I honestly cannot believe the talent that comes out of the UK ! The access to to good mountain biking and support from local governments it's so bad (south coast especially) Bike parks are saving the day, and teams like mucoff are unbelievable support for young riders
Neil's good man. I reckon he could do TV. Is TV even a thing now? I wonder how viewership on YT compares TV. Hat's off to GMBN for knocking out a solid stream of solid content.
great to see the sport gain a bigger interest and become such a big thing . so good to see young kids get interested in a sport that does not require a ball... lol....
its a lot about luck too, if you come from a place that's mostly flat or its hard to access the good trails its going to be difficult, an if where your from is not well known enough or the sport has not developed enough then your stuck racing for years hoping you score enough points for the pro stage without the chance at a propper team or sponsorship, if your local scene even offers points for the world stage. then your defiantly pulled the short end, because while you might only be able to get to the local trails once every so often there is a little kid that takes the bus to the bike park every day after school. for example, if you live in asia its very, very unlikely you will ever become pro even if you are just as good as the others, especially if your a racer
My dream is to make a livng out of racing the world cups but my family cant afford it and my biggest dream is to become pro and as I said compete in the world cup downhill but I dont live near a bike park and my family canrt fafford a DH race bike:(. But I do live near some woods and I built my own stuff but it is very hard:(
Hey Sine! It must feel very unnatural to see your own kid sending some steep trails! Steady progression is essential to building up skills and confidence. 🤘👊
We got two of these for our daughters ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L the same size for age 6 and 9. It works very well for both girls. Gears were very easy for them to learn. Changing gears up takes some hand strength and is a bit hard, but they are learning. They did not come with water bottle holders- we actually got confused and thought the Derailler Guard was the bottle holder!! Regardless of these details, the bikes are fantastic- even our six year old who only just learned to ride bikes caught on within an hour of practice and loves it. Lightweight and easy for them to handle. All the parts are in excellent condition and the bikes are easy to assemble and very well packaged. Great choice for kids!
any tips on not wanting to pass out on the trail what helps you the most i almost did i did definitely not bring enough water in afterwards i 3 water bottles
Forget gels, have two water bottles, one with an water & electrolyte in it and the other just water and sugar. On this occasion sugar is your friend as it's pure energy.
Hey Jacques! Carry as many water bottles as you like or just ride with a hydration pack. They can hold up to 3 litres of water which is a good amount for a day in the saddle! 👍
If you're winning races it's worth giving it some extra thought, but there's no harm in just having it as a hobby you're passionate about instead of working or living in it
i've said it before and will again, gmbn need to get a team of youngsters going just like muc off have done, viewers could donate a couple quid/dollars each if the funding was a concern
So you see the pros crash and get up and go again, how about a video of the protection kit they wear under the the trousers, jeans and jerseys? Everyone knows knee pads but what other stuff do they have hiding? Still see some kids not even wearing a helmet but it works be good to get it out there the right stuff to wear
Honestly? No, but if you up your budged to about 1500 you can get incredible bikes, if you are on 1200 id save up if you can for that 1500, it will be worth it. At the 1200 range you are just cutting the price a little short and it's going to be hard to find something good for that price, but at 1500 you start getting some good bikes. But my tip is second hand hardtails, i would not buy a bike new for 1200, but second hand? Sure, you can get some decent second handers at 1200, maybe even a full sus. But if you want to get a new bike for a low price, go look at something like a nukeproof scout or commensal meta ht am, they are both 1500 and very good bikes and well specked for the price. But if you are going the second hand way, make sure to find some proper bike reviews before you buy, so you know it's a good bike with proper geometry and not some crappy Walmart bike.
Does anyone know if its worth trying to be a pro mountain biker or becoming a pro footballer (soccer). Obviously football pay more but then its harder to become pro, so what do you think?
Do you have the talent and the desire to work your ass off to make it? There are many amazing players that were let go at a young age but reached the top because they had an inner confidence and the work ethic to prove people wrong. If that is you, go for it. For example Andy Robertson of Liverpool was released and told he was too small to be a good player.
It’s probably not even a question of “is it worth trying” to be a pro. Think about just how many kids dream of becoming a professional footballer for example, and how few actually make it. The percentage that even get signed on by professional clubs, whilst at school, is tiny, the number that actually make it, is even smaller. There may possibly be even fewer chances in mountain biking, there aren’t that many development teams, places on teams in general are like gold dust and without some financial support, the costs involved can make it prohibitive.
