The Mistake I See SO MANY Amateur Riders Make!

Today we have another Pro vs Joe episode featuring James Flynn and ‪@AdamDoesDirtbikes‬

[@houjous5131]

"One wheel is more efficient than 2" 2:00 that's been my motto since you did a video positioning a year and a half ago on gnarly lines. It's the main reason I haven't gone down in rocky situations. I'm riding the bike like it's a unicycle with a Stabilizerwheel; steering with my hips instead of putting inputs into the handlebar.

[@JimBlair]

Hi Rich, I completely get your “staying on the top is better” but as a novice level rider I know how scary it is to put your bike up on a boulder knife edge with nowhere to find a dab?!?…most of the time I’ve tried to track through boulders my safety net is finding a line that has my dab planed out…I don’t particularly like the idea of losing balance when the first chance I get to stop the fall is my head against a boulder! I know I need to fight that fear, but that’s my flight response overriding my fight :-)

[@singletrackmind2630]

Thanks Rich.. loving the pro vs joe vids and the detailed break-downs.. very insightful, practical and useful content. Having followed Adam from the beginning, I'm super stoked to be able to watch his progression.. keep shredding!

[@mfriebel6344]

great idea comparing Pro and Joe! thanks for opening eyes with simple hints like - stay on top! greetings from snowy bavaria/Germany.

[@JpCappalonga]

Great content. Very valuable and I’m learning a ton with these vids. It’s so great to hear your thought process, it helps me pick a better line and know what to look for.

[@Sladep123]

Your coaching is real helpful, thanks Rich

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Hi Rich - one time more came this Video when I needed it MOST! Thanks for your hard work and dedication to support ALL level of Riders❤❤❤

[@johnbranson7253]

Very helpful format with the pro & Joe & your 3d party commentary

[@MarkM-ke6cn]

Excellent example. Thank you. I'm getting better at seeing the more efficient lines...feeling more confident...

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for the support

[@mmetz1877]

I enjoy your videos as I’m getting back into off road riding and brushing off the rust as I’m 65 now and enjoyed off road riding and motocross in my teens. I bought a lightly used 2005 Honda crf230 and could use your recommendations for tires for use in the North East off road, some mud, clay and lesser extent hard pack. The bike currently has original tires, so they need to go. Thanks for your advice and keep the riding tips coming! Marty

[@AdamDoesDirtbikes]

Thanks for the awesome break down Rich! James is a beast!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You’re a beast, Adam! You did awesome

[@benibenben8653]

Love these videos, helps alot understanding differences with technique. So cool thank you!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you like them!

[@2fly1974]

I've ridden with adam before and like you said he's a pretty good rider. Line choice is huge and staying on top and being light with the front end makes a world of difference.

[@brucemorrison3563]

Good stuff Rich.Thank you.

[@gilgarza2903]

FINALLY, a video that explains technique and bike set-up(idle speed). 👍

[@karlforrest4470]

great learning content keep them coming

[@cmuz0013]

Aim with the rear, take a top line...so helpful...receiving confidence and skills across the pond🇬🇧👌🏽

[@ridesingles]

Adam’s bike just doesn’t sound right. Needs a stock muffler or a repack and like you said needs to lug

[@Trav945]

It does sound strange

[@stevenllewellyn8906]

For sure needs a repack. Also sounds like it could be leaking from the expansion pipe to cylinder head connection as well as the silencer. Sounds terrible 😂

[@jdhart111]

great stuff!! thank you!!

[@7thirtyseven]

Adam's bike was also jetted on the lean side. Little richer and he would have lugged right outta there 😊. Great breakdown... now if only I could get my mind convinced that falling from ontop of the big rocks doesn't hurt😂

[@whoziee]

Great stuff😊

[@GuntersGarage]

I am very much the second guy. We encounter boulder fields like this often and it is always a struggle. Definitely going to watch this video a few more times!

[@Pbsurf]

I never thought two stroke bikes sounded like leaf blowers before but Adams does haha

[@HobbitHomes263]

clutch finese is a constant issue for me. on my bike yhe range of movement from fully disengaged to fully engaged is only 1/2 inch so trying to use varying degrees of slip to navigate a tough section is really difficult

[@oly3606]

Rich, first off thank you. These videos of yours have helped me tremendously. Sidebar question for you - a buddy suggested I use the midwest mountain eng B2C clutch lever. I did it but feel like the longer distance needed to dump the clutch is off to me. I understand it's supposed to give you more control but thinking about just going back to my stock lever that has a very small engagment point. I'm on a 24 Xtrainer (not your favorite I know but I like to have my feet on the ground.). That said, do you have an opinion on the BRC clutch or a preference towards a different one? Thanks again!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I prefer the stock over anything!

[@wannabecarguy]

That was exhausting.

