April's First Pro Line @ Whistler! // Dirt Merchant Progression Session

[@trailmonster]

Such great progression April...Kyle you're such a great teacher.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Double thank you!

[@Michi.108]

just wanted to write the same, your so right. @Kyle you´re giving classes?

[@IamActive83]

I was going to write this! :)

[@Vlox47]

April committing to these features is such an inspiration of confidence! Makes me want to get over the features that scare me

[@AprilRideMTB]

You can do it, you can do it!!!

[@The_Sampler]

Let's Goooo April!!! What an incredible achievement; I'll never forget how incredible that felt to complete this legendary trail. So insanely stoked for you and definitely helped to have such a great coach 🤘

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you, it felt great and it’s probably my new favorite trail!

[@giuliamantovani2729]

So inspiring! April you’re a legend!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@FallenTimber]

Just a couple years ago, I felt like April had a comparable skill level to myself when I was a kid riding bikes in the neighborhood. Now I watch these videos and her progression has passed me up at 35. Basically, it feels like she has had several decades worth of progression in just a few years. AMAZING. 🙇‍♂️ Huge props to both of you. What a journey to witness.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@faithg9766]

How amazing April to watch you facing real nerves and real fear and then just conquer it. Your journey makes it real. It is quite something to watch both of you now and forget the health challenges Kyle went through. You are both a joy to watch.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@patrikmoller3643]

I love hearing April go "I can do it, I can do it" at the end, it's basically how I talk to myself, and I keep telling myself that the bike can do it, the limiter is me :)

[@michaeljohnson9758]

1000 thumbs up. Watching her commit to the huge step up brought me back to my dirt bike riding days, pinning the throttle and commiting to the big triple.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Full commit! Thank you 😊

[@delaneywaltman]

That was awesome April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@pauleddy5146]

Nice! Having someone tow you in for the proper speed really helps. I'm too old for this, but when someone conquers their, shall we say apprehension?, it's a win! Just apply that same attitude to whatever you're riding! You got this are the best words you can hear!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yes the tow helps so much!

[@danreed2189]

April, it's good to see your strategies to overcome your fear. Awesome! Nothing can hold you back if you are geared up to succeed and have the skills. And, as all your viewers are pointing out, you have the skills now. Fantastic to watch someone develop before our eyes!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the process and hope it will inspire others!

[@happyscrappyheropup]

Bam! Great job April! Such a trooper.. Kyle - you da zen man ultimate sensei! Love your vids!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@ChinoZ32]

Beautiful. Well done Kyle for being so supportive. April, your courage is admirable and also inspiring.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@grounddodger3212]

I have the most horrendous fear of getting bucked or going dead sailor on jumps not even a third the size of those; I was having panic attacks just watching these 😮 Well done April, what a sender!

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha yeah it can be scary the first time if you aren't ready for how the jump it built, luckily the trail is built super well and only a few caught be off guard.

[@judahteague]

April is such a good rider keep up the good work..... Kyle does a great job teaching

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@jollygreen68]

You two are just the greatest thing! Seeing Kyle be SO patient, explain everything, but not in too much detail (so as not to overload the mind), and then just be such a great cheerleader for April is absolutely amazing. I wish I had a buddy or MTB friend that was as good as Kyle, yet SUCH a great teacher, calm and patient. It's such an inspiration to see these different videos of big jumps or drops and knowing how scary they are. It's one thing to WANT to do these, but a totally different thing to commit and do them! It takes MAJOR guts to do what April is doing in such a short amount of time. Then seeing Kyle show April over and over how to accomplish it, and then seeing April struggle, but get better and better each time until she sends it! It's unreal and just wanted to thank the both of you for being such cool people and sharing all of this great content with us. I learn so much by watching you two and just hope I can ride as well as you two someday! April is really brave and it's so inspiring to see her do these difficult things that seem so easy to good riders. And Kyle is such a good rider, such a good guy and great teacher. You guys are crazy lucky to have each other and have such a great relationship. Best

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@Silversidepro]

I have watched a lot of videos from whistler. I don't recall any that showed a pro-walk of any features like you did here. They may show the feature walking but not really talk about it. I feel like you picked a couple of these features apart pretty well and showed what a pre-ride pro-walk should be. Good Job

[@AprilRideMTB]

So glad you enjoyed the process!

