MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS FOR OVER 40 | HOW TO WHEELIE | Can Lee get his Wheelie on?

[@travis3501]

I’m 41 I’ve and never tried/done a wheelie ever before. So after watching this video I tried to do a wheelie today and I managed to do it!! Good job, well explained.

[@JoyOfBike]

Fantastic!!!

[@GhislainLeduc]

@@JoyOfBike I tried (47) no success yet... the front wheel goes up but not good enough to say it was a wheelie lol. I'll practice more this week.

[@JoyOfBike]

@@GhislainLeduc Did you practice stepping off the back? More of that will help you feel that balance point and up your confidence.

[@thomaskositzki9424]

@@JoyOfBike I found that to be true, too! Getting rid of the fear is most important and to do that, you need to learn how to bail confidently. Also it improves your body control and reflexes in general massively. :)

[@matt-g-recovers]

Well done 👍

[@dirtrider6198]

Guys I'm stoked. It's finally happened. At the age of 58 after six weeks on and off practicing (2nd day I looped badly and broke 2 rids), I can wheelie. I mean really wheelie! Your video got me there. Thanks. I really appreciate your excellent tuition.

[@JoyOfBike]

That is so cooL I wish our vid had come out before the Loop out. Still smart to work on stepping off. Way to push through the injury and the psychic barrier!!!!

[@04688]

my still not getting my willies it makes me frustrated every single time I do it

[@beezerdoodle6140]

I'm 69 yrs. old, I raced for about 10 years in my 30's and I'm still riding simply because it's the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Love your channel because of your positive attitude and excellent teaching skills. I would watch your channel even if I didn't ride!

[@thomaskositzki9424]

"...with your clothes on." Brilliant one, mate! XD XD XD

[@joeshmoe7967]

I turned 60, 2 weeks ago, and always say, I am not a day over 17 when riding my bike. I always ridden, but not much in to stunts etc. A few wheelies as a kid, but now I am going to wheelie and jump this year. - Cheers

[@williamdolezal9184]

Tell me you haven't rode a motorcycle without telling me you haven't ridden a motorcycle. You went first

[@curtvaughan2836]

I'm 70 and I want to learn how to do this. So, carry on, young fellows. Your elders are watching :)

[@johnchase271]

For the longest time I believed the "wheelie gene" was real. Finally, I got so frustrated I decided to practice every day until I could do it. I didn't realize until then, that my practice was never consistent and focused, and once it was the improvements started to happen. It took about two months of very focused daily practice but finally at 40 years old I can wheelie pretty much forever. It took me a lot longer than some people, and maybe faster than others, but once I got it who cares how long it took!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Yes! This.

[@jasonmateus924]

dude.. I thought the same thing about the 'you have it or you don' t' thing.. its partially true.. but if you really practice like you did (i did the same this year, took about two months as well practicing at any time, anywhere, during rides, after rides, etc) and nailed it. Congrats man. I am also in my early 40's and it feels amazing when kids go 'woooooooooaaaaa' hahahahaha

[@jasonmateus924]

all the steos you went through are exactly what i felt when practicing! RIGHT ON

[@JoyOfBike]

Isn’t that fun. Especially like really little kids. It’s so weird how knowing nothing at all about riding they stop and point at a wheelie. They’re cool on some primal level!!

[@mfennell70]

That's awesome. I've practiced a bunch (25 years worth!) but randomly. New MTB on order. I think I'll throw flats on the outgoing bike and give your plan a go!

[@roughste]

45 yr old here, new to the sport. Absolutely love this channel, great content, delivered perfectly. If people like me are your target audience, you're really nailing the brief. Keep up the good work!

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome to the crew my friend.

[@monkisethojane2218]

His excitement about feeling the balance point legendary..

[@macitect]

I started mountain biking about 5 years ago with my (then) 12 year old son. I was so much better than him... for the first month. He's been pulling wheelies, manuals, crazy jumps and going down all the gnarliest lines now for the last 4 years. Now I'm 45 and I thought it was too late for me, but then I found these videos. Can't wait to get out at the weekend and start learning to wheelie! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these vids - by far the best mtb vids for us older beginners that I have seen.

