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I am newbie also but she seemed to be going way to fast in some of those turns. I think she needs to use those brakes more.

I don't think I've been out on my bike in over a year :( I will get back out on it before the end of 2024! It certainly is a great place to progress, it's absolutely beautiful! I hope you guys enjoyed :)

Hello! I think most of my comments over the last couple of months begin with "sorry for the late reply" 😂 I'm not currently riding as I've broken my toe and I'm waiting for it to heal, but I can't use that excuse for why I haven't gone out on the bike for over 6 months! I will get back to it, I just need to push myself to get back out there, even in the poorer weather 🌧 You have Forest of Dean at your doorstep then? That's awesome, I've only been once but some of the trails there are great! People with confidence must love the flow of some of those blue trails. I get what you mean, the fear of falling off really stints your progression doesn't it? Especially on more tech areas, you just got to start small and go from there, sooner or later you'll forget why you were even worried :) Does FOD have a small trail area that you can practice drop offs? :) Definitely! I'll get back there one day, when I'm back on the bike that is. I hope you're still enjoying mountain biking!

It's something else isn't it!

I get what you mean, although it's difficult to when you're new to it, but once you know it I can image it would be amazing! (I know my replies are SO late, I do apologise!!)

I certainly will, especially when it's dry!

Just like every other comment here I'm replying to, I'm sorry for the extremely late reply, I should really keep on top of them :( You have done mountain biking for 35 years? Wow that's amazing! You must really enjoy it :D Thank you for the kind words, to see so many people enjoy my videos blows my mind! And I still receive messages to this day even though I haven't been on my bike for well over 6 months (I recently broke my toe so I'm waiting for that to heal before I push myself back out again). Thanks for the advice, I know what you mean about starting a little further back. I panic trying to get my feet on the pedals then it just ruins any potential flow to the feature 😢

Aw thank you so much, I'm so sorry for the late reply, I haven't been keeping up with UA-cam and I really should!

You need to check out the new jump trails in mv

Thank you so much :) I definitely need to look into some body armour, it won't make me "too" confident, but will help ease my mind a little for the eventual crash haha! I haven't been out in well over a month so I know I'm going to be a little rusty. The weather is starting to get worse as the winter arrives but I'm going to try to keep getting out 💪

I shut down myself for the winter unless it’s a rare day. 😁 Even the pros crash we all learn from the mistakes to get better. If you can have a look at LEATT AIRFLEX-RANGE I use fox racing amour my self can’t remember which model tho. Went to fortwilliam down hill track felt safer with it on as there’s big rocks everywhere lol. If you can, get a cloth one no a plastic type just for the comfort. Happy trailing

If you've already been how did it go?! Did the nerves disappear when you were there for a bit? I understand that feeling... Mostly because I don't want to be in other peoples way :(

Aw my silly mistakes and I'm only now catching up to ready this!! 😂

Sorry for the late reply, I posted the video and haven't really been on my channel since!! I'm only now getting back to all of the comments 😣 That's awesome! And for sure it would be great to have some company there 😁 what trails to do you tend to go on at MV?? Aw I've love to go to Bike Park Wales when I'm more confident, it's a big and busy place. I barely handled Dirt Farm 😂

@@flynnrow Awwww you are doing awesome and I reckon looking at your videos, you would easily get down the blues at BPW... I don't ride MV. I prefer BPW and given the choice I go to BPW instead :) I'm a blue rider mainly and just do it for fun rather than for the gnar haha.... Give me a shout and I'd love to join you on a ride...

Aw thank you :D I'll have to get back out soon, it's been well over a month

Hey! Thank you 😁 I was so happy with clearing it. I haven't been out in a WHILE though so it will be like I'm starting all over again ahah!

@@flynnrow We'll be eagerly awaiting to watch you brush the dust off, so to speak!

For sure, I feel like my back wheel is going to skid away, if that makes sense?? The confidence will come 💪

Damn, I hope you're doing ok!! It's been 4 weeks so I hope so!

@@flynnrow yep all good! Am into practice for a race in December now. 🤘

Oh 100%! Sometimes it's nice to be by yourself so you can go at your own pace but other times (especially like in this video) it helps to give you that little more knowledge and confidence about the speed you need to go to achieve something :D Did you end up going to Mountain View? I haven't been out in so long :(

Thanks for the advice, I'll take that on board. It would be good to talk to someone from a local bike shop about what I need to keep an eye on in regards to the suspension. It seems like there's so much that needs to be adjusted for it to suit "you" you know? Which I don't mind, I'd rather get it right! Thank you, I haven't been out in over a month, I'll have to start from scratch all over again soon 😂

My bike shop of choice is Don Skene cycles in Cardiff, really good set of lads that will sort your suspension out, some of the lads race also, so they definitely know what they’re talking about. Been in business for over 70 years so not a new shop.

Thank you :) I totally agree, there's so much to learn when it comes to mountain biking that it is a little overwhelming but with time, patience and taking it one bit at a time, it will all come naturally, and yeah the fitness you get form it is great :D

Thanks! The trails are fantastic, especially if you're experienced. I highly recommend going. The only thing I found a little difficult was the interchanging trails, I'd be on a blue then blink twice and you've accidentally turned onto a black 😂

@@flynnrow definitely will hit them up if I ever find myself in Wales!

