MORE NEW DIRT JUMPS LOOK SICK!! LOCKDOWN EP2

The MTB Dirt Jump build continues! Along with riding my backyard on the pitbikes!! I've built more jumps and they look unreal, the dirt is different to work with than Woburn Bike Park sand but I've figured out how to make everything look amazing. Riding this setup will be unreal. Check out the new features I've built and keep suggesting more ideas for what to add please. Next up will be riding and testing the new jumps and adding more, ready for BMX, MTB, RC Cars, Mini Bikes and Pit Bikes. I can't wait.. Stay safe everyone.
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[@LukasKnopf]

This project is so dope! Literally the dream! So fun to watch Matt! 👊🏼

[@shreksvagina4894]

Willy

[@swifty3125]

Ye Willy

[@al906]

I think you should have a straight landing after the tombstone lip and then a 180 berm just before the hedge (it will look sick whatever you do though!)

[@notyouraveragerider5146]

i was thinking the same thing lol

[@vinzenzhuber5233]

maybe even a 360 berm thing like in Chrankworks Whistler

[@theflopps4306]

Or a big quaterpipe instead of the 180 berm 🤔

[@corbinriddle4410]

@@vinzenzhuber5233 they called it the toilet bowl and it was sick, i was thinking of building one

[@gradynace7557]

@@vinzenzhuber5233 Never heard of it...

[@clouvyx1657]

This is going to be the best series ever on Matt Jones history

[@afkresources]

I have to agree 100 percent

[@fzesharky6939]

It is really lit

[@kaitlynanne7323]

Ikr

[@xaviercornish]

Aged perfect

[@_TinPot_]

The best mountain bike series to exist yet.

[@elliotwilliams7421]

Oh well, the bathroom tiling can wait another 15 minutes

[@craighall4675]

Good timing, I just done mine before the lockdown, took time off work an all fs lol

[@freetrail7156]

Me and my friends have the same kind of dirt at out spot. You have to wather your jumps and rollers and you should fill the cracks with new dirt after you watherd them. Then the cracks leave after a while, when you repead that a few times. I hope that helped a bit 😅. Great vid and i think your jumps will become epic :)

[@nicktopo8380]

dry them slow, water them when drying to fast and there will be minimal shrinking and will last longer

[@paullenz7617]

When working with this dirt try waiting a little after watering the jump and then adding some fresh none waterd dirt to it otherwise it will always be too soft and stick on your shovel or just too dry to compact Great video keep on building!

[@kettedh]

Paul Lenz just like you wrote👌 for the extra sweet result it's best to do that finishing touches with "screened dirt". Just slap slap slap slap...😀

[@theindieprojects]

Taking shape 🙌

[@DylanYeomans]

I used to built with some horrible clay like stuff and we had to accualy dip the mud in our reservoir then pack it onto lips. It rode like concrete though when it was summer.

[@aidansharp8223]

Dylan Yeomans Yh same

[@ewan_mclean]

Good to know it rides well in summer because our soil is basically the same

[@daliks]

i'm stuck with sandlike stuff. how to get it firm enough? mix cement in it?

[@Jackson-ic4lr]

daliks maybe, that might work, you could get a shape of the jump and then do a layer of cement over the top!

[@DylanYeomans]

@@daliks pack it down hard as you can then let it dry for a day or two. Woburn(where matt rides) is all sand and that runs super fast

[@sebastianbarker4139]

I dig with this dirt, when it comes to edges you’ve got to do the slap technique and it just takes patience! Also, as it gets wet it will be very hard to compact as it just sticks to the spade. So i normally put some fresh dirt on top and compact that. Another thing to bear in mind Is that when you are trying to re-surface jumps because they go rock solid, you’ve got to churn it up and hack it a lot then make it very wet and let it soak. Then add fresh stuff. Gunna be sick tho🙌

[@josh2314]

I’ve been waiting all day for this vid ,such a good series

[@danielkeegan9105]

When the dirts in the Barrow put a little bit of water in and mix it in the barrow. That's what has worked for me in the past. And if you want a really good finish, change the consistency so it is slightly more watery and use a plastering trowel to apply it for finishing touches.

[@BrendanMcMartin]

With dirt, to clean up the look. You'll need to put just a little bit of dirt in your shovel and apply it to the lip by throwing it almost overhand style with the shovel little by little. Berrecloth would be good to hit up about it. He taught me and also mixing in ready mix cement with the dirt to make a solid lip you'll never need to work on

[@tomrushton5796]

I’m so glad your banging these videos out quickly there soooo goood

[@xxdododoosxx5301]

I suggest making several lines, I think that opens up more opportunities for more big and small jumps. Also, if you’d intertwine them it would look unreal. Jumps over lines and stuff. That be sick!

