IMPROVE YOUR MTB SKILLS AT HOME | Simple technical riding drills

Times are tough right now. It's a delicate balance between wanting to improve on your bike and doing it safely. I decided this is a perfect time to put together a video with some skills and drills that you can do at home or close to it. Check it out, try them out and be ready to ride better than ever when you hit the trails.

[@KatyNik]

That push-up reference for wheel lifts is a good one! Thanks! 😃

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Katy!

[@thecount1001]

i've said it before Jeff, but it's an inspiration to see such a skilled and finesse rider at your size. 98% of the pro bike riding community are slim, jockey sized guys, as a fellow clyde, it can be hard to relate sometimes.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks James!

[@markbuttery2790]

Thanks Jeff , If i stay in lock down for 10 years i think i will get it lol

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Haha keep trying!

[@thebikehub7421]

It'll take half that time to master it yes...longer to sustain the level of endurance needed to keep dolling it out on the trail like this dude!

[@jamess.7261]

Finally, a useful and fun quarantine video - The Big Lenosky is the hero we needed!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks James!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Saving us from going crazy!

[@paul8389]

I only trust two mountain bikers on youtube, seth's bike hack and Jeff Lenosky. End of story. You are amazing biker and thank you for the lesson!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

WOW! That's a compliment since there's some good riders on KZbin! Thanks!

[@uradumby25]

Jeff lenosky is amazing. You should also check out Jeff kendallweed. He Rips!

[@wbar9255]

GMBN and Phil Kmetz are worth watching too

[@xxxmagicalpizzaxxx237]

Fabio Wibmer is probably the best mtb rider I’ve ever seen

[@mikem1286]

Good video! It would be nice to see more like it.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I've got more in the works!

[@tylerchapman718]

Giving the people liquid gold as always, Jeff! Thank you!

[@wpf312]

Love the extended music track for scrolling the comments! Such a useful video at any time, thanks Jeff 🙏🏻🤟

[@roblootens2994]

Nice job!! And great way to stay active at home👍👍

[@Randy_Johnson]

Thank you, Jeff! I’ve been using my track stand and hopping skills that you taught everyone, on some really rooty, rocky, uphill trails. Those skills are game changers in getting through those tough sections and not stopping when I get hung up, like I used to do.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

so stoked!

[@tlf.]

Oh yeah this is definitely informative, thanks for sharing

[@frankywerner8763]

Thanks for the tips.They should bring my technical skills to the next level and beyond

[@parker6711]

Thanks for the video Jeff! Your climb up Horsethief really inspired me to work on my slow speed bike handling skills. I've already made a some good progress and my climbing skills have increased! This video helps break down those techniques and I'm already looking forward to getting out and continuing to practice. Stay safe and thanks again dude!

[@scottnormand5858]

World class stuff. Cannot wait to work on these skills. Some of these New England climbs are tough😬

[@wadeinbc]

And.....Great session for all of us trying to get to new levels in our riding, thank you.

[@themostlymikeshow2582]

Great lesson! Thank you. I can't wait to try some of that stuff!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks for checking it out!

[@uradumby25]

You're awesome. Thank you. This is very needed

[@raheemgahelable]

Gold as always, my friend! Be safe out there!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Raheem, hope you're doing well.

[@drewsenthused6079]

Great tips and guidance! Can't wait to balance in place better hahah

[@cablecutter9044]

Great video, I agree its a great opportunity to upskill Thanks for showing how to use your hips to swing out the back wheel, I was trying to force it around.

[@ihsanulusoy16]

Even i cant do that as it seems so easy, every time i watch you i get motivated to keep practicing. Thank you dear Jeff you are amazing.

[@zoltanzifko1353]

Cheers Jeff, this is BikingBaloo writing, from small Luxembourg Country/Europe. Me and my old Motorbike-Trials-Friends (from the 80's) love your video clips!!😎 Amazing and incredible! And now, with a crying and a smiling eye, we must recognize that we were born 30 years too early! 😉 But today's bike techniques and your clips, are so amazing and infectuous, that now, after more than 30 years of abstinence, we just “returned“ (as nearly grandpa's) and we restarted to practice our trail and trials skills....on E-Mountainbikes!! 😎 What a fun!!! 👍😂 Thanks so much for your great learning stuff!! Cheers, Trail Boss....and stay healthy,......everybody!! 👋

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

That's AWESOME!!!! Have fun riding!

[@mwottawa1]

Thanks Jeff for putting this video up. If you decide to come to Long Island in October come hang out with us at the CLIMB FTF.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

If Im here I'm THERE!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

These are some great tips for while we're all staying home! Thank you

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks for checking it out!

[@michelepirovano4135]

Jeff Lenosky, the only boss I listen to!⚖️🤙

[@armentekerian5545]

Wow you are such a great teacher - Thank You!