Hey fellow beginner! 👋 Tech trails are my downfall, it's a massive mental barrier I need to break when it comes to roots and rocky terrain. I appreciate the advice, breathing is something I definitely need to focus more on when riding haha! I just checked our a bit of your newest video, looks like a nice trail, but a lot of uphill if I'm right?? Also congratulations on your first crash, welcome to the club 😅

@@flynnrow Glad to be a part of the crashed club haha. Just keep trying with the technical trails and don’t give up. I stuggle a lot with skinnies currently and I’m hitting those over and over with low to the ground ones till I move to harder trails. Yes the action camera does not do a good job of showing the uphills, but, they are there, and they are brutal haha. To most watching it probably looks like I’m struggling over flat terrain but that is not true. This hobby is absolutely amazing and addictive so keep at it!!!

Thank you! Dirt Farm really pushed my small skillset to the limit 😅 Thanks for explaining that, I didn't even notice that I landed on the second hill of the double! I'll definitely have to go back to check, but everything you said makes sense. I've come across doubles before and I haven't had the experience with them often to figure out how to handle them so I just absorb and move on. I had to get back down one way and my legs and arms were still moving so the bike was the quickest way haha!

Aw thank you, I try to take what I learn from other riders (whether that be in person or from videos), and yeah we all have them 🙂

I know! I should have just went with it and fell off completely instead of braking as hard as I did 😂 Yeah I know I need to go easier on myself, I just see some videos of other MTB UA-camrs and I think, "I want to do that 😮" haha! Glad to hear you're enjoying them, it's great I can provide entertainment whilst learning. Ahh a fellow puddle dodger!! 😅

Hello fellow noob! How long have you been riding for? I totally agree with getting out is better than not, even if it's just to practice the basics, learning wheelies, manuals, the figure 8 etc :) 100%, the fear of crashing I think is in the back of most peoples minds, and definitely holds back a lot of progression (speaking for myself as well!) Thank you, I hope you're enjoying too 😁

@@flynnrow it'll be 2 years in Feb, and absolutely loving it. It's probably the best thing I've picked up and the benefits it's had on my mental health are immeasurable, it's so good! Keep at it and have fun is the main thing, the progress will just happen. Riding with mates who are better is also the best way I think and I watch a lot of local riders channels to watch lines on local tracks etc, have learned a lot doing that for sure. 🤘

Thank you so much :D!

That's actually a good question, I think I stand up instead of crouching depending on how comfortable I am with the trail. Like if it's new I probably stand up a lot more

@@flynnrow well riding in stand up position is much more comfortable for knees and basically to all body and less demanding. And unless u are riding a enduro or downhill. You can ride everything in stand up position and just add some correct lean movement foward and back in flows. it will much increese your speed and also some more confident.

Haha you know what, you're probably right! I struggled a little afterwards so yeah I think that might have just ruined the rest of my rides 😂 I overthink a lot and I critique so much of what I do, I really need to go easier on myself, it doesn't have to be drastic improvement each time! Aw that's awesome 😁 I'm glad to bring approximately 30 minutes of entertainment to people one every week / every other week 😃

Your comment honestly made me smile, thank you for the kind words and for watching since the second video :) That's actually a good question, I have no clue and will have to take a look and keep that information in mind for the future. There's so much to keep in mind but I'm sure it will all come second nature down the line. Aw that's amazing! I really hope you two do eventually get back out on the bikes! Let me know where you end up going, I love to know where people end up riding. Have fun :D!

Don't use tubeless until ur really confident riding and doing basic mechanical repairs... don't get into tubeless vs inner tube. Ull lose yourself in a rabbit hole and waste time wondering TL vs inners. Ride as much as u can. And have fun. Upgrade ur tyres, invest in a dropper seat post if u haven't already. My wife watches ur videos too!! Keep it up!

@@harimathur2191 agreed Entirely, my point was more to make the distinction known, As I ended up with a Pinch flat because a TL rider recommended I drop my pressure way too low and ended a ride early 😕

Aw thank you, it honestly blows my mind that people enjoy the content but I'm glad some do! Hm, I'd say Mountain View Bike Park (my regular), I think it's because it's such a good place to hone your skills, and it really beginner friendly. The other places I've been have been... Not overwhelming, but just new to me. Although I'm sure Dirt Farm would be so much fun for someone who is extremely comfortable and skilled on their bike! What about you??

Yeah it's beautiful once you stop and take it in 😁

Honestly I should have just went to the ground instead of breaking and shunting me forward 🤣

Sorry for the late reply, I'm only now bringing myself to sit down after almost 2 weeks of being absent from UA-cam :( but thank you so much for the message! And I'm really glad my content helps. I make these videos for personal progress, and I like to edit videos so I thought I'd combine the two and show others the beginner stages, I hope it does resonate with others and show them that they're not alone :) How long have you been riding for??

I'm awfully late at replying to some messages sorry :( What trail is one of your favourite there?? I adore Launchpad and I only went on it once! 😂 Oh yeah Mountain View is my "comfort blanket" it's where I go when I feel nervous or want to work on some things (especially my jumps), I highly recommend that place for beginners :)

It's great to hear that other people talk to themselves during certain sections they're trying to work through, it's good to be your own "hype man" to push you through areas :) I definitely need to take that advice on board, I find it difficult to look at where I'm going to go, I tend to always look at the front of my tyre. I'm pretty late at replying to a lot of messages so I do apologise but I really appreciate the messages.