This Drill Will HUMBLE YOU! Enduro Progression Series EP.5

Today we continue The IRC Tire Guys 10 Part Enduro Progression series. Designed for you to follow along with weekly and guaranteed to make you a better rider by episode 10! Today Marc and Rich work on the dreaded Cone Weave.
🎥 @Rob Mitchell
This is exactly what a private lesson with Rich Larsen would be like.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you all for the support of the series! It would be much appreciated if you guys could help me out and share! 5 episodes to go!

[@Ingenuity_One]

I am BRAND NEW rider. Not only is your articulation incredible, but this content is free and all episodes are incredibly concise and informative. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@garretthorner]

Humble me? Boy I’m well aware of how much I suck 😂 Thanks for the videos, Rich ✌️ Loving this series

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Most aren’t aware! 😜 thanks for watching man! Appreciate the support!

[@isaacbush7660]

Lol 😂 me three

[@rakatmoto]

The best thing is, you guys show Rich's unsuccessful moves as well, make it more real that even a professional can still fail sometimes

[@johnnyblue4799]

One difference between you and Marc is that you keep constant throttle and he's blipping the throttle and controlling a lot less with the friction zone of the clutch. Great exercise and you guys are blessed to have the wide open space where to ride.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Yep actuate movement with the clutch not the throttle. 👍

[@Rieju300]

You are no doubt one of the best content providers! Genuine, thoughtful, passionate. Thanks for the effort to teach!

[@grahamdavies5879]

Give mark a 2 stroke, shorter bike and he’ll be in the game. Great series and there’s a group of us doing these drills and challenging ourselves every time. Thank you for the openness and training prospects. Keep up the great work. Making us all better riders🤘

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Definitely a few changes on his bike would assist him. That being said, if you keep your feet on the pegs height doesn’t matter! The shorter you are the more important these drills are! Thanks for the support of the series pumped you guys are following along!

[@spritegt]

That not totally true. Short rider have short legs and usually relative small weight, so ability to shift weight is much less than "normal rider" :). Maybe xtrainer better suit for Mark.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Sure less height does equal a decrease in weight shifting and distribution but Marc and other riders who are “short” usually don’t have their balance skill honed in practiced to their full potential. Most people who say they are too short, haven’t practiced any.. or nearly enough balance and fundamental control. Sure you can lower your bike or even buy a smaller lighter bike.. but the fact will always remain self accountability in time, and practice, will trump any performance part or specific tailored machine.

[@roostafish961]

Been following and I was starting to wonder when we were going to get episode 5. I’ve turned episode 1 into a party trick now. On last weekend’s ride I was stopping at trail junctions and waiting for the other riders while practicing my static balance. At this point I can pretty much stand and eat my lunch as long as I’m turning to the left. Turning to the right needs more work, but can still stay for at least a minute. These drills are really good and I wish I’d have done it years ago.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That is awesome! It’s also a useful party trick!

[@roostafish961]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto it sure is. Especially on my trials bike, or as I like to call it, my pain and tears machine.

[@timeatak5248]

Any fool can ride fast on flat dirt but a truly good rider can ride at a crawl. Great drill. I try to do it often but not enough.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Very true! Thanks for watching brotha!

[@markking3531]

I took Rich's course this past weekend. He inspired me soo much and I learned soo much, I just went to Amazon and bought the little cones so I an can continue practicing what he taught me. Highly recommend his courses.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You did awesome Mark! Looking forward to seeing your improvements!

[@1BrianFantana1]

I'm following this every week, I don't even have a bike yet, I've learnt so much from watching these absolute golden nuggets of information and education. And well done mark you can clearly see his improvements

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I hope they inspire you to get a bike!! 🙌 thanks for watching!!

[@richseymour4937]

I like how when you added the corner to the cone drill that Mark became so focused on making the turns that he INSTINCTIVELY applied all of the needed skills, throttle, clutch, balance, brake, lean angle.... did everything needed almost in a panic. That means he actually LEARNED the skills and not just memorized them long enough for the exercise. Credit to the coach.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Absolutely right! The goal is to slowly increase the difficulty so his focus goes towards the new challenge not on “what” he is doing. After so many repetitions on the first challenge and proper focus on technique, we can almost trick your mind into using instincts when adding a new approach. Love seeing these progressions! Thanks for watching!

