Novice Cyclists Get Brutal Reality Check At Bentonville MTB Trails | Outside Watch

Rachel, David, and Jo head to mountain bike mecca, Bentonville Arkansas for a two day skills camp. They’ll learn the basics of braking, cornering and body position before hitting the trails to test those skills. They'll also learn the art of falling and getting right back up.
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[@CPurks1]

My wife surprised me with a private lesson with Lee when I was in Colorado for a mountain bike trip, and it was the best money I have ever spent on cycling. I had been mountain biking for over 10 years at that point, and I had watched every video he was in on KZbin. However, being with him in person to get instant feedback and feel his stoke for biking changed my riding life. I cannot emphasize how extraordinary of a difference it made compared to any new bike or upgrades I have ever made. I am counting down the days until I can go back to have another lesson with him and so should you!

[@johnhayes1641]

MTB is a whole different world than road.

[@MarioXcore1]

MTB is whole different world than whatever is happening here

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

There are lots of different disciplines too... DH/EWS is more my in my realm.. Not much of a XC guy..

[@nakitojimo2001]

@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ : Well...for me, I'm kinda style n amplitude focus like dirt jump, slopestyle n freeride. What a world we have in MTB 😁😁😁

[@24MPZ]

Yes, why am I finding this 2w late. This is the type of MTB content that is missing. I follow and love watching UCI, RedBull events, pro rider edits, KZbinrs. But there's a big gap in more relatable content with a story driven format.

[@richardp6461]

I get a little chocked up when I see the magic of bikes. I just love them. they are exactly what you need. you can get lost in the simple task of just peddling and be free to meditate or focus on the task completely and be free to cast your problems aside for a while, don't worry they will return as soon as you are finished with your ride.☮

[@brianpulscher6514]

Enjoyed it. Very good production value for sure. Looking forward to watching the journey. Bentonville is a blast. Lucky to live just a few hours from there.

[@ridecrashrepeat3207]

Crashing is learning. Those trails are a blast to ride...I have crashed on almost all of them! I keep learning, adjusting, and going back. Crashing, learning, and going again brings growth. Ride. Crash. Repeat.

[@Trihope]

Love the videos! Might I suggest a better title for the videos so it’s easier to figure out the order of the videos, such as, Epsiode 1, Episode 2, or something? Thanks!

[@budycelyn]

awesome journey for them, looking forward to see how far they go

[@dukeofmtb]

This was a sweet vid. Reminds me of when Cory & I first started riding. Took us months to figure out what they learned here in days. I can't wait to see them progress further.

[@phenofinder9145]

This is cool. Thank you outside watch

[@GF-cb8rr]

Too much Lycra 😅

[@johntharp22]

I thought I was a pretty good mountain biker until I met a few sections in Bentonville that were light years out of my league. It’s a wonderful place in that you can find something as easy or as challenging as your skill set allows. Good luck, you all; you’re inspiring me to get out there, too!

[@dylantech]

There are certain spots I can’t even imagine how people get through without getting off the bike.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I started mountain biking as kid in 1992 for many reasons but one of them was that I was tired of everyone that was into BMX as me being so serious, then I ended up racing XC, then DH in 1998, I was starting to hate that sport because it was always about getting ahead. Freeride gave me freedom, all of this to say personally these skill clinics are my worst nightmare 😂

[@bethdavis11]

Congratulations! Keep going.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Damn I wish I could do this. I've done about a thousand 100 mile road charity rides and have recently started mnt biking and very much enjoy it. Bentonville is on my dream list. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@elefantrising]

Hey Harry dirt is a lot of fun you will enjoy it. I would love to do Leadville it is the only race Im interested in doing and some day I think I will at least it is my hope.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Bentonville is a lot of fun, I would recommend an ebike as it is very pedally. I went for the first time last year and enjoyed it a lot. The only thing Bentonville doesn't have is big downhills.

[@ryanpetry2823]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PIlYqbr62bl8k Season 3 applications are now open!

[@empty0701]

awesome slow mo scorpion

[@Fullsend_Gin]

What a cool opportunity! This must have been filmed quite some time ago because so much has changed. #mtbcapital

[@mrvwbug4423]

Yes, this was filmed early last year. The 2022 Leadville trail 100 was held August 12th

[@ctnebraska]

So miss that part of the All American trail @ 8:20 that has been lost to the Crystal Bridges expansion...

[@jarrettcoffelt1868]

I miss 2008 all american. Need a little more sketch back.

[@Coyote-M]

wow they all look so awkward.. I think ya'll just confused the heck out of them.

[@noet5329]

I wouldn't put beginners in clipless pedals.

[@numblksandforeign_air4844]

RIP “Swirl Down”.

[@dyounggolfmaster]

It was such a satisfying finish to a trail. Swirl down, booter, table top and a strong finish, was everything you needed.

