Mountain Biking Over 50 - You Are Never Too Old! HOW TO Keep Learning Until You Die!

Learning Mountain Biking over 50 is possible - your are never too old to learn mountain bike tricks and skills! My oldest mountain bike coaching client is 84! You can learn mountain biking at over 60, over 70 and even up until you die!
How can you keep improving your mountain biking skills? In this video I want to give you insight from my 10 year pro coaching carreer - sharing what you can do to keep mountain biking until you die!
Who am I??
My name is Roxy - I have been a full-time MTB Coach for over a decade, coaching DAILY (online and in real life). I live in Mallorca, Spain and coach all levels of riders (beginner to Olympic Pro). As an international Instructor Trainer for the BICP I certify, train and mentor other mtb instructors and work on my own teaching and riding skills regularly.
The BICP has a mission: to advance the GLOBAL STANDARD of MTB Instruction.
This is a mission that I love and live with all my being.
Let's all make this beautiful sport safer and more fun!
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👉Targeted Flexibility Training for Mountain Bikers: roxybike.podia.com/gravity-yo...
👉 Free Coordination Follow-Along Lesson: • 10-Minute Follow-Along...
👉 Reach your goals with me! www.roxybike-coaching.com
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[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Videos and LINKS I mention in this video: 👉Targeted Flexibility Training for Mountain Bikers: roxybike.podia.com/gravity-yoga-for-mountain-bikers-targeted-flexibility-training 👉 Free Coordination Follow-Along Lesson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX61qnuLed18fbM 👉 Start with my FREE course: roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy 👉 Work with my proven, easy to follow drills from home: roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses

[@metaljam7197]

Just turned 61, riding at my best, clearing gap jumps, ripping technical trails, and great fitness. Roxy is correct on the flexibility, also you need to watch your weight, and do strength training.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Way to go ❤️‍🔥🔥

[@donnasmith1602]

Thank you Roxy. After spending years on the velodrome, I am returning to my first love, mountain biking and wow, my skills need work. Watching your videos and listening to your advice has really opened my mind to learning new skills. Lots has changed in mountain biking in the last 20 years!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you so much, Donna! Welcome back 🥰😍 to mountain biking! If you’d like to work with me, do check out my fundamentals course on www.Roxybike-Coaching.com Thanks for your comment!

[@nalissa77]

I'm in my mid 50s. And have taken my time on the bike to learn your figure 8 drills and ratcheting, usually at a local park. I felt a bit subconscious at first, but I'm determined to learn to track stand. It's been going well. I get a few looks as Roadies zoom by and interestingly one of acknowledgement that she understood I was learning bike control. After a few short weeks I feel so much more confident on the bike. Thanks Roxy! I really like the complete package approach instead of just the "cool" parts.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you so much, Susan. You rock! So so great to hear you are being rewarded for your hard work!

[@Motio3]

I’m still working on tracks stands. Not up to Roxy level yet, but it’s so great to feel the bits of progress. Fun in itself, but so rewarding in how the practice translates to trail safety and fun. Very slow speed balance + Pre-rehearsed bail/dismount skills = improved technical switchback relaxation, success, and fun! Next time you get a look from a roadie, give them that knowing smile back thinking about all the fun they’re missing! 😏 Seriously though, thanks for posting about feeling self-conscious. It does take energy to just deal with that aspect of the process. It’s hard sometimes.

[@stephenbethell7548]

Hi Roxy . I’m a 69 year old living in Russia. Not much in the way of mountains here or even hills but I’m practicing ratcheting and “ Load & explode” on paths through the woods , something we do have a lot of. Thank you for your videos :-)

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Awesome, Stephen! If you’d like to add more structure to your practice, do check out my courses on www.Roxybike-coaching.com So happy to hear that you’re practicing these essential Moves 😍 Sending much regards! Roxy

[@jbdbsb]

Age is a number not a limitation. I've been cycling all my life and Mtn biking for decades and always looking to progress. I ride with guys 1/2 my age. Riding with more advanced riders has been key to my progression. Ride on!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Absolutely agreed. 😍💪 However, if we expect our body to react the way to training as it did with 20, it’s a formula for frustration & stagnation or even regression. That’s what I want to avoid with my video. I want to enable riders to keep progressing! 😍

[@kenshomi2]

50+ here. Roxy’s online course is extremely helpful at building the foundational skills needed for us ole folks (everybody)!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you SO much, Kurt!! So happy to hear!

