Top 10 Technical Trail HACKS!

Today the IRC Tire Guy breaks down his top ten hacks for technical terrain.

[@Tibingi84]

Rich is arguably the best hard enduro tutor in the world. I wish every subject I was ever interested in was taught this way. Thanks for sharing this top quality content with us. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks so much! That really mean a lot! Stoked to help!!

[@huckfinn4260]

If Rich wrote a book about dirt bike technique I would definitely buy it. I think I've watched every one of his videos. Some of them several times.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Might have to get after it!

[@chrisoffersen]

@@huckfinn4260100%

[@huckfinn4260]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto I imagine that like most of us, you don't have enough hours in the day or days in the week to squeeze everything in. I can also imagine that writing such a book would be quite an enormous project. The pavement guys have some fine books written by Keith Code, Nick Ienatsch, Lee Parks and others. Dirt riders on the other hand don't really have any books available on riding technique. I can't think of anyone more qualified to bestow such a gift on the world. Whether a book ever comes out or not, we have the videos crammed full with tons of exceptional advice. A resource that I value and appreciate very much.

[@georgeoliver7619]

Your dog is so chill! What a great training companion!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Yeah he's pretty rad.

[@RiseWithin1]

I’m 5’6 and I’ve put 235 hours on my bike since January. Most trail riding and some technical drills taught by Rich. The drills combined with seat time has took my riding to another level. Being short sucks but being short and sucking at riding is even worse 😂😂

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That’s awesome to hear man! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙌 Glad the drills help!

[@RiseWithin1]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto thank you!! We really appreciate your videos!! Ix09 best enduro tire out there!!

[@CommieHunter7]

Geez that's a lot of hours.

[@RiseWithin1]

@@CommieHunter7 yes sir!! Maintenance is a booger to keep up with lol

[@riders.oregon4474]

Nice! It took me about the last 4 years to ride 235 hours.

[@rev.brotherjohn2191]

Rich gotta hand it to you, I like your style. The best part is that you take the time to think what would benefit us the most, and then you simplify it that even a beginner can grasp. Thanks for your time and professionalism.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I appreciate that. Thank you for the support! We’ll keep them coming!!

[@jimmiddleton3170]

Thank you, and thanx some more!

[@GreggMeierotto]

Absolutely some of the best videos made for technical MX and single track. Thank you for making these videos Rich! Extremely inspiring.

[@mattwalsh1558]

Hey Rich, As a 50 year old guy trying to improve my riding, your drills have been next level and have improved my skills immensely. Especially the wheelie drill starting from the balance point. Thanks again man for you content!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Stoked to help! Hope I’m shredding at 50 🙌

[@neildxb]

The breakdowns & explanations keep getting better and better! I love the positive & practical approach. Good on you for putting this stuff out there for everyone to benefit from.

[@nicksimpson2051]

Thank you. You must feel the same way I do talking to my 5th grade students, repeating the same couple points/techniques over and over in different ways until someone listens. You are my favorite moto/ enduro videos to watch!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

😂 you’re catching on to the videos

[@christiangibson3112]

Rich, you are such an inspiration. I rode with a buddy who is a lot better than me in technical terrain last week. It just reminded me to go & practice. No-one else is going to improve my riding but me. Love the channel. Cheers, Christian - Sydney, Australia.

[@raymondflavin8708]

You make me want to get out and do balance drills. Really love the channel.

[@mxmike121xhardenduro4]

Larsen, you are the man. Keep it going. I'm applying your knowledge every time i ride. I'm 50 years old and I'm still getting to be a better rider. Old guys can do Hard Enduro.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That is awesome! Glad to help the progression!

[@RogueOverland]

Nicely done. Love the comment at the end. Keyboard warriors can be frustrating. Keep rocking!

