What To Practice On Your Bike In A Parking Lot (and what NOT to practice!)

There are so many different parking lot tricks you can learn, but which ones are doing you the most service? In this video, I'll show you the best techniques you can practice on your mountain bike in the parking lot before a ride - ones that will help you out the most when you get onto the trail.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for learning fun new tricks (I'm a trials rider, after all), but if we're really serious about progressing our skills on the bike, then these parking lot techniques are the best to practice.
This is a quick rundown on all the best techniques and tricks to learn, if you want to dive directly into longer tutorials for each one of the videos, hit up this playlist here and go deep: • How To Trackstand Fore...
Here are links to the direct tutorials if you want to shoot directly to them:
Trackstand: • How To Trackstand Fore...
Endo: • How To Endo: Front Whe...
Five Balance Basics: • Learn Five Bike Balanc...
Here are the time codes if you want to skip to each one of the segments:
0:00 Don't Be That Guy
0:21 Why These Moves?
1:02 Bike Setup
1:57 Front Wheel Placement
2:48 Back Wheel Placement
3:27 Rock Walk
4:06 Hop In Place
4:45 Endo
5:10 Trackstand
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[@SuperRiderTV]

Here's a playlist with all of my Mountain Bike Tutorial videos (including all the skills mentioned in this video): kzbin.info/aero/PLycZkTUrZFP60I20UyJTf_FwzFQXz7CK6

[@saltybmxer6977]

Can you half cab ?

[@invictus_1245]

This is exactly what I needed, this is a whole lot better than the other tutorials, most of those are just overwhelming and they forget to mention the little things they don't think about any more that a newbie wouldn't know.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful - I hope the rest of the tutorials on this channel are helpful, too!

[@richardcaro3368]

Great video! You are the top MTB trainer on KZbin! My opinion!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!

[@makutzo]

"YO do a trick!" - literally me on every live stream haha :D Awesome editing and exactly what i needed to get off the computer and on my bike right now!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Haha - but at least it’s followed by a book talk! :) Stoked that you like it! Might need to bring this bike to visit the Shred Spot.. 🤔

[@RedStripeMedia]

😊​@@SuperRiderTV

[@milesholland6826]

So critical. I consider myself a good XC rider, but now I am getting into more technical riding and mastering these things is good to me. Thanks for the reminders 👍

[@SuperRiderTV]

Yes!! Thanks so much for watching! I hope the other tutorial videos on this channel are useful for your riding (there’s a new one about using a staircase to practice wheel placement that you might find interesting).

[@nikolaytotev6456]

This video deserves more views. Preach!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks!! Glad you like it! 🙏

[@IMikePlays]

The sounds the fork makes everytime you do the bounces are so satisfying for me

[@Teracis]

Loving the editing on this one, you talking to yourself had me in stitches! This also reminded me I've missed a few of the really basic things and I need to practice them more!

[@SuperRiderTV]

You would have laughed even harder if you would have seen my filming setup, just sitting in my car alone, talking to a camera in a parking lot. So glad no one walked by when I was doing it! Haha

[@AtomicMrShock]

I like when he just just appears magically in the background at 3:09 and then rides in to do the next trick.

[@SuperRiderTV]

I’m so stoked that you caught that one!

[@muddysoles]

You sir are a Rockstar! Thank you for making this. Subscribed!!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks so much!! Stoked that you liked it!

[@edaten4205]

This is one of the most in-depth sketch comedy bits I have ever seen!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Hahaha

[@pamtofte1]

Just found your channel and I love it. Thanks!!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching, I hope the videos are helpful!

[@KITTYONFYRE]

commenting for the algorithm

[@SuperRiderTV]

Haha thank you!! 🙏

[@jmoody3]

Maaaaaaan, I needed to see this video today. Thank you, content creator. You rock.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks!! Glad you liked it! Hope you have an epic weekend of riding!

[@ChristianParpartDev]

AWESOME content! Many thanks man, keep it flowing ;-)

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you! :)

[@MrSeif007]

Very interesting video. Waiting for more 🤙

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks! More on the way!

[@rogertom4962]

Excellent explanation which really helps. Watch your vids over and over to learn and exercise afterwards.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!! So glad that the videos are helpful, have fun!!

