The Ride Series How To Jump Steep Lips - Rich Drew

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So you can jump your bike, but you're still not comfortable jumping steep lips. No worries! Follow along as I literally grab someone just like you, right off the trail, and coach them on how to jump...basically like a pro ;)
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What a rad How To this turned out to be!! We had this one written up and we we're planning out exactly where we were gonna shoot the intro and...and this crew rolls through and nearly break themselves off right in front of us! I knew what had to happen and raced down the trail to see if I could get these guys involved in a real time steep lip coaching experiment.
Imagine my surprise when I realize it's Ty from @ty'srides! I met Ty about 15 months back on a random ride around Bentonville. He and his boys were out cruising and I showed them around some local hot spots. I didn't realize Ty was filming the entire time and he posted this video on his channel:
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I was pretty pumped to have the opportunity to try this experiment out and it was even cooler to be able to do it with Ty. He's a pretty rad dude as you can see in the video and seeing the progress he made in such a short period of time was incredibly gratifying.
Alright, let's get down to it. What do you do with steep lips. Well, you make sure you have the jump basics dialed! Re watch the jump video we did a few months back to help you get your mind right for steep take offs like these.
This new spot here in the OZ Trails is super legit! BUT, it's already seen a few people roll away in an ambulance and it's because they weren't prepared for the dynamics of these lips. I've sat here multiple times and watched NUMEROUS people roll up to the jumps
1- TOO FAST
2- HIPS BACK
3- NOT PREPARED FOR THE ABRUPT TRANSITION
Jump basics still apply here:
- Stop pedaling early
- Get your pedals level so you have a firm base to stand on
- Have the majority of your weight in your feet and hold yourself up with your core
- Stay relaxed
Here's where some adjustments need to happen.
FIRST - Slow down. Many people come ripping into jumps like this and get BUCKED! When you bring in a ton of speed you close the window of time to deal with what the energy created on the take off. Come in slower IF IT'S A TABLETOP like these and just work on getting comfortable with how the transition of the lip feels. If it's a decent sized double, maybe think about getting comfortable on a different obstacle.
SECOND - Work on how dynamically you load into the take off and really get a feel for the timing. If you load late then you'll drive too hard into the takeoff and dissipate energy. If you load too early then you'll be at a greater risk of the bike coming up into you violently as it rolls up the takeoff.
However, if you get the timing right and you aren't ready for it, this could also cause some damage. YOU NEED SOLID REPS TO ACQUIRE GOOD DATA!
THIRD - Slowly bring up the speed AND work on how aggressively you load into the takeoff. Understand that you don't always need more speed. You might just need to drop into that athletic position a little harder and open up a bit more dynamically.
Last thing to remember is that the window gets smaller very quickly when you bring in more speed. Be prepared to start dissipating some of that energy, AKA Scrubbing, so you don't shoot into orbit!
I really hope that shed some light on those potentially broken collarbone inducing takeoffs that are hiding out there ;)
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[@patrickmccartney9850]

Excellent. The most real how to jump video I’ve seen. I’m pumped for that guy.

[@brian_simmons_]

Dude is so stoked he almost broke your hand with that fist bump haha. Hell yeah

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I'm still feeling that one Brian!

[@mchealy90]

Lol Ty's fistbumps had me cracking up. So damn aggressive, but you could tell he was absolutely stoked. Excellent video all around!

[@ChuyR.]

I got really stocked for this guy, Rich keep on teaching this way man.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Me too Jesus! It was just crazy that it worked out this way. I couldn’t believe how quickly he progressed to floating right over that thing.

[@MTBPlanB]

Maybe a few slo motion shots of his take offs would help us as well.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

We thought about that, but this was literally happening in real time and i don’t want get Ty out of his element and ask him to do it multiple times.

[@blameitonben]

@@richdrewtherideseries So is your take that most of hear about pumping a jump, and so we bend our arms to pump and unintentionally almost squash the jump instead, of leaning back and keeping our weight over the bottom bracket?

[@jakedow4641]

Benjamin Hansen I think this lip is so steep that the suspension is going to preload itself. Just keep weight centered above bottom bracket so front/rear is balanced.

[@Roostsandboost]

The KZbin player has an option to play back at 0.25 speed. Click the 3 vertical dots in the right hand corner. I did this and was able to really look at the take offs.

