Lift your game! 8 tips for average dirt muppets︱Cross Training Enduro

[@jmleban]

Me and my 10 year old brother watched this and now he wants me to coach him.

[@ate_shroom]

You need a coach too, child

[@RangBodhi]

@@ate_shroomI’m sure they noted your wise points,gramps

[@rotorhead5000]

It does feel great when you see that you have made progress. Two years ago, I was a shit rider, now I am comfortable saying I am delightfully mediocre. In two more years, I would like to be decent. I'm in better shape than I ever have been, and every day on two wheels is the best day ever since developing a bit of confidence. Wanting to get better was probably the best thing I ever did, apart from marrying my wife, and having my kid I guess.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Great to hear, Nathan! I think 'delightfully mediocre' sums up 98% of us well.

[@AS-dc8tb]

Hats off to Barry for keeping riding after his spine injury and adapting to the situation by sitting even when it's not the best and most efficient technique.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Cheers AS. It's actually got me rethinking the standing/sitting thing so I might redo that video soon. I still think it's great to stand as much as possible when learning... but then eventually pick your moments when are equally good at both.

[@asherlito3801]

Man that exercise tip really hit close to home today. While riding today I realized how bad I was out of shape and how much it showed on my riding. I couldn't stand up for as long or hold on as well. This lead to me being less confident and not giving enough throttle, or sitting when I should have been standing which lead to many tip overs.

[@AmmarKhan-g1f]

That downhill and change of direction was nicely done

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Coxy is really riding well nowadays, I'll post a video of his latest silver class hard enduro lap soon.

[@johnmignano7872]

The mental preparation and positioning is key just as important as physical fitness, got to be able to reax while conquering fear which is the biggest limitation to progress and improvement of skills.

[@stmboat]

Excellent speaking voice. If yanks wanna think this is monotonous, they can believe whatever they like. Very captivating, soothing and compelling. Obviously wholesome, the material. Smooth, doynomic accent from Down-under. CTE is music.

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

I've always loved riding in the low revs. And that technique came from upshifting to the highest gear possible as we rode the streets to the trails. We did that as not to annoy the non-riding neighbors

[@maxflight777]

1:25 pushing the bars to turn like that ? Wow, I like it !

[@chrisoffersen]

Another high quality vid. Never get tired of these.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Cheers Chris!

[@hugonora2083]

Tank’s for the video. I decided to hire a coach to improve my white belt technique…

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Well done Coxy on the dedication to achieve the goal. I totally agree training is good. I don't know of any training around here so I watch Vids like yours. Thanks Barry...by the way I like your attitude to keep learning no matter your age...Im 53 and not slowing...did my first harescramble the other day and corner speed was vital for good lap times...i will watch your vid on that.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Congrats on your first race! I rode with Coxy last weekend as he's visiting from interstate. He's well beyond me in almost every aspect nowadays, awesome to see how far he's gone since dedicating himself to learning more.

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

@@crosstrainingenduro cheers mate

[@CommieHunter7]

I like how you edited the thumbnail for the vid so that no one would think you or the boys would ride a red KTM.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

God forbid! 😂

[@HeshGecko]

0:59 i love my new Austrian pretender 23 EC300 hahaha, Been watching your vids for a while now, Thanks for the awesome riding development vids and jokes along the way!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Glad you like them!

[@FustFPV]

I was about to disagree with low revs but then hearing "untill you are ready to handle them", I instantly started to agree with you. Hearing that gave me flash backs to learning to ride as a kid doing slow cornering from the back wheel making a huge rooster tail and no forward momentum. God I wish video cameras were more portable and affordable back then so I could rewatch my embarrassing moments hahaha

[@davidrockwell9776]

Thanks for another great vid Barry. Spot on advice fore sure.👍

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Thanks David! 👍

[@brentv7299]

Great video Barry! If an 'average' rider retains only one thing from this video it is to STAND UP when riding. Your clip of sitting vs. standing couldn't have illustrated it better. Oh, and get a trials bike!!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Well said!

[@DuhYaThink]

Looking ahead is the best way too getting faster

[@cuntymckuntface834]

Good video. Fair play to the bloke, the hard work has paid off big time!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

He's way beyond our general level now, great to see

[@mauricioaaguirre4411]

The point is always trying to improve. Even if you ride just for fun, riding becomes boring if you keep stucked in the same mistakes and doest develop new skills. Once you achieve a new goal, gets more and more exciting. I really hope your spine gets well Barry, take care!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Thanks Maurice! It's pretty good now. I can handle long rides now as long as I don't do much bike lifting and keep good posture. A good outcome compared to the alternative!

[@fireant5225]

How much alcohol should I drink and how much weed should I smoke before / during / after the ride? what do you recommend? Currently I’m on a two beer to toke regiment but if you have other suggestions I’m all ears 👂 🙃

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂 Actually I rode with some guys in Canada who would light up at almost every stop on dirt rides...

