I learned to Jump at 40 years old
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2023
- I'm Erik and I'm a 40-year-old amateur mountain biker. In this video, im sharing the last three years of my life of having the passion of wanting to be able to send it. ive never jumped bikes before this adventure started. Eventully getting the courage to jump something that was out of my league Riding my 2023 YT Capra core 3
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Hell yeah dude, awesome stuff 🤘
Thanks homie👊
As a 71yr old who has recently bought a hardtail MTB due to there being a new bike park opened in my town Northampton in the UK I had my first jump lesson along with my 44yr old son, we go out to practice every weekend at different bike parks and are making good improvemts...if you have the will dont let age be a barrier. I enjoyed your well produced vid. Nice one mate.
Beast mode is all I have to say. Congrats on keeping the stoke alive 🤟🤟🤟
beast mode indeed!!
That is awesome!
Northampton, my old home town. Glad to hear they've got a bike park now.
@@mat49PNW hi mate, If you remember the Delapre Golf Course they took over the disused 9 hole course and built an awesome 9 trail bike park.Thanks for the comment.
As a 250 year old man, Iv'e been jumping before bikes were invented. I found this video to be a real lally cooler and it makes me want to go out and grab my 1817 Swiftwalker for a quick sesh.
Hahaah nice
🤣😂
Best comment ever hahahahaha punching those "Hollywood movies comments" in the face 😂
As a 43 year old who just got back into mountain biking this year after a 15 year break and never having learned to jump, thank you for your video. I'm obsessed with learning how to jump and frustrated at my inability. I love hearing success stories.
You can do it Joe!!! Start small and go huge is what I always say 🤙🤙🤙🤙
Nice, I broke my neck on a doubles when I was 16. Made a full recovery luckily but stopped mountain biking. Got back into it 18 years later, but have stayed clear of jumps. Ill be 40 this year, maybe time to hit some small jumps again.
@@starsky8351 that’s what’s up. Even if you don’t hit jumps you’re out there getting it🤙
@@Mikesonbikes do you have an Instagram? If so hit me up on there @ryden_dirty_ I respond faster on there
Dude, I'm in the exact same spot. 44 and counting.
Though my hiatus was a bit longer, almost 20 years.
Just finished putting together my Marin Saint Quentin 3, and getting back on the saddle.
We got this!
Your small jumps at the beginning of the video before you learned to jump is what I am trying to do! 49 years old and started riding a year ago.
Hell ya. I look at them now and laugh but when I started hitting those it was a huge step for me. You’re not alone 👍👍 good job buddy
I'm 51 and will be attempting my first step up tomorrow. This was a very inspiring video to watch. I'm nervous as hell but confident I can do it. Thanks for the video mate
thanks bro, You got this! Let me know how it turns out my dude.
I’m 51 myself and only been MT biking for 6 months and found this video very encouraging! Good luck on your jump Bodo! Let us k ow how it went.
@@BrianAlfordDrummer72 I chickened out but my 14 year old daughter hit it with ease. However, I did manage to hit a 4 metre gap jump instead. Other riders tell me that gap jump is way harder and scarier than the step up. Damn this mind game thing we have with biking.
@@bodo_mtb well done, Bodo! No shame in being cautious at our age! 🤣
@@RydenDirty Just wanted to stop by and say it took a few weeks of avoiding it but I finally hit my first step-up yesterday and it feels AWESOME to overcome that fear. Thanks again for your video.
I’m going through rapid progression right now…
At 55!!
LOL
There’s nothing like the feeling of flight!
Great video!
That’s what I’m saying Clay. The feeling ever
LOL im 57 and even brought a full on DH bike so no excuses
My dad's 57 and he's just started getting into jumping with me and I'm 27 :)
NICE!!! WAHOOOOO!!!!!!
Progress, then crash ... that's what prohibits me, now age 71, from having a "send it" attitude these days. Crashes that used to be mostly accepted as nuisance realities of MTB - mostly just inconveniences - have become serious hazards to a healthy future. Bones are more brittle and injuries take much longer to heal. Sense of balance is also not what it used to be, even 20 years ago. Though more capable in gnarly conditions, bicycles are also several times more expensive than they were 30 or 40 years ago, and I don't want to damage my bikes. I'm envious of the good times and thrills available to under-40 riders, especially with the huge choices of trails and highly capable bikes available now. As for your undertaking of MTB skills at 40, good for you. I didn't really start feeling the heavier consequences of age until I got into my 60's. With care and a bit more caution than is typical of your younger brethren, you've got another 15-20 years of high quality mountain biking ahead of you. Best of luck!