[@topspot4834]

.25 playback speed perfect for that

[@davidsargent]

I would love to get some face to face coaching from you. That guy was so lucky and you can see in his face how pumped he was about his improvement. I’ve watch a few videos now and surprised how simple you make lots of these techniques look in your break downs.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey David! Ty is a great dude and was incredibly coachable. It certainly helps to work with a rider that grew up as an athlete since their spatial awareness is usually very good. I'm glad the videos are resonating with you. I'd love to do some coaching with you here in Bentonville! Head over to the website www.therideseriesmtb.com and send me an inquiry, we can see about getting something setup. Things are filling up very quickly though, so don't hesitate.

[@davidsargent]

Rich Drew unless your planning on a U.K. tour that might have to wait a little while. Where did you get the timber boxes that you demonstrate on though ??

[@h.08.]

Your how to jumps are so good. your the only channel that actually helps us out!!

[@nicolaisen1]

Im newer to mountain biking and I will admit, it is damn near a shorts spraying moment when you accomplish a milestone! Nice work

[@Case10y]

Best though process of coaching I've seen/heard. Love how he brakes it down into physics and this though process.

[@cherrymansk]

Each of your how to videos is worth watching more than once! Thanks!

[@in_10z]

I've watched countless jump teaching vids and this one is....up there.. Hehe, get it.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

haha, I see what you did there! ;)

[@NelsenPhelps]

I love this format! It is so helpful to be able to watch someone who is at a similar stage of progression stepping through your coaching. It translates so well. Thanks for the videos!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey dude!! Glad you're diggin it. I've really been wanting to do this, but it's just difficult to actually plan it out and have it work so seamlessly. Hope you're feeling better after that spill.

[@thetrailmonkey7190]

Fantastic series of how to’s. Learning a lot, can’t wait to go out and jump again!

[@da12641]

wah in 18 hours? This is a topic that probably no one ever shows. Great job Mr. Drew and that's why I'm a subscriber.

[@seattlevkk]

Rich this is the best explanation I’ve seen. The idea of the time window and spring compression in that window isn’t something Ive heard before and makes so much sense. I took a class on this locally and couldn’t internalize or visualize what I was doing wrong. Your explanation made it click. Thanks

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah, awesome to hear! I think there are a few different ways to present this and the time window analogy has worked well for us at The Ride Series Clinics.

[@coryhull79]

This whole series is amazing! it motivates me to push my boundaries.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That's awesome Cory, I love to hear that!

[@LunchRide]

Right on! What a victory for TY! That's why you're the coach!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Ty really was incredibly coachable and that makes a huge difference.

[@Hendricksb123]

Great approach with the instructional video! It’s awesome to see someone follow your techniques and see their skills evolve over 40 minutes.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks BH! He really did well and was extremely coachable.

[@bikespike711]

Great video on dealin’ with kickers, been bucked a few times! Coaching in real time and nailing it -awesome!

[@bikingvikingofaustin6993]

You just became a favorite! One of the coolest videos ever! Made that dudes day! Half jealous half stoked for him!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Nathan!! Ty is such a cool dude, I’m so pumped it worked out like that.

[@gilbertb737]

Awesome to see you share and spread stoke with those riders. You had me hooked after watching your How To Jump video last month. As a 54 year old rider that just started riding last year, your jump video opened up a new world of riding for me! Keep up the great work!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Awesome to hear this Gilbert! Plan is to keep brining them!

[@chrisgreen5000]

This is an awesome "how to" vid Rich! I love the way you break it all down. Sooo good!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you Chris!!

[@TheAverageBear]

Great video. Nice to see a successful progression right before our eyes.

[@challenger301]

Awesome Rich! A big thank you for your advice!

[@digital100000]

Awesome training vid Rich. I've watched a couple of yours now, subbed, and find the language you use, the technical breakdown, demeanor, actors - what a package. The fact you say 'start slow' is spot on for me. Exactly what I'm doing now with some local table tops. It hasnt taken long to get some good air time. Thank you

[@korvansvarig]

Best jumping tutorial ive seen! The dude you were teaching was kind of in the same stage as I was and now I understand what i'm doing wrong! Great video!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks korvansvarig! It worked out really well and I'm hoping it resonates with folks.

[@kevindandy8710]

Great instruction Rich. You clearly have a gift for teaching. Keep the videos coming. Thanks!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you Kevin! We plan to keep them coming as quickly as possible

[@kencycles3655]

I still need work but you have helped me a ton, ty Rich Drew! I'm sending bigger stuff (for me) and more comfortably than ever.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

So great to hear Ken!! Keep it up!