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

I'm from Perth Australia bro and I like to get as stoned as possible before I ride I find when you drink that's when shit get out of hand

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

2 beers and as many Billy's as you can and you will be sweet and feel nice and loose 😂 anymore beers and it starts to get dangerous only because you start pushing it abit to hard and you will notice if your to busted up when at high speed everything looks like a blur 😂

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

Probably 4 beers max maybe 2 good bourbons if your mixing weed and alcohol

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

I would probably smoke 30+ cones of 30% before I ride tho if not mixing the both. I need it for the pain relief and I ride way better

[@harryking8054]

love the handle bar tails :)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Extra stability and a few extra horsepower 👍😎

[@markozer0]

it's always a pleasure see your videos guys! but why don't you make some teaching-video for rider with 4stroke? :-) I see your videos where almost they have 2strokes so it culd be fantastic get same learnig video (log, pivot, ect ). Fro example I have a Ktm 350 Exc and to pass slowly a log like tree on the ground I don't know exactley if is better use 1 or 2 gear with 4stroke :-))...thanks!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Unfortunately four strokes would be constantly overheating on our typical rides, Mark. And stalling a lot. And taking a fair bit more energy due to the top heavy weight etc. Our focus is hard enduro so we'd only be making it hard on ourselves with bikes less suited.

[@markozer0]

@@crosstrainingenduro you’re right. the 2stroke is better for extreme but the 350 is the main enduro bike for many enduro riders in my country who prefer get a bike for a great range of use but anyway some yours tech skill videos are perfect also for 4stroke 😃

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

I like Atk 406 n 250 but the kayo r cool to for money.

[@russelljohnson6829]

Its so cool you got Jordan Patterson to narrate your video

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂

[@DirtyDovi]

Wayne, Coxy owes you a beer! [I just sub'd to his channel thanks to your 'outro'] 🤘😂 We've talked about your Canadian trips - I was saying that I'm in NY right across Lake Ontario.. So from the vid[s] from back then until' now . . Wow! Coxy sure made a hell of a lot of progress, and You Nailed It.. For that to happen, you Must Keep Practicing The Techniques.. [They're like 'muscle-memory'] And as for eating decently & exercising - As an ex Dirt/Ramp/Street BMXer, I couldn't agree more! 🙂👍 Sam -

[@1Beetlegeuse]

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast! This is 100% Jarvis. Applies to all manner of technical activities. Feels way better to be in 100% control but slow and deliberate than flat out and all over the shop hoping dumb luck will get you through. If you can nail it perfectly at a slow controlled pace, speed will come naturally. Maybe you can do a video on pacing. Ever notice a lot of people don't warm up on a bike, just tear off like demons at the start of the day but typically slow right down after 15 min lol

[@crosstrainingenduro]

100% agree Rupert! We did a video about 'race pace' a few years back....

[@samtheman1287]

:O:O:O:O oh my lord! love the Mx tassels !!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

5.3 extra horsepower. And they look cool too!

[@Randy_Cox]

Funny my nickname in one part of my life was Coxxy. But we are total opposites....give me hands full of throttle and wheel spin.

[@peterfitzgerald6632]

Great video as always, any recommendations on training in or around the Sydney area ?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

I don't know Peter, I'm in another state

[@TraviNomotion]

2:34 does this apply to small bores though 2nd is snappy 3rd is to little engine braking and a bit to low revs

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Hard to say, Ryan. So many variables. But yes, as the engine gets smaller you'll find less advantage of riding in a higher gear as there's very little power at low revs.

[@edsteward7717]

Nice streamers! I'm sure they help with speed.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Stability AND extra power. What's not to like, Ed? 😎

[@neilcook8774]

As a new off rd rider in England it's hard to find somewhere to practice. I'm watching loads of vids online but can't be sure if i'm doing it right.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

That can be the advantage of a good coaching session... they pick up the wrong techniques that you may not see yourself when riding. But generally I think you can still learn a lot from vids.

[@neilcook8774]

@@crosstrainingenduro i've an enduro training lesson booked for August. I'd love to be able to the things you guys can do.

[@phillipdavidson2334]

Just a quick question we're can I get some of those go fast pink ribbons you have sticking out the end of your handle bars 😀

[@crosstrainingenduro]

At any non-binary motorbike shop, Phil 👍😎

[@2WheelDerness]

How did you liked Rieju? Looking on tpi or Beta/Rieju carb...

[@PowderMonkey4Life]

@ 5:04 I wonder how many viewers know/ remember who Gumby & Pokey are.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😁

[@thedougies8322]

Out of curiosity how old is Coxy & how long has he been riding enduro?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Not sure. 40s.