[@learningtofly6804]

Whats Adam riding? Looks like a MX pipe. As you mentioned Rich, Revy. Great Lesson!

[@KoltFin]

My rule is always take the high line. That way you can fall into the low line but still be on the trail😅

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

😂 good rule of thumb!!

[@sealle1060]

Hey Rich, im 18 and the nearest riding area to me is around an hours drive away... wondering if you could make a video on how someone can still practice some hard enduro techniques in a more urban area. Thanks for the video :)

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That would be tough to do it in an urban area. That being said, I did do a video on three garage techniques you can check it out here.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXLd6KZm6-bZ6csi=TA27XZm58PBgNNt2

[@bbarker5766]

How big is your back yard??

[@soogynoodle]

Have you got a decent backyard? Cause if you do you could set up an obstacle like a single log.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

If you have a backyard of a reasonable size you can practice clutch control, balance, lofting the front wheel, pivot turns, cones. Could get some rocks or a chuck of railroad tie (staked in) to use as a kicker. All that kind of practice is like confidence juice once you get out in the woods. There’s some guys on KZbin that have built backyard trials practice courses. Look that up on search for some ideas.

[@chrigul1]

I count myself a tiny bit above average and for me, I fail not on the first move, but while in the field I have troubles to make the right decisions for the following steps, so I must stop and ruin my momentum. Is there a way to exercise choosing the right line beside practicing on and on?

[@Trailfocused]

Having the mindset if you stop you are dead. Think fast and don't stop. I have always taken that approach and it works most of the time. Riding mountain bikes for training through similar terrain can also give you that extra bit of confidence and handling skills.

[@skatepark1ful]

FANTASTIC!! Unfortunately I whine to my self about my injured and weak shoulder and poorly repaired shoulder ACL!! slightly loading clutch is key! # 1, but I pull too much INSTEAD OF letting bike do the work and just hold on!! Takes alot of INSTINCTUAL MOVEMENT to stand on peg, and sit in best spot on seat, and load the clutch, and give throttle, and step on rear brake or pinch front brake!! Seems that most Hrd enduro riders bully their way thru and TRIALS RIDERS finesse their way thru. I barely do either!! I'm just lucky to stay mounted and engine running, hahaha Don't make mistakes!!!!, because ankles and femurs and exhaust pipes and levers and elbows and shoulders ARE EXPENSIVE!!!!! Have fun READERS and good good luck to y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS and thanxxx for fantastic vid!!!!!!!!!!

[@JpCappalonga]

When are we going to see YOU out there with James?

[@tekircelebi]

Thank you

[@jesta.drifter1249]

Adam is becoming a very good rider, gotta say in Adams defense the camera on you puts alot of pressure where you are being overly cautious.

[@nssthan]

I wonder if there is a fear factor of the higher line. Further from the ground, more risk. I think that is what I notice in my own riding.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You’re absolutely right

[@johankrugel7965]

I think you missed the biggest mistake we make, not riding enough.....🙃

[@dalepellerin]

Interesting. I'm such an amateur. I always aim for the low ground to avoid falling into it. :)

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

It’s very common! Usually the fear of falling in the hole is what makes riders aim towards them. A lot of this sport is counterintuitive! Thanks for watching.🙌

[@ogasi1798]

the fear of falling with a leg stuck in rock gaps is real tbf

[@johnbranson7253]

Broke my fibia that way once

[@ogasi1798]

@@johnbranson7253 yup, I got a compound screw fracture the same way , foot twisted 270 degrees, leg full of metal now and bone exit wounds at ankle and knee 🤬🤣🤣

[@johnbranson7253]

I'm hoping that now that I know the pro trick of staying on top, I'll just float over the boulders next time and won't break a leg.@@ogasi1798

[@MrMrMrMrMrT]

What do you mean by weighting the pegs? Where else is my weight supposed to go anyways?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Not on the ground

[@ogasi1798]

thanks Rich and squad

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support!

[@davidsonneman1121]

Lean pilot

[@Dissentient01]

Blip it!

[@vasilvasil7133]

I have one friend he aweys stay hi :D

[@waynenaholowaa9170]

Its a 125

[@csn583]

Staying high is the result, not the skill, so what is the learnable skill? No doubt he's taking the worst line here, but staying on top AND staying on the bike is not simply a matter of choice. I can see plenty of lines I can't do. May as well say "just clear that triple!" People choose to err toward the "holes" because lost momentum is preferrable to crashing off completely.

[@haydenflinner]

Right! My ass is not stopping on those high lines, nowhere to put the legs. My strategy so far has been to ride a little too fast on the high lines and controlled crash down into the low lines. At least it's better than starting in the holes. But it tears shit up and I don't learn anything. Need to focus on static balance and holding pressure first I think.

[@snipprox33]

First🎉

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