[@johnkuiper7960]

Thanks Man. I love these vids they're so much better than any other how to.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks John! I dig this type of feedback.

[@sublettkustomz7884]

Good Coaching Drew!! You definitely see Ty's progressment and excitement!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks dude!!

[@stormdiaz5629]

Heck yeah! Congrats TY! That has to be an awesome rush!!!

[@justinburkett2560]

Man I’ve watched a hundred videos of jumping, this is the first one that actually makes it so easy to understand. Thank you.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Great to hear that Justin! Plan is to make a few more soon.

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

Most real jump video I've seen, you, Kyle Warner and Jeff Lenosky make the BEST how to videos on YT.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haha, thank you! My two favorite dudes on KZbin right there. Kyle and Jeff rule! Hoping to do some more stuff with them soon.

[@oystercatcher943]

Awesome work from Ty. I wish I could learn good jumping that fast! Tips were great Rich!

[@AlanSmithofficial]

Love this video...was really struggling to get air. Never thought to just slow it down. Kept on thinking I needed more speed. Went to the local bike park this morning and tried this technique out. Took a wee bit of time to dial it in but now starting to clear table tops.

[@chrism.6214]

One of the most helpful videos I'vs seen. Thanks for all the tips Rich!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome Christopher!

[@Simplicity1207]

This Channel deserve more views and subs 🤙🤙🤙

[@byronabueno]

I've seen many jump videos and have played this 20 times honestly and I have to thank you for this was that made me jump lips and tabletops. I'm 56 years old with Commencal DH Bike. So real video man!

[@Pozitivi]

This video is so helpful , THANKS :)

[@villimagg]

Holy Moly! I can't wait till I practice these tips tomorrow 😛

[@benjamind5818]

I know this video is old but I used it when I was in Bentonville last week on this line!!! It is the most amazing feeling confidently hitting something with ease! Thank you for making these awesome videos.

[@frederickhenley2845]

Great video. I still learn something every time i watch one of your videos.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah Frederick! I love hearing that my man!

[@chrismichael3916]

Fun not scary! Love it! Great job Rich🤘

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Haha, thanks Chris!

[@davidday5442]

I've bumped into Rich 3 times on Slaughterpen, he was very friendly and helpful each time ! Watching his videos has greatly improved my riding. i plan on attending a clinic sometime this summer !

[@sealedindictment]

Wow! the progression is awesome 👏🏼

[@richdrewtherideseries]

It was so rad to witness in person!

[@PedalingDave]

Always enjoy the good tips and vids Drew!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Dave!!

[@dootguy5011]

Some people can do these things but can never explain it. Dude you gotta be a teacher of some sort you really break things down really well ! Thanks man

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks doot guy, I appreciate that! It's just something I'm incredibly passionate about and I've been able to find a way to articulate it. Glad it resonated with you.

[@dootguy5011]

@@richdrewtherideseriesand you're a real people's person. I think you have to be to teach people! your passion is inspiring bro ! I'm glad you seen my comment have a good day man I'm going sleep so I can wake up early for a ride 😜

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great work Rich!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks dude!! Need to do some more stuff with you soon!

[@AprilRideMTB]

@@richdrewtherideseries yeah i cant wait!

[@cmccoy540]

Seriously...what a great video. Excellent explanation and coaching style got that young man right where he needed to be! I'm sharing this one with friends!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you!! It just worked out so well and Ty was very coachable.

[@chickenclips]

lol feel so happy for him... nothing beats that feeling!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

He was so pumped, it was awesome!

[@gariegalaraga4545]

Rich is the man!!😃👍👍

[@Ren_Kobe]

Quality Content! Thanks for the efforts.... 🤙

[@coldseamonster]

This was soooooo good to watch. Damn it! My 40 something old ass has been struggling with this for so long now.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah R. Treb!

[@garydecker3281]

Hey Rich wanted to thank you for explaining jumping in several different videos better than I have heard others explain it in 30 some years of MTBing. I have never been a good jumper but I am feeling some progression. I have 3 daughters that ride and I now have them watching your video and we are playing them back and stopping them to see what you are explaining. I think this is going to help them a ton. We are heading to Fayetteville and Bentonville in April. My 16 year old is racing Juniors XC and the rest of us plan on doing a bunch of riding. Hopefully we see you!!!!