[@planeandsimple431]

Haven't watched in a while, sorry, but April's progression is as banging as that Fox kit she was wearing. She made that look so easy. I remember Seth and Alex doing a "first time" Dirt Merchant vid a few years ago. They made it look a way more difficult and I believe Seth came out with a nice hip bruise.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much! I missed that video and will have to check it out, sounds like a good one haha

[@austinhammond3076]

Are you kidding me?! You guys are killing it, those features look huuuggeee

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much! They are definitely bigger in real life!!!

[@jcsrst]

Great job April!! Kyle is the perfect teacher, so patient and understanding.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@lionelhernandez34]

April 👊 that was awesome, Kyle you have a gift man great coaching

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@CP-qx2ff]

Great coaching and great riding April. The progression in your riding is inspiring.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much!

[@jefffaulkner5704]

“Commit, commit. I can do it.” Nails it. Well done April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@thebrewgeek]

Dang, April was flying! Wish I could jump that well. 👍👍

[@Turbodudedk]

Great riding April wauw. You can do it, okay and you do 😵‍💫 Those drops and the step up we’re Big

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@DrumguyCiv]

Good job, to both of you! To April for overcoming fears and to Kyle for being such a good teacher.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@AppleJack76]

Love all of April's riding sound effects. 😁

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha channeling my inner child

[@KevinT3141]

Stellar, you must have been there just after I left. I stuck to greens, blues, and some technical blues, but no jumps or drops for me yet. Really jazzed to watch you two hitting it though! Well done!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@jc2044]

This is a contact sport, and practice is what shapes the monk. It's wonderful to witness both of you continually sharing your life journeys.

[@markjones4896]

Once again Kyle you are doing a great job with April's progression you two keep up the good work I enjoy watching your videos ❤

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much!

[@petterastrom4322]

Wow, just wow! Thank Kyle but praise yourself too for committing April, love your vibe together!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much!!

[@TheBauwsMan]

Way to go April!:D

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks!

[@willbell9642]

Man I felt that one, you can hear it in Aprils breathing as she pushes back the last time before nailing it, amazing job digging deep and it’s dope to see the trust as well. Nice work team, I’ve learned from this.

[@sammus1412]

Awesome job April! Love the little celebratory “woo” every time you clear a feature 🎉

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thanks!

[@philippegingras6282]

Bad ass April! You guys are great.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@mikoyle]

As always, the most relatable videos on mtb. Always enjoy the human element.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you enjoy it, thank you!

[@ericburgess5087]

I have to finally sayypu two are great and April is my new hero I am 58 and just got back into MTBing after nearly 20 years and watching Kyle teach and April learn has brought me further that I imagined soo thank you

[@jameshayton3860]

Not sure if you guys realise what an inspiration you are. As a 50+ year old guy I get intimidated by jumps but April's progress shows us all what's possible. Can’t wait for the next video to drop. Respect and admiration to you both ❤

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@stephenchilcoat3808]

Kyle is great at assessing April’s ability and giving her confidence. I feel like that is a hangup I have. I think I can do things but I don’t have someone I trust re-assuring me. It goes a long way.

[@RastaMouse86]

Brilliant work April. It's been fun watching your progression. Kyle you are such a great coach and person.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@Opd351]

big kudos April, that is awesome. What a joy it is to overcome our fears its awesome you get to challenge yourself. Kyle knows what your capable of and is a fantastic motivator

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much! It really is the best feeling when you overcome your fears!

[@ColoradoFamilyof5]

Kyle, I am a father of 3 kiddos,and I want to thank you. Watching your interaction with April and teaching her is inspirational. I try to employ the same patience and confidence technique in teaching my kids in everything that challenges them.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear!

[@bullseye0112]

So rad April, crushing it🔥🔥👊🙌

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@subpar_singletrack]

Her progression and the support and teamwork is awesome!!!

[@i.amsimplyval]

Kyle, I’m so happy to see you healthy and living an amazing life. God bless you and April.

[@tonyfernandez1957]

Awesome April has progressed so much, great coaching Kyle 👍

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ytriDlO]

yes incredible progess. Awesome!

[@Bogdan_Ch]

Just realized how important is to have someone pushing you calmly and staying ahead to match the pace and speed. Awesome stuff. Congrats to both of you, your gorgeous 😊

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you got something out of it, thank you!