Thanks curt. You’re a huge inspiration to know that I can continue to ride for many more years. I definitely hear the words you’re saying so I will have fun with caution so I can keep going. Thanks buddy👍
After a 12 year hiatus, I got back into mountain biking again at 37 years old. My old riding buddies no longer want to do the 'fun' trails. Congrats on accomplishing your goals and thank you for being an inspiration to us middle age folk!
That is awesome Chuck!!! Never to old to start again🤘🤘🤘
We're on the same boat. I am 37 yr old right now and 5'7" too. This gave me inspiration now it is time to learn how to jump! Thank you for this!
Hell ya Chris get out there and get it. YOU GOT THIS!!!
Thank you for this video. 44 and getting back into biking and into mtb with my daughter. Makes me feel like I can still put in the work to ride like the bmx riders in the movie Rad.
Oh yea my dude. I’m so ready to hit bigger stuff and get better every day. Take your time bro and you’ll be slaying it before you know it. I just turned 42 and I can wait for park season
I only started getting my wheels off the ground properly a year ago at 49yrs. Now I’m 50 and loving being airborne.. but still learning all the time. Great video, keep smashing it dude
Hell ya man we all start somewhere🙌
I turn 69 in November and still trying to learn how to jump. Thanks for the inspiration. Great video.
You got this my bro. Start small and go huge!!
Nice!
I am almost 62, started mountain biking 16 years ago and I am still getting better. I love bunny hopping logs, small kickers and table tops - I hope to keep progressing. I started doing more technical riding in the past four years with rock gardens, east coast jank, gnarly descents and it is a blast. I previously jumped out of planes in the military, played a ton of basketball and love skiing - mountain biking is the closest thing to replicating the highs of those prior activities of my younger years (I still ski). If you stay in shape and keep working at it, it can only get better!
Dude that’s so rad. I love hearing about people who are still in it for the long haul. I truly believe you can keep going at this in an older age. And the living proof. Thank you sir for being the example 🤘🤙
In my late 40s, been mountain biking for 3 years, just cleared my first intermediate jump line at the end of last season. Skills coaching makes a HUGE difference.
Hell ya congratulations TAG!!!!!!! Coaching does help a lot 🙌
41 here. Still learning and letting the brakes go. I have friends in their 50s working on their skills. Never stop.
That's a fact Ivan. Brakes are the enemy lol
I am 58 and became addicted to mountain biking a year ago. I am accustomed to small 3 - 4 ' jumps, but have become obsessed with tacklung BIGGER. I have been watching videos like yours learning and building confidence. I am not close to any parks to be able to get real experience and am considering building a ramp or two. I appreciate your video and candidness about your experience; very helpful and uplifting.
Good for you my man!! Thanks for the kind words. This sport brings out the young in you. Just takes time. Before you know it you’ll be sending the big ones
I'm 58 and started mountain biking when there weren't any mountain bikes. We'd just throw straight bars on a ten-speed. I know how you feel. I still haven't hit "that jump" and that's all I can think about to this day. Nice job man.
Beast mode!!!! That’s awesome Aaron! We have to tip our hat to you for being one of the pioneers. Take your time and get that jump one day
Ha! me too. I'm 55 and used to ride steel framed 10-speeds on old dirt bike trails in the 70's. We still rode using the roadie bars (with those funky extra hand brake levers), but we all removed our rear brakes, because our steel rims would get so out of round and drag! Techically we were mountain biking, before it was a 'thing' - we loved it.
In.exact.same.boat!
There goes my hero...
Hahah love ya Steve 🫶
Awwwwwww 😊😊😊
Oh maaaan! Same story here. I bought my first full suspension bike February this year, on my 45 birthday, and I was so proud when I did the first drop, first table, first gap. It's an incredible feeling! Keep up the good work!
That is awesome! Welcome to the mtb family brother 🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@RydenDirty I'm in the MTB family since I was a kid, just never had a full suspension before, but thank you :)
41 year old here got into mountain biking last year for the first time. LOVE IT!!! Jumps seem to be the key to next level riding so i'm in a similar journey trying to learn this skill. So good to see ur video well done!!!! well deserved success !
