95% Struggle with THIS!

Today the IRC Tire guy invites you to follow along live with one of his private clinics!
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[@jamesmannion231]

I had to rewatch minutes 2&3 cos I was so distracted by the giant tumbleweed 😂

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

lol! I was too

[@Shipman37x]

That was a big ass tumbleweed!! 😂

[@GusLiuYiChen]

🤣

[@18S_TD]

That weren’t no tumbleweed. That was tumblebush.

[@bartmcdowell8349]

How did no one acknowledge that big ass thing?

[@hello-dirt]

That wheelie-pivot bike- land on stand move was Smoooooothuh!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank ya 🤘

[@zaenduro3326]

Rich is the best coach, a chic channel for training, thanks for lessons, has already learned a lot from you👍 I from Russia, wrote with the help of translator, can be errors😅

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks so much for the support! 🙌🙌

[@kylelangworthy9641]

I love the explanation you gave about. Use it when you need it. You know, when you're trailriding, relax Use your attack position when you need it cause we're not all racers. Thank you rich. But it is good to know the knowledge that you've taught me. I really appreciate it and I use it when needed.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Really appreciate the support!! Stoked to help!

[@rayvee482]

Thanks for all you’ve done and are doin for us Rich. You’ve helped my riding tremendously in just a few short weeks. It’s amazing how all this training translates to actual riding. Stay awesome. Hope to meet you someday. 🍻

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That’s really cool to hear! Stoked to help! Hope to meet you as well!

[@MotoKY-yz250x]

I’ve been watching your videos for years. All have improved my riding and gave me the confidence to do stationary log hops and clutch up techniques. Pivot turns are an everyday must. I don’t know how I ride without knowing how to do them. Pivot hops over logs and just general knowledge of always weighing the pegs has made a massive difference. I stress all these techniques to my friends and they have all started to improve as well. Thanks for everything you do Rich! Keep shredding 🤟🏻

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That is awesome! Love hearing that! Thanks for the support!

[@louisdoucet1498]

Such a passionate teacher.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌🙌

[@Caturra86]

I'm practicing my techniques for The South African IMPI Hard enduro end of the month. I only watch your vids as they are the most informative and the break down and detail you go into is next level. My skill has increased greatly form your videos. When I do cardio I watch your videos to learn more and re-watch to see if I missed any thing. Thanks a lot Rich!! Keep it up legend!!!

[@johnbailey445]

Appreciate these videos - keep em coming!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support, will do!

[@alexdesamsonow822]

Your videos are top notch! You’re good at making the videos fun, and you have the skills to demonstrate! Thanks so much!

[@mmmx5109]

Thank you sharing your knowledge of the sport with us. The fundamentals you teach have helped me tremendously. It’s pretty cool to see these clinic videos. Thanks for posting!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That’s so cool to hear! More to come!

[@daveknott4563]

Gold brother, thanks!! I'm on 5th day track riding and improving significantly due to your content!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Fantastic!

[@JacobSnover]

Love this! I have ridden bicycles more than dirt bikes, and having to pedal forced me to lean way forward, but it felt very weird to lean forward on a dirt bike during accel without pedaling. I'm learning how much goes through my feet/legs on a dirt bike and when I get it working right my arms are so much more relaxed and I can ride the trails much better and longer. Thanks for the great tips!!

[@zachfarkash6430]

So much useful information thanks for sharing 🤘

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulgeorgelas383]

I struggle with this for sure. I have a hard time having enough wrist left over to add power. Gotta regrip I assume. Looking forward to the Virginia training session!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Looking forward to meeting you in Virginia! Yes, re-gripping is required!

[@abegaz9582]

amazing channel amazing teacher

[@lousplumbing2042]

Man he in is so detailed and in depth. . Rich, Larson, Chris, Burch, and AJ (Moto academy ) Make up my triangle. I really started actually trying to improve about three years ago. I make time to practice during the week even if it’s a half hour just to get something in and you don’t need a lot of space So throw that excuse away. You can work on static balance, Body positioning, etc. riding with my buddies is fun but when you’re pushing out a hard pace It’s difficult to work on technique. I try to make a conscience effort to always Work on at least one thing every time I go out. I have a horrible habit of pulling the clutch when braking . That’s next on the list. Your awesome. Thank you

[@MrGbustamante]

Most of the students did exactly what you told them not to do! I hope they see this video.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Isn’t that amazing!! I’ve done this for a while!! It’s 95%

[@jarrod1687]

I'm going to practice this tomorrow, awesome video

[@oryona3102]

i love your videos man, i'm getting better thanks to you, every single weekend i do your drills.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great to hear! 🙌🙌

[@baneeyboy]

Thank you I actually learnt alot from this! I get arm pump very often

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great to hear!!