Don’t want to put a downer on your question. But one of my best friends became a well known pro and the pressure from team management really spoilt his experience and he quit. It ruined his life in the end. He ouzed talent and just wanted to shred. But the pressure of it being a job ruined it for him. It’s different for everyone I guess. And these days, it’s a full package with social media as well as racing and training
@@GaryHarwood Thanks for the reply and I'm sorry to hear that it had such a negative impact on your friend. While your response is about a negative experience, it does address the question as asked. Taking something from a hobby into profession doesn't always work out.
@@brettjohnson9453 yeah. I guess it’s different for everyone. But it shows that being a pro isn’t all glam and free bikes. It’s bloody hard work and high pressure. You’ve got to respect the guys at the top. Most people couldn’t handle that lifestyle
Beautiful thing when parents support the passion of their kids!
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I thought that only exists in fairytales😂😂
I honestly cannot believe the talent that comes out of the UK ! The access to to good mountain biking and support from local governments it's so bad (south coast especially)
Bike parks are saving the day, and teams like mucoff are unbelievable support for young riders
The last guy you was talking too Neil is on job. Big Shout out to him.
Neil's good man. I reckon he could do TV. Is TV even a thing now? I wonder how viewership on YT compares TV. Hat's off to GMBN for knocking out a solid stream of solid content.
Neil is great at presenting! Who knows if TV is a thing!🤷😂 Thanks for the support! It means a lot to us! 👍
UA-cam is TV. The old format of scheduled TV is dieing and being replaced by on demand. UA-cam is the biggest on demand service
This video is such an eye opener to me and provided great insight into some of the truths of getting into the sport of mountain biking!
So rad, well done everyone involved and GMBN got giving it a platform.
Wholesome video, this kids will never forget these interviews, I'm telling you.
great to see the sport gain a bigger interest and become such a big thing . so good to see young kids get interested in a sport that does not require a ball... lol....
Haha! Yeah, it's brilliant to see such great young talent entering the sport! It makes for a really exciting future!
One of those young rider is roee osffelt hes a crazy rider with style and speed good luck for him
Would love to get involved in the filming / mechanic or even the race side of the muc off young gun team.
Same
It sounds like an amazing opportunity!
@@gmbn how could i get involved? I really want to do this :)
Yep love what they are doing, u would love to go pro one day
its a lot about luck too, if you come from a place that's mostly flat or its hard to access the good trails its going to be difficult, an if where your from is not well known enough or the sport has not developed enough then your stuck racing for years hoping you score enough points for the pro stage without the chance at a propper team or sponsorship, if your local scene even offers points for the world stage. then your defiantly pulled the short end, because while you might only be able to get to the local trails once every so often there is a little kid that takes the bus to the bike park every day after school. for example, if you live in asia its very, very unlikely you will ever become pro even if you are just as good as the others, especially if your a racer
What the heck am I going to do! I’m in Chile! Will brands get interested on my skills or nah?
My dream is to make a livng out of racing the world cups but my family cant afford it and my biggest dream is to become pro and as I said compete in the world cup downhill but I dont live near a bike park and my family canrt fafford a DH race bike:(. But I do live near some woods and I built my own stuff but it is very hard:(
Whether you think you can or think you can't, your right. If you bust your ass trying to get there, stay true to you, you'll get there eventually
I love biking but i would die seeing my own kid shredding down steep downhill Tracks:D
But think of the life lessons it teaches them. To not set themselves boundaries, to push themselves and to take risks.
Hey Sine! It must feel very unnatural to see your own kid sending some steep trails! Steady progression is essential to building up skills and confidence. 🤘👊
We got two of these for our daughters ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L the same size for age 6 and 9. It works very well for both girls. Gears were very easy for them to learn. Changing gears up takes some hand strength and is a bit hard, but they are learning. They did not come with water bottle holders- we actually got confused and thought the Derailler Guard was the bottle holder!! Regardless of these details, the bikes are fantastic- even our six year old who only just learned to ride bikes caught on within an hour of practice and loves it. Lightweight and easy for them to handle. All the parts are in excellent condition and the bikes are easy to assemble and very well packaged. Great choice for kids!