Thanks my dude. It’s been a journey for sure. And definitely has had its rough times but can’t stop. 🙌👍
41yrs young down here in Australia and not unlike most here il can assume, that adulting also grab my focus. It called dibs and told my inner young fella to rack off, go and hide and wAit to be found. Well that was almost 20years ago but eventually adulthood found a way with a more balanced approach and iv been back on mtb for a couple of years now.
Again il assume like most here not only rekindling the love of a almost forgotten passion from the past but also opening up a whole new side of mtb with a world enjoyment to be shared with family, the kids and their mates. Even finding some common ground amongst their adults from time to time.
We all might be up a creek thats full of shit, with not a single paddle in site but at least we are all in the boat together.
Thanks for share RD 🙏🏻
and to the rest of y’all please remember that the weekdays spent on the clock at work are for heeling. Healing from any limits being push from the past weekend so hitting the upcoming one fresh af, well a 41 year young/old.
Yeha.💃🏼
Brooooooo couldn’t have said it better myself. The weekends are for fun and the weekdays for healing. 👌
This video and all the comments brought a smile to my face! I just started getting my bike off the ground the end of last season, at 38. I have definitely had the "am I too old for this?" thought. No I am not. It is so FUN!!! And progression is VERY exciting. Nice work and thank you for sharing! :)
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🙏🙏 we are a new generation of 40 year olds. I love progressing 🤘
Just bought a DJ at 36 and moved to Queenstown NZ. Last time I rode a bmx was 16 years ago. 🤘 never to old. The creative Adult is the Child that survived.
Bro I’m feel the same way. I’m not 41 lol
Sneaking up on 62. So Cal rides 2-3 days a week. Occasional OTB. Supermanned my last OTB on Monday...all that was missing was a cape. Luckily my face broke my fall. Thank you TLD for the full-face protection. Banged up knee. Still progressing on the jumps, just like you. Thanks for such a well put together video.
damn dude sounds like youre getting pretty rowdy out there. be careful. But good call on the full face👍
Super awesome video. I’m 58 and i’ve been riding for 40 years, but have never been more than a couple inches off the ground. Just plain chicken. I even jump in my dreams. This is very inspiring. Thank you!
Absolutely!!! The fear is real!! But eventually it gets less scary. Never goes away but definitely becomes less
I felt anxious as you rode up to that jump. A lot of us are in the same position as you and can't afford to get hurt so coming out of that jump in the same physical condition you went into it is so much more satisfying and relieving than many will understand. Good stuff my man!
thanks man. That's I big thing that crosses my mind!!!!!!
Good for you!! I am 47 and still learning. Just did my first big Step up this past weekend. Keep it up - age is just a number
Hell yes brother that’s what I’m saying. Age is just a number 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥
Great respect. I’m 52 years old and sometimes I’m scared about jumps…but I will do it!!! Simple drops are ok…but big jumps… You gave me motivation!!! I will do it one day
You can do it! Just start small and go huge 😎
Great editing and storytelling. Really gets the viewer rooting for you. Also congrats on reaching a major plateau in your progression.
Thanks Steve!! I’ve realized this resonates with a lot of people after this video came out.
Thank you for posting! I did the same thing about five years ago. Now at the age of 46 I have to get back from injury and post covid to do the same thing all over again. I needed this for inspiration.
Glad I could give you the spark back my brotha 🤙🤙🤙
well done! ! I'm 4 months into my MTB obsession and I'm 47. I also have the NEED to jump. Thanks for the inspiration.
Glad I could inspire my dude🤟👊 can’t wait to hear about your journey!!
Cool vid! I relate to this being 42. I’ve been riding since the 90’s but I really haven’t made any intentional efforts to improve my skills in certain areas until the past 10 years or so. Crashing definitely hurts more after 40. Keep shredding!
Well said! Definitely hurts more as we get older. Just got to learn the tuck and roll 🙌
Congratulations on the achievement!
I'm 43 years old and I started riding a BMX at 40. I'm still learning how to jump properly and I'm getting better every day. I've landed a few flyout 360s already. I take it easy to avoid injuries.
Nice dude!!! 360s are one of my favorites on a BMX bike!!