[@mattjordan585]

This is probably one of the best videos I've seen on hard enduro tips. Every single one of them is so important in the tech, few things I learnt there too practice when I'm back on the bike from injury, keep these ones coming please 🙏

[@sethparker4624]

Love your dog always making cameos!😊

[@hickokaviation2249]

It’s incredible how much improvement you can make when you finally start practicing consistently. I do 10 min a day of static balance in my garage. For the first two weeks of practice I wasn’t able to get out riding. When I got out on day 15 it was immediately noticeable how improved my riding was. Multiple times I stopped and remarked how that practice helped me navigate a spot I surely would have fallen previously or just lost traction. You give all of us the tools we need to be successful. Thank you 🙏 We just have to do the work. Which actually isn’t work. It’s fun!!

[@DmitriyAdv]

Another great video Rich! Your videos are one of the only ones I regularly share with my riding buddies. Entertaining and educational!

[@colmhaughey7001]

A class act so many of us have benefited from the sharing your knowledge I’ve learnt so much your drills are the key becoming a better rider thank you so much

[@roostafish961]

Your content is the best on KZbin. I have to tell myself to go watch because it's way better for me than watching street racing.

[@richardfaries3680]

Awesome video Rich. Keep doing you man love the technique videos.

[@mitchrichardson744]

That side hill outside peg keep it vertical tip is FANTASTIC. This was an excellent tip video.

[@AlwayzSummer]

Rich you are tha 🐐 coach! Your class in Sargents, CO was awesome, thanks again! Your videos are 💯 and really help!

[@m3hsid10]

As always....very clear, insightful and high quality production!! Excellent explanations!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@liviosinibaldi3632]

Graham Jarvis riding, and your teaching. Two of my favourite and most inspiring.

[@JohnBurton-ls7zg]

Excellent videos. Thank you very much. I appreciate the work you put into them.

[@ajaschenbrenner2720]

Rich, just wanted to give you kudos for all the great videos! I watch them all. Keep it up! PS love my irc tires! Thanks

[@piotrszczypka]

Najlepsze wskazówki w całym światowym enduro KZbin . Dzięki dobra robota.👍💪

[@anthonyrehorn-st4br]

Rich, absolutely love your channel! Your videos with your explanation/breakdown of technique are unequalled. I love your attitude and obvious work ethic… your coaching has helped me tremendously in my riding! I always look forward to your videos and continue to review all of them. Thank you for all you do and I hope to meet you in person one day! well done sir!!

[@4x4American]

I have been watching a ton of your videos, and greatly appreciate all your advice! Next tire I get will definitely be an IRC because of you! Thanks!!

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Awesome stuff as always Rich !!! I definitely have been gaining confidence on off camber hills because I keep reminding myself to weight that downhill peg !!! Finding that my speed through those areas are also increasing. Thanks again for another great video…. Definitely helps for sure !!! See you around !!!!!

[@mikeskuja7374]

I'm loving these skill videos! The ten part series was fantastic

[@user-nd7jy1lv6g]

Thanks for another great video! Loving hard enduro with my 5'8

[@paulmoulins3625]

Hi Rich, I’ve been following you for some years, and I truly appreciate your wisdom, knowledge, technique and skill and the way you deliver the message! My riding has improved dramatically! Many thanks.

[@stevebaum]

Great episode. I will revisit this one again to reinforce the suggestions!

[@shereemitch]

Thank you!! I've been telling guys FOR Years, Clear your rear tire over the obstacle Before tacking the next. teaching my son this was instrumental in making him a better endro rider then me. And that was my Goal !!!!! All the stuff I learned on the way.

[@mattilainnen673]

Always inspiring and motivating to keep trying and practicing. Thx a lot Rich

[@user-dl1tk5wc6t]

Hey Rich! Just want to say, Thank you so much for sharing your detailed, and super descriptive tutorials. You are awesome, and so appreciated. I'm 50+ and started watching 3 weeks ago. Still working on the static balance. Finally making it through complete songs and longer. Trying to practice for an hour or more daily. Continuing to put in the work and super determined. Would love to catch some clinics with you in person in the future, if close to, PA, VA, WV or TN. Thanks so much for sharing your passion and thousands of hours of experience/knowledge. You Rock Sir!! Thank you so much!!