[@winklertribe5268]

Thank you Roxy!! Keep the fabulous content coming!!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@Gabe73C]

Love this video! Thanks, Roxy! ❤️

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks Gabe!

[@CrossFitProject]

As a coach myself (CrossFit, Running), this is an exceptional explanation of the learning process. Excellent video Roxy!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear!

[@flyingkiwimtb]

Excellent content again Roxy. The learning mindset is critical to improving.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you, Harry. Oh yes, it is essential. I’m Currently writing my second thesis to become a Neuromentaltrainer - where I delve deeper into this topic and love discovering how essential it really is. 😍 Thank you for being open to learn and than you for commenting 🙏

[@GlenHunt]

I love that nature repeats itself everywhere. I love being able to use the same formula for accomplishing growth of any kind. If you just go go go at anything, you'll eventually learn wrong, konk out, and fail to grow. I always think of training more like telling my body and mind how I want them to grow: give them guidance through proper practice (the conversation), give them the nutrition they need to make X structure or Y chemical (nurturing), and then give them time to grow into what I've asked (the payoff!). Flexibility, strength, skills, mind...anything.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Absolutely agreed, Glen. Love your approach.

[@onerider808]

This was a good one. I’m 63 and realized my bunny hop won’t get any higher until my vertical leap (and associated explosive strength) does...my technical riding won’t improve until my flexibility and balance does...etc, etc. Thanks, Roxy.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Absolutely!

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive ridden and raced dirtbikes for most of a lifetime, and always ridden mt bike but never really learned the techniques on mt bikes, fairly different than on a dirtbike. Now at 66 Ive got 2 new mt bikes, and am taking the time to learn techniques. Its pretty fun really. I also ride 100 to 160 miles a week on roadbikes, good for aerobics and its a social thing also.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Awesome Brad, welcome to my channel. And if you want to work with my free course, check the pinned comment 🙂

[@givreycham]

The best “pep “ talk ever for us older riders. Great advice and really helpful.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

so so happy to hear! Thank you! Maybe you want to join my program starting march 15th - it's optimized for over 50 riders - then here it is: roxybike.podia.com/4-week-live-mtb-skills-program-with-coach-roxy

[@craigwhiteauwhc102]

Very good video. I like your regress to progress. So true!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks a lot, Chris. So so happy to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@giantkiller8]

That's an eye opener for me. Tqvm roxy

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you for your comment. So happy to help. Which one was the biggest eye opener? 😍

[@heiser_bill]

Thanks for this video (and your others). I ran across your channel a day or so ago and like your instruction style with the methodical approach. I'm in the age group you mentioned, and just got my first MTB (eMTB) and am eager to learn not how to do extreme technical stuff like so many other channels show, but the basics of some of the maneuvers so I can handle them when I encounter those conditions on "cross-country/trail" rides. I'll review more of your intro sessions and am considering signing up for your e-learning foundations course. Thanks again for making this content available!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank YOU for being here and sharing your appreciation with me, means a lot to me. Looking forward to working with you very soon, let's make the trails safe together. Roxy

[@ShadLife]

I am 55 and still progressing. I do have a BMX background and still ride BMX, so that definitely helps my mountain biking skills. It's one of the things I bring up from time to time on my channel, riding over 50. I absolutely agree, you are never too old. You might have to change how you ride and what you ride, but you will still be able to ride and enjoy mountain biking.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

absolutely! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@vee2425]

Thank you Roxy. I'm a 61 year old female mountain biker and have been riding for 3-4 years. I live on the Pacific Northwest Coast where trails are very technical, and your videos have helped tremendously.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you so much, Victoria. Way to go. You rock! 😍💪😍

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

Roxy, you're amazing at riding and coaching! As an older first time MTB rider (late 40's) I've learned so much from you! Thank you!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you ever so much 😍 So so happy to hear! If you’d like specific step by step lessons to follow, do check out my new FUNdamentals course: roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course Thanks again for your comment 😍🥰

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire thank you so much!! ❤️

[@andyeunson270]

I’ve been mountain biking for 39 years now. I’m 64. I still get a kick out of learning new techniques. Many sports develop new techniques because equipment changes. Like alpine skiing. Other sports like Nordic skiing developed new and better techniques which are really fun to learn and try and master. I do like a good climb but living in Whistler I also get really challenging descents. I may walk some things out of self preservation because injuries take longer to heal now. But having trails that I haven’t ridden clean yet really gets me going. I’ll always have a goal to finally ride that trail or section.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you so much for sharing and being here, Andy! You rock and are such an inspiration to many! 64, ripping and open to learn. Amazing 😍😍😍❤️‍🔥