[@Fullsend_Gin]

So sad for sure! Had many a lovely wipeout sending it through there!🤘🏼

[@jinavl]

I sucked until i moved to pisgah area..5 years later @45 hitting 35 footers

[@michaels8607]

Listen,i almost got a trainer in the past,yet my coach said unless you get one where you have to balance yourself,it's a waste. In other words,to ride,you have to ride outside. They had rollers where you had to brace yourself,get on and start riding,so you would find a hallway.You ride dirt you have to eat some first..

[@docpewpew]

How can I get into this program ?

[@whatwouldjacobdo]

Someone needs to coach them on how to put their sunnies over their helmet straps. 🤪

[@MarioXcore1]

They have a long way to go, hang in there lol

[@themtbrush2453]

Not trying to be rude but please check out Rich Drew ride series. He’s a Bentonville local and he will coach you the berms. I learn so much from him and highly recommend him.

[@brianpulscher6514]

Good guy, but Lee is also one of the pre-eminent MTB coaches in the US.

[@themtbrush2453]

@@brianpulscher6514 I love watching lee’s video, don’t get me wrong. I’m just recommending rich because he’s extremely familiar with Bentonville trails. Nothing wrong with having multiple couches.

[@brianpulscher6514]

@@themtbrush2453 i actually bought my last bike from Rich. Good guy and knows what he is talking about. I just like lees coaching style a bit more.

[@aGDonut]

This is OLD! The Momma Bear area is completely different now. 😂 All American is also all jacked up currently. Good content! Hilarious and Inspiring watching noobs learn to “ride”. 🤘

[@andrew_gardner]

I spy a Syd in the background at the Ride Logic clinic

[@Myke_Juliet]

I’d rather watch this than PBA for sure

[@steveo_bikes]

PBA probably got the short end of the stick because they spent all there money on this series.

[@fraji1]

Spellcheck is a good start before you hit the trails :) CYCLISTS

[@chriswood9693]

Do a segment on bike fit, especially cockpit. Only one rider was on bars that were the correct width, and that was a huge limiting factor in terms of bike/body separation. The smaller the rider the more this shows.

[@darwinperalta4302]

I would like to take part of this it's so freaking cool.

[@cyclepathsgravelclub]

Dang

[@cyclepathsgravelclub]

wow

[@pmcmpc]

Johanna and Rachel's bars are way too wide for them. In all the videos they're cramming their hands in towards the brake lever clamps. Bars need to be cut down.

[@TropicJesus]

Why would they use clip ons in a MTB race if they are amateur riders?

[@S3T_10]

Why they learning in clips

[@kenny_kaos]

Lol why do all their bikes have bar bags?

[@bellsandgravel]

Probably a sponsor of the show.

[@oldkayakdude]

uh Leadville is mostly road, hardly they hardest mtb race in the US.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Tons of climbing and extremely high elevations. Hard as in physically demanding, but as you said it's mostly fire roads, the technical bike handling demands are not high, people race this on gravel bikes. Even so basic MTB skills certainly help.

[@sudjiyancuk]

Better than the academy

[@mrvwbug4423]

For sure haha

[@brianmagee5847]

I really like the series, but none of these people are going to make the Leadville time cut....again. Way out of shape cycling novices have too far to go for a beast like Leadville. Maybe next time start with some weekend warriors that need fitness but have a base to build?

[@brianpulscher6514]

Have em do the Dakota 5-0. Half as long and lower altitude, but still a challenge. :)

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@brianpulscher6514 Or the Laramie Range Epic, that race has 50k and 100k options, is like 90% singletrack and is still at 8000-9000ft in the southern Wyoming foothills.

[@Johnny-Utah-91]

Agree, all that training and equipment to get cut off at the same point on both seasons. Don't pick CAT 1 riders either but as you say, guys/gals with a base fitness level that will allow them to at least finish the race.

[@jokermtb]

That guy with the orange helmet, is handlebars are way too wide!!!!! Cut 1” off each end at minimum. His arms look like outstretched wings. Seems like all the riders bars are too wide….

[@Stickybutton]

They should really be wearing knee pads at least.

[@boymama2620]

Most of those wipe outs were because they were clipped in. Time to get out of the old school mentality. Let them ride flats. Much safer for beginners and builds confidence a lot quicker.

[@LifeCycle1978]

They are training for a race where it’s a necessity to have clipless pedals. Train the way you race so that you can limit these types of mistakes when it counts. Everyday riding? Sure, throw on some flats but not for a race like Leadville.

[@yeet1991]

With multirelease cleats and the lightest tension in the pedal you easily get out before you crash.

[@shellyg8617]

Unless you're a competitive racer you should not have clipless pedals. They lead to unnecessary falls and injuries. Good quality flat pedals and shoes are sufficient.

[@boymama2620]

@@shellyg8617 Absolutely agree! Plus they have time to transition to clipless before Leadville. Let them learn the skills first on flats!

[@itr0863]

@@shellyg8617agreed. People go on and on about how easy it is to unclip, etc.. I totally get that but anytime I’ve ridden with people with that same mindset they always have a hard fall because when there is a microscopic time to unclip and you panic, and forget how to unclip.

[@tahoeebikes]

Good for these people trying to learn. All these people would do better on flat pedals and full suspension though.