[@germancoombes]

Hey Rich, great video. Can you explain the reason to drop the heel when accelerating? You mention it a few times. Im curious why you dont mention squeezing the seat with knees. Most other youtube vidoes that talk about body position say you should squeeze seat with your knees. Cheers

[@joncov]

this position is changing a lot when riding, obstacle riding included, it is the best position for some important reasons I noticed one thing that needs counter-intuition - it is the head position, raising head makes the rest of the body want to spoil the stance I found 2 solutions: when riding slowly keep head down and look up with the eyes only when riding faster raise the head a little but counteract the natural body movement that follows

[@Hogheadgolfer]

Great lesson. You make everything easy to understand and make it look so easy. Even the cute move putting the bike on the stand. That was trick! I still have to manually lift mine. 🙄

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha! Thanks for watching!! Just takes time and practice!! I appreciate the support!

[@sulevlipp]

Thank you so much for all the content - as a long time viewr i can say - sooo helpful! So, i am very sorry as this is rather offtopic.... but what model of SIDI boots do you use....? Sidi does not like to explain the difference in its web very much.... Thanks!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks so much for watching! Here’s everything I wear and why Hard Enduro Gear Setup! Everything I Wear! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnqnnKOsjLFpj9U

[@Mkruzer]

Thank you for another awesome video. When i ride transfer roads I'll do this drill all the time. I focus on my body position while trying to let the grip float in my hand.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great time to practice!

[@flingndirt_UT]

I think this is one of my biggest issues and I end up with quads that are always on fire along with hands that are smoked way to early.. Thanks for sharing this, something I need to try and work on along with so many other things.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Exactly! If you’re feeling it in the quads you’re in a wrong position!

[@DavidDacaro]

Your videos are amazing, thanks I learn a lot. I will watch for your class schedule and see if I can coincide. One quick question, on braking without clutch, are you also downshifting without clutch when you needed - and, on that same note, where do you land on the need to use vs no need to use clutch when either up or downshift (on dirt)? Thanks in advance - David

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support! I use it on up shifts only. 👍

[@alejandrodemosteyrinmunoz5755]

Awesome video! I have been looking for this explanation for a while. Are you supposed to also squeeze the bike between your legs when accelerating? I feel this gives me an extra grip and point of support but not sure if that is bad technique also. Thanks for sharing this content!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Honestly, squeezing with your knees is such a interesting topic. I’m never actually thinking squeeze with my knees. Most of the time when I see riders who are very focused on squeezing they’re very stationary on the bike. They don’t move back-and-forth and maximize their input into the machine. When you point your toes in you’re naturally going to squeeze more, but I don’t think I’d recommend trying to hold a stationary position on the bike.

[@alejandrodemosteyrinmunoz5755]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thank you for the quick replay! I think you’re right; when I squeeze the bike I am actually holding my weight with my legs, not my arms. Still, the technique you’re teaching is to counterbalance the acceleration force with the forward movement/position of the body. I must say I ride a maxi-trail, not an enduro bike. So it might be a different environment. I’m just new in the off-road world and trying to figure thing out. Thanks again for the video and the reply. I wish I was closer so I could assist to your clases.

[@avichaiminkoff3484]

Please come to So Cal for a clinic 💪

[@avichaiminkoff3484]

❤

[@chknlyps2373]

The tumbleweed had good form transitioning from uphill to downhill!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha! Dialed

[@tjpighin]

But that tumbleweed though

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

See the tumbling weed

[@tjpighin]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto I was laughing. Didn't skip a beat

[@MrVlasek88]

thanks a lot for sharing your videos 🙏

[@sorenmelchior]

Great content as usual, thanks for the tips.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you like them!

[@brettknibbs9351]

how bloody easy d0o you make getting on the stand look ahahaha love it man.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha! Thanks, good little trick

[@brettknibbs9351]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto you never cease to amaze me dude. You really are great at what you do

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you brotha!!

