting stronger, your story just hits the spot bruh! Thank you for sharing and ride safe 🤘🏼

[@RydenDirty]

thanks Yong!! 45 youre still young to rip it! Just take the time to get it my brother!!!!

[@Rogesindustries]

41yrs young down here in Australia and not unlike most here il can assume, that adulting also grab my focus. It called dibs and told my inner young fella to rack off, go and hide and wAit to be found. Well that was almost 20years ago but eventually adulthood found a way with a more balanced approach and iv been back on mtb for a couple of years now. Again il assume like most here not only rekindling the love of a almost forgotten passion from the past but also opening up a whole new side of mtb with a world enjoyment to be shared with family, the kids and their mates. Even finding some common ground amongst their adults from time to time. We all might be up a creek thats full of shit, with not a single paddle in site but at least we are all in the boat together. Thanks for share RD 🙏🏻 and to the rest of y’all please remember that the weekdays spent on the clock at work are for heeling. Healing from any limits being push from the past weekend so hitting the upcoming one fresh af, well a 41 year young/old. Yeha.💃🏼

[@RydenDirty]

Brooooooo couldn’t have said it better myself. The weekends are for fun and the weekdays for healing. 👌

[@KDubber]

Great job! Jumping is something I have always lacked confidence in. From my childhood days racing MX, in my 20's racing BMX, and now approaching 40 this summer riding MTB, I just don't feel comfortable hitting anything with a gap, or much longer than a bike length. As a kid I was just too scared to get hurt because it well... hurt. Now, as you hinted, having a wife, kids, a career, my mind is ride to have fun, but also being sure I can wake up the next morning to tackle life responsibilities. Not sure I'll ever have that urge to conquer these fears, for now I'm comfortable taking on challenging trials with my tires on the ground (mostly).

[@RydenDirty]

Dude I know exactly how you feel. those gaps will get into your head and it's hard to get it out of your head. but one day you'll get through it. took me forever.

[@mkushin]

Cool vid! I relate to this being 42. I’ve been riding since the 90’s but I really haven’t made any intentional efforts to improve my skills in certain areas until the past 10 years or so. Crashing definitely hurts more after 40. Keep shredding!

[@RydenDirty]

Well said! Definitely hurts more as we get older. Just got to learn the tuck and roll 🙌

[@TimStandardRacingSuspension]

HECK. YEAH. BRO! Super stoked for you!! Keep getting out there and progressing!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks my dude. It’s so nice to finally see some kick ass results

[@AbrahamBarberi]

Awesome story! I am 55 and finally got brave to do some jumps. Keep it up!

[@RydenDirty]

That’s awesome Abraham !!! Thanks for enjoying. I hope that I’m hitting some awesome stuff at 55 one day🤙🤙🤙

[@JaredHoff]

Steep lip step-ups are always trick because you have to go so fast and your looking down as you drop-in and you can’t look up until you’re going off the lip. Full commitment 🤘 great vid bro!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. Definitely was a challenge

[@byronabueno]

You just inspired me. I'm 57 and I wanted to do the same thing. I think I still can. Thank you for the awesome video!

[@RydenDirty]

You’re welcome my dude. Glad I inspired you to get it done🤙🤙🤙

[@MidwestMTBAdventures]

36 here and 2 years into my MTB life and man its an obsession for sure. Nice progression. I always say go out and ride within your comfort zone and when you want to push it just take your time until your ready to full send! Keep up the riding, just from year 1 to my second year the progression is insane. Practice Practice Practice. 👍

[@RydenDirty]

Yes dude that’s exactly how it goes. Year two is the best one👍👍👍

[@jackalay23]

THIS is the struggle. Us middle aged men learning to challenge ourselves with things we should have been doing or did in our twenties. Keep it up.

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks my dude 🤘

[@davidhollinger6171]

Hell yeah! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Very motivating to see. Good luck with the continued progress.

[@RydenDirty]

Thank you! Will do David!

[@rafemaxwell4143]

Right on man. Im turning 41 this year and started learning how to DJ at 35. Such a great discipline to have along with MTB once you put in the time and efforts and thousands of jumps it takes to becomes a decent DJ rider. A good DJ set is so much fun 🤘

[@RydenDirty]

That is awesome! Im definitely not great on dirt jumper.