Fare play to muck off, there is good in the world ✌️
They're doing a great job at finding young MTB talent! 👊
any tips on not wanting to pass out on the trail what helps you the most i almost did i did definitely not bring enough water in afterwards i 3 water bottles
Forget gels, have two water bottles, one with an water & electrolyte in it and the other just water and sugar. On this occasion sugar is your friend as it's pure energy.
@@garyboyle695 thanks
Hey Jacques! Carry as many water bottles as you like or just ride with a hydration pack. They can hold up to 3 litres of water which is a good amount for a day in the saddle! 👍
@@gmbn thanks i definitely got my eye on that 3L hydration pack
I love mountain biking, i just dont know if i should commit to making it a career, what should i do?❤
If you're winning races it's worth giving it some extra thought, but there's no harm in just having it as a hobby you're passionate about instead of working or living in it
i've said it before and will again, gmbn need to get a team of youngsters going just like muc off have done, viewers could donate a couple quid/dollars each if the funding was a concern
OMG did the guy at 8:18 pull it off?
So you see the pros crash and get up and go again, how about a video of the protection kit they wear under the the trousers, jeans and jerseys? Everyone knows knee pads but what other stuff do they have hiding? Still see some kids not even wearing a helmet but it works be good to get it out there the right stuff to wear
That sounds like a great idea!
Hi love the vids
Hey Isaac! Cheers for the support!
And love the vids
Thank you! 🙌
Im trying to get a nice hardtail mtb for under $1200 (american dollars) any suggestions?
Honestly? No, but if you up your budged to about 1500 you can get incredible bikes, if you are on 1200 id save up if you can for that 1500, it will be worth it. At the 1200 range you are just cutting the price a little short and it's going to be hard to find something good for that price, but at 1500 you start getting some good bikes. But my tip is second hand hardtails, i would not buy a bike new for 1200, but second hand? Sure, you can get some decent second handers at 1200, maybe even a full sus. But if you want to get a new bike for a low price, go look at something like a nukeproof scout or commensal meta ht am, they are both 1500 and very good bikes and well specked for the price. But if you are going the second hand way, make sure to find some proper bike reviews before you buy, so you know it's a good bike with proper geometry and not some crappy Walmart bike.
Canyon Stoic sir
Canyon Stoic is a great bike / value.
I’m 34 and still I’d love to be a pro.
Yea, 27 and same. We really need to push hard though if we wanna get anywhere with it^^
mantap ... salam gowes
Does anyone know if its worth trying to be a pro mountain biker or becoming a pro footballer (soccer). Obviously football pay more but then its harder to become pro, so what do you think?
Do you have the talent and the desire to work your ass off to make it? There are many amazing players that were let go at a young age but reached the top because they had an inner confidence and the work ethic to prove people wrong. If that is you, go for it. For example Andy Robertson of Liverpool was released and told he was too small to be a good player.
@@garyboyle695 Yeah I work my ass of every day for football but mountain biking I just ride the trails on the weekend
It’s probably not even a question of “is it worth trying” to be a pro. Think about just how many kids dream of becoming a professional footballer for example, and how few actually make it. The percentage that even get signed on by professional clubs, whilst at school, is tiny, the number that actually make it, is even smaller.
There may possibly be even fewer chances in mountain biking, there aren’t that many development teams, places on teams in general are like gold dust and without some financial support, the costs involved can make it prohibitive.
Mountain biker of course! ;)
My dream as an "old" guy lol...
Neil, did you find that riding as a pro affect your enjoyment of riding?
Don’t want to put a downer on your question. But one of my best friends became a well known pro and the pressure from team management really spoilt his experience and he quit. It ruined his life in the end. He ouzed talent and just wanted to shred. But the pressure of it being a job ruined it for him. It’s different for everyone I guess. And these days, it’s a full package with social media as well as racing and training
@@GaryHarwood Thanks for the reply and I'm sorry to hear that it had such a negative impact on your friend.
While your response is about a negative experience, it does address the question as asked.
Taking something from a hobby into profession doesn't always work out.
@@brettjohnson9453 yeah. I guess it’s different for everyone. But it shows that being a pro isn’t all glam and free bikes. It’s bloody hard work and high pressure. You’ve got to respect the guys at the top. Most people couldn’t handle that lifestyle
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