[@WheelieMaster07]

You fractured you spine?😮What vertebra?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

C3 C4 C5. Not as bad it sounds, they were mild compression fractures so no surgery needed thankfully.

[@WheelieMaster07]

@@crosstrainingenduro Damn. Lucky you’re alright. Fractured my c6 and bent my D7 (compression fracture too it’s called) 3 years ago. Neck is alright but back still gets tired a bit more than before. Exercise helps so much. Not getting offroad without my Leatt neck brace tho! Glad you’re okay, ride safe!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Always good when you can still walk! Anytime I felt like complaining about the body cast, not riding for nine months, or the back pain that kicks in on longer rides I just remind myself of what life with paralysis would be like.

[@WheelieMaster07]

@@crosstrainingenduro You are absolutely right. We must remind it to ourself. Take care and ride safe!

[@tja929]

What bar clamps are you running here to mount the hand guards?

[@DdDten]

Thumbnail gas gas now rieju

[@vintageludwig]

Haven't ever seen that fork pivot trick. I'll have to try my hand at it. I feel like I'm about to snap my kickstand when I pivot on it.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Yep, most dirt bike stands are very flimsy

[@vintageludwig]

@@crosstrainingenduro the rubber feet on the KTM kickstands kinda swivels, but it only really works on harder surfaces. Other times I can see the aluminum arm flex a little.

[@XJonAye]

My biggest escuse for getting a bike is to have fun, but secretly, deep down i want to be a bad ass rider who can flow effortlessly through the forest, over any obstacle, turn on a dime and climb any hill

[@wayno23]

I noticed Rieju on the photo but he's riding the gas gas in the vidio.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Yes, we aren't keen to promote GasGas now that it's part of the Austrian monopoloy lol. As you probably know, the old GasGas models have continued under the Rieju brand.

[@wayno23]

@@crosstrainingenduro fair enough yes i think it's great Australian motorcycle dealers are promoting the Rieju brand they seem like a great motorcycle good value has to help the off road scene. Thanks for your reply.

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

I got atk605.

[@brianlafollette7530]

You mean we are not supposed to put braking bumps into every corner?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂

[@garypaisley]

Aren't we all above average?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

We can but hope 😁

[@79series]

I'm definitely a average rider. my confidence out weighs my skils.

[@tomstutz2645]

Im a shit rider. At 6' 2" 220lbs I ride a ttr230. My ass is glued to the seat and my tailbone is slowly working its way into my throat while my spine gets compressed 3 inches on every bump. Im gonna change that. Im going to make the most of all 17 horsepower and 2 inches of suspension travel until I feel that I have fully mastered the bike or until she experiences premature catastrophic faliure due to lugging my 220 lb ass. (This video has inspired me)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

The mighty TTR! I rode the 250 version for a week in Tasmania, Tom... pile of fun. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKHWop-Yidqkd8U

[@tomstutz2645]

@@crosstrainingenduro Wow! Thats one gassed up 250! My 230 isnt even half the weapon that 250 is, but with a little more skill on my end the 'ol 230 will be totally lethal.

[@sameenakausar1020]

👍

[@FernandoSaling]

I want follow Coxy!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Me too, but I can't keep up nowadays...he's improved so much!

[@BMXBOSS101]

Any nsw based hard enduro courses you recommend

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Tim Coleman probably pops up that way occasionally

[@lucifermorningstar1274]

thats good advice your driving alittle slow i use to drive on tight trails all the time and i remember it like going twice as fast as that

[@patrickholmes001]

Exercise and eat well!? F that! I'm giving up dirt bikes now.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂

[@davehowe_just_an_old_dirtbiker]

My knees tell my brain that's it's OK to be a dead lump of meat 😂

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Mine tell me at the end of the ride and all of the following day, Dave. 😂

[@6226superhurricane]

if you're not in a race for prize money what are you slipping your clutch for. you're in the wrong gear.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

? Traction for starters...

[@kingkire1556]

GasGas!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

The original Gas Gas!

[@MrRonronnj]

i am the person you are explaining not to be lol

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😁

[@zxcvbnmnz]

Dead lump of meat is what I call "Sack of Potatoes riding style"

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂

[@HeAdChEeSe1983]

Dirt muppet? I'm more top heavy.

[@diegos3117]

I bet you bought the bike from a cheerleader.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

What gave it away?

[@diegos3117]

02:26 pom poms on the handlebars. By the way, where can I get blues to match my yamaha?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂

[@vsekvsek]

Go slow….fast

[@crosstrainingenduro]

👍😎 I was following Coxy a lot on a recent ride, Steve. He's so smooth nowadays it doesn't look fast but man it's hard keeping up with him!

[@vsekvsek]

@@crosstrainingenduro I asked local pro some tips once at thats what he said to me. Took me a while to figure out what he was talking about lol. The best riders make it look easy and dont even look like they are going fast but they are.