[@rafemaxwell4143]

@@RydenDirty Lookin pretty good on that one 🍻

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

Ever since I was introduced this hobby. I feel stoked!! I feel young at age 46. I started @ aged 36. Best hobby. Sometimes I feel like a little kid 😅. Im married with twins boys. Not once I regret spending a lot of money on mountain bikes. Good story brotha. Keep up the positive influence.

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya bro that is exactly what I’m all about🤘🤘🤘I love my bikes even if they are expensive it’s worth the feeling I got on them. My new video just came out. Check it out bro. More older guy progression

[@mtbman1429]

Well done fella. There's nothing like that fear of a jump that gets into you,and consumes you to make you do it. Well done. Nailed it,and your goal too 🤘🤘🤘

[@RydenDirty]

For real man. Now I need to figure out what’s next!!!

[@Dreiviertel]

It is never too late. Been mountainbiking for decades and had sometime the idea to start gravity biking at the age of 43. Well, that's almost 12 years ago. After a bad crash in the french Alps 2018 a little slower now, but still on the bike. 😊

[@RydenDirty]

Keep it going brother. Love hearing stories of crashing and getting back on the bike. 🤙

[@milbose]

I'm 57 and a year along the same path. INSPIRATION!!!!! Thank You.😜

[@RydenDirty]

You’re so welcome my brotha🤙🤙 this is just the beginning

[@kendestine9905]

So sick! I’m 46 and last summer my local ski resort opened some lift access trails with jumps way bigger than anything I’ve ever hit. It was my goal to be able to clear every jump by the end of the season. It took me until the last day to hit a step up like this one. Felt so good to finally get it. Can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can get back up there.

[@RydenDirty]

That’s what I’m saying bro. Congrats on getting your goals met before the season ends 🤘🤘🤘

[@in_10z]

Well done vid and thanks for the inspiration. I love the way you showed the 3 year progression. It's important to understand that jumping takes time to learn. And100% know the feeling of progressing nicely then BAM a crash sets you back. It's part of the process for many of us if you really want to learn to get in the air. I'm in my low 50's and recently broke my wrist and a couple ribs, and this one has really set me back. The risk/reward is something you really need to work out and comes to terms with. That feeling of launching in the air and being in control is incredible, but as the bones age and the responsibilities don't it's so important to have EVERYTHING dialed before you commit.

[@RydenDirty]

Man those are some hard facts!! Risk vs reward just doesn’t pan out sometimes. Sometimes you have to just let it go till the next time. Hence the 3 years to hit this jump. Hope you ride on bro and keep the stoke alive🤘

[@Scottslookingabout]

keep it up, I started in my 60's and I crash every other weekend, dislocated pinky, ruptured elbow bursa, shin cuts, scraped knees, I love it, I heal really well still. I just pulled the pinky back into place. I buddy tape it now, and fist to the ground instead of open hand. I'm on my third year.

[@RydenDirty]

Sounds like a rough ride, but if you’re having fun it’s all that matters🤷‍♂️

[@richardpowell6120]

Great video. I'm 52, been riding MTB for over 15 years, and have recently tried to really up my game re: jumps. The other day I hit a new jump line and was really spooked because I was "bucking" the jumps and nearly going OTB. Been binging some KZbin for tips and this video was great inspiration.

[@RydenDirty]

Good stuff! ya those Bucky jumps are scary. steep lips always scare me. trying to figure them out still.

[@d0akickflip]

Thanks for the motivation bro ! I was smiling there with you as you hit that big jump. That was definitely hard work you put in to get to where you are now .

[@RydenDirty]

You can do it! Glad I could motivate you bro. Get out there and get it🤘🤘🤘

[@Acill]

Hell yeah! I am turning 50 this month and am in the best shape of my life. I love learning to send it on new jumps now, and its is terrifying!

[@RydenDirty]

Bro same same, 41 and best shape of my life. 🙌🙌🙌

[@nickowatts]

Great video, thanks. I love how you committed to learning, but knew it was a process to be taken slowly.

[@RydenDirty]

Ya man, I really wanted to be hitting the big stuff instantly but knew that’s not how it works

[@danielburris3932]

Very inspirational. I’m 50. Raced bmx as a kid and was out of it for 15 years. Took up mtb at 30 and still riding. Not the fastest but I do enjoy the trails. I used to do big jumps as a kid but not so much any more. This video has made me want to take my trek fuel ex5 out for some attempted air time. Lol

[@RydenDirty]

I hope you go for it my dude. This sport is so adaptable 🤘🤘🤘

[@HoneKai]

Legend! I'm stoked to see your progression, looking forward to the future

[@RydenDirty]

You and me both! 🙌

[@DavidLaburglier]

Fellow 41yo who learned to jump in the past few years here. Hell yeah, brother!