[@JoyOfBike]

Have fun and I hope you and your son are still riding together!

[@macitect]

@@JoyOfBike Yes, we are. I'm now going to sneak out and learn wheelies + manuals and then surprise him. I'll post back... Thanks again!

[@JoyOfBike]

@@macitect I love this plan!!

[@brianpulscher6514]

45 is young man!!! Im in my mid 50's and still seek out the gnarly stuff although it hurts a lot more when I crash. That's why I love these videos. Keep it up.

[@MrWhitmire]

Same boat here. Getting back into it at 55 with my 19 year old son. Twenty five years off the trails...advancements in equipment compensating somewhat for the decline in the body. So much fun!!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

OMG! Yesterday Alex and I were filming after I was off the bike for weeks, with no wheelie practice but lots of thinking about that sweet balance point. He asked me to try one and ... boom! It was there!

[@JoyOfBike]

Best one ever!

[@MrWhitmire]

So awesome that you both keep pushing the learning curve and taking us along for the ride.

[@maratselihov8371]

I like everything about this video. The sky, the landscape, how these guys talk. Very natural

[@cameronbond8884]

I am 60 years old and about a year ago I tried to learn to wheelie, but kind of gave up because it was taking too long and cutting into my trail time. I don't have great balance and figured like Lee that I didn't have the gene. After watching this video I am stoked to give it another try. I guess I have to find the stoke in it for the lessons to stick. Thanks Lee and Alex for another geat video!!

[@JoyOfBike]

I think a key is to only practice getting to the balance point. So you don’t spend time on power wheelies. Have fun!!

[@patbokezny3436]

You guys are on a really good vibe! Keep Us in touch with Lee's wheelies progression!

[@JoyOfBike]

We made this a week ago so I'm wondering too!

[@harveycarreathers8752]

Sitting in my living room celebrating with you guys! Gives me so much confidence to get it!

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks Harvey. keep the stoke!

[@paulogazola]

This kind of tutorial is amazing. No cheap talking, just the important things. I'm over 40, and learning to wheelie and looking for learning manuals, someday. My wheelies sucks. BUT, one day I was pedalling over tall grass and could keep a wheelie for several meters, because of the high rolling resistance of the grass. That was a special moment! When YOU have the experience that IT EXISTS and CAN BE DONE, it's a mind blowing thing. I use this idea when teach young kids learning to ride their bikes without those tiny baby wheels: I talk about "finding the balance point", center them on the bike and drop the bike for 1 or 2 seconds, so they FEEL that there is really a point that the bike could keep itself up, flying over the balance point. Their minds then open and now they believe. Same when you're 40... cheers :)

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate you!!

[@douglowry7382]

You’re killing every video. The style and content are great. Keep them coming.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks Doug!

[@Thegirlwhomakesart]

I love This channel. Like becoming 12 again for an old 49:er geezer like me. Now I am stoked on wheelies.

[@lloydranola]

Lee, about 7 years ago in one of your classes, you told me that recessive-wheelie-gene line. I want my money back! Kidding man!! I’m 48 now and gonna keep progressing too!

[@DeadsetYT]

I always find it interesting when people are great at jumping but don't know how to wheelie. I feel like it's the first thing everyone learns to some degree. Great video mate!!

[@msch6524]

Ummm because wheelies are fun but otherwise rather limited in use? I mean it sure trains your balance but otherwise?

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@msch6524 only manual is a useful skill

[@JoyOfBike]

Yeah. It's fun to go back and pick up some of those missed skills.

[@frankiebenedicto6187]

Im doin wheelies during my teenage years now that im on my 40's i hope i could regain that confident to try doin it again... Thanks guys for this inspiring video.

[@JoyOfBike]

I bet you can!

[@frankiebenedicto6187]

@@JoyOfBike thanks men.. I will start practicing in my spare time...

[@johnnywilliams7355]

Dudes I'm 62 and just getting into mountain biking your advise is excellent ,you really stoke me thank you

[@JoyOfBike]

Nice. Pass that stoke on!!!