I'm proud of you for attempting it and for your methods of learning and taking it slow. I did a lot of BMX as a kid but now at 57 I've learned to jump again and it's so fun it's an addiction. God bless you brother
Thanks brother that’s much appreciated. Nothing like getting up in the air🔥🔥
That was awesome! I'm 33 and just got back into mtb in 19 years and and today I did my first stairs descent! I felt like a kid again, scared but fearless at the same time. The small progress I make everyday is addictive and brings a freedom feeling I never thought I was going to fell again. Older dogs can learn new tricks eh! Keep sending it!
That’s badass Anderson!! Dude those badass accomplishments is what makes this sport worth it 🤙
This is inspiring! Im 52 and a former bmx racer from the 80’s. Have a major desire to hit a jump again and only hope can progress as well as you did !! Congrats. Debating a hardtail versus a full suspension. In good shape but have a quirky back. May need max suspension
Great video quality
Thanks man. You can do it! Full suspension for sure. Why waist the money and put yourself in some pain. Go full squish 👍
Rad. Well done! I started at 46 and almost 49 and hitting the biggest jumps I thought I’d never hit. So fun.
That’s what I’m saying !!!!!!!!! Takes a little time for some of us but at least we are doing it. And it’s the best feeling 🤟
man, I'm 39 and just bought a slash 8 for the same reasons! riding small drops one after another, building confidence...
proud of you and glad we can still learn amazing stuff!
Thanks my dude 👊🤘Brooooo that’s a sick bike for sure!!!!! That’s what I’m saying. Us older dudes are shredders
You just inspired me. I'm 57 and I wanted to do the same thing. I think I still can. Thank you for the awesome video!
You’re welcome my dude. Glad I inspired you to get it done🤙🤙🤙
This video speaks to me. Not in the mountain bike sense but age and family and career wise and trying new things mostly snow and Moto concerned. Love it. Thanks man.
Thanks bro glad this video could speak to you. Us older dudes have some real responsibilities but we still like to have fun 🤘🤘
Epic video man, been riding for a year(35yrs old), jumping but not fully comfortable jumping gaps yet, this video definitely is inspirational🔥
Hell ya man let’s get out there and get it. Gaps are always scary no matter what
36 here and 2 years into my MTB life and man its an obsession for sure. Nice progression. I always say go out and ride within your comfort zone and when you want to push it just take your time until your ready to full send! Keep up the riding, just from year 1 to my second year the progression is insane. Practice Practice Practice. 👍
Yes dude that’s exactly how it goes. Year two is the best one👍👍👍
Great job! Jumping is something I have always lacked confidence in. From my childhood days racing MX, in my 20's racing BMX, and now approaching 40 this summer riding MTB, I just don't feel comfortable hitting anything with a gap, or much longer than a bike length. As a kid I was just too scared to get hurt because it well... hurt. Now, as you hinted, having a wife, kids, a career, my mind is ride to have fun, but also being sure I can wake up the next morning to tackle life responsibilities. Not sure I'll ever have that urge to conquer these fears, for now I'm comfortable taking on challenging trials with my tires on the ground (mostly).
Dude I know exactly how you feel. those gaps will get into your head and it's hard to get it out of your head. but one day you'll get through it. took me forever.
Thanks for the video. I am in the same process as you - being 49. Well done - very inspiring!!!! 👍👍
Hell ya Brian get it done. Thanks for watching
you are never to old to ride a bike. I am 47 and started 2 years ago and i love it.
Good for you Martin. This is a sport we can do till we are old🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great video. Thanks for the inspiration. As a 44er coming back to two wheels after 18 years, inspiration and encouragement like this is a great tonic. Thanks dude😊
Hell yes that’s what’s up!!! Glad to hear you’re getting back on the bikes!!! Glad I could help inspire. Bike is life my dude 👊🤘
I'm 42 and literally going thru the same thing. Great job. Rhis definately gave me some more motivation to keep this dream a reality.
Hell yea Chris keep it going!!!!
Great video, very motivational. I'm about to turn 44 this year, with almost three years doing Enduro, and two hard crashes, but we recovered and are still going stronger than before. Keep it up! Cheers
Cheers to that bro. Lessons need to be learned sometimes. But getting back on the bike is what matters🤙
THIS is the struggle. Us middle aged men learning to challenge ourselves with things we should have been doing or did in our twenties. Keep it up.