[@steves5046]

Hi Roxy, as always awesome content. I'm 57 and started riding MTB's 3 years ago, I found your KZbin channel about 10 months ago and have been following you ever since. The thing I love about your teaching is the simple and clear way that you explain things. Your teaching just works for me, so much so that I just felt so much more confident and at ease on a single track I rode the other day that I have always been a little uneasy riding in the past. Regress to the basics and get them right first.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks for this, Steve. So happy to hear that I have been able to help you already. Would love to help you bring more structure to your regression - you’ll find my FUNdamentals course on www.Roxybike-coaching.com 😊 Keep enjoying my content and thank you 🙏 again for your comment and the props 🥰😍

[@steves5046]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire yes I have started your FUNdamentals mini course and working through it Thanks so much😊😊

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@steves5046 NICE, Steve. Do keep me posted 🤩💪

[@pawelnajdzion7283]

Hi Roxy, very good video and to the point of improving skills. Im watching your videos for a while. Great content. Im trying to ride to the park near my home twice-three times a week with the set of paper coffee cups to practice the slalom skills and narrow turns. Getting better. Im in the group of people over 50. 👍💪

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

That is so so great, Pawel. Thank you for sharing 😍 If you’d like to add more structure to your practice, do check out my FUNdamentals course: roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course Keep up the awesome practice mentality! 💪✊ Roxy

[@Bikeaddict4235]

Great advice Roxy and whilst I agree we should always strive to keep on learning , I find that you younger folks always seem to forget that older bones break more easily and repair more slowly therefore a more cautious aproach may be required such as keeping wheels firmly on the ground lol

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Easy rider - actually, to the contrary, that is exactly one aspect of why I filmed this video. To lure riders away from risky maneuvers, for them to start acknowledging the importance of slow and steady progress by working on the 5 pillars.

[@johnhammond1093]

For me......Pillar #6 - this 56yr old Conquering the Hiline Chute!! Fantastic videos Roxy

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks, John! You can get there. Build the 5 pillars and the roof is you clearing the chute on HiLine!!

[@RD-kq3ml]

I'm currently 41(not 50 yet) and have been into MTB since childhood up to mid-20's. This gives me hope now that I'm trying to get back into the sports.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks RD. Practice, practice and believe and listen to your body - and you can become stronger than you ever were. 👏❤️‍🔥

[@Jump-n-smash]

Awesome and inspiring

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you 🙏

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I am 74 years old and have been cycling for most of my life. Developing and maintaining flexibility is a major factor especially as we age. Especially for mountain biking because we have to be able to constantly go with the flow of the bike and terrain. It’s not a matter of if you fall or crash but when you do being flexible helps in those awkward situations.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Absolutely agreed. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️‍🔥💪😍

[@jsalmon1710]

You are an example of all that is good about the internet!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

😍🥰😍 thank you so much ☺️

[@ahmedel-akkad8818]

very proffesional , nice work

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you, Ahmed!

[@NoticePerception]

I am 72 and have been learning the hard way for nearly 30 years. The KZbin videos have made a huge difference, so I plan to become a patreon, but need to resolve the problem of slow internet here in the Montana mountains. Looking forward to learning with you!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

THANK you so so much, dear Notice Perception. Hope you get a better connection, soon. Also, I recommend starting with my free track stand course, if you have not done so?

[@NoticePerception]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Big thanks Roxy. We are in and out of internet cuz now we are camping & riding in desert. Love the track stand videos, but will have to do free course. You've made a huge difference in my riding!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@NoticePerception Thank you so so much. Looking forward to having you on the free course once you're back!