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@raketoped663]

Thank you! Great vision, great footage, great story! keep going, son!

[@RydenDirty]

You know this BRO!!!

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Great job dude. You’ve still got loads of progression ahead of you. I started jumping in my mid 40s and I’m still making huge steps forward in my 50s.

[@RydenDirty]

Dude that’s rad. That’s what I want to be saying in my 50s

[@runnin_myles8098]

I'm 28 and I want an enduro bike. I thought I might be too old. this video got me hyped thank you.

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya dude. Get out there and shred

[@mickwander8582]

nice one dude, I am the same age as you and was trying to do the big hit since I remember, never had balls to do it thou. 2 weeks ago I bought a bike, after no riding for over 2 years, this time I will do it, I will hit it big. thanks for inspiration.

[@RydenDirty]

Hell yes you will Mick!!! I believe in you. We shall do it🤙🤘

[@hopNglo]

Great video!! I’ve got 10 years on you. Still at it and no reason to stop charging. The only thing I won’t do is try to jump something that makes my fear level overcome my thinking. As long as I can “see” the line and think clearly, I will give it a try.

[@RydenDirty]

That’s how it’s done my dude. Visualize and attack !!

[@301jax]

Great job Champ .. ✊️🥳.. that feeling is awesome .. and we want more 🤛🥳

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man!!!! This is just the beginning 🤙

[@solaris8118]

Good documentary. Liked the style! Good for you for hitting your goal. Make a new goal! I started mtbs when I was 47 and I am happy with my progress at 61. Believing in your bike and progression are the keys. Keep up the good work!

[@RydenDirty]

Definitely have some new goals ahead for sure. Stay tuned 🙌🙌🙌

[@pauls3616]

Fantastic. Love to see an accomplishment like this. Great job. Thanks for the video.

[@RydenDirty]

Thank you Paul. This one meant a lot to me. I had to get over this one to progress for sure🤙

[@scottbradford4130]

Congrats bro. I know the feeling. I started bmx at 39 and God damn the slams hit different when you're older, lol. I've been riding dirt bikes and quads all my life and taking slams but jumping right back up so I'm no stranger to falling but bmx is gnarly. Especially when your trying to get technical but still ride with speed. Keep doing what makes you happy man.

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks for the encouragement Scott!! It seems like the more I fall the less they hurt lol. I’m getting good at crashing 👊

[@scottbradford4130]

@Ryden Dirty I hear ya man. You learn how to take the hit.

[@adventure-phil8339]

Congrats, dude, and much respect. I (49 now) started mountainbiking just 3 years ago. after some crashes, I decided that I have to lose too much. I don't want to end up in a wheelchair or worse so I still shred through the woods, but with a little less risk and only some small drops. But I am really happy for you and what you achieved.

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. I get it. Life priorities do matter. But at least you found the happy medium to still enjoy the ride.

[@dadbod4life]

Well done! Im 41, and so proud of you!!

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya thanks my brother.👌

[@grillob3]

Nice video! Inspiring. I started to mountain bike august 2022 (I am 48). I see my improvement but still ways to go. Thanks for sharing!

[@RydenDirty]

You’re totally welcome my bro. Glad you’re getting out there to share the stoke 🤘🙌 48 is perfect timing

[@Tkolbo_]

Sick Erik! Killer work man. You’ve progressed so much man. You’ve always been so ballsy and just going for it! I’m stoked for you for completing your goal! It’s going to continue to be up from here man.

[@RydenDirty]

Yoooooooooo my dude Travis!!!! Thanks man. Start small and go huge from the beginning 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@nathanking1110]

Nice dude! Just started my mtb Life at 34…got a family and career and what the hell am I doing lol!!! I’ve got a few of those jumps/features in my sights too, Great work

[@RydenDirty]

That is awesome Nathan!!!! Full speed ahead my brother 🤘🤘🤘

[@raphaelrides]

Jeeez im turning 38 in August. My Sons are 7 and 9. The older began to whole jump his first tables this season. The younger is going to soon. I explained them how to. I know exactly how the technique behind it works. But my brain is not 7/9 anymore and is always in worries. Im doing progression. Step by step. Got a good motivation boost from your video. Thanks! 🙌🏻

[@RydenDirty]

That’s awesome Raphael that your sons are getting into it. 38 is when I started so LETS GOOOOOO🤘🤘🤘🤘 takes time some of us take longer but we will get there 👊

[@mickrideout]

This is awesome well put together story, All the best for the rest of your Journey and ride safe dude.