[@michaelfredrickson4325]

Thank you. Very good video. I can do these practices in my driveway.

[@mutant6445]

I struggled with stationary balancing and I instantly got better at it with your first drill, so thank you very much! I loved the video and am definitely going to practice all the drills.

[@madar427]

Excellent video!!!!

[@driversexposed2123]

I've been really needing this. I've been hanging around and making youtube videos as I am under lock down.

[@live4uncbball]

Thank you for your videos! You are such an inspiration. My buddy and I rode Farlow Gap recently and being on the trail gave me a new appreciation for how easy you make it look. I will be trying to conquer these skills over the next few weeks!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Let me know how it goes! These skills will definitely help you on some sections of that trail!

[@tim3kgt]

awesome vid!!! push up and clap! perfect explanation!!!!!

[@PorterMTB]

Nice one! I still like messing around in the driveway working on stuff like this, you can always use a tune up!

[@micahpop999]

Awesome video, Mr. Lenosky! Gonna go hit some stairs!

[@chadtellevik5479]

Thanks Jeff. You really have great information.

[@WarWithinMTB]

So much info! Love it man, cause I definitely need practice in the tight switchbacks.. Stay safe brotha! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Thegreatnicolini]

Great job on the edit and teaching man!

[@KellyJonesMTB]

I was feeling motivated for the challenge .. until you started hopping up the damn stairs 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 This was a good one 🙌🏻

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Haha same

[@enterteg3906]

You're magician! Subscribed! Love what you're doing with bike :) Immediately went outside to try it :)

[@AlexeiPavlov]

Thank you for the video! Excellent tutorial! Short and to the point!

[@roadlesstraveledd]

love it Jeff! this is essential stuff!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Really good skill building techniques!

[@jonathanspoelstra8429]

Thanks Jeff! Awesome stuff. Keep it coming!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Jon!

[@petekennedy9379]

Hey Jeff....just watched your video on hopping....so so good dude....thankyou so much for sharing your skills😎🙌👍 Pete

[@ls66]

Great video great info! In the 2 years I’ve been mountain biking and watching videos to learn all the techniques this is the first I’ve seen about this type of movement and I can really use it. Thanks from one Jeff to another!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Jeff!

[@tgoods5049]

Thanks, Jeff!

[@bostonblueguy]

I'm going to practice these exercises thanks for posting!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Let us know how it goes!

[@MattGlynn]

Awesome tips I'm on it tomorrow

[@kyleroxasphoto]

So much good info! Thanks Jeff

[@mtblover]

Awewome explanation. Thanks Boss!

[@bradmurphy8416]

Great ideas, and excellent edit... your edits are so polished. Great work Jeff, cheers!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thank you so much! I honestly thought it sucked!! I eventually have to resolve myself to things being "good enough". I really appreciate the support

[@jeffrogers2180]

Excellent video man. You broke it down into pieces so that even an old guy like me has a way to attack learning those skills.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Jeff!

[@stringalongamax]

My hometown (Sydney, AUS) is again in lockdown. Thanks Jeff Lenosky, these skills are super fun and keeping me sane right now.

[@ducks74oregon]

I’m lucky to call fruita my home but every time I see you go UP Horsethief, it blows my mind! I’ve pieced together about 2/3 of it going down, let alone up. At 6’4” I feel I’m at a disadvantage climbing. Will definitely practice some of these techniques

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Dude, up OR down it's all SUPER impressive!

[@kathyherde8355]

You make is look so easy! Thanks for giving me something to work on!! Stay safe!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

You too Kathy. Hope to ride with you soon!

[@hardmtnbiker]

Thanks bro, excellent tips!

[@mahanth3071]

This actually helps, because I had a really hard time lifting my rear wheel... Thank you for the video!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks, Glad it helped!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

This was an awesome video

[@philipjohnson8444]

Great tips bud, I noticed you have finally been hitting the watershed of Port Jervis, hopefully your enjoying our humble trail system.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I love it there!

[@alexanderguthier1825]

Hi Jeff. My name is Alex. I`m from germany and 52 years old. Besides from an all- mountain bike I lately bought a 24" street- trials bike to learn some basic techniques of mountainbiking better. I really like your style of riding and your trials skills are amazing. I find you`re very laid back and not at all self centered. Which in my opinion has a very positive effect on your how to videos. I find them great for learning and understanding- so please make some more of them (maybe also some trials skills specific). Greatings from heidelberg and ride on.

[@mickbuin5920]

great tutorial Jeff,am a triathlete ,just got secondhand yeti sb5 to get into mtb will help me develop skills to get more out of my offroad riding

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

sweet! Make sure to sub, I'm adding more how to content

[@XCRiders]

I love your videos and look forward to every new episode! 😂 but I have to remind myself, it’s not required to be so technically sound, to thoroughly enjoy riding trails and mountain biking. But I am progressing and improving over time thanks!