Thanks my dude 🤘
Well done fella. There's nothing like that fear of a jump that gets into you,and consumes you to make you do it. Well done. Nailed it,and your goal too 🤘🤘🤘
For real man. Now I need to figure out what’s next!!!
Dude,, that was a really good piece of story telling 👍👍
Very relatable, I'm 42, been riding for maybe 20 years and still can't jump... Really need to channel some of your dedication
Glad you enjoyed it! Just gotta hit it my dude 🤘
Way to go! I'm 50.....been riding a pretty long time.... started jumping at 48.... progress has been good. When you are older you can be more methodical about the approach vs. the younger more reckless versions of ourselves.
Amen to that. You think a little more clearly
congrats man! diong the same at the age of 37 and its never easy, requires a LOT of practice and determination. Seeing all those young folks jumping at ease isn;t making it any easier, but through persevierence you made it!
Well said my man. That’s what it takes to progress 🤘🤘
Congrats! I'm 41 now and never jumpt, but seeing you gave me confidence that I can do it too. Thank you!
You can do it! Get out there!!!
Ever since I was introduced this hobby. I feel stoked!! I feel young at age 46. I started @ aged 36. Best hobby. Sometimes I feel like a little kid 😅. Im married with twins boys. Not once I regret spending a lot of money on mountain bikes. Good story brotha. Keep up the positive influence.
Hell ya bro that is exactly what I’m all about🤘🤘🤘I love my bikes even if they are expensive it’s worth the feeling I got on them. My new video just came out. Check it out bro. More older guy progression
Wow Erik, the video was very inspiring, great footage, nice review and a fantastic job on the step up. Keep up the good work brother and have a great week. Ride on🤙
CHRIIIIISSS!!!!! Thanks my brother. This one meant a lot to me and it was a huge accomplishment for me. Keep shredding my dude🤟👍
Ha, I was just watching youtube bike videos and stumbled on this. Im 39 and Ive been workin on jumps now for a couple years. What really cracks me up is that I recognized that jump at the end of your video from Bentonville and I spent about an hour sessioning that step up. That was one of the days I was feeling I didn't totally suck at jumps anymore. Just kinda suck now. Keep ridin man.
Hell ya man that was a super fun spot 🤘🤘🤘🤘. Can’t wait to go back
54.5 yo. Riding off and on for 15yrs.
Replaced Hip, Replaced Knee. This is definitely motivation for me to quit being so hesitant to try jumps. Can’t seem to get out of my own head.
The hardest part is all in your head. once you get a good jump you be blown away at how youre not scared anymore
Right on bro. You're going to keep getting better. I'm also in my 40s and have been riding for awhile (mostly XC trails) but never practiced jumps. I want to get a hardtail to practice jumps at a bike park and to use on some intermediate trails with jump features.
Right on! You gotta start somewhere. Stoked to hear how it turns out!!!!
Thank you! Great vision, great footage, great story! keep going, son!
You know this BRO!!!
Awesome story! I am 55 and finally got brave to do some jumps. Keep it up!
That’s awesome Abraham !!! Thanks for enjoying. I hope that I’m hitting some awesome stuff at 55 one day🤙🤙🤙
Hell yeah! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Very motivating to see. Good luck with the continued progress.
Thank you! Will do David!
What an inspiration 👍i just had my worse accident trying to session a local trail - jump feature 8 months ago, same with you i realized i wanted to do this late in my life, im turning 46 this year and have been working my ass off getting stronger, your story just hits the spot bruh! Thank you for sharing and ride safe 🤘🏼
thanks Yong!! 45 youre still young to rip it! Just take the time to get it my brother!!!!
I'm 57 and a year along the same path. INSPIRATION!!!!! Thank You.😜
You’re so welcome my brotha🤙🤙 this is just the beginning
Thanks for sharing! For all the amazing cinematic videos put out by bike companies, we need more of this to encourage more to join and continue in the sport!
Thanks for noticing my man. Definitely the cinematic style is what I was going for. Definitely videos will be more like this in the future🤘🤘
Yes! This video speaks for all of us over 40 and 50 and...so on. Def a mind game for me at 52. So cheers to you and the older MTB club! Thanks for the video!
Yes! Thank you! Ya older dudes can still shred
Good stuff! I'm 42 and just started jumping and hit my first DH park last summer. This is super motivational! Keep kicking ass and breaking through those fears!
