As a 37 year old learning how to ride off road I've found your tutorials easy to follow and understand. Thank you 😊
@megs_braap3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that great feedback! I’m happy to help :).
@LH-zv2zq2 жыл бұрын
Ok, this video is still and always will be relevant. Tips 3 & 5 just what I needed to know. Thanks! BTW, trails in the snow, super nice.
@TorqueDorque7 жыл бұрын
I like the way you always explain your tips. You are obviously a great rider but you never come across as being full of yourself - you practice humility. Your parents raised you well! Thanks for the videos.
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Bruce Copner Thank you Bruce! I know that I still have a lot to learn but I really do enjoy sharing what I know now with my audience :).
@ericw.27265 жыл бұрын
@@megs_braap Bruce is absolutely right. Very well explained and executed, especially with the slo mo. Pivot turns, gotta try that. :)
@avidsledder Жыл бұрын
Wow your videos are awesome. I just saw #1 video and loved it and thought I wish she had a slow motion but here in Vid 2 you have the slow Motion. Thanks I’m learning lots from you!!
@misterioso27354 жыл бұрын
Your tips and videos are very helpful. I enjoy watching your videos
@FlameHazeist3 жыл бұрын
You are a very good teacher, thank you!
@bryson_stafford7 жыл бұрын
I’ve ridden since I was a kid and do all these things subconsciously, so it cool to hear someone explain it in learning terms. Nice videos as always.
@aaronbright50286 жыл бұрын
I dont understand why everybody cant just do it subconsciously
@mikecollins8241 Жыл бұрын
Trying to catch up on your old videos.. liking, commenting... lol
@eugenechimy7907 жыл бұрын
Great tips, even for a seasoned senior trail rider like me. You just can never stop learning.
@aaronbright50286 жыл бұрын
Eugene Chimy you arent very seasoned yet then
@kevintempany69365 жыл бұрын
Thanks Meg's, your style of instruction is easy to understand and very gumby friendly. If you ever get to the east coast of the us to do a instructional weeked i would love to attend.
@allanwilson53754 жыл бұрын
These are awesome videos! Thank you! I’m back in the saddle as a 43 year old dad with 3 kids and getting back into the sport. Immensely helpful on my Ktm 400 exc and trying to teach my son on his crf80 thank you! 🤘🏼
@PeaceandSupport7 жыл бұрын
I commented on your last video but you’ve earned another subscriber, very grateful to see a woman rider who does similar riding to what I’m interested in. I worried I was too small to be on bikes like this and thought I’d HAVE to buy a cruiser because of my height. I want one, but i want to offroad as well.
@jimmyjames77703 жыл бұрын
That turn is my favorite I love doing that turns I got to practice my pivot turns
@philipgamboa61344 жыл бұрын
Awesome.. Sharing of techniques in humble manners.. Good speed megs
@speedtoad61677 жыл бұрын
Dabbing with one foot was a huge help this year. Thanks for the tip.
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad I could help :D.
@stevehenley84096 жыл бұрын
hey love the sliding back on the seat to go under trees mint .thats a good one , going to try that .why better than turning your head to the side. awesome tips .keep them coming.
@coarsegoldkid5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I wish I could get to the confidence level to do all of it. But at my advanced youth(69) I should have taken up the sport 55 years ago. Logs. We got lots of them. I know my KTM350 should just go right over them. I do enjoy watching how it should be done. Cheers!
@megs_braap5 жыл бұрын
Joe Harvey Hello Joe! I gained confidence my trying and trying and trying. Lots of failures finally lead to successes. Experiencing how persistence and hard work truly does pay off helped me to realized that I can do anything I set my mind to! I think it’s really cool that you’re out riding at the age of 69. I hear from people in their 40s all the time saying they’re “too old for that”. Thanks for watching my vids and leaving to positive comment! I really appreciate your support.
@mountainmom37734 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get out and try all of these! Thanks for taking the time to show us!
@megs_braap4 жыл бұрын
Mountain Mom No problem!
@askmehowiknow35713 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Thank you for sharing! You RIP it in the single track!
@Havak374 жыл бұрын
I love all your vids! So clear and I really really really appreciate you showing it more than one and the slowdowns are sooo good!