[@MTB_Nephi]

100% agree !! I I train twice a week (BodyArt and DeepWork)to strengthen and maintain my body's flexibility, muscles, fascial chains, etc. at a certain level. Without this training, I would have problems mountain biking and probably not ride as well.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

That’s amazing. You’re a star 🌟

[@andrewterker6037]

Thanks for this video. I began learning MTB at age 71 earlier this year after riding road and gravel for many decades. It is hard work unlearning old habits that do not work on the MTB. I have begun using your videos to really learn some of the basic skills that I am still missing. Schöne Grüsse aus der Schweiz!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you, Andrew. So happy to hear. Oh yes, it is SO hard to unlearn - because our brain is not made for it 😊 it’s made to LEARN 😃 Awesome to hear you’re now re-learning with my videos. If you want access to my step by step drills, which will make learning even easier and faster, then check out www.roxybike-coaching.com (english) or www.roxybike.online (German) There is a free course on both (coming soon in english, already available in German). Schöne Grüße zurück in die Schweiz, roxy

[@andrewterker6037]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Danke für Deine Antwort, Roxy. Ich habe schon mit Deiner Trackstand-Serie angefangen. Mir ist sehr klar geworden, dass meine mangelnde Fähigkeit diesbezüglich mich sehr hindert, z.B. mit Hinterrad versetzen... Ich finde Deine Videos einzigartig in zweierlei Hinsicht: 1.) Du gibst klare, kleine (und hoffentlich auch für mich) lernbare Schritte, statt nur zu demonstrieren und dann zu sagen, "macht mal..." 2.) Du erreichst Dein Publikum auf einer sehr persönlichen Ebene in KZbin! Du schaffst das, in dem Du von Deinem eigenen Weg erzählst, und dass diese Dinge am Anfang für Dich auch nicht selbstverständlich waren. Mache weiter!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@andrewterker6037 DANKE sehr, lieber Andrew, das freut mich wirklich aufrichtig. Ich wünsche Dir ganz ganz viel Spaß beim Kurs. Aus Erfahrung kann ich Dir eines versprechen: wenn du Dich an die Lektionen hältst und, solltest Du stagnieren, bereit bist, mit mir zu arbeiten, dann erreichen wir Deine Ziele gemeinsam. Und ich freue mich bereits drauf 🙂 Ach ja, in ca. 1 Woche kommt ein Video, in dem ich auch ein paar sehr persönliche Anfangsfehler teile, ich denke, es wird Dir gefallen 🙂 Ganz ganz liebe Grüße in die Schweiz von der Costa Blanca, Roxy

[@resurgem]

Hey you have a Lapierre too! I have a Lapierre Zesty 5.9 it is a beautiful bike, perfect for me. It has given me so much confidence.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

It’s an amazing bike!

[@BrianNovak1]

Just turned 50 and riding better and stronger than ever!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Nice, Brian ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 probably because you’re working all 5 pillars 💪💪💪

[@MountainBikeMusings]

What you practice grows stronger. New behaviors are learned,... old behaviors are pruned back. I like how you talk about the mental part of MTB, but I am biased being a therapist.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Totally agreed! Thanks for being here, Troy!

[@thegefster1988]

Hola! As a tennis coach and Gravel and MTB'er would love to see Rafa on a MTB.... I bet it would improve his tennis conditioning even more so. Good stuff here! I enjoy taking my gravel bike on some fairly difficult terrain. At 60 I lift and bike. I have some hip issues so like to keep my rides intense but shorter. I think mixing up the type of activity is key at my age! Thank you for working with us older folks!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@richardradcliffe6047]

Your “old person magnet” is your honest, realistic, and effective methodology for helping people become better riders. Old people get it. Edit: Eventually…

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you so much, Richard. I genuinely appreciate this lovely and deep comment. I am so grateful to have you here, on Patreon and on my online coaching site. 💗

[@mxcagg1]

I’m just looking to ride my bike without killing myself. Yes, if like to do drops and jumps, but I don’t have limitless time to train and practice. All the videos I have watched show young people half my age flying down mountains effortlessly and hitting things I typically walk down. It’s just survival at my age.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Well if you’d like to follow easy, but very efficient drills (optimized for adult learners), then check my coaching page to start with a free home-training course.

[@Drummer9]

HinRoxy, I really enjoyed this video’s topic, due to my age, and my ability to progress. I am 57 years old, I have a motocross background, and have not spend much time on a mountain bike. For years I have ridden a hard tail, and Recently sold my dirt bike, and bought a full suspension. I was worried that maybe I was too old to begin in another sport. You see, when I did ride my hard tail, it was on flat trails in Long Island NY. Now I have a full suspension, and am trying to tackle the mountains of Virginia. You have really helped in converting my mindset, I am going to give this sport my complete and 100% devotion. Thank you for your tutelage. Don p.s., where are you from??

