Overcoming Your Fears On The Bike

[@jonathantrexel4299]

This is why your training videos are just so good. Simple, great videos that break down something into small bites, and shown repeatedly. And for a new (and older) offroad rider like me, these are really good, including this one on fear. Thank you so much.

[@megs_braap]

That’s really great feedback Jonathan! Thank you so much. 🙏

[@michaeldavison430]

Excellent tutorial, showing yourself, an accomplished rider, failing repeatedly gives the rest of us mortals hope! Well done.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Back when I raced MX, I found the same with jumping. Just start off small, (like a double jump), to work on technique until you get board of it. Then make the jump a little bigger, and repeat. Keep working your way up, bigger and bigger. I found that is the best way to learn. Once you are going bigger, nothing smaller intimidates you anymore.

[@bualdoot83]

When the video started, first thing i thought was, "I couldn't do that." So yeah, fear it is. Really enjoy the videos.

[@PRAD33PK]

Thank you very much for all your learning content like this. It feels the most relatable for amateurs like me who just want to go riding on trails (and survive...😀) and not necessarily "MX racing". You're a great teacher having learnt it the hard way yourself, I'm sure. All the best with your new site!

[@thunderbembo3406]

on point,simple and clear explanation. i like the way you presented it

[@anoushkashah941]

Love it, find out what scares you and break it down to small steps. Applies to everything in life!

[@masterchief586]

Great to see you back, love your videos.

[@megs_braap]

Much appreciated Joe!

[@masterchief586]

@Megs Braap No worries doll, you are the reason I bought my KTM 250xcw

[@Fctsdntcarebouturfeelings]

I appreciate the instruction and as far as learning through watching, you make it a little easier 😍. Yes I know, that was cheesy 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️.

[@zorroad]

You are amazing. doubtless the best for me. Thanks for great information

[@johnsonshieh50]

what a wondaful teacher!

[@dansoenen8331]

That was an excellent vid!! Very timely for me Megan! Well done!

[@sebastianescudero8712]

Thanks ❤

[@huckfinn4260]

Great ride at the Grinding Stone. Awesome to see you on the top of the box!

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

You are simply an amazing rider.

[@carlosmurgelcddr.1418]

Thanks for the video! Cheers from Brasil

[@miscprojects9662]

One whiskey throttle when I was a little kid kept me off the bikes for years. I’m making up for that lost time now though.

[@sappervet1980]

Yea i had a bad accident due to improper technique and now riding period is scary but im finally doin it again after 15yrs or so

[@NotJo4Ever13]

So accurate… Save me from how much I suck Meg!

[@ruffridersmotocycles]

I really appreciate your videos. I was trying to do the PA Wilds BDR X earlier this month and had an accident and I'm trying to get myself to get back on the bike and your advice is going to help me a ton.

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

Great to see ya back mate!

[@megs_braap]

Cheers!

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

@@megs_braap your a huge ambassador for the sport, your known in Australia for starters. A lot of women look Upto you and ride today because of you. Your also a bloody good rider.. I’m learning to ride again on prosthetic legs and your videos have been a huge help to me.. it’s been a real trip having to learn to ride again it’s extremely exciting haha…

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

@@megs_braap the world needs people like us Meg. This is our job now. Yeah we have our races to do and training n practice n free rides but as soon as someone approaches me I gotta go to work. I gotta inspire em. Every one of em. I had my first races last Monday, next month I’m invited back to watch 3 others in there first races. It’s an absolute honour to know there’s so many people who ride today after meeting me. It’s a great feeling hey..

[@HippoDrones]

Great vid... practice, practice, practice! 🙂

[@FamousLive11]

Great Advice, many THANKS❤

[@Schweinmesser]

Excellent!! Love your videos!

[@claudioteixeira5917]

You are inspiring the people to improve the skills 👏👏👏👏👏👏💪🤘🏻

[@rotorhead5000]

Well timed, riding season is just starting where I live, and I really want to make some technique improvements this year, which in a lot of cases means fighting 30 someodd years survival instinct to get everything right in the moment.

[@mhilde7744]

Meg's awesome! Fear f%^ks up everything! She believes in herself! .....you should too!

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Yay...new videa😄

[@D.E.X]

Man, Megan can really get the in-the-head part so right. Megan, I'm riding a street-ish bike in off-road stuff, as an old, overweight, untrained person and every time you give advise, I get better. I hope my kids are watching you. I so hope you and Jocelin Snow make a video together. I want to see her mentoring you on a 600lb bike and I want to see you collaborating on dual-sport/dirt bikes.

[@DV11b]

First off Meg has no fear! I have seen the videos.

[@iranederhoed8121]

Fear is the same feeling as excitement but we just label it differently.

[@Tanner3421]

Nice video

[@gophop]

If you ride MTB or BMX, this is a classic quarter pipe fly out. Not a bad idea to hit up a local skatepark, if you have the opportunity. Removing the worry of being crushed by a 250lb bike helps to concentrate on the technique.

[@flowersthewizard9336]

I love doing this at my local skatepark whenever I'm cycling past and there's free space lol Theres even a dirt table top there bc the council ran out of concrete 🤣🤣

[@davemartin8997]

Hi Meg. I struggle with steep down hills, I tend to freeze and sit down and grab the front brake. Any advice would be great. Love your videos UK.

[@timothydrake1030]

Are you doing classes this summer? I don't see anything on tractionerag. Thanks

[@weinosby]

This is my problem, FEAR

[@Swisha90s]

I noticed when u «hesitaded» your focus or vision was locked at the «failing point»instead of keeping your sight «forward» towards the desired destination. I often find it to kind of engage the autopilot in me, to look past the opsticle, if that makes sense😂? Could be im wrong about this but…

[@onthethrottle7104]

No, you are correct! Look past the obstacle.

[@mikecollins8241]

Awesome :)

[@goatman86]

When exactly during the climb do you roll off the gas so the bike doesn't backflip?

[@chrisnelson380exc]

Neat to see you on a GPX 300?

[@onthethrottle7104]

You like China bikes? yuck.

[@ogasi1798]

I WISH I HAD A DESERT TO RIDE IN 🙂

[@vickiliberato2097]

IT TAKES ME 4 DAYS TO GET ENOUGH COURAGE TO RIDE MY KTM 500EXC 6 DAYS ,DAVE .

[@BSm2919]

Now I just need more time to ride!

[@mannyechaluce3814]

I got time to ride, but I live in California, riding is almost banned here :S I thought time was my enemy, but its my own Government that is my enemy

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@mannyechaluce3814 Time to move out of that crazy place like a lot of other people are doing. Totally agree with you. BTW, how are they going to catch you if you're out riding somewhere? I know they can't catch me.

[@林坤成-d4o]

好讚喔

[@unclegeek]

Moab?

[@Dhika186]

😊👍🇮🇩

[@旭东侯]

supercross 6 video game MUSIC

[@johnt.saylor5280]

As I watch your videos, it's difficult to believe fear is much of a problem for you.

[@andrewsoldan6050]

just drink a lot of red bull and you'll be fine ;)

[@rubenangelvarisco9719]

If you ride a wrong bike you cannot overcome your fears...