[@geoffreygraham4523]

Thank you very much. This is invaluable information for a new mountain biker like myself. Much appreciated!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Absolutely! That’s what I’m here for - have fun!

[@IronMaster999]

What an awesome video! Definitely going to try to learn some of these have to work today!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Right on, thank you!! Definitely check out the playlist if you want to go deeper into any of the individual techniques, too. Have fun!

[@offdaystv]

Just discovered your channel. Gonna study all of these videos and in a year I’m going to come back and see how much I’ve improved

[@SuperRiderTV]

Awesome!! Practice makes progress!

[@laramiegrinde9246]

This all looks like an insane amount of fun. But I can't quite balance on my bike without a tiny bit of forward motion. But riding on ice, frozen slush, and uneven snow is helping me.

[@SuperRiderTV]

You’ve come to the right channel - we can help! 🙌

[@GianinMTB]

Epic instruction great content

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks so much!

[@PepperstreetDev]

Thx for the great vid ! Really engaging and very well explained. I hope you get tons of followers. 90% of riders are weekend warriors who can't do any of this stuff.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks so much! Hoping my trials riding background is a helpful way to teach everyone some new techniques for their riding!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

Loving that I found your channel and that you're even a local to my area. Awesome.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks so much!! Hope to cross paths on a ride this year!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

@@SuperRiderTV heck yea. if you know good trails, let me know some of your favorite ones.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Have you been out to the new(ish) trails in Scappoose yet? I think Syncline will always be a favorite…that view is something else (plus Little Moab is basically perfect for a trials rider like me)!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

@@SuperRiderTV I haven't! I'll check it out. Are the trails listed on MTB project or Trail Forks?

[@FlyingFun.]

Thanks again, liked and subbed. These basic moves are exactly what I need. Been riding for 50 years but never really advanced my riding much beyond just light trails on chesp road or hybrid bikes but lately bought emtb and wanting to explore more technical riding and need to back to basics which is great because I like a challenge and learning new things ... I a bit old for falling so no big jumps etc but I'm game for bit of fin off road.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Awesome! This is the perfect stuff to practice to get you more confident and progressing your skill. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

Nice tutorial! Thanks!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!

[@maxpainxl125]

Exactly! The same reason why I wanted to learn trials. Not a fan of high speed super fly but on fun and problem solving on trails...

[@SuperRiderTV]

Exactly - problem solving on two wheels!

[@willienillie6337]

I’ve been riding for 4 years but have never really learned any of these skills. Liked and subscribed.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks so much! You’re in the right place for it! 🙏

[@GameplayerSolCley]

Thank you very much bro.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks for watching! Hope this is helpful!

[@orestisvas7277]

Soap dispenser suspension, i approve

[@ModernDayDreamMusic]

Thank you for this! I'm headed to the parking lot right now bcoz of this 😎👌

[@SuperRiderTV]

Awesome!! Have fun!

[@ncmtb7248]

The bikes looking sweet!

[@SuperRiderTV]

So good!! Digging it for sure!

[@TwoTiresAndADream]

I can relate to the whole being short part

[@SuperRiderTV]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@thilinakumara1731]

Superb bike....🥰🤘

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!

[@ihsanulusoy16]

You make it look like so easy mate but whenever i try to do it constantly failing.

[@whitewolfdojo8259]

Me too! Guess we need more practice!

[@iosifsramec4848]

Nice bike!!!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!!

[@sandyarevanur6493]

video is soo good no dislikes

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!!

[@peterdonnelly6804]

Looks doable... thanks

[@SuperRiderTV]

Practice makes progress! 📈

[@DavidR8]

Would have been practising all of these today were it not for the heat! Stay cool!

[@SuperRiderTV]

Oh yeah - so crazy hot here, it’s unreal! Had to double-take when I saw 116! Hope you’re staying cool, too!

[@smoothlandin]

Great video. I just wanted to add that you can practice these in your living room. Check with your wife first or wait till she's at work. Nothing like a little pressure not to break that tv or glass coffee table..

[@SuperRiderTV]

Great call! I grew up practicing trackstands in our living room while I watched TV!

[@chpbrugge]

Great vid. Greetings from NL

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!!