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

I am so grateful for your comment, Donald, this is GREAT! Age 57 is not old at all, my oldest client is 84 and I have MANY over-70-aged clients working very very succesfully with my online courses on www.roxybike-coaching.com Do check out the site - you can start with my free trackstand course, which will help you to gain confidence at slow speeds, which really helps you to avoid crashes and get a feeling for the bike. Congrats on the new bike! I live in Spain and was born in Cyprus. Hope to see you in my trackstand and/or FUNdamentals course, soon, Don! Much love, Roxy

[@m.muzinski7842]

You are such a PRO coach.. taking not just physical bot holistic approach to MTB! Amazing! I am almost 50.. I can jump I can ride a lot of what I want! But I want more! How to be coached by you? My key points are: manual and get higher with BH.. I hoop but rather with my both wheels parallel..

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi M, Thanks. You can find my offers on www.Roxybike-coaching.com So great you’re already so advanced!

[@DurtyDuggg]

As a personal trainer I really like the way you coach and explain things. I am 53 and recently started biking out on trails. How much will the course be different to your KZbin video's. Keep up this great channel!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Simon, most of the course is different, as I include precise and step-by-step „how and what to practice“ sessions and they are in a sensible order. Also, i have some know-how that I will not publish on KZbin ☺️ that will bring you from „knowing“ into „performing“ the skills. Because knowledge is only powerful if we know how to APPLY it. As a personal trainer you’ll also know that of course some of the knowledge will not be available there though, as it needs to be tailored to the needs of the individual ☺️ That’s what I provide in the optional one-on-one-coaching. You’ll find it on www.Roxybike-Coaching.com

[@MountainBikeMusings]

I plan on becoming a Patreon or checking out lessons still. I ended up grading my hardtail this last weekend with a dropper post, going tubeless, Deity flats, and new lock-on grips. I ordered and bought a Canyon Spectral 29 AL 6, a full-suspension bike. New bike day today! Once I have all my gear I am all in! I thought I should have the equipment before I get serious about mastering MTB or lessons. I just want to say this is my fav MTB skills channel!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Troy! Congrats on the new bike! It’s so great you already have the gear. You’ll be surprised at how amazing the gear will work, once you get into the details of how to use it 😍😍😍 Looking forward to helping you become a confident and safe rider who has FUN out there! Thanks so much for the compliment 😍

[@MountainBikeMusings]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thank you and welcome Roxy! I am getting familiar with the bike, and loving it so far! I enjoyed building it! I just need to figure out where to start off with MTB skills for my foundation. I am sure I will find that in your videos on Patreon.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@MountainBikeMusings Actually, you will find it here: roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course ☺

[@MountainBikeMusings]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thank you!

[@HarrisFS]

Im 51 and started learning to jump my MTB last year. I'm heading to the jump line next week.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Awesome, Harris! So lovely to hear that building your skills step by step and building solid fundamentals is allowing you to progress to jumps safely! Enjoy 😊

[@wiljaq2773]

Good and sensible video (as always). I’m 64 and one of those, “oh I find with working hard on trails”. BUT, your video on front wheel lifts really improved my cycling in all the technical gnarl of Philadelphia’s Wissahickon trails (USA). I worked on manuals but got nowhere, so decided to teach myself how to skateboard instead!!!! I can’t afford a “teacher” but I will go back to manuals,….. or maybe bunnyhops? One of my problems is I don’t know which I should work on first (manuals or bunnyhops). I am a subscriber and watch some of your stuff almost every night.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Wil, So happy to hear that you’ve profited from my wheel lift tutorial. Wow, skateboarding, way to go!! Well, I’m releasing a number of mini courses soon, so you can choose. They will be available on www.Roxybike-Coaching.com So great that you’re so fit with 64!!

[@wiljaq2773]

Okay. I’ll check out your website.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@wiljaq2773 looking forward to your progress 😍😍😍

[@RhymesWithPorridge]

You do have an "old person magnet": it's your mature vocabulary! I have nothing against the more common MTB vernacular, but personally I treat with skepticism any adult who tries to speak like a teenager, which many (many!) online MTBers do.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hehe thank you 🙏

[@FredVanAllenRealtor]

I am 71 riding a dual sus XC in SoCal.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Awesome Fred, so inspiring! If you’d like to work with my proven drills and get a free Trackstand course, check the pinned comment. Keep it up 😍😍😍

[@scootjockey]

What you miss out on is FEAR as you get older FEAR creeps in and impares how you ride fact!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Scoot - thank you for your comment. In my experience fear only creeps in as a RESULT of one of these 5 pillars missing or being overseen. In my work as a mental trainer and psychological counselor I do not observe that over 50 riders are more fearful per se - I just see that they become less risk-taking, which however is a SMART thing to do - especially if the strength is not there to rescue an almost crash.