[@eugeniojrlicco5861]

Nice bro ...now i need to practice your idea ..thanks....really yourr great..

[@lynxg4641]

Jeff, thanks for the reminder. Was wanting something to do besides hop on the boring trainer and not quite ready yet to practice my wheelies since knee isn't strong enough for awkward bails and such. Love me some slow tech and love me some tech climbing, so great way to pass the time. Fairly passable at the track stands, but hoping the wheels around is definitely my weak point, so challenge accepted, hoping that in the 2 weeks of 24/7 curfew I would have greatly improved my ability to move around in tight spaces.

[@Lia-ob2jk]

How did it go?

[@rouxenophobe]

Finally! - I thought, a very simple looking skill that should be easy to do, especially as I can already trackstand. Only had one sesh so far..., but failed miserably!!! I could only just get that front wheel off the ground (& felt very unbalanced) and as for rotation, ha! I just couldn't overcome the grip of the tyre. You make it look so easy Jeff, thanks for the great vid., I'll give it another go :-)

[@jonathan2146]

Such an awesome post! Thanks!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jonathan Kisthardt thanks for watching

[@chawlamayank91]

Great great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍😍😍😍

[@mountainlessmtb9940]

Nice work trail boss 🤘

[@rubbersidedown1356]

Epic man!

[@Greek_MotoDivision]

Thanks for the tips dude! nice video ! 👌👌👌

[@MarlonParong]

wow! you're amazing, Jeff.

[@heritageturns]

So helpful Thanks!

[@martinschwartz7342]

Thanks, Jeff. That was very helpful.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@addisontrue8769]

loved this! thank you

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Great video, thanks.

[@emiliocobosgonzalez3355]

i need a full vid of you riding with sick sountrack, that last part was so good!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

check out my channel and subscribe, there's lots on there!

[@igorpuglia8820]

Great video!!

[@zarleez]

Really good explanations. I want to learn it right away. Thank you😍

[@vcmtbpinoyito]

Hey Idol that really helpful from most of us not able to ride on the trail🙌🙌 stay safe🙏

[@gorgon4061]

You’re the man!

[@graveyardman67]

Great stuff as always Jeff! See you on the trails soon hopefully, 6 feet away of course. ;-|

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

6.5 to be safe!

[@CarlosGonzalez-ms3qx]

You’ve got my dream job pro, sponsored by a my favorite brewery. I’m an Old Chub guy. I will be practicing on plenty of rocky climbs here in Phx

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Lucky!! PHX is the best!!

[@zanetaylor7]

Keep this video concept going! I’d watch a series of these or an in depth video on any of the topics mentioned

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Make sure to subscribe, I have more coming!

[@adventureslab813]

Nice ! Thank you

[@rafeevans]

Love this Jeff because what you show is attainable by an 'advanced intermediate' rider like me, with a little practice. Too many videos make the impossible look easy and it's demoralizing to regular folks.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I'm glad you like it!

[@toneloke7489]

Thanks, great drills to do at my apartment complex!!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

perfect!

[@gabrieledalessio6707]

Very good tutorial

[@mtb3657]

Thank you

[@mizsbae5545]

Very useful. Thanks for the tips ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

[@isaacpatz5016]

Awesome video! Good job! I’m a professional mountain biker too!

[@hdgjkag]

Great vid. Thanks 🤙

[@NZWozza]

Haha - Goddamn it. Been trying to learn to trackstand the last few days and the videos I watched were no help at all. What I found worked was setting up a slalom course out of tin cans on my driveway and going through as slow as possible. As soon as I stopped trying to trackstand it became a lot more natural which is pretty much the advice you have given here. Will watch the video a few more times and try front and back wheel lifts once I have track stands down a little more. Great video.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

That's awesome! Stoked you liked it.

[@igorrohlik]

awesome video, doesn't get any better. Can't wait to practice some more and maybe finally see some more progress, because I ain't seeing much :)

[@martind.almonia4849]

thanks jeff ,im ga 'na try n practice this

[@danwhite4804]

Jeff! Haven't seen you since nwd9! So stoked!

[@danwhite4804]

Nwd8

[@johnlopez4089]

Great video 👍👍

[@stever7723]

Awesome tips

[@aaronm7965]

Jeff your videos are the best

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thank you Aaron, that means a LOT!!

[@mattbare2803]

Great video, thanks

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks for checking it out

[@lorenzisip6109]

2 months of hard working practice i ended hoping in any direction every skills were dialed im stoked i could even hop on a five step stairs thanks👌👌👌

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Hell yeah!!

[@lorenzisip6109]

On flat pedals 🤘

[@zootmanmtb7739]

Awesome channel mate new sub here keep up the good work 👌🏼👍🤙

[@Oscarch2306]

Cool I’ll try on my hardtail,