Hell ya my dude 🤟
Started jumping my Raleigh Strika when I was 7 ish in 1978-79. Just got me a dirt jumper at 51. Still sending it.
That’s what I’m talking about Robert 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Ryden Dirty cheers bro
Well done vid and thanks for the inspiration. I love the way you showed the 3 year progression. It's important to understand that jumping takes time to learn. And100% know the feeling of progressing nicely then BAM a crash sets you back. It's part of the process for many of us if you really want to learn to get in the air. I'm in my low 50's and recently broke my wrist and a couple ribs, and this one has really set me back. The risk/reward is something you really need to work out and comes to terms with. That feeling of launching in the air and being in control is incredible, but as the bones age and the responsibilities don't it's so important to have EVERYTHING dialed before you commit.
Man those are some hard facts!! Risk vs reward just doesn’t pan out sometimes. Sometimes you have to just let it go till the next time. Hence the 3 years to hit this jump. Hope you ride on bro and keep the stoke alive🤘
HECK. YEAH. BRO! Super stoked for you!! Keep getting out there and progressing!
Thanks my dude. It’s so nice to finally see some kick ass results
Content like this Is why I love youtube & nothing else , absolutely brilliant man
Thanks my dude🙏
Steep lip step-ups are always trick because you have to go so fast and your looking down as you drop-in and you can’t look up until you’re going off the lip. Full commitment 🤘 great vid bro!
Thanks man. Definitely was a challenge
It is never too late. Been mountainbiking for decades and had sometime the idea to start gravity biking at the age of 43. Well, that's almost 12 years ago. After a bad crash in the french Alps 2018 a little slower now, but still on the bike. 😊
Keep it going brother. Love hearing stories of crashing and getting back on the bike. 🤙
I'm 42 and started officially trail riding in 2020. I did my first bike park season last year and know how the jumping goes dude. I rode the jump trail over 100 times, destroying my hands in the process (they still kinda hurt from September of last year) and I still have a long ways to go. The issue I have is the consequences go up each day as you age lol, so as much as I enjoy doing this and continue to get better, I also limit myself on purpose to keep a level head. Keep at it brother. Subscribed.
Hell ya dude that's basically when I started. and I totally understand the limiting yourself. I do the same. Thanks for the Sub Brother👊
@@RydenDirty you bet man! Yeah when I'm approaching a jump like that, I get some good speed but scrub it off at the last second out of fear. Getting better at it tho. It's inspiring to watch you do it, so i'm stoked to give my challenges a try when my riding places open. Keep it up brother!
Legend! I'm stoked to see your progression, looking forward to the future
You and me both! 🙌
Yeaaah brother! 42 here and still learning, myself! We're definitely not over the hill! Keep shredding, brother! YEW!!! Imma hit you up this winter when I'm down south!
That’s what’s up homie!!!!! Shred till we dead ☠️ broooo you better hit me up when you’re here !!!!!
Great video, thanks. I love how you committed to learning, but knew it was a process to be taken slowly.
Ya man, I really wanted to be hitting the big stuff instantly but knew that’s not how it works
That's awesome brother! 39 years old here. Keep going, and ride safe!
Thanks brother. Gonna have some fun for sure🤘
Great job dude. You’ve still got loads of progression ahead of you. I started jumping in my mid 40s and I’m still making huge steps forward in my 50s.
Dude that’s rad. That’s what I want to be saying in my 50s
Awesome journey, right there with ya. Hope you keep the vids coming along the way
Absolutely my dude. Definitely will be making way more videos
keep it up, I started in my 60's and I crash every other weekend, dislocated pinky, ruptured elbow bursa, shin cuts, scraped knees, I love it, I heal really well still. I just pulled the pinky back into place. I buddy tape it now, and fist to the ground instead of open hand. I'm on my third year.
Sounds like a rough ride, but if you’re having fun it’s all that matters🤷♂️
Congratulations!
That's a BIG accomplishment. You should be very proud.
I'm in a similar situation. I learned to jump as a kid and kept that skill up. BUT... I never got past 2' wooden ramps to graduate to the big stuff. Sure wish I had pushed myself a bit more. Well, there was that time I landed directly on my face and could have EASILY broken my neck and/or skull. That set me back just a little bit! But still, when mountain bikes came along, I refreshed my little-jump skills and all was good. That was almost 40 years ago, in the intervening time, jumps have re-entered the off-road world like never before. And I guess I'd say that hitting the big stuff is something I'd really like to accomplish. I taught myself unicycle for my 50th birthday (another skill I felt I really needed to add), so I know new skills can be learned.