[@martinr4884]

Thank you for another great video, I have found them all very useful and inspiring. I'm not quite 50 yet (47), and this is all good advice, but my favourite quote that I will take away from this video is that "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear", because this is so true: my bike is "distinctive" which starts many conversations, this lead to me asking questions and learning from the answers... (by the way, is that Lapierre a Froggy?) I know you haven't monetised your channel and really appreciate not having adverts - I would like to buy you that coffee, can you send the link please? Nochmals, vielen Dank :)

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thank you SO much, Martin 😘😍🙏 So happy to hear my videos resonate and my seeds fall on fertile ground. It’s a Lapierre Zesty AM Fit 😍 Thank you for offering your support. Truly appreciated! 🥰 It’s either on buy me a coffee: Www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires or on my Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/Roxybike Sending much love! 🧚‍♀️ Roxy

[@rebelgshikebike2169]

Love your videos! Do you think a trail bike with slack angle and long suspensions will make more difficult for learning manuals and bunny hops? I'm thinking buying a trail emtb with 160mm dual suspension.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Well it depends on many factors, like strength and height, but the easiest bike to learn manual/Hardtail is usually a trail Hardtail 😊

[@larry7463]

So I just bought a mountain bike ( Cannondale Trail 5) to ride trails around Phoenix. I’m 80, but in pretty good shape for my age. On my first excursion, however, on a rocky uphill trail, I clipped a pedal or caught the bottom bracket housing on a rock, and over I tumbled! Right in front of several hikers. Very embarrassed and skinned up a little. At first I thought I just need to stick to smooth trails ( and I still think that), but your videos have given me some knowledge that I need some SKILLS! Where do you think I should start? 11:56

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Larry, first of I'd like to send you my DEEPEST respect and admiration for starting at 80 - that is SO amazing!! Have you started my free trackstand course yet? It will give you the control and confidence at slow speeds: roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy?coupon=TRACKSTAND-14389 Also, you can work on your foundational skills with me here: roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course I am so happy to have you watching my content and am really looking forward to hearing about your progress! If you want to start riding rocky trails, you CAN! It's just necessary to take the time for methodical practice of the right drills. Much love, Roxy

[@SK-mi5bg]

Mid 50’s and having so much fun on single track!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Whoop 🙌

[@steveloyd2723]

Well, my name isn't Bill, but it may as well be. FInally someone who can offer coaching advice to older riders other than doing intensity to decrease the rate of our VO2 max decline! Thank you!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks a lot, Steve. So happy to hear my Philosophy resonates.

[@steveloyd2723]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire As a 61 year old who raced XC for 20 years I can share that it's the mentality that is very difficult to change. Aging is difficult because we've never done it before. As you know there are muscle imbalances that increase as we lose flexibility and strength, which is new. Most coaches advocate intensity training to keep the VO2 max up, which is really just more of the same for ex-XC riders. It's good for the ego but very high risk.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@steveloyd2723 I totally agree. Every habit is hard to change ☺️☺️ …mentality is actually an accumulation of our habits, which are directed by our thoughts. The problem is: As long as the result pleases people, people love the rule that if we keep doing what we’ve always been doing, we’ll keep getting the same results we’ve been getting. BUT - add “aging” to the equation and doing the same does not continue to bring the same results physically. Because one part of the equation = our body has changed. Now, we can either stick to what we’ve been doing and add force (intensity) - OR we change our mindset. ☺️ In my experience as a coach of all levels, adding force only works well for a while…

[@steveloyd2723]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Totally agree. I frequently look for training advice for older riders and literally find nothing like yours. Thank you!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@steveloyd2723 thank you ☺️

[@Zaaxun]

Age has absolutely nothing to do with it. It's 100% what kind of shape your in. If you're in decent shape there's nothing to stop you. I've worked out my whole life and still do at 60, can still bench 275+. If you're in good condition you can ride or start riding at any age. I still do black runs and jumps, crashes, not even gonna slow down yet. Maybe 70.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Awesome 👏 the brain still changes though 😎😊 And if you want to learn faster and safer, then that’s what I help rider with full-time. So amazing to hear about the shape you’re in! 🚀👏

[@m4rtinr32]