[@logandaysh7447]

I love watching your videos and I have started practising balancing while watching

[@miro_s]

Well said about height! Once a co-rider commented “you need a shorter bike”. I hated it and thought “no, I need better technique and more practice”

[@jeffswanson5097]

As always, great advice to make riding safer and more fun. Thank you.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Our pleasure!

[@jac5431]

Great comment at the end on rider height, it doesn't matter much. Fundamentals matter way more than height. I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam and I don't feel like I'm at disadvantage. OK, sure, there are times I'm jealous of my taller friends with a 34" inseam. But most of the time you need to put your feet down is in rough terrain were even if you are shorter, you'll find some footing. I have a theory too that taller riders have a disadvantage too and it is that they rely on their height and putting a foot down and it takes them longer to learn proper fundamentals and techniques. Sometimes they never learn it. But shorter riders are forced to learn the fundamentals or else they have major difficulties riding. Fundamentals, technique and practice matter more than rider height.

[@seantibbey9368]

Thanks for ur tips and in depth instructions they have helped me heaps

[@Slinger251]

thanks, very nice vid. Allways good to remind the basics - and to train them. My goal for the weekend - slow wheelies, ...looks like it also helps to find traction on hills...

[@Iplumb4mymoney]

Your videos are awesome!! I’m a little fella 5’5”. I take all your lessons and alter them to fit my size. Takes extra work but you alway give me a path to start. I been working on the slow wheelies after watch your video and I had to cut the rear fender a bit to make it work. Thanks for all you do and the sharing your knowledge. Im new in the sport and doing all I can to learn.

[@trentzimmerman9040]

Easily the best instructional videos out there!!

[@CommieHunter7]

Re: height. Its just nice to hear it acknowledged. There's TONS of skills I need to improve. That's true. But when you note that height is an advantage, it doesn't and shouldn't mean short riders cant. Just that technique is that much more important.

[@Valentin16413]

You don't have any idea how much I have learned with your videos. 11 month riding a motorcycle at all. Love hard enduro. Hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Great to hear! Thanks for the support!

[@Xplorer300]

I think one of the best vids you’ve done thus far. So informative in such a short time. Kudos.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Always trying to improve! Thanks for watching

[@chrisoffersen]

I’ve heard you’re riding the rear wheel of a dirtbike, and to think of the front wheel as just being there to keep you upright. Not sure how far that analogy goes, but the image has helped me get through some gnarly obstacles.

[@marlonpaololima1533]

Thanks for the teachings on hard enduro Rich!!! I do love your videos!!! You are the best!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I appreciate the support!

[@VFRCapBob]

Wish they had a higher rating than like for this video. In fact your entire series on being a solid all around rider is exactly what we all need who are not hard enduro specialist. Rode novice desert scrambles this year and everytime I struggled it was for traction and control. Going to practice these 10 hacks and enter the last 2 sprint enduros. I'll be 60 and over this month so only 4 test to finish. Thanks.

[@wadeliljenquist917]

Thank you this is so valuable to learn.

[@jasoneaton4514]

That point you made about wheelieing/light front wheel up a hill definitely helped me out. I was recently in a situation where it would made me really nervous. I didn't pick a good initial line and had to restart in the middle of a very steep and rocky hill. The front wheel was in the air the entire way to the top. It actually felt a lot more comfortable and smooth with only the rear tire going over the rocks too. It was much less jarring.

[@glennalderton1313]

Thanks Rich. I'm getting on (67) but still get out there and try to improve using your techniques. Not always successful but every now and again I managed to get something right (or almost right). It's not a case of "want" to learn how to do it but "making" it happen, and that you can only do on the bike. Thanks heaps!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Nice work! Hope I’m still learning at 67! That’s awesome, stoked to help!

[@TWDStroke]

Man, I hope that I’ll have it in me to keep riding when I m 67, 30 yrs from now..✊🏼

[@mikemerrill175]

Stay fit, stay healthy, and never quit moving. I ride a Husqvarna 350 moderately well at age 72 though the stamina & strength need to be supplanted with technique so keep learning as you age. I did an ADV camp this spring (1250 GS) and am attending an enduro cam this fall when the weather cools. I’m in SoCal & started riding at 8.