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks a ton Mick. 🙌

[@betsyabreu1105]

As long as you keep having fun keep pushing forward. Blessings

[@RydenDirty]

Agreed my friend

[@PmatWolf]

Well done sir, 53 and still learning and getting it wrong sometimes but keep going at it

[@RydenDirty]

Keep it up Philip the stoke is real🤘👊

[@PmatWolf]

@@RydenDirty thanks brother will do

[@ZILAZANE1]

Yes get it good for you I love that filling. Pushing your self past the fear 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RydenDirty]

It’s all we can do brother. Push past the fear 🤙🤙🤙

[@orangeglovesmtb]

Great video! 52 and trying to learn jumps! Thanks for the encouragement

[@RydenDirty]

You got this my Bro. can't wait to see the results.

[@sasquatchmtb]

Yeah buddy!! Great video and narrative setup. Love it!

[@RydenDirty]

Glad you enjoyed it!🤙

[@100PercentAllAmericanMan]

54 here riding in Kansas. I just cannot stop doing this. I am a little curious as to why there are so many of us that are over 40. I ride and rarely see a younger person riding. For me it is a high. I will stop, take some water, listen to the nature, and it is spiritual at times. I don't do big jumps but love the trails and the more difficult the better.

[@RydenDirty]

Lol I know right. Almost all of the riders I meet are older. Might have something to do with the price lol

[@Gh0sd-]

Really well-made video. Awesome.

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks my dude

[@cechichan]

Im only 23, tho i dreamt about riding my whole life, i used to ride bmx but lack of small jumps( we had only some huge trails) and lack of community made me start other sports, than when i finished HS i started riding scooters again ( skateparks) got quite good, then had an injury of overtraining ( karate, gym , skatepark, lots of hip effort and got rekted) barely could walk first year , but last year i started to move more normally again ( lots of recovery) and now im ready to start trying again. I got 3rd place in a local skatepark comp with the scooter this summer , but i always wanted to ride bmx again, especially dirt jumps. I got lucky and someone built the first resi indoor in our country so im planning to go visit and learn to jump there, maybe someday im gonna feel decently ready to ride some actual dirt, until then its indoor skateparks for me, hope i survive those too ;D So happy for your journey !!! #joyride

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. Hope you get out there and have some fun on a bike. Those scooters can be pretty brutal at times. But congrats on the 3rd place. Good luck my dude👍

[@cechichan]

@@RydenDirty Thank you and you too !!! Scooters are for sure easier than bmx/bikes mostly bcz u can bail much easier and the crashes are softer ( most of the time), maybe more tehnical i'd say but def safer. Love em all ;D

[@geeneou5]

Nice work 🤘🏼 it’s hard to get over that gun shy feeling after a crash, it’s better to get back on the bike as soon as possible and try it again

[@RydenDirty]

Facts bro. Hope you’re doing better after the crash

[@victorfloresvalarezo8996]

Passions never get old, good vid men keep it up the hill

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks, will do!

[@ryanshout8652]

🤘 saved to my MTB playlist so I can re-watch for inspiration.

[@RydenDirty]

Thank you so much Ryan🙏🙏🙏🙏 glad I could be a part of your MTB journey let’s gooooooooooo!!!🤟🤟

[@eric44707]

I’m 43. Grew up riding bmx dirt but took about 10 years off mtb to do other things. My kids are at the age where they wanted to start trail riding so I got back into it. A campground we were staying at had a nice pump track with two nice table tops at the end. Well I got a little to big for my britches and over shot the landing big time. I now out of work for at least two months with a separated shoulder. When I get back at it I have to just take it easy. I have a physical job so I need my body working properly for that first.

[@RydenDirty]

Totally understandable my man. Just gotta take it easy. But still have fun

[@johnryan2288]

Hell Yeah, Dude! Very inspiring! Crunchy soundtrack too.