[@davidlacey7572]

"look up" - 100%, but the game changer for me was when I realised (by accident) that if I ALSO actively pushed my head backwards over my shoulders at the same time maintaining the balance point was much easier (~7kg's, ~2inches(~50mm here in New Zealand) back, makes sense, right? :-) ). I love the way you guys take a different approach to things that have been covered a million times on KZbin, great stuff!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Interesting. I can see how that would be helpful. Thanks!!

[@mylainc9590]

The power of stoke!! Great video. I just got my first mountain at 40... More of a water sports guy but these videos speak to me! Thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

Right on!!! Be careful when you really start to shred the bikes gonna remind you of surfing. : )

[@dynamicadaptivesolutions1586]

I learned to wheelie at 49, very satisfying. I ran into Lee a couple times out playing on my trials bike. Was definitely him at the pumptrack, think it was him at the skatepark. If it was him at the skatepark, hard to believe he couldn't wheelie because he schooled me in trials!

[@JoyOfBike]

Sounds like a different guy. Lee doesn’t do trials stuff.

[@JoyOfBike]

He does shred pumptrack so that probably was him.

[@lolaharwood4702]

Im only 15 but the tutorials you do, especially this and the jump one, have been the best and easiest tutorials to follow, your channel is amazing. Thank you

[@JoyOfBike]

Much appreciated!!

[@rogersittnikow]

This is so reassuring to see a grandmaster like Lee having the same issues wheeling that I have. Gave me hope that someday I'll be doing those long wheelies too. (and that I'm not the only old MTB, not wheeling). Love your channel!

[@JoyOfBike]

EVERYBODY has areas that need improvement. EVERYBODY. Thats what makes the sport so great. There is no end.

[@c-noclark8153]

I'm 65 andjust Rode for the first time last Spring. I'm going to learn to Wheely, do Jumps and Drops this year. I'll be using your Videos. Thank You for the quality instruction.

[@b.c.5634]

I smiled the whole time I watched your video. I am about to start my journey. I have made it my goal at 50...I WILL RIDE A WHEELIE!!!!! Thanks guys...Keep on spreading the Joy!

[@JoyOfBike]

You will indeed

[@BENfromSUNDIAL]

This channel is such a great find! There’s a huge difference between learning these things as a kid who wants to, and learning them as a kid who’s afraid to… 30 years later!

[@JoyOfBike]

No doubt!!

[@amadeosturla1863]

Great video in general; the real gem is "the extreme sports all have a culture of celebration". So true!

[@dinozoiks]

Just found you guys. Loved this one. Promised myself a 50 pedal wheelie by my 50th birthday. Been half-arsed trying for 40 years. Finally nailed it. And yes, I wheelie every time I can now. ✊

[@davidmt23]

I've made that exact promise, just need to practice more. I'd think it pretty cool seeing old guys pulling wheelies

[@topjmmi]

OMG I have to learn this! I'm 52 and rode a unicycle for years as a kid but could never wheelie myself either wtf. After watching this I'm getting some flats for my other bike and am so doing this! You guys crack me up, love this channel!

[@TxRedneck]

I wish I could "like" this channel more than once. Best MTB channel EVAR!

[@nicholaswilson2568]

Really appreciate this channel. 53 and still determined to become a 'Wheelie Bastard', stay stoked from the wet N'West of England.

[@JoyOfBike]

Cheers from CO

[@excelisfun]

Your Videos are awesome and rad, Alex!!!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

Appreciate it!

[@nottakumi1226]

I know what I’m doing as soon as I clock out from work. I love you guys. Thank y’all sooooo much.

[@JoyOfBike]

@@nottakumi1226 ahhh yea baby!! Have a BLAST

[@JauLingChou]

I never thought there was a difference between manuals and wheelies. Now I know! The fact you called these delicous really has me stoked to learn these. Yall rock, thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

Yeah people confuse them a lot but they are very different but both fun!!

[@MikaelLirbank]

This video inspired me to seriously start practicing wheelies. Right this moment, I was just about to fall asleep when it struck me, I just nailed the challenge! Earlier today I did my longest wheelie, just under a minute long, and I'm 43 so that's all it takes I guess. I couldn't even do a split second the first week of practice. I'm so stoked. Thanks for the inspiration and the awesome tutorial!