[@glennalderton1313]

@@mikemerrill175 No doubt Mike, you have to ride with youngsters - that's anyone younger than 50 - and still can whup the occasional backside! Good on you!

[@gabejohnson2051]

Thank you so much for these Beverly helpful videos

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Happy to help!

[@splatoffroad]

Thanks Rich! Another amazing video. Keep them coming.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank man! More to come!

[@justincardwell8155]

Best video so far! Great info!! Thanks Rich!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kevinim300]

The bike of choice is also a must for this sort of advanced riding. nice. awesome video

[@chrisgilgen3774]

Another great video Rich, thank you 👌🇦🇺

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you for the support!!

[@pedrorobin6271]

Rich, thanks for all proper technique you shared. It was amazing how I enjoyed testing your advise that improved my riding. Sometimes looks easy seeing you but it is not so easy when I try, but definitely great content, perfectly explained. It is funny I remind you many times on the trail, because your advise make me a better rider every day. THANKS A LOT. I am 58 yr old a riding mostly hard enduro trails (river, rocks, etc)

[@kf4435]

Brilliant Rich thanks very much awesome content 👍🏻

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@morganeast3403]

Great tips free from the pro thank you,, i been rideing 45 yrs ,,az desert great tips always learning

[@chrisp2614]

Another great video. Useful information we're looking for without watching videos for hours to learn a new skill.

[@colecorgatelli2256]

Thanks Rich.....your info is invaluable!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you think so! Thanks for the support!

[@claudioteixeira5917]

Thanks for all the help 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@tandonbrown6978]

Thank you, Rich. Found your channel this week after getting prepped for a FE501S purchase. I'm not scared of putting in the work for my 5'8" stature to enjoy the bike and Utah more! Thanks again! There are definitely some fundamentals to improve on before I hit the Utah trails!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Good to hear! Get after it!

[@DymaTiizeD]

That’s a big bike to be doing any of this style of riding. Best of luck though! They’re nice bikes

[@danburby7936]

I STARTED RIDING DIRT WHEN I WAS 12 ,IN 1950 AND AM STILL RIDING AT 85 .I FIND YOUR VIDEOS VERY HELPFUL EVEN WITH ALL MY EXPERIENCE..THANKS RICK

[@prestonvandivier1379]

It’s unreal how this might be the only “hacks” video that actually has amazing tips. Also, I’m gonna go adjust my clutch lever again

[@frankharker859]

Thank you for the info. Dont know if i can implement it all, but im gonna try!

[@SwormCycles]

More good info! Especially loved the first one in "aiming with your rear tire".

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tabascorider]

heck yeah, thank you for the effort in making these videos

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

My pleasure!

[@andybucher452]

Thanks Rich, you are simply the best at what you're doing. Be it alone for continuously repeating the uncomfortable truth: There are no magic bullets. The only thing that works is practice (and good coaching and we know we have that covered). Really appreciate the effort you put in and I keep telling people about it. Greetings from England, AndyB

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the kind words Andy!

[@rodconrad8304]

Another great video.

[@purplepiranha1243]

I haven’t been able to ride in a while so I’ve been studying these videos, keep up man these are great

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Hope you can get out and apply them!

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Great Tips as always, Rich❤ To confirm your last Statement about Riders Height, it is also known that not the TALENTS win, but the HARD Workers who put the Effort in, goes with all Sport Disciplines.

[@Olli315]

You said it. In two weeks i get my first dirt bike, to ride with my son. But the first i will do is praktis the basic techniqs you show in your videos. I show them to my 9 year young son on his YZ65, and it was not easy but it was fun to see the improvement we get every minute we praktise. Thank you for those videos which learnedmy son and me a lot how to ride a dirt bike.

[@RafaLauris]

The best lessons of KZbin!👏👏👏

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌 thanks so much!

[@cameronrudd1280]

Amazing video as always!! Keep it up

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks a ton!