@alangifford58665 жыл бұрын
I like the addition of slow mo replays to this one
@maynerdkrebs10833 жыл бұрын
Also, the camera op is usually the unseen star of the flick.
@lukefish75623 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Thanks! 😄
@rpmrpm87163 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed 👏
@NateB240z7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Megan! I appreciate the time you put into these riding tips.
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Nate Barnes No problem, I appreciate you watching my vids!
@ElzbietaWe7 жыл бұрын
So nice to see you on 4 stroke :) Tip #3 is so important, so logic but I've never thought about it before :D Thanks for sharing. Ride safe!
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm really enjoying riding the four stroke! Thank you, it's true, not many people think of #3 but it's pretty important. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!
@paul.vanhout575 жыл бұрын
Pivot turn alternative is great advice - even if I can’t use the short rider excuse!
@BrokenSprocket7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. You make it look easy.
@Toldea347 жыл бұрын
Another good One Megan, thanks for the tips and the clear explanation!
@GCSimons7 жыл бұрын
Always like the vids and super positive attitude! Thanks! 4t whaaaaa?
@adamrehling69715 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Moose make a cameo in the background.
@ZSharkPH7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips..Nothing worse than hitting your head of a low branch.. I will try the butt over the rear fender tip for sure.
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Z Shark You’re very welcome! It seems like such a simple tip but we don’t always think of these things. Before someone pointed it out to me I was always turning my head and closing my eyes.
@jacktheripper84636 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and you make me want to go out and ride and practice, thank you.
@megs_braap6 жыл бұрын
Jack Theripper Thank you! I love making them!
@MJNader817 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Megan !!!
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
KtM2T You’re welcome! Thanks for watching :D.
@francess76585 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy! LOL My Husband would be so happy if I can ride as good as you..
@joewilly9614 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah it's funny how dudes are going for the advice of a girl and a awesome one at that you kick ass thanks Megan
@robkeogh45934 жыл бұрын
Gday Megan, I agree with Alan Gifford below, the addition of the slow motion adds heaps to your instructions. Really get to see the theory used in practice. Good basic tips that we all should keep practicing. Great work. You obviously dont take much notice of that Aussie bloke that crams youtube with very dodgy vids
@TheWanderingSoulsIN3 жыл бұрын
Superb tips👍🤘
@jeremygardner18005 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@RideWithTheWolf3 жыл бұрын
Think traction! Subtraction, Attraction! 😃
@shadetreesurgeon7 жыл бұрын
Always love these :)
@paulcarovinci67965 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the tips
@JoeJoeMoto7 жыл бұрын
Great set of tips!
@Hunter-ve4pv7 жыл бұрын
That's all good stuff to know. Thanks.
@dublinbikereire7 жыл бұрын
Great video and well explained 👌🏻☘️
@listomoto5 жыл бұрын
What is your height. Can you do pivot turn on flat surface?
@DrFabson7 жыл бұрын
Tks. You help me a lot!
@Scoottoots4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful stuff. Cheers :-)
@nealbrooker42957 жыл бұрын
On a big bermed corner do you still weight the inside peg? Just wondering because I find weighing the outside foot better on a mountain bike. Love the videos!
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Neal Brooker For bermed corners like on the motocross track it is the opposite. I’m sitting on the outside edge of my seat, forward on the bike, inside leg out against the shroud for balance, and outside food pushing down on the peg to re-enforce your center of gravity. It’s completely different from those quick (standing up) turns through the woods.
@spookyroofus5 жыл бұрын
How do you square weighting the inside peg with all the advice that says to get your weight to the outside on turns? I've heard that you should weight the inside peg just to initiate the turn and get the bike leaned, but then weight the outside peg for counterbalance, mostly by getting your butt to the outside, once the bike is leaned over. Or maybe you're saying, Megs, that on quick turns in the trails you shouldn't worry so much about getting your butt to the outside and instead just think about feet and weighting the inside peg?
@trevorburke49596 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video of how to ride trails with your dog??
@gabrielmarbella97046 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips 😍😍😍
@brandonabbott43487 жыл бұрын
If you're ever in Washington State let's go for a ride !