[@TheHeyoo]

We were pumped to have run into you. Ty, Jesse and I had a blast hanging with you and the film crew. Thanks for impromptu jump clinic. It kept us stoked the whole day!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

TheHeyoo So cool time run into you fellas! I’m glad it worked out the way it did, I think it’ll have more of an impact.

[@TysRides]

Yes! One of the funnest days I have had riding a bike even though I had a nasty lil spill on the drop a few hours after this haha. I am still STOKED!!!!!! Thanks again, Rich!

[@805pedalboyzcentralcoast]

It’s nice good to met you Idol thank you for your time taking pics with me Sir at your backyard place while you teaching the 3 guys We are the one wearing Hawaiian jerseys if you remember 12 guys

[@giovannimartinez983]

Thank you for sharing i am putting things into practice excellent tips great explanation of the mechanics

[@Dr_Owen]

Got to hit that section yesterday finally and it’s a super fun! Great way to do the video too Rich!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I bet it was packed! Been so many people out there recently. Such a rad section!

[@GregoryMSchmidt]

Love that dudes energy Rich! Nice work 👊

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Greg! Ty is a rad dude for sure!

[@anti_fox9586]

This is imho the best jumping advice.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah!! I love this feedback!

[@gcrawford31]

Nice job on another great video! I’ll be down in a couple of weeks to check out the new stuff.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah dude! Shoot me a message when you get here, we can do some of that e bikin!

[@tonyguest8154]

Tye nails proper for the first time with that near silent landing, perfect match with the down slope, so stoked for him- well done 👍🏻

[@richdrewtherideseries]

He's a rad dude, need to get him back for another video.

[@parker6711]

You're blowing up dude! This video was great because it wasn't just a skilled rider teaching us how to jump. We got to watch you teach someone else while still teaching us at the same time. What a great format! I don't know what sort of script notes you had written out before the video but it really worked out well. I love it when you're putting a video together and it doesn't go quite as planed but turns out even better than what you thought of. This may be one of the best jump tutorials out there. Thanks for the excellent content man!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Parker! It worked out really well and Ty was a great student! We're hoping to stick with this format moving forward, we just can't expect everyone to be as passionate as Ty.

[@parker6711]

@@richdrewtherideseries Excellent! Looking forward to it

[@VirtualWoodshed]

Incredible vid!! Definitely realized some things I could be doing better. Can’t wait to hit the jumps tonight. Subbed!

[@jinavl]

Learning to jump gives you a whole new love for shreddin

[@hobiesmith9370]

Best channel I have found

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hobie Smith Thanks Hobie!! So cool of you to say that!

[@EricHollanderAcu]

Great lesson for me, and some great pointers to share with my son and his friends who are playing on a little homemade jump I built.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Great to hear Eric! Starting those kids early, that's key!

[@pepeanza6187]

Love the way you explain technique

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you Pepe!

[@kapbike7244]

the best ever tutorial cant wait after 5 days 24hrs lockdown and go back again to my battle ground jumping routine.best vids,lov it too much!!!!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah Jose!

[@kapbike7244]

@@richdrewtherideseries thanks for the reply.i am always following your channel for some new technique.so humble and the explanations are logic.its direct to the mainpoint.cool!!!

[@thefasteddie88]

I will definitely use the tutelage. Great video! and so cool to watch the results with every new instructions.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Awesome to hear Edwin!

[@mi16chap]

Thanks, loved the breakdown of each problem and the solution, I've been riding years but trying to jump for me never ends well, I can clearly see where I'm going wrong, I can't wait to find a tabletop now!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

I love hearing this Andrew! Find that tabletop and start slowly, build up the speed with each rep and really get a feel for the dynamic that is created on the takeoff.

[@4ajaws]

another great video, can't wait to try it out. Your video on drops was a game changer for me.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Andrew! I was just discussing that drop video with a group yesterday and people are still dropping some harsh comments on that one. I guess that'll never stop, I'm just happy it worked for you.

[@fishyu310578]

Me too. That drop vid made me so much more comfortable at my local park.

[@da12641]

Excellent indeed, great details on the explanation. He has someone that actually needs the tutorial. I did expected much bigger steeper lip but all good tho as the same method still apply.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Darren! Part of the rationale here was to get across to people that steepness is relative. Most people would look at this jump and not think it is very steep, however, many people are crashing on it due to that under estimation.