[@chpbrugge]

@@SuperRiderTV I have a question, hope you can help me out. When standing on the vrije I always have my left foot behind and my right foot on the front side. When keeping the front brake in and jumping with the back wheel to the right thats easy. But with left foot behind, taking the front wheel to the left is quite hard. Do I have to put my right foot rear to do this or do I have to keep practicing? Hoor my question is clear and thanks for answering, appreciate it :)

[@chpbrugge]

Already found the answer @3:25 :)

[@SuperRiderTV]

Awesome!!

[@OutdoorWeekend]

I hope you can make more tutorial about mountain bike and what and where to start.. It's tp overhelmed about mountain bike world..

[@SuperRiderTV]

For sure! This one is a good start, I think - but I definitely think it’s possible to make a beginner video

[@mitchellmtb7202]

Refreshing to see non maxxi pad tires and good brakes.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks!! 👊

[@everywherelocal]

yeah! 👌

[@SuperRiderTV]

🙌

[@mikaeljohansen6498]

Thanks for awesome training tips! I guess you already know this but I noticed it looks like your side straps on your helmet needs to be adjusted? Adjust the side straps so that they connect like a "V" just below the ears 🙂

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks for the tip! Got a new helmet with a much better fit these days.

[@timc4258]

Love that Chameleon! What size are you riding and how tall are you? I'm right between a large and XL (6'1"). I'm tempted to go for the large.

[@SuperRiderTV]

I’m riding a Medium frame and I’m 5’10”. I would probably go up to Large if I was going to start over with it, though. Such a fun bike!

[@groengm2012]

Enjoy your channel trying these things on my e-trail bike like you say it’s not so much muscle as it is technical.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thanks! I got to ride an e-bike for the first time this year, it was such a big help to have the technical skill transfer over. Hope these tutorials are helpful!

[@willienillie6337]

I will be trying these techniques out. I’m still a little scared with the endo..causes me to crash..

[@SuperRiderTV]

Awesome! Start slow and work into your comfort zone, then just try to push past it little by little - you’ll have it dialed in no time!

[@monacconte]

thanks reddit

[@edaten4205]

Where'd you see it on Reddit?

[@monacconte]

@@edaten4205 mtb subreddit

[@lohdal]

When you back pedal on the track-stand exercise you drive backwards. How is thar possible without the bike being a fixie?

[@SuperRiderTV]

The backpedal disengages the hub, making it possible to roll back without resistance. I also use my hips to pull the momentum of the bike backward. There is a full video on this channel for the trackstand, definitely check it out if you can!

[@donjon1733]

Chameleon bike check please! THX

[@SuperRiderTV]

Great idea!

[@ncmtb7248]

Would love to see it!

[@brucemilmont6455]

Is it best to practice all 5 on a given day or focus on 1 or 2 ?

[@SuperRiderTV]

Totally your call...I usually do all five, that way I can move on from one if I get frustrated with a drill.

[@Misfits_mtb]

When hopping on both wheels are you using your brakes?

[@SuperRiderTV]

Yeah! Both brakes on to start - as you develop the skill you can substitute pedal pressure for the brakes (in some scenarios), but best to start with brakes until you get the hang of it.

[@sangjongkirati6005]

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[@SuperRiderTV]

🙏🙏🙏

[@toddhamm453]

Can I learn these skills on an alluminum frame rigid fat bike? (35lb bike not 45 lb}

[@SuperRiderTV]

Absolutely - I’m riding an aluminum frame here, and these techniques apply to any sort of mountain bike. You may find certain things in here easier on a rigid bike as well. In fact, my trials bike rear tire is *almost* fat bike width! 👊

[@toddhamm453]

@@SuperRiderTV cool. thx much

[@SuperRiderTV]

Have fun!

[@mattmorris2867]

Rad. Totally man. Increds.

[@SuperRiderTV]

Thank you!

[@mattmorris2867]

@@SuperRiderTV I was being sarcastic lol.

[@maniackid7435]

How to back paddle ???

[@SuperRiderTV]

Great idea!

[@maniackid7435]

@@SuperRiderTV thankyou ...hope u teach us back paddle

[@admeister8]

Hey bud, are you clipped in?

[@SuperRiderTV]

No clips, just flat pedals. Easiest/best way to learn, so you can bail quick - and you’re not reliant on the clipless to do the movements! 👊

[@admeister8]

@@SuperRiderTV cool thanks bud

[@SuperRiderTV]

Have fun! 👊