[@paulgaerlan4362]

Way to go April! Way to go Kyle for your coaching and patience. You both are great to watch and an inspiration for progression

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@Kevinwalker777]

Good stuff! Fun to watch April conquer a gnarly trail, Kyle always does a fantastic job coaching too, great job guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Wow!!!! So good!!! What a great teacher and student video! April nicely done on that progression to check off Dirt Merch!!! So sick!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@rollwithmemtb]

So great to see the progression on this trail. It's very helpful to see someone figuring it out from start to finish. Great riding April, and great instruction Kyle 👍

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bradmiller4927]

Loving April’s in ride commentary and positive self talk! 😊💪🏻

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you! 😊

[@JohnnyChonko]

10:43 hell yes!

[@AprilRideMTB]

🥳

[@Rhyridesbikes]

Very timely video for me! Seemed to fail to transfer my jumping when trying new trails and you guys breaking down the process gave me a lot of insights. Thank you! It's nice to see April's progression as well!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That’s great to hear, thank you!

[@a.k2156]

What a frick, April did sooo good! You have come a long way in few years, good job!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@Ecualogic]

Awesome instructor and awesome student. Love you guys! Awesome progression April! ❤

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@jennkuenzler2420]

Holy shit April. I was scared watching this! I can’t believe how far you’ve come. You are truly an inspiration. AMAZING JOB!!! …and I can’t forget Kyle. He is an incredible and patient teacher. Truly you deserve much credit Kyle.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha Thank you!

[@jscorwin16]

Damn April is a rock star! Impressive progression and always great coaching from Kyle. Keep the great videos coming.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@madisongutierrez8499]

I love how patient and supportive he is with April. I love seeing her progress

[@derekmccray9332]

Yooooo April!! Amazing work....real fear, real challenge, real example of mastering the mind!! Commit, commit commit. I can do it!! 🤘✋️👊

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@joshuaeller7732]

Great job April! Fantastic coaching Kyle! Love to watch your progression as it make me more excited to work on my own skills. Keep encouraging and affirming each other. We should all strive to be so patient and kind to our spouses.

[@damianluby8973]

That was the most nail biting video I've watched for a while. I kept putting myself in your shoes and thinking, there's no way I'd do that but you did it. You've come so much further than me and in a shorter time.

[@siradinar]

Amazing to see how far April has come! Very inspriational! And kudos to Kyle being patient with her and not pressuring her to do anything she's not comfortable doing. You guys are awesome!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@motortrack7903]

Great coaching and April just applies her self so well and keeps trying at it.just wonderful to see great job all round 🎉

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@niklaswejedal463]

Cool to see April's progession! That was awesome!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@twozero_20]

Amazing progress! 😃

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@BenBike]

So freaking impressive!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you 😊

[@keniwatterson4860]

Well done, That was awesome you should be proud of what you've accomplished

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you, we are!

[@durasal81]

I absolutely love the interaction between the two of you! Kyle is an awesome coach and positive influence always encouraging April. The trust she has with Kyle is a beautiful thing to behold…Great video!!💯🫶👏🏽

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@JasonSchmidt]

I love how ya'll progress through the run, and April keeps pushing. Kyles you are a great teacher! Great inspriation!

[@nrmrvrk]

I love hearing April's self talk while she was riding and approaching the bigger features. I beat myself up when I'm pushing my limits trying to hit new features (that are nowhere near the size of the features that April was hitting). Thanks for sharing the inside look.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FlowConsciously]

April talking to herself probably saved a life or two!! LOL.- #selftalk is IMPORTANT!! Great video Kyle & April!! Thank you guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thank you!

[@trevin1691]

What a ride ! Thanks for taking us along for the ride👍

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@wchangose]

Great video, very inspirational. April, you're a badass... good job. Thanks guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@CanadaEhAlmostMadeIt]

Hey guys, I wanted to thank you for making these videos. Watching you two work together is such a positive influence. My daughter is 6 years old and loves riding her mountain bike, but she gets intimidated buy mild hills and repeating bumps. Seeing April’s progression over these couple years has been great for confidence building (for me and her), I always try to show my daughter what other girls can do and that learning is for life. Winter is around the corner here in Calgary Alberta, so she and I are joining an indoor bike park to work on some skills and get ready for next season. Videos like yours help keep the stoke high.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing! I wish I had more access to influential women growing up, it’s such a great time for kids now having access to so much whether it’s all of the amazing parks being built or just through the internet. -April

[@ericmonty]

As everyone has said, incredible progression!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@Heidi5353]

Great video - love hearing April's play by play on the descent :) you're badass April! Such a calculated rider too!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you, I kind of feel like I sound like a kid and some of the thoughts they have haha

[@bingoberra18]

That was awesome, its really so much in the head and overcoming your fears

[@AprilRideMTB]

Very true!