@RyanBoardman234s7 жыл бұрын
Tip 1b: Don’t hit a slippery log at an angle or chances are you’ll probably be on the ground.
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Boardman Haha yes that’s probably not a good idea XD.
@flashdrz7 жыл бұрын
What kind of skid plate on your FX?
@cadwarrior7 жыл бұрын
great tips Megan! do you use your 2stroke in snow and cold?
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
cadwarrior Yes I still use my two stroke in the snow but when it gets really cold I definitely prefer a fuel injected bike. For snow biking I would always choose a four stroke for this reason. I also love the power delivery of the four stroke for snow riding.
@cadwarrior7 жыл бұрын
Megan Griffiths Enduro thanks for your answer, love your videos and tips, always clear explained!
@OZGURDOKDOK7 жыл бұрын
thx very helpfull. pls more tip videos
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks for the feedback :D
@SWFlowseeker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@walkervalleymedia7 жыл бұрын
Have you rode Walker Valley ORV in Skagit Washington?
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Jeff Eaton No I haven’t ridden there before. I’ve heard lots about it though!
@redneckenroutekevan63977 жыл бұрын
Was that Moose at 2:32 or just a random 🐕 cameo? Good vid, great skills!
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Redneckenroute Kevan Thanks Kev! That was my Dad’s dog in the background haha.
@michaelmckay7 жыл бұрын
More guest appearances please!
@MrTonyharrell7 жыл бұрын
Girls that ride are cool. 😎
@torco19634 жыл бұрын
BRAAAP
@george89667 жыл бұрын
why do you weight the inner peg seems like the outer would be better
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
george I weight the inner for fast, flowy, stand-up corners. The only time I weight my outside peg for cornering is for sit-down corners such as on the motocross track or sometimes in the trails. This helps with balance and allows you to lean the bike over farther.
@Hunter-ve4pv7 жыл бұрын
Laws of physics are at work during cornering and your technique allows you to better control the entire mass and make the turns faster. By weighting the inside of the turn you are increasing the force of gravity which is trying to pull you and the bike to the ground as you lean towards the turn. This increased force of gravity will counter the increased centrifugal force which is trying to throw you out of the corner. As a whole, you are creating a balance between the two forces which allows bike and rider to sway into and through the turn as fast as desired. There is a formula that describes this and there are more variables than I mentioned. Think of driving a car around a long gradual curve at high speed and how you instinctively find yourself leaning into the curve...even in a drivers seat. As you are standing on the pegs during your turns the centre of mass is higher than when sitting and the force of gravity is also different. Thanks for your videos. They are appreciated.
@Hunter-ve4pv7 жыл бұрын
I should add that as you described, your inner weighted peg reduces the steering effort required to make the fast flowy turns. This will reduce fatigue and upper body work load.
@osvaldomohino4x46 жыл бұрын
Genia ....
@benjaminmata4167 жыл бұрын
Do you ever ride in the crows nest
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
benjamin mata Hmmm no I haven’t ridden out there yet.
@florenciosulana91306 жыл бұрын
Nice
@phillymacncheeze16917 жыл бұрын
You must be part polar bear, I almost froze my butt off watching this video.
@sdqsdq62747 жыл бұрын
where's part 1?
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
sdq sdq Part 1 is the most recent upload before this one. Called Trail Roding Tips - How to get over obstacles
@kpd33083 жыл бұрын
Learning how I should be riding my bike from a woman 1/3 my age.
@ferzeledon64227 жыл бұрын
😍 love 4T bike.... 💪😎👌
@adambatchelder41217 жыл бұрын
I like all the tips except the last one, I never promote spinning and leaving dig marks for those who hate our sport and use erosion agenst us.
@borislojic11457 жыл бұрын
i like you
@chillozz17 жыл бұрын
you have such a nice face/head.. beauty :D Great video with good explain
@megs_braap7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chillozz16 жыл бұрын
Adam Ryder dude... What's youre problem... Att least i try it. Make a dutch comment and i judged you
@jamesbramblett33467 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.🤔 I see the 350 thumper is getting some love. Seems like the 350 4-t is always the bike that 2-stroke riders goto when they crossover.