[@Chaddlee]

I do mountain bike now as it is more fun, and the local roads are lethal for road cycling. However, if you watch the end of a road race, especially sprint everyone congratulates the winner not just his team. Rant over, now I need to find a morning with no kids and no rain and I'll try and crack wheelies in my 40's. Thanks for the tips.

[@denacho69]

This is the BEST how to I have seen so far. The step off tip at the beginning is perfection! I wish someone had told me that before. I'm 53 and spent last summer and now this summer working in lifts. I told myself I didn't want to do a wheelie and I was too old to bother. I was so glad to hear you guys echo the same. I just nailed my 1st two baby wheelies the other night and it was so much of what you said here (I had not seen this video at the time). Going back to practice today and I'm going to warm up with the step off. I'm sure it will be a game changer! Thanks so much from this old lady!

[@themostlymikeshow]

More great stuff! Riding wheelies is one of the only things that I can do that I can do decently, but teaching it is a whole other thing. You guys nailed it! Thanks!

[@JoyOfBike]

Right on!

[@HarryEarthling]

I'm 52 and damn it... I'm gonna wheelie... Lee... Alex... I love you guys...

[@THESEGMENTPR]

YES!!!!! congrats Lee!!! Alex was able to teach the master a few things on this episode!!!! See you guys next Thurs. Love this channel!!!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you Mark!

[@JoyOfBike]

See you soon!

[@jayb.6685]

I am 36 and i never stopped cycling since i was 10. Now, i think i am rediscovering the joy of cycling. Thank you. Subscribing now...

[@JoyOfBike]

Jay B. Welcome to the crew!

[@brandonodonnell7308]

3 things I have now put in as focus on my practice is : arms straight, head up (chin up and looking forward)....and breathe. I found myself holding my breathe a lot. I am 50 now and it's baby steps but I am actually seeing results. Great video guys

[@MikeHoltNEC]

You guys are really doing a great job and it gets me really excited to take my skills to the next level. I’m 79 years young!

[@JoyOfBike]

Yes! You just inspired me right back!!

[@MikeHoltNEC]

I started down hill MTB last June in Angel Fire Bike Park, New Mexico. Against all advise, I’m now clearing the 60’ table tops on the Candyland segment. See the video at [e-mail]/Mike. I didn’t get on a bike until the age of 65. Others think I’m crazy to ride as aggressive as I do downhill, but I’m careful and fully recognize the risks. Your video with Mike have the right formula; you cover the emotional part of the sport and the clear step by step approach. I’m going to use the lessons you taught to get the wheel nailed. Next I need to figure out the Manual with your video.

[@MikeHoltNEC]

Wait... I’m 70, not 79! Sorry.

[@JoyOfBike]

@@MikeHoltNEC Still inspired!! That line is no joke!!

[@markosteinberger]

"I heard the angels they are playing enter sandman on harps" :D Dude, I gonna lend me that one!

[@CaptKenneth]

Thank you! Love it! Gona learn how to wheelie wheelie do it this time!! 😍😍

[@JoyOfBike]

You got this!

[@kiwisurfer8405]

I'm in my late 40's and have recently returned to mountain biking after doing a bit in my 20's. Never learnt to wheelie as a kid and after watching a heap of KZbin I was still struggling. Then I found your channel. I started using 1. hinge then 2. anti-row and boom! I’m doing wheelies! Your channel is awesome. Highly educational and entertaining. Loving it.

[@JoyOfBike]

Okay you’re gonna make me cry. This is amazing and makes my day!!!

[@Stisyklisten]

I am sitting here in winter wonderland (Norway) and cheering on you guys. No fancy stuff, just real things that everyone have been through, or practing on. Inspiration and motivation!

[@JoyOfBike]

Spring will be here soon!!

[@davidwhite9817]

About a week ago I noticed you guys had about 12500 subscribers, now it's 18000. Well done guys, people are liking your stuff! like it too.

[@JoyOfBike]

That’s probably true. Didn’t know what to expect when I started but it seems to be going well and it sure is fun.