[@karanjudge5638]

If only we all had a backyard that big looks like like the absolute dream🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@ellisskeltonmtb1675]

I have a mtb/bmx trail in my garden and i agree its very difficult because it takes ages so what i do is i go round looking for logs and then cover it up because it saves time and materials. Also when trying to get more dirt for more features try to build the track into the ground such as berms are deep in the ground which will also help with your slight uphill problem. Like this so it gets seen by matt!

[@mtbforlife1169]

I'm from California and I have to work with dirt like that but some dirt near LA is like sand but in Marin where I'm at its just like that so the key is to soak the dirt the get it really wet and when you pack the dirt you want to slide the shovel at the same time so the dirt doesn't stick Also, build a wooden rolling like the flight deck on Seth's Bike Hacks but more smooth

[@carsonpearce5980]

did you see they made the flight deck smoother now so you could get speed

[@motomanfishing2451]

Seth builds some badass wood sections.

[@sig2407]

MTB For Life the flight deck is crazy

[@allanbuchan6947]

Cheers Matt, For keepin it safe and fun .Tonnes of enjoyment to be had on bikes alone . Thanks.

[@leonardhaworth5632]

This is definitely going to be my favourite series

[@johanneshockerup3017]

A massive help when building in pure dirt, is stacking turf to build a wall on the sides of the lip or landing. That technique is just brilliant!

[@ewan_young]

a 270° overlaping berm after the toomb stone would be sick!!!

[@jellis2306]

This.

[@shawza346]

Going down the garden doing like two off set doubles so you jump from right to left, and back left to right. Cheers for keeping us going through the lockdown!

[@edrobbins6514]

Omg so excited for the series your posting so often now I love it

[@huntermcn6036]

This backyard is a dream for every kid or man who is interested in dirt bikes, rc car etc.

[@mtbspezi]

Oh man that's one of the best projects on KZbin since ever! Pls more and more videos the best for the Corona time!!

[@fabianw8661]

Best series on KZbin, best Channel aswell

[@supremememe6551]

Just found out about this channel yesterday instantly wanted to follow you with this series nice videos bro

[@tfcg7820]

supreme meme me too

[@adriaan3649]

Add way less water to the dirt than you are use to. What works for me is holding my fingers over a 5L water bottle and shaking the bottle. Use between 1L&2L of water at a time. Hopefully it helps!

[@samuelherle5821]

Keep the tombstone with a straight landing and throw in a shark fin after it to turn

[@OWENROBBINS46]

Samuel Herle that’s what I said

[@eoin9773]

Samuel Herle I don’t think there’s enough space

[@fiestaturbo]

I've never been more excited for a series of videos. Every riders childhood dream to have their own back yard jumps. Epic doesnt even come close to how this will end up. Imagine the backyard jams that will take place once this wuhan sicky boi dissapears

[@blinding65lol23]

Sick vid Matt really excited for what’s to come and so proud of how far you’ve come next you’ll be making a concrete skate park

[@adampalmer6491]

Lino and carpet will help you out with the cracking and crumbling, build, pack, cover. the outer layer is drying and contracting much quicker than the inside, covering them evens it up a little

[@montypealing6151]

U should definitely build a whale tale feature, also maybe a really sharp shark fin!

[@Austin-rr7sy]

I see you have seen sethbike jacks new vid.

[@quicheboy5971]

Aj_11 yeh I did tho I was already thinking about it before 😂😂😂

[@caseholmes3385]

Seth?

[@rileygoldsmith3093]

Yes

[@DieselMediaOnt]

Just keep building more and more pumpbumps! Also a mini cement mixer with topsoil , sand , water and a bit of calcium flakes will have you grinning ear to ear. Perfect top coat

[@aidanrolls8201]

got a noti on my phone and came straight to my computer to watch this

[@samere2k10]

Something I always tried to do was growing grass up the side of the jumps..... keeps them looking smart and they don’t dry out and crumble so much 👍 loving this project by the way

[@TomJeffery1]

you should build a small wooden start ramp for the jump line!

[@julianr818]

You could build a wooden wallride to change the direction...i think thats creative, too.😉

[@theogubb5737]

“It was just me with me bucket” 😂 nice vid matt👊👊👌👌🤟

[@Xxmxbruno]

Gu66y56 that’s not funny no offence

[@theogubb5737]

@@Xxmxbruno ok mate I just wanted to compliment my favourite KZbin

[@Gblonkers]

Gu66y56 er

[@Xxmxbruno]

Gu66y56 that’s fine

[@niallkeane3794]

Best new series on KZbin

[@archiepenney9250]

build a toilet bowl; like at the Whistler Slopestyle course

[@ploperdung]

YES

[@judahsbiking3791]

👍🏾

[@bilby1019]

Yess

[@Bicifaidate]

Beautiful!