[@phoenixeasyrider6026]

Great progression! Great training!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks EasyRider! We're always trying to work through the best way to break down the technique and foster the progression. Ty was VERY easy to coach and that certainly helped.

[@juanocasio6852]

I feel coached right now man! Awesome video, thanks.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Heck yeah! That’s what we were going for!

[@aparadoxinplaidsox]

Rich, you rock!! Nice job Ty!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you! I also agree, Ty did a great job!

[@JoeMurphyjr]

Your video series is like just in time skill delivery for me. I was just struggling with this last night on that same jump. Hips are going to be over bottom bracket from now on. Thanks Rich!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Hey Joe!! Perfect timing! This one can get rough for sure. Slow the approach speed also dude, I think that'll make a big difference also.

[@tjwilliams7566]

So glad I found this channel, hello from snowdonia

[@jaredethier6870]

Very helpful showing the progression.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulmcdaniel9487]

Very good video. I'm a new mountain biker.......at age 62......and although I'm in very good shape and fairly athletic, jumping has been difficult for me. This visual coaching is extremely helpful, and gives me a direction I can go in. Thanks Rich, and keep up the good work. Yeah, that dude was stoked when he immediately got better; fun to watch him get the satisfaction of improvement.

[@nrmrvrk]

Videos where Rich show up at a park and works with novice jumpers/droppers to take their technique up a level would be very watchable. I'd love to see more content like this.

[@miguelcastro5597]

this was rad and very useful how to video. 🤘

[@a070z]

This is awesome!!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you! It was a really cool morning and I'm excited for Ty.

[@freedom_unite3845]

Great video man thanks

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Rich!

[@avrc9285]

Happy for the guy, and good coaching right there imo.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you! Ty is a great dude!

[@gregwebster8784]

That is so awesome!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Greg! I’m pretty pumped with how it worked out.

[@trapptours6679]

Big fellow was real happy with himself 👍

[@TysRides]

When it came to jumps like this I had been lost for 3 years...I fixed a few small things and was clearing it in 45 minutes. I was just rolling over this jump right before this was shot...I was extremely happy.

[@chickenclips]

Great video Rich. Keep it up

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks man! Plan is to ramp up a bit more over the next couple of months.

[@randymatthews6479]

Dude... Ty's a friend of mine! I just started watching your How To videos after my trip to Bentonville two wkends ago, how cool to come across Ty in one of your videos! Your vids are phenomenal, thank you!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Ty is RAD!!! One of my favorite people on the planet. Glad you are digging the videos.

[@srich8251]

Great Video, Thank you!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

S Rich You are very welcome!

[@tomcrawley9338]

Perfect timing for this as I’m struggling to get over similar jump at my local trail. They are a bit scary when it feels wrong. Now I have some techniques to try and have some more fun. Cheers from downunder.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s awesome Tom! Let me know how it works out.

[@jlj547]

I just crashed today literally 2 hours ago on a kicker, and yes it kicked my ass right off the bike. I am so glad I found this video cause I have no idea what I am doing.

[@michaelmann3636]

Great job guys❗️

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Michael!

[@luisviloria3303]

Awesome RD

[@JIBBING_1980S]

For me..this is the best explanation about jump very detail, makes me confidence for every jump, I can do jump but still afraid of speed, depends ..thanks for the video tutorial

[@richdrewtherideseries]

You are very welcome!!

[@dbo1111]

this was great. just learning how to jump and i think this might of just told me where im going wrong. Also new bike on the way. Beyond stoked to try this!

[@richdrewtherideseries]

That’s awesome Daniel!! Let me know how it goes on that new bike.

[@philipkelly3697]

wow this is a cool vid. Wish I had a jump like that around. Will try to use these tips on my mini kicker I built....we'll see!

[@maafa21MustSee]

Great progression video

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thank you! Ty did a great job on this one and I think this is an area where many people struggle.

[@paulkerr9831]

impressive tuition Rich you made his day

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Thanks Paul! It was such a fun morning!

[@k1ngofthosewhoknow]

13:02 that was a knuckle busting fist bump lol. Appreciate the videos Rich, you're a good coach and a good presenter.

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Yeah man, Ty is a gnarly dude!! Thanks for that feedback Alex, I appreciate it man!

[@PACEUK22]

Awesome !subscribed

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Awesome, thank you!