[@thee173t]

I think i've watched every video people put out on manuals and wheelies. You guys tho make me think I can go out today and get better!

[@JoyOfBike]

No reason you can’t!!

[@steveindorset]

Hi guys I’m 55 and started MTB 6years ago and absolutely loving it. I’m desperate to learn all these skills wheelie, manual jump, ride berms really fast. But thought it was too late but then today I stumbled on your vids. You guys have truly inspired me. I’m gonna have a go at all these! Subscribed! Thanks guys, God bless you! 😉👍🏻

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome to the crew. Learning is the joy. More than even the knowing. So take your time and enjoy the process!!

[@steveindorset]

@@JoyOfBike thanks Alex. 👍🏻

[@steveindorset]

@@JoyOfBike well I went out today and made some good progress on the wheelie thanks to you guys! Stoked!! 😉🤙🏻👊🏻👍🏻

[@DeLo_90]

I’ve been consistently riding for the past year now, attempted to wheelie and landed on my back once and gave up. I’ve been anxious to keep trying and after watching this I want to go for it again.

[@dlwsport250]

Oh my gosh! You guys are phreakin' phenomenal!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you!!!!

[@Marvanore]

Greetings from the Czech Republic. I have to say, that this video is great. I am 45 years old and thank you Alex Bogusky to gives me motivation.

[@JoyOfBike]

Hello!!! My family is from Bratislava but I’ve never been. Greetings from Colorado!!

[@chadschultheis4167]

I love this channel, best "how to mtb videos" around. I love Lee's reaction when he first lingered! I've watched it a few times when I'm having an off day just to laugh. My wife thinks I'm crazy. Keep up the great work!

[@JoyOfBike]

It was an awesome moment. Check out his wheelie at the end of the bunny hop vid!!

[@the30Amechanic]

Couldn’t wheelie from 4 to 18 y/o. Stopped biking for almost 20 yrs and restarted 2 years ago and now I can wheelie, manual and all around shred way harder than when I was a kid. Great video! Nice breakdown

[@JoyOfBike]

Heck yeah!!

[@Casp986]

Just starting out again after 26 years and now 41! Time has flown! My new Nimble 9 29er is waiting for me to use it to it's full potential! Thank you so much for this guy's, your videos are giving me more confidence! Keep me coming!!...Love from the UK!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you Chris. Welcome!

[@JoyOfBike]

Love back from ColoRADo!!

[@heughhove3138]

Found my binge watch of the week! Inspiring positivity from you two!

[@JoyOfBike]

Nice!!! Welcome to the channel!

[@pauls3616]

Fantastic to see a guy like Lee who can do almost anything with a bike still get so excited to learn a new skill. Thanks again for the great content!

[@JoyOfBike]

It's cool he doesn't feel the need to act like he has it all figured out. Our sport has so many aspects that there's always something new!

[@doublesynchrohelix8613]

Great vid! So I come from racing ATVs (Quads) for 30 some odd years and there's a cheat code that works on them for wheelies which I've also taught a few people on MTBs since it also works here (dirt bikes, street bikes, etc.. And that's low low tire pressure. I'm talking the lower without damaging wheels and tires the easier. This exponentially widens your balance point. Also, the larger the diameter the tire the bigger the balance point, after you dial in the "feel" you can easily translate what you've learned to any tire pressure, any diameter of wheel and believe it or not, any of the machines I named up there.Once you get the muscle memory, you'll wheelie without the thinking, that's when you do endless wheelies. Funny story, many times guys have asked me on quads "what gear do you wheelie in?" my answer "depends how fast I am going" "Well how fast do you go to wheelie?" "Depends what gear I'm in." lol... funny to me anyway, and I pretend there's a profound meaning in those words....

[@IMdiogi11]

I could wheelie very well when I was a teenager. I am now 48 on a full suspension 2021 Jamis Portal A2 and you guys have inspired me to get out there and wheelie again.

[@JoyOfBike]

heck yeah!

[@ajj4483]

These tips were awesome! I grew up with BMX but only getting back into MTB, I'm mid-40s, bought an eMTB and super stoked on it. The saddle up made a huge difference to me today, I wheelied about 10m in the float zone and improved heaps with this tip. Another tip I figured is eyes looking ahead to keep your head up, if you start to look down, the front wheel will come down.