Pillar number 5 right in the feels. I'm 38 and last clinic didn't progress much with jumping, I think it has a lot to do with didn't want to crash and looking stupid also. It's hard for me to change these bad habits. But I will try to keep this advice in mind.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Thanks Martin - so great to hear you’re open! …although I have to say, that one day jump clinics seldom bring REAL progress. (Unless the clinic was prepared for with many months of working on the FUNdamentals)… Therefore, your fear of crashing in that specific occasion was maybe not a mindset issue, but more self-preservation, because your body felt that jumping is not something we learn in one day? If you’d like to work on your FUNdamentals (in a safe space over time) then do check out my course for it. roxybike.podia.com/mtb-fundamentals-mini-course Because motor learning takes PRACTICE over an extended period of time… ☺️☺️

[@m4rtinr32]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire thanks, although I think got most of the basics right. I'm sure there are some things left. So I will consider it certainly. I will check it out! Keep up the good work!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@m4rtinr32 awesome, Martin! Having the basics right would be awesome - because mastering and refining the basics is what determines almost everything else. When I work with pros, we work on the basics 2-3 times per week. So it would be almost magical if you had your basics perfect ☺️☺️

[@m4rtinr32]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire haha no doubt there. Let's assume I know some of the basics and there are tons to learn. So I will look into the online course and see if it fits my situation. I'm very curious about it.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@m4rtinr32 always feel free to ask questions!

[@elgringoec]

Good thing I learned how to dirt bike ride as a kid. I think learning to ride a mountain bike on single track dirt trails would be dangerous for a senior citizen.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hey El Gringo, it doesn't need to be dangerous if you have a pro coach who advances you with care and who knows that learning takes place in a safe learning zone - not on trails in a performance zone. Ifn you'd like to find out more, you will probably enjoy this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOwp2WGpr6Je7M and my podcast: www.podcastics.com/podcast/roxys-ride-inspire-rawcast-mountain-bike-mindset-podcast/

[@elgringoec]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire Thanks! I said on woods trails, though. No matter one's competence level, the danger is inherent. When whipping through trees on uneven surfaces plus the occasional debris, enjoying pushing the limits, the bike gets knocked around and we hope to recover when it does but the time always comes... Same situation with dirt bikes but the speeds are greater as is the mass of the bike. Though dirt bikes are much more planted and stable than mountain bikes. One should never dismiss the element of danger that accompanies riding. 💪☮️

[@blutodo]

Roxy, I'm75 and just bought a Schwinn Destiny step through hoping it will be OK, as it's easy for me to mount. Schwinn bikes were the best when I was a kid. I've led a sedentary life, and really want to experience a taste of what the shredders on U tube do in retirement in the Rocky Mt. I'm 5"8 and 265 pounds. Do I have any chance of shredding? Tom

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

You sure do, Tom! But you need to take it slow and work your way up in a structured manner - with realistic goals and expectations. If you'd like to work with my proven drills, then get in touch. You'll also find a free trackstand course on my coaching site (link on my youtube channel). Have fun!

[@scm1990]

Hello. I see that you usually come to Spain and I wanted to ask you if you would take a course here. Thank you

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Hi Santi, I live in Mallorca. However, I am currently booked until April 2023 😊😊

[@sapinva]

The premise is correct, but it glosses over the primary problem for older riders. When you are young you can practice something 1,000 times in a row for 4 hours, get a good night's sleep, and tomorrow you are as good as new to start all over again with the full benefit of yesterday's gains. When you get older, regardless of how fit, you are allotted far less attempts. Most will lean toward suffering less than when they were young, but you have to accept suffering more.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Or focusing on quality over quantity 😇 One possibility to do this is needing less repetitions, because you have a professional coach by your side, who allows you to do “the right reps” - and not “mindless reps”. I have many older riders in my coaching (online and real life) and they learn skills with me in only a few weeks after having struggled with them for years 😍

[@sapinva]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire No doubt your coaching would be invaluable for many foundation skills. But some things, like doing a hop 180, or a 360 endo, simply require the reps. You just have to ice the overuse injuries (up to a point) and push on.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@sapinva reps are alwways required, true! And yes, once we get older, we need to respect the boundaries our body sets 😊 and either progress slower, more mindfully or accept that some things are just not possible anymore.