[@NathanW69]

Need to do helfare kids tees and moose merch.

[@Gene_158]

I’ve been putting off building trails on my property for a couple years now but this series and the free time I have has inspired me to start building!

[@huddyjoseph3137]

first hey matt love the videos

[@huddyjoseph3137]

make this the most liked comment

[@geno.m.t.b6777]

Omg, the jumps look amazing. I can't wait to see the finished result!

[@ronan8239]

When are u coming to Australia again?

[@bigjibbsone]

bit on atm

[@joecrook9989]

well as there is corona happening, i don't think anyone will be traveling any time soon

[@charleydickie3951]

Are u Aussie I am

[@irgendjemand3009]

I already worked with that kind of dirt. It's super hard to dig with. But theres actually a way it works out quite well even though it sounds a bit weird. Take the dirt, water it and form kind of meatballs out of it with your hands. Then you smash these meatballs on the side and finish it with the spade. Works perfect😅👌🏻

[@janoschhrdina9751]

can you do a mega episode? everyone like so that matt can see it

[@swifty3125]

This is the dream backyard 😱 Love the series man 🔥

[@GavLaRo]

Anyone here in December rewatching everything

[@jensonday3892]

So stoked to watch this series

[@blinding65lol23]

RIP matts old pump track at the compound

[@hamishreid9213]

Honestly, thank you so much for this. I've started my own build today to keep my mind off things and this has renewed my motivation tenfold!

[@leonardkremer9330]

Bonerlog with a tablelike 20cm over the bonerlog and then fo like a wallrideafter the table into a hipped landing Hope you are understanding it Greetings from Germany Edit:you can use a normal radius too only the table to wallride to hipped Landing Edit2:thole thing like step up step down

[@bridgiking]

#GermanyGang

[@nicobeeny851]

can't wait to see more progress. For the corners to get them solid and nicely shaped if you get the soil very wet then shape it with your hands so you don't have to worry about it sticking to your shovel it is very affective.

[@bearbrooks4462]

stop posting, I will never do my homework

[@Childchick-wv8yo]

I'm watching the hole series again it was so good 😊

[@Spicyblunt]

cutting out those squares of grass is too satisfying

[@sorley__s]

Episodes 2 of the best series on KZbin rn🔥

[@kevinwalters7022]

Living the absolute dream!! You should defiantly get a trailer hooked up to your John deer mower, save an awful lot of shifting soil In barrows. Especially once you get towards the bottom of your massive field, you lucky bugger!!

[@robpossible]

I’m looking forward to seeing more jumps built! A wonderful garden it will be. Great video fellas!

[@stevenzaballos6304]

The best way to get the dirt to hold together is to wet it first in the pile, the dirt needs the moisture in it before you start, not after you make the feature. Just wet it enough so that when you grab a handful and squeeze it, it stays in a ball and doesn't crumble apart. Best way to wet the dirt is spray it with a water hose fine spray than turn pile over with shovel and repeat until its the consistency you want. Good luck looks great.

[@henrywoodason4240]

Mix the mud up with plenty of water in the wheelbarrow, then use our hands for the corners. Also if you get a sprinkler head for your watering can will make it much easier to evenly water them and not soak them too much

[@katherineedmond6270]

As soon as I got into my house I watched the video!!! The only time I wish I worked in an office to sneakily watch them 🤦‍♀️ x

[@Camo1x]

@Matt Jones love the work and content your doing during these tough times. Cant wait when this amazing track is finished. Also love the fact that your even making content during these times, so keep up the good work

[@acornzy4197]

I’ve legit been waiting all day for this upload 😀

[@ObliviousNF]

You should build a whale tail to keep the line going and I think it would be a fun project. And fun to ride.

[@Ryan191072]

You guys have to get a scaffold roll in built next to that gate, where the dirt pile is. Doesn't have to be big, just something that will give you a little bit of pace.

[@ysmaelnahil8990]

The reason i always watch mtb riding is bescause of u Matt Jones youre so awesome

[@tomdempsey3600]

Look from my experience digging with types of dirt if you can combine your mud and a more sandy dirt in a mixture you can pull off the hard packed surface of clay and the sharp edges of sand. Also the less-watered you can make the mud the less cracks you'll find as less moisture is drawn out. If thats hard to manage just using a broom and dry dirt helps the cracks. Hope this helps and is relevant all the way from down under.

[@johnfyffe3381]

Y are the best I wish I could do that but mum won't let me I wish I could ride it .. !!!!😂👍👍👍 Best back yard park ever. Best videos on KZbin 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@niccolo_defendi_cho]

best series on youtube, thank you matt jones!!!