[@richseymour4937]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto As a woods racer i used to refer to this as "riding the trail vs riding the bike". Focusing on the challenge means riding the bike is instinctive. Didn't happen always but it sure feels good when things click. I'll be here for #6. Great videos.

[@patw9175]

I love going out and practicing stuff like this and it REALLY shows in how much I've improved in my riding offroad, especially on my big bike! Doing stuff like this on a T7 is a a lot different from on my little WR. Can't thank you enough for these drills and tips

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great to hear! Thanks for the support!!

[@21PLH]

Hi from France 🇫🇷 Very good exercises to get a better control of the bike. Speed is not always the solution, even if sometimes yes 😂 Thanks to provide videos

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidjmichaud4422]

I must admit I'm a little behind practicing these drills. Great stuff, it's a lot easier watching my tablet from my recliner than putting all this great stuff to work. Thanks again.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha! That’s always the problem! The recliner is a pretty sweet spot! Thanks for watching!

[@thehungryhunter3454]

You're a good sport Mark!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That he is!!

[@Fixxzer]

Thanks for representing Mark and taking one for the team!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Marc’s the man!!

[@garrettwastlund9298]

Love it man thank you for doing this.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching Garrett!

[@kevinfetu]

This video series is pure gold ! Thanks so much to both of you. And this landscape in the background…🤩

[@sbctramping7904]

Love this exercise - any kind of bike and any place! Empty beer bottles work just as well if you don’t have cones.

[@XJonAye]

This series is gift, im fixing my bike, but when im done im going to practice these every chance i can

[@user-bp7iq4vo2i]

thank you so much for all the series' it is just great. youre tips works on the other side of the globe as well

[@jesta.drifter1249]

The one thing I have found on your drills is its not a one and done thing, I go back over and over to all of your drills. Thanks for putting these out.

[@IndianRiderZRX]

Love these drills , thanks for coaching. I’ve been practicing the drills a on lighter gas gas 280 trials bike much easier than on my xtrainer 300 and go back and forth on the bikes. I can feel the improvement each session and have been recommending your channel to riding friends. Thanks a lot Coach.

[@UtahGold]

Great video. Watching Mark improve is very motivating. Can’t wait to get back out there.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Love hearing that!!

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Hi Rich - thanks again for your great team effort to help me out❤

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Any time! Thank you for the support!

[@FlorianWerner]

Another amazingly inspiring video and drill! Thanks Rich and we'll done Mark - we can indeed see your progression as we watch through this video series

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for following and your continued support!

[@ryanniksch4174]

Oh wow that’s awesome 6’ spacing on dirt and on a slope

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Yes sir!! 🙌

[@Bubbleuprubberdown]

I saw a video a few years ago where the poster said the beta and YZ had the worst turning radius but I always felt that it’s not based on the bike full upright. Lean the bike and utilize balance and you can get that bike anywhere you want it to go. Thanks for another great video lesson!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Beta is definitely not the best in that category. Can’t really speak for the yz. Leaning is extremely important! Thanks for watching!

[@petrbulva3473]

I train front wheel from left and rear wheel from right. It show me Jarvis. Respekt for you and bless you.

[@goodridehawaii]

Wow! Very impressive drill! Appreciate this🎉

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

My pleasure!

[@scottshort1487]

That rock at the end of the uphill. I found myself fixating on it and I'm not on a bike!

[@oldwisdom1026]

Rich all your drills humble us!!! You should be riding a W 😂

[@OldManEnduro]

YEEW!!! Great job Mark and another great drill Rich. Congrats on the pay raise!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🤣 big money now!!

[@OldManEnduro]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto about that 20 bucks you owe me...

[@allroadacademy645]

Again great video 🙌🏽

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Appreciate that!!

[@colmhaughey7001]

Fabulous instruction so well explained…!!!

[@onthethrottle7104]

Excellent training and an excellent coach! By the way, guys you can get these cones at the dollar store, that's where I buy mine...and they are a dollar each!

[@LetRRoll]

Great series fellas. When I do this drill I find myself dragging the rear brake instead of the front. Does it matter? Pros or cons? Thanks again.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great question. I’d recommend learning it both ways. Should be able to do either!

[@dpforth]

Roamer is great at finding the shade :^)

[@richardhartley7094]

Excellent drill very hard indeed took me 3 hours to clear 10 cones 👍

[@MrAndyloz]

better get me some cones ... Cheers Rich thanks to you i can now do static balance for 1min + (with the tyres flat!!) but hey progress, keep up the great work

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Good stuff! Thanks for watching the series!!