[@DownhillDesireMTB]

yay i'm finally advanced at something...........my age

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Whoop 🙌

[@DownhillDesireMTB]

🤛

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@DownhillDesireMTB 🤜

[@TheButlerNZ]

I took up proper MTB riding at 50.. I'm lucky that I was borne flexible (can still touch hands diagonally behind my back/neck). I have absolutely no core strength du to being the most lazy mediocre rider in the world... but ... If I can do downhill at 503, Maybe you can too... I'm not afraid of being pathetic.. In fact it's a bonus being able to sometimes let someone else shine when they have always been the worst in a group.. (I actually like being at the back to catch stragglers or gear failures). Life isn't a race.. You don't have to be 1st... you just have to enjoy what your doing... If your happy with flat tracks.. do flat tracks... but don't turn down a chance to go a little outside your comfort/skill level every now and then. And don't forget to take a video so you've got something to look back at... especially if you get better... I'm just hoping to give others something to laugh at. q8}

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Way to go, Butler! Fun and a little challenge to keep evolving. Agreed - isn’t that what makes riding great at any age?! 😍💪😊 Thanks for Sharing!

[@TheButlerNZ]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire My mediocre downhill riding replaces my mediocre MX trailriding... tho I do miss that throttle on the climbs !.

[@StreetComp]

50 isn’t really any different than 40 when it comes to riding, least far as I can tell, I’m about to turn 52 and I don’t notice any change to what I can do on a bike. But I will say that turning 50 is mentally a challenge 😱🤔😎

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

True, but what I say in the video definitely applies to the over-50 - though it will apply to most over 40s, too.

[@StreetComp]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire oh I don’t actually have a problem with title of your video, it’s a good number to get peoples attention and I would bet you’ve helped some people over 50 to either start riding or keep riding. I guess I’m wondering if 60 is kind of the new 50 :)

[@emilywhelan4471]

Love the bike design kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L and functionality. It is hard to align the front tired to center the disk brakes. The brake wheel touches the stationery side of the brake caliper and pad. I aired the tire up to 40 psi as the markings say 40-60psi. Left the house for a few hours and came back to an exploded innertube.All in all it seems to be a good bike. Have not ridden it yet though so that's the max of my knowledge. Update, put a new innertube made sure the tire was set properly and it did the same thing in under 20 minutes as second pic shows.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Absolutely 💯

[@MountainBikeMusings]

ha ha, this one is definitely for me, 52. :)

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

🥰😍🙏

[@VictorMartinez-vw3gj]

Damn, 50 is the advanced age? I feel better in my 50s than any other time before. Maybe I'm not advanced yet?

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Happy to hear! Biologically, it is advanced and our bodies change. Especially in regard to learning. But if you feel great, that’s awesome!

[@peterbu57]

Maybe it's time for me to take up knitting...

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Well, if you enjoy it, go for it! But if you’d rather mountain bike - now you know how to keep progressing and ripping it until you CAN only knit 😍💪

[@mudkayak6305]

feet engagement position flat pedals bunnyhop ?!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Huh? 😃

[@mudkayak6305]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire how do you apply feet positioning when bunny hopping using flat pedals?

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@mudkayak6305 usually the same way I show it in my video on this topic: Mountain Biking Fails vs. Mountain Bike Success - Why FOOT PLACEMENT and ANKLE POSITION matter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZLWgYeLqruIeNU

[@hinzegas]

stimmt.bin fast 53 und fahr vielen um die ohren😁😁

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Das ist super, Chris 💪💪💪

[@mtbguides_Rich]

I feel old now 😃

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

Why that? 😊 Being old is not a bad thing 😍

[@mtbguides_Rich]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire just being in the 50+ bracket , I don't feel old just yet 😃. Keep up your YT stuff it's great thanks.

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@mtbguides_Rich hehe 😜 thanks. You’re never too old. But it never hurts to acknowledge change, in order to adapt to it and keep growing ✊💪

[@OscarDelta013]

My respect for you. Very smart speech. Especially I agree with you about muscles. If I live in the same country that you, I will definitely attend your course

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

So so happy to hear. You live in Spain? Very cool, where? I am currently fully booked until February 2024, so make sure to book me early 😊 or, which is much more effective because of the reasons you found out in the video, just work with me here: www.roxybike-coaching.com Much love to you!

[@OscarDelta013]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire I m from Russia

[@OscarDelta013]

@@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire wow, U are so popular!

[@Roxybike_Ride.and.Inspire]

@@OscarDelta013 awesome. Then probably the online courses will not only be more effective, also much cheaper and easily available 💪💪😊 You can start with the free Trackstand course 😊