[@JoyOfBike]

So stoked!!!

[@lonnygee]

Ha! I’m 49 and started riding a unicycle just so I could learn to ride a wheelie. I have the unicycle down, now just need to nail the wheelie. Thanks for the vid and back story👍

[@johnvocatura1019]

I've watched your videos aver and over again. Thank you for teaching this old dog some new tricks. Please keep it going. You guys rule.

[@JoyOfBike]

We will!

[@JoyOfBike]

Cheers!!

[@blumenpedaler9516]

Great info! I get so pumped watching your videos!

[@JoyOfBike]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jmill52792]

I love your channel and there's synergy; I ride a unicycle, road and mountain bike. I'm mountain biking more because I took a car strike 7/9/23 while mending from a broken tibular plateau ski racing 1/9/23. I'm watching all your videos, of course, and I'll be riding a wheelie and popping some of my drops, thank you.

[@paulsewell9849]

I love the emotion part of learning that you taught us! I need to keep it fun and celebrate!

[@JoyOfBike]

I’m pretty sure that’s the most important thing.

[@tnlonnie03]

As a 53 year old, I love watching you guys learning new skills together. I have learned so much while also being entertained. So funny but still educational 😂

[@JoyOfBike]

Thanks Lonnie!!

[@ClintonTonge]

you guys are hilarious....happy I found this. This is the year of my wheelie... :)

[@ciberdog6029]

I'm 63 I am going to do a wheelie all most there. Thanks Guys your Videos Inspire my Joy of Biking back to 21.

[@majcustv]

Stumbled over your channel after getting a MTB and looking for some tips. And wow, ”Joy of bike” indeed! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank’s for all the tips and wisdom 😊👌

[@JoyOfBike]

I'm so happy to read this. It's been a tough week and I didn't feel all that good when we made this and I was sort of worried my worries would bleed through but the bike really does something positive and the joy shows up!!

[@Trailkid]

Guys, I love your content so much 🤗. My 8 year old son has just started mountain biking and I try - with now 45 years - to keep up somehow. With more or less success 🤕. Every single one of your videos describes exactly what I'm going through, whether it's jumping, cornering or learning to wheelie. Simply great and incredibly motivating 🤩. Take care, stay healthy and best regards from Germany.

[@JoyOfBike]

Love this. Was actually thinking about a video about riding with our kids. Might need to do that!

[@franciscoleopo3060]

Hi I just want to say that your videos are great Im 56 and just barely started mountain biking a year and half im just a beginner so your videos are very helpfull thanks Frank

[@victorshackapopulus6078]

I used to wheelie a lot but haven’t for years. I’m going to start again at 54.

[@geofftheriddler]

This channel is gold, so much resonates from the whole deal of physically earning new skills to the perceptive commentary on motivation for normal humans to keep going.

[@JoyOfBike]

Thank you sir. Bikes have all the feelings mixed up in them and that’s why we love em

[@HelpMeFindMoney]

"I heard the angels playing Enter Sandman on the harp" ahahaha. I can't wait to start this wheelie journey.

[@kevinbogner5793]

The best wheelie tutorial on KZbin. I have watched other ones and they don’t go into depth like you do. I am already doing wheelies after only an hour of practicing. They are not perfect but way better than where I was before!!!!

[@jeffersonsharp2292]

Nice thing about this channel, the old guys with all the experience have stuff really really dialed. Being an older rider myself with little mountain experience, this channel is ramping up my stoke to a level I didn’t think would be possible at my age. Thank you.

[@JoyOfBike]

Welcome aboard!

[@luchio0377]

This video gives me so much hope. I want to do wheelies so bad. 🤞🏾

[@richdome1]

Started with wheelies in the 60's a Stingray. Now 63 relearning is fun,thanks!

[@coultl6556]

I’m sitting here at work all pumped up now. Awesome to see Lee get it. I’ll be a popping wheelies with the kids tonight...

[@JoyOfBike]

Somebody once said to me “Wheelies are for kids” One of those insults that I took as a compliment.