[@sammchale5909]

If you want to get rid of the cracks then just keep watering the cracks and then use the spade to kinda get it shinny and then keep doing that till all the cracks go. Keep up the great building Matt!

[@ethanpendelberry6603]

To help prevent the dirt from crumbling I suggest you make a wider base. It takes a long time to make the sides that steep. If you want to you can come back later after the dirt has hardened to shape down the sides so you can reuse that dirt.

[@shaungooch1766]

Matt remember this soil will become loose and un ridable in the smallest of rain, also where you dig down after each landing you have not allowed any drainage. This soil is great all the time you have blue sky and as compact as it feels it is not! for sure you need a compactor plate. looks epic I just want to give you the heads up! this soil is great for growing vegetables and grass lawns.

[@jamesbeattie5433]

If it ends up being to dry, try mixing it with some dirt that is already wet. But go easy with the water as the clay will bind really quick. It just becomes a nightmare I found a nap-sack sprayer was helpful. Then shape away with your water after. Then you will have a full BA-degree in pottery.

[@TylerDavis-gh1dy]

When packing, use a tarp over the dirt and then pack. Prevents sticking

[@alexsmith4689]

Go right after the tombstone and then make a 180 berm back down the hedgerow

[@LeiTorronteras]

Now a Wood WALLRIDE or a very steep left curve would be nice, also some elevated platform which allows you to jump over it or doing tricks on... Im looking forward to seeing your creation!

[@alisdairfyfe7175]

I heard one way of helping with the cracks is by watering it lightly with a watering can with a wide nosel thingy, like a shower head, and immediately after stand on top of the ramp and brush a hard bristle broom over the riding surface. I've never done this before, because I have very dusty and dry dirt where I am, but I think it may be useful for the dirt your using.

[@ml.9746]

I live in Moab Utah,. We have a lot of sand. I usually get the bulk of the jump done and go back, wet the jump and hand place the dirt on all the edges and corners. Slap it down and repeat until you are happy cheers mate!

[@PaulV3D]

Episode 2 🤟 The dream = backyard trails!

[@josh-ev3kb]

i watched episode 1 just before this one came out and i was sad that there was no more of thes builds i could binge watch and then this came out :)

[@YouTubezzzzz]

Mix the dirt with water in a bucket and use it to really perfect the corners and shape the jump. It’s the best shaping mud/dirt to use. Apply it with your hands.

[@bikeandbeyond]

Matt this project is awesome! I am buzzing for your build & ride videos!

[@AndyDJane]

Matt!! Definitely craving that video everyday from you while the whole entire world is on lockdown! Cheers mate!

[@patrickdoyle4097]

I build a pump track in the back of my field, I found the best soil to use is called subsoil, it moulds better. What you're using is topsoil, what you might get that the top corners of the jumps might be weaker

[@bigjibbsone]

backyard content is the dream

[@tombattaglia1063]

We dig with dirt like that where I dig, some things which are really helpful are, having a consistent amount of water in yourdirt before you start this helps it stick better. Also try putting grass on the sides on the jumps and rollers, this gives them more structure and stops them crumbling and it looks sick. Good luck

[@Mavo1989]

For the cracks in the fresh rollers give them a light bit of water and broom in fresh dirt no clumps will fill it perfectly smooth continue it a few times over the weeks and it will end up perfectly smooth

[@carlotan9006]

We have dirt like that here with my mates actually all of our jumps are made with that kind of dirt. We get it really wet almost like mud wher it sticks to the spade. After packing the dirt you sprinkle on dry dirt the same dirt from the pile to prevent stickage, also helps with the cracking when it dries

[@benpartridge5175]

With the extra grass, put it on the back of jumps and and sides of landing. You get it

[@benkeen3234]

Something to wait for whilst on lockdown, keep them coming!😇

[@peterisreinkops4661]

For corners and edges not to crumble up, you can slit some plywood on to the side and wille watering and adding dirt make the exact form you want that way if you put pressure on the takeoff part it will not knock off dirt on side.

[@scottcampbell10]

Love this series already!! So cool to watch how you build trails from scratch

[@timgoesriding1128]

So looking forward to the rest of the line! wish I had the space to have a little garden dirt jump line

[@mavoboys7331]

A massive step up would be sick, although it would be a lot of work. A sort of wooden rollercoaster feature to gather more speed would also be pretty gnarly. I would really like to see how you would make a woorden feature. ( i think that anything massive you build would be pretty sick anyway)

[@nickkritso2192]

Love your vids matt u r such an inspiration you actually got me into my mountan bike again

[@Dirt.carver]

Yess boi! More fuel to the fire that is trail building 🤘🔥