[@MyGuitartime]

I literally cheered for her on the step up! Great job!

[@bouzouki2006]

Congrats April! Overcoming fear is always the hardest part.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@Mezzarino]

Glad I was there to see April crush this 👏🏻👏🏻

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks for the support!!!

[@bwholladay]

Wow, massive kudos April! Wish this was published before I went to Whistler earlier this year. Kyle's guidance and quiet confidence makes me want to go back and try Dirt Merchant now.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@coreycanuck1315]

Best Dirt Merchant video on KZbin for us normal mortals! Thank you for the effort put into the video and posting!! Much apprecaited..

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@wonderwatch2239]

Wow that’s some good progression, in a positive invironment , love it❤️

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@stevem.5177]

One of my most favorite videos. I love the progression from the first run pre-ride second and then the third run we don’t have jump lines like that where I live so those look really intimidating but that kind of progression is flat out doable I can see myself doing it… But I would definitely need somebody like Kyle to pull me in. Those jump lines though I agree.. are so well engineered.

[@christianb9829]

I want to ride with them 2 on 1 for a day! such a kind encouraging, great teaching couple!

[@sagifern4444]

WOW !! April is so good overcoming her fears and keep trying and succeeding although the feel of fear .. that's an awesome quality !!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@RonnRider]

April, you inspire me so much! I’ve got a bit of a phobia of step ups and you just inspired me to give it a go. We’ll done legends.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much, good luck the next time you try a step up!

[@alainbergeron1675]

From Montreal Canada! April, you're much better than me. I think I would chicken out. Kyle is Pro! Good work guy's. Showing others; "you can do it".

[@garykerr]

Thank you for this video! This video is the single best representation of exactly what that felt like for me…the nervousness in her voice and positive self talk as she worked way through features brought me right back to that trail. I will say that I didn’t end up trying the drop, I bypassed both wood drops and continued on the double black line. Aside from those drops, my second run through looked and felt exactly like April’s. This video really makes me want to go back next year and get a clean run through the whole thing.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Awesome it got you excited to go back, I can't wait to go back too!

[@Low__expectations]

Nice work April - we're all very proud/happy for you. And nice work Kyle with the coaching - getting towed in is just priceless, but not always enough without the coaching and encouragement you gave.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@mattpoe9391]

That was just awesome to watch! So impressed with you April. This vid was very relatable for me as I often find myself riding with someone better who is trying to tow me in to new things. There is nothing like finally letting it go and hitting that feature you know you can do if you just have the mental toughness. So proud and happy for you girl!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@stephanmessager7973]

Well done Miss April; beautiful rider, good teacher and beautiful track, ah the good life!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@marcsee4072]

big jumps, well done!!! April is flying high - what a progress!!!

[@melwestlake8539]

Kyle, you are so patient and sweet with April. April, you are more fearless than you know. Watching you two is like a Hallmark Christmas movie. Good feelings all around. 😀 Wonderful to see the progression.

[@lachlannae]

Thank you for showing the planning and thought that goes into doing any of the jumps. Especially the larger ones. I feel like a lot of the mtn bike vid's I see make it look like people did it the first time without any thought put into it. It's helping me learn a lot about how you need to think about what you're doing. I have no expectations of ever doing such tough trails, but it's still good thought processes to see. Always love ya'lls vid's!! Thank you and be well! ❤

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@takenoshortcuts]

Wow April, your riding has come a long way. I love hearing you coach yourself. Be well

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@DukeTDang]

Welcome to our back yard, Canada! 🇨🇦

[@jltrack]

You did so well April!! I wish I had Kyle to show me the ropes

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you! It’s really nice to trust him and that he’s willing to help me 😊

[@LeonardoSNogueira]

Awesome, you two have a good vibes too 👏👏👏👏

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much!