[@brettknibbs9351]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto ive learnt more from you then anyone, even local teachers - some of m keys arent working lol

[@Dissentient01]

All this stuff helps riding at full pace as well.

[@laius6047]

i just started riding (honda nx650 1990) and accelerating while im standing feels so bad, i was clearly unaware of the movements. I didnt know i should bend so far upfront.

[@thunderbembo3406]

is there any technique for hard enduro technical trail to minimize armpumps? or this technique also can be applied for technical trail?

[@vijayam1]

Brilliant... All through legs...pressing through the pegs.. I gotta keep sayin' this..

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Keep saying it!!

[@WillyD1]

I would love to go to one of riches classes he’s the balls not only unreal rider the way he teaches is incredible his vids are priceless

[@jmothers]

@IRCTireUSAMoto Rear tire question? What rear would you recommend for New England Hare Scrambles (rocks, roots and mud)? Will be for a Beta 200 RR RE.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I’d say between the vx 30 and m5bevo. If your looking for gummy ve33s

[@jmothers]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thanks, I'll let you know how it worked next race!

[@dawgintime]

One day and 12000 views and only 619 likes! That should at least be 6190! Come on people, you know you're gonna go out there and practice the shit out of this valuable technique. All you gotta do is say thanks and HIT the LIKE BUTTON. THANKS RICH !

[@take5th]

I believe that modern life sacrifices your glutes and lowest abs. This is precisely what is needed to hold position. If you are trying to get back into shape after the age of 40 you best work on those areas first.

[@elcincero321]

Exceptional ❤

[@Matthew-zw9su]

I get better just watching these.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Love it!

[@Matthew-zw9su]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Really. I advanced to 125 A class for a while in 1986, then stopped riding for 37 years. Bought a klx300 dual sport last year and have practised many of your basics. Went to a Beta demo last month and felt so comfortable with the power delivery and clutch feel that while on a high from the experience I out of the blue tried a 180 pivot turn on flat ground and nailed it. Thank you:)

[@justintorgersen5267]

When is the next time you do an off-road clinic like this in Utah?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

June 15th Check my website richlarsen511.com

[@justintorgersen5267]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thanks! Email sent!

[@ronalddurst2259]

So rich larsen, what is your feeling on steg pegs, does it help with proper body postion, or hinder it, since I've been using steg pegs I haven't experienced arm pump, but I have noticed, sometimes, my body movement is slightly off during to the stegs being a crutch???? Just your thoughts

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

In my opinion, you can’t pull your knees far enough back with steg pegs on. doesn’t allow for an exaggerated body position encounter action. They may help you hold on, but I find it to be a crutch and a hindrance hitting larger obstacles.

[@Gravelcruiser]

Curious as to your rear brake lever placement. Seems like I have to drop my knee forward quite a bit during braking

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

My rear brake placement is quite high. It’s fully engaged at level with the peg.

[@timboone4242]

@irctireusamoto Any suggestions for strength training/stretching to help with the lower back pain? Thanks for these videos!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Stretch and strengthen your hip flexors. Most of the time that will help lower back pain immensely

[@dominikmicek1578]

Is there a chance to test xtrainer 300 ? 😊

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I may need to do that. 👍

[@hello-dirt]

I have a 22 and love it until I have to try to keep up with people at speed or drop from about 40" or more. The stock front forks really don't like big hits or medium drops, even with stronger springs.

[@rodneybutler7939]

THANKS !!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you!

[@dliwei284]

thangks

[@ktmkiwi]

Great info, is it just me, or does he sound like Jordan Peterson? 😮

[@davidcrouse6670]

I don't mean to brag but I have never had arm pump. I'm not fast so there's that but I ride hard stuff at a fairly advanced level. I attribute it to random biological difference not anything I've done.

[@MargaretKent-l6j]

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[@aubreyroche5080]

I miss being 16.......LOL....

[@bartmcdowell8349]

3:13-3:29

[@6660diamond]

отлично рассказал 👍

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks!

[@yodavizion]

🗣️🦾

[@DarkTideOffroad]

You dont even race dirt bike ballerina boy! Can you go fast?

[@laius6047]

bro get to the point. less words more meaning. amazing info though. thanks

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

😂 that’s a really weird comment

[@robertgladh]

Suppose he said same thing first day in 1st grade too.

[@moto_guy34]

Awesome video. Explained great multiple ways with different peoples posture too. The deadlift posture made total sense to me I never thought of it that way