[@dicmow]

Got to go buy myself some cones 😁

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Now we’re talking

[@jonr3891]

Tennis balls cut in half = cones.

[@dicmow]

Good idea!!

[@markcardwell]

Thx

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You’re welcome!

[@rtbt8185]

Interesting, be the boss of your motorcycle advises to drag rear brake when slow maneuvering (road bikes) and don’t touch front brake. Thoughts on that? Great content!

[@JackO024]

That's it. I'm getting some cones...and a dog!😎🤙

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That’s all a man needs!

[@ozgurceylan4084]

amazing series🙌🙌

[@hickokaviation2249]

Thank you

[@49Roadmaster]

First, loving this series and am spreading the news. Question about dragging the brake on these slow speed maneuvers. When I ride a street bike we were told to drag the rear brake "in the friction zone and if you use your front brake you are going down", which I have experienced. How is it you are dragging your front brake?

[@SamBHP]

I have started to feel tension in clutch when lean and balance are matched.

[@Enduro.Trials]

You've owned a lot of different bikes. Which one has the tightest turning radius? Thanks!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Shercos turn really well

[@joseroman3607]

Quick question Rich, what's the approximate distance in between each cone?

[@eugenesimons3726]

You deserve the pay raise

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Haha! Thanks!

[@TimPaddy]

It doesn't sound like the gearing of that Yamaha is doing him any favors

[@usmc03]

Hes good, with my help, he could be the best!! (Ace Ventura)

[@rotorhead5000]

I've got a video on my channel of me doing, and frequently failing at this drill, it sounds easy and lame, is everything but.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I love it!! 🙌

[@chestonbeck9569]

My goal is to take that bet on my next lesson. 😂

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You’re in!!

[@gnt3c]

where can I donate? you are awesome

[@jacknyberg563]

These videos are incredibly helpful do you do any kind of out of country private training? If so please leave something I can contact you through as I have a few questions and I am looking for a experienced reputable private coach to help me improve efficiently to get me ready and mentally prepared for competitive level racing before I head into a different career direction out of action sports your response will be appreciated thank you

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Hey Jack I do. Email [e-mail]

[@billh4984]

This is such a great drill!!! How tight can you get the cones???? Just looking for something to frustrate me!😁

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I’m not really sure. But I’ve done the cones backwards with out putting my feet down so that should frustrate you enough. 😁

[@billh4984]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Done!!!!

[@louisdoucet1498]

I'm Humbled(:

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌🙌

[@erkipalusoo]

Your videos are very inspiring. Went to shop and bought cones. After 7 days (at least hour training per day) I can stand mostly without digging the front tyre and clutch control is much better thanks to slow cone slalom training. And this slow stuff gives much confidence even riding regular singletrack or hard enduro. Thanks man, I will be waiting for other drills. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKri2N8pMqpm9k

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌 couldn't be more pumped!

[@chiefwazu4499]

Can the last episode be how to train your dog to safely follow you while you rode cuz that's probably A skill that almost no rider has mastered .

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Rome is the man. 🐶 Shows me the lines. We may have to make a Rome edit.

[@joncov]

start with 6' and move to 5' then?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Yes 👍

[@dougsmith5873]

I wanted to try your tires. Your website goes nowhere.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

We don’t sell direct from the website. We use WPS, Parts Unlimited, and SRT off-road as distributors.

[@dougsmith5873]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Those are not places where I would buy tires.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Every local shop in America uses them to get tires. Rocky Mountain ATV/Mc uses them to sell tires. If you’ve ever bought a motorcycle part you’ve probably unknowingly used one of those distributors

[@dougsmith5873]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto As a teen, I got swindled by local shops as there was no other choice. I stay away from those now. I still remember the sting. On your behalf, I wanted to try your tires. I priced a common tire at a local shop and it was $60 more than online. I remember the sting even more.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC is an option. They sell IRCS 👍

[@pouls1978]

Ok, so you place your microphone on your left shoulder and your partner to the right.... eery time you look at your friend we get a much, much lower volume of your voice... same in the last episode...

[@Factoryfarley25]

I have a 2013 250SX looking to add a fww for technical single track/hard enduro. Should I get a 9oz or 12oz? @irctireusamoto

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I did the 12 back in the day. Rode mostly technical stuff. 👍

[@Factoryfarley25]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thanks!