[@finnq]

Love you guys- I’m 50 and have never been able to wheelie, on MTB or even MX. I’ve just followed your advice and done a 4 pedlar at the balance point. Stoaked Thankyou 😍

[@crm2507777]

So glad I discovered this channel 🥇

[@JoyOfBike]

Glad you did too!

[@AdamsHadEnough]

40 years ago i watched 11yos older than me wheelie for days, and it pissed me off to no end that i was missing the gene. Finally i recently realized that the buttshift back is the game changer.

[@robnation2475]

I'm 54 and 6'4" ...and I plan on mastering the wheelie this summer. I swear my Cypress DX is begging me to do it.

[@jasonmateus924]

9:45 that feeling is the BEST

[@bouzouki2006]

I'm not good at wheelies (but still trying to get better) but one thing I've heard and practiced that helps is looking far ahead vs looking just in front of you. It helps for balance.

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Big time!!

[@oystercatcher943]

This channel is great for a 49 year old roadie, mountain biker and rock climber. Got back into MTB again and learning to wheelie for first time in life. Really inspired by Red bull hardline! Easy boy!!! You’ve given me great confidence that I can do this without getting hurt. After 1 hour practice I can do about 3-4 pedal strokes in wheelie. Thanks to your help I’m sure I’ll get there.

[@oystercatcher943]

I had to avoid some walkers disapprovingly saying “he’ll break his hips”!

[@anggitamna]

Yoo this video make me smile a lot.. i could manual with skateboard over 100ft. But couldn't even do a wheelie on a bike. Guess I've learn a lot from you guys. Thanks

[@jaakkoeskola2871]

I watched a bunch of other wheelie videos and didn't get much of them.. Then saw this one, started to practice and I am almost there! Thanks for great content!!!

[@JoyOfBike]

You’ll get it!!

[@deanito1968]

Love your videos. As a guy in his 50's that's trying to rediscover mtn biking, it's great to see that us old dogs can still learn this stuff..

[@JoyOfBike]

deanito1968 Learning new things is not only possible - it also has great side effects for brain health and mood!!

[@jmwjer]

You guys crack me up! Love it! I've been struggling with wheelies for a while. Watched a ton of these videos. I think you guys have some real wisdom to share. Gratitude!

[@lee_likes_bikes]

Thank you Jeremy! Have fun out there.

[@jeffreytresmonte5334]

nice Video! gives us middle aged bikers some hope!. the fear of Looping out or stepping off the pedals is that one mental barrier i still have to overcome.

[@Sdcruzer99]

Love Lee’s stoke when he gets it! Now this 49er is committed to getting that balance point!!! Thx for the motivation guys! Keep posting stoke vids.

[@JoyOfBike]

Will do. You got this!

[@Flux_One]

I'm gonna try this today. I'm 46 and haven't wheelied for over 30 years. Wish me luck!

[@VeeVeeArcher]

Love your series. I am not going to do wheelies tomorrow, but I will happily rewatch this again when I'm ready to take on wheelies.

[@JoyOfBike]

Veevee Archer love it. No rush. Wheelies aren’t going anywhere!!

[@rodmartin9339]

nice mate i back on my 42 on my bike , well i ride a lot to be hoonest but i never think i will be a young again doing all this things from extreme to casual in 6 month .

[@TheJofrica]

"Culture of celebration," I like that!

[@JoyOfBike]

Soooo important!!!

[@TheJofrica]

@@JoyOfBike Yes, I do breakdancing too besides riding and it’s very true there as well. Even in the middle of a competition, there is still great encouragement coming from both sides

[@JoyOfBike]

@@TheJofrica I really love to see that.

[@joshlicht1359]

Enter Sandman on harp, that's the good oil. Great video dudes - gonna get this wheelie thing if it kills me.

[@leighpilkington11]

Great stuff, I can weelie the crap out of my motorbikes but I've forgotten how to wheelie a mountain bike! In my 40s now so it's like I'm learning everything again

[@JoyOfBike]

Nice. It’s funny how often i regress on a thing. I guess it’s a blessing. Get to progress all over again!!!