Ruts & Loose Rocks || MTB Technical Descents: Practice Like a Pro #15

[@Mraquanetchris]

I live in New Mexico and this video is really helpful. Thanks!

[@masterimbecile]

Same here in AZ

[@TheButlerNZ]

Creek crossing is much the same (my experience is more motor bikes than MTB on creeks tho). I see people almost stop on creeks that are usually about 6" deep on average... the trick is actually to avoid the rises where threes a visible rock.. but basically just ride through and let the bike bounce off the rocks.. more speed keeps you upright, less gives your weight enough time to get off centre before the bike corrects itself.. and your stepping in the wet. You basically try to avoid the big bits and the smaller ones the bike just rolls around/over/off and you naturally stay on. Less speed, more chance the bike will stop or deflect further to a side.

[@nicolasmontecino706]

Just Like a Little Parvazo ... Cheers, Simon!

[@Fluidride]

Hola Nico! SO much like Parvacito, although I think there is more grip in Mexico than in the Andes! Your trails taught me how to do this my friend!

[@cam.cooks.preeeemium]

Really great content! Tips here helped me survive my first double black decent. Cheers

[@Fluidride]

Ah we're stoked to hear this. Nice work!!

[@mannyfnsc29]

Oh, excellent video btw. Looking forward to Linnea's manual progression👍

[@sdcoffeeroaster]

Great video and I've found many of my crashes have been with similar SoCal loose rocks (sometimes sharp and sometimes rounded slippery rivers rocks) and steep rutted downhills where it's difficult to control your speed. Drop into one of those deep ruts and it's all over. You didn't mention brakes even once so maybe a comment on how or if you want to control your speed. I know there's an advantage to not going too slow but with speed comes higher consequences if you do mess up. I did appriate the wide stance and looking ahead recommendations. Seems once I fall on one of these I tend to avoid them in the future instead of facing my fear. Thanks.

[@barryray275]

Great vid. It seems that so much of this is about committing with confidence.

[@Fluidride]

yes so true! And thank you for watching! Approaching sections like this with confidence makes a huge difference; and especially being able to stay relaxed when the bike bounces around a bit 👍

[@Fluidride]

To add to your confidence, try driving the outside knee forward. Nothing says "I want to be here" like moving 'into' the bike instead of away from it. Once you get it dialed, riding is never the same. -Simon

[@JamesRobertMTB]

My favourite type of riding 😍

[@soultribe9]

Every time I like that Evil more and more

[@Fluidride]

It's insane!!

[@gr637]

Sounds like a lesson on how to manual is coming. Can’t wait; as a small person I found this skill hard to master

[@BoonMountainBike]

Anything loose scares me. Stay safe and keep on riding.

[@colinwestbrook6811]

Did Linnea talk you into a demo day, Simon, or are you going to make some new sponsor announcements soon ?? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Fluidride]

Back where I started with Evil! LOVE this bike. SO confidence inspiring!

[@josetoha6504]

Is that the new Evil Offering you are riding? New bike? You should do a bike check on that for sure, especially since everybody is chasing the new Evils as they sell out the day they are released.

[@Fluidride]

It is, and I love it! -Simon

[@mannyfnsc29]

I'm gonna need you to go ahead and give me that Offering. Thanks.

[@Fluidride]

Just hit me with your addy, and it's on the way....kidding....I'm attached!

[@ducinguyen5510]

What helmet are you using?

[@jcmanadventures3162]

👍 wow!

[@kiksta3325]

Nice ridding evil, wreckoning? Great vids

[@Fluidride]

I'm on the new Offering. Linnea is on an Insurgent which is a couple years old. She'll be on the Offering soon though!

[@straightcrypto1411]

Come ride eastern Washington and Silver mountain lol

[@Nirvezz]

i was told the more loose the rock, the more harder you must pedal.

[@Matt-Wolf]

Did they really walk up? So i guess no videos about climbing on this channel :)

[@Fluidride]

Hey Matt. We will do something about technical climbing, but this particular series has a very set focus which we outlined at the beginning. We are helping Linnea get faster at Enduro and better with her jumping, so climbing isn't a part of this one. We do teach technical climbing in our clinics and have information in our online school as well. We'll be sure to add something free for the YT crowd when we get time. Thanks for chiming in. -Simon

[@rekamniar]

steep descents with ruts and loose rocks.... not the best combination. Surely the kryptonite of most riders

[@MilatovichFamily]

Oh yes indeed. And possibly very narrow single track as well. A staple in Slovenia natural mtb/mountaineering paths.

[@slowridemtb4712]

Ride the bike more than drive the bike.

[@emeliakathy3411]

I'm Alone 😍😥