[@RydenDirty]

I like me some heavy tunes to rock out with

[@ScottSmithMTB]

This is awesome!! We're all pushing for the next level and this was an awesome insight into a huge step up in your journey. Thanks for taking us along with you!!

[@RydenDirty]

You're so welcome! All of us are living for the next step

[@squirrelsmovingpictures]

duuude. awesome job! :) i started riding at 37 and am now 40. i get it. so worth it once you are flying through the air! :) good stuff man.

[@RydenDirty]

Totally agree bro!!

[@jake730]

if you don't fall, you don't try & if you never stop, you never will. Age is just a number, we are all kids on bikes at heart.

[@RydenDirty]

Well put Jake I agree 🤙

[@alderfalkmtb1399]

I'm stoked for you, bro! Good to see some one my age also working on jumps.

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks bro. Love to hear that other people are in the same boat as me🤘🤘

[@paests]

Congrats u nailed the jump AND the soundtrack :)

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks so much for that. Music is a big part of my channel when I make videos 🤘🤘

[@jeffalbertdominguez2431]

Turning 40 this year and just bought my 1st mtb last year after countless of crashes, brushes finally hit all those jumps in our local bike park. 😂

[@RydenDirty]

That’s what I’m saying Jeff!!!! Send till ya dead🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ricodog3652]

I’m about to be 50 and taking this sport up again after 25 years. Hope I don’t die.

[@RydenDirty]

Nice Rico. Take you’re time and enjoy the ride 🤙🤙🤙

[@silviomanuel473]

Congratulation, man, you're doing great!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks bro. Going to keep this train rolling.

[@Tcurry04]

Happy for you man! Nice work and nice video!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks Tommy the accomplishment was satisfying 🤘🤘🤘

[@aimnc8959]

I love this ! I also wished I was 40 when I started mountain biking... :(

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. Well we all have to start somewhere

[@Mezzarino]

awesome work mate, good video editing as well keep it up

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks broskie definitely put some work into this one 🙌🤘

[@ibanez2010]

Heck yea brother! I broke some bones crashing otb on a jump last year. Did I let it stop or scare me? Hell no! But you gotta respect jumps and progress slow but steady. You'll be hitting Crabapple Hits in no time ;)

[@RydenDirty]

Hell Ya Bro!!!!! back at it and slaying it🤟

[@heyyitsandy]

Good stuff man, I'm 45 building' out my first 29er, hoping to do cool stuff like this once it's done!

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya that’s a great feeling. Hope it turns out great 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@B1KER]

Good stuff man. Solid edit! 🤘

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks Robert!! Much appreciated my guy🤙

[@dwyer1018]

46 and back to mtb after a 15 year break... feels good to rip again

[@RydenDirty]

Nice my guy, time to get some fun miles under your belt 👊

[@bikeninja956]

dude, congrats, super nice montage too. Good inspiration.

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could inspire my bro. Thanks for the kind words 🤘👊

[@ggaskoin]

Funny... I bought a trail bike few days ago at 36 and I feel the same about any silly thing I learn :) This was my dream since a little boy

[@RydenDirty]

That is awesome! Long live the MTB dream!!!!

[@TheCaptainsCog]

You're Shredding Now! I saw the crash from the hip at Summit when I rode with you. Glad it made the cut.😅 What day we hitting it again? I wanna ride my new bike there.

[@RydenDirty]

Yooooo thanks captain!! It’s opening weekend this week. I might be there on Sunday 🤘🤘🤘🤘. I’ll for sure be at skypark on Saturday

[@TheLoamRanger]

Eh this was great, man. Nice work all around!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. I think this hit home to a lot of people. Glad I could share it👊

[@shanerm2]

Awesome! Great life lesson in there

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks Shane 🙏🙏🙏

[@captain_fad]

Great edit, great story telling!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks my bro

[@TheMadStrater]

yea man you're killing it!! I'm 48 doing the same thing!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks my dude. Let’s get some !!!

[@avbrotune9024]

happy guy, has a career, wife and kids.

[@RydenDirty]

You know this Alex 🙌

[@ishmaelmayor6738]

I learned jumping at 55. It means you can still go further and do bigger jumps. I wish I started at 40 too. I only got into MTB due to covid 19.

[@RydenDirty]

You know it. That’s rad that the ol virus got us to pick up this rad sport. Though i started right before. Literally 2 months before lol