[@HighlandDualSport]

Rich couldn’t be more right about the wheelie. I recently did a ride with a lot of loose, rocky climbing. When others were spinning their tires I would just sit on the tail of the seat and motor away. The front tire was lightly floating over the rocks.

[@codyrrussell]

Solid gold, thanks Rich

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Appreciate that!

[@ShadowsFirst]

Thanks again Rich! I've been making such great progress in my abilities and technique with your help. Cliche aside, it's been a life changer.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thats awesome to hear! Thanks for the support!

[@rotorhead5000]

At 5'7", I can say that the tall guys have it easier, but that's all the more reason to perfect your balance. It doesn't matter how far away the ground is if your feet are where they belong in the pegs. That's probably what's made the biggest difference in my riding, and enjoyment of in the past year.

[@CommieHunter7]

I hear ya. Biggest thing I need to improve is bringing both feet to the pegs while balanced at a stop, so I can zap. When I get that, the obstacle becomes easy.

[@rotorhead5000]

@@CommieHunter7 Absolutely, even just getting up and on balance a couple feet after starting to move, or keep my feet up lugging in 1'st, huge difference.

[@jimmiddleton3170]

My wife keeps telling me I need taller boots.

[@rotorhead5000]

@@jimmiddleton3170 If sidi would make a platform sole for their srs boots, I'd be all over it.

[@angelbernes740]

Wow this is great info for a newbie like my self. It just poppe on my mind. This is a job for a electric bike, motor on both wheels.

[@Dissentient01]

Thanks again, priceless info!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

You bet! Thank you for watching and always commenting!

[@dwankers]

Best coach ever!!

[@lakayvince5002]

Great advices once again !

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Appreciate it!

[@reddirtmoto4841]

I'm 5'4" and learning to improve. Thanks for your videos.

[@raphaelbalachsan4764]

Great tips 511. Thank you. Hi Romer !!

[@SalSpaceKhan]

I’ll say it every time: the best instruction and explanation online! I visit your library more than any other account right now.

[@SalSpaceKhan]

PS: ALWAYS stay to the end! 😊

[@TeamDNFracing]

Being a 70 year old rider, it's been a while since I've done any hard mountain riding and only recently after making the move to Northern Thailand have I gotten back into the "Want To Ride Tough Trails" mode. Why" Hell I don't know why, but your videos are helping me to get my little Yamaha WR 155R, which is way over weight, into shape to ride these tough trails. Oh yea, it's bringing back some of my memory on how to ride this stuff also. Thanks for doing these videos, it's even helpful for us Senior Riders..... My KZbin channel is "Lazy Dog Productions" and we ride in the mountains of Northern Thailand, some pretty gnarly stuff up here......🤔😎

[@morphius747]

this is really good wow I gotta re watch this

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the views!

[@garretthorner]

Great video as usual, Rich 🤟 One thing I'd like to see you cover if you get the chance is how to pivot turn with the outside foot on the ground (i.e. pivoting right with the left foot down and vice versa). I saw you do it in the clip at about 3:41 and I see the top pros doing it all the time, I just can't seem to figure it out myself 😂

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Noted! I’ll make it happen!

[@garretthorner]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Radical! 🤙

[@grantbowen5047]

I used the run your back tire deep technique at the Silver Kings enduro a couple times. Works well, thanks! Just the concept of it makes you think about where you want to actually "place" your bike for the next move.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Glad it helped! 🙌

[@alfonsogarcia8967]

thanks rich, you are very good with the motorcycle, but you are better at expressing your knowledge, thanks for sharing.🤙

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I appreciate that! Thanks for the support!

[@michaelpankratz8629]

Thank you for the help

[@danielphilips2226]

Brilliant,, thankyou

[@iwanttoridemtb]

Thanks brother!

[@murzidan38]

great video !! as ussual !

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Being tall is a slight advantage. Me being 5-8. For me fatigue is the biggest factor in losing control in technical terrain. Great videos

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

08:45 on is for you

[@jdhart111]

outstanding!!

[@Adriftimages]

Enjoyed 💪