So maybe that should be my goal for 60 - FINALLY being able to hit the big-boy stuff!
Thanks for providing just a little more motivation and urging to do it!
To do:
GOTTA hit the weights and bring that upper body up to snuff.
Maybe a foam pit/huge balloon landing? Would be REALLY nice to be able to work the big air with minimal consequence to gain the skills & gumption before the real (hard) world!
Thank so much for the insight. It’s funny cause I have a similar story. Back when I was 20 I tried dirt jumps just once on my BMX bike. It was a nasty crash that put me in the hospital and it scared me for life. Well until now, until 3 years ago. Glad to hear you’re still shredding. I definitely have some pretty big goals for the future.
@@RydenDirty Sure! Ouch! Yeah, biking comes with some pretty hard lessons sometimes!
Bro this is so inspiring and encouraging. I'm at the beginning of your story. Age, life situation, everything. I need to keep at it and I'll get there. I just saw you do it, so I know it's possible! Thanks for sharing your story 🙌🙌
Absolutely brother glad you are going to get out there and get it🤘🤘🤘 40+ squad👊
Thanks for the motivation bro !
I was smiling there with you as you hit that big jump.
That was definitely hard work you put in to get to where you are now .
You can do it! Glad I could motivate you bro. Get out there and get it🤘🤘🤘
Congrats on clearing it man. I just turned 30 and I have recently in the last few months just started getting into DH MTB and it takes a lot of time and practice. Keep it up!
That’s for sure bro. Before you know it you’ll be Rippin 🤙🤙🤙
Great video. I'm 52, been riding MTB for over 15 years, and have recently tried to really up my game re: jumps. The other day I hit a new jump line and was really spooked because I was "bucking" the jumps and nearly going OTB. Been binging some UA-cam for tips and this video was great inspiration.
Good stuff! ya those Bucky jumps are scary. steep lips always scare me. trying to figure them out still.
Fantastic. Love to see an accomplishment like this. Great job. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Paul. This one meant a lot to me. I had to get over this one to progress for sure🤙
Right on man. Im turning 41 this year and started learning how to DJ at 35. Such a great discipline to have along with MTB once you put in the time and efforts and thousands of jumps it takes to becomes a decent DJ rider. A good DJ set is so much fun 🤘
That is awesome! Im definitely not great on dirt jumper.
@@RydenDirty Lookin pretty good on that one 🍻
This video was well narrated, fun to watch. Congrats on pushing through!
Glad you enjoyed it my dude. Just an normal dude trying to do dangerous stuff lol
Im the same position as when you started. This Video is def a inspiration. Glad you dont have the "im too old for that" mindset. Keep sending it 🤙
I appreciate that Man. you only get old when you stop
So sick! I’m 46 and last summer my local ski resort opened some lift access trails with jumps way bigger than anything I’ve ever hit. It was my goal to be able to clear every jump by the end of the season. It took me until the last day to hit a step up like this one. Felt so good to finally get it. Can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can get back up there.
That’s what I’m saying bro. Congrats on getting your goals met before the season ends 🤘🤘🤘
Nice encouraging storytelling. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely my pleasure thanks for watching
Very inspirational. I’m 50. Raced bmx as a kid and was out of it for 15 years. Took up mtb at 30 and still riding. Not the fastest but I do enjoy the trails. I used to do big jumps as a kid but not so much any more. This video has made me want to take my trek fuel ex5 out for some attempted air time. Lol
I hope you go for it my dude. This sport is so adaptable 🤘🤘🤘
Congrats bro. I know the feeling. I started bmx at 39 and God damn the slams hit different when you're older, lol. I've been riding dirt bikes and quads all my life and taking slams but jumping right back up so I'm no stranger to falling but bmx is gnarly. Especially when your trying to get technical but still ride with speed. Keep doing what makes you happy man.
Thanks for the encouragement Scott!! It seems like the more I fall the less they hurt lol. I’m getting good at crashing 👊
@Ryden Dirty I hear ya man. You learn how to take the hit.
Sick Erik! Killer work man. You’ve progressed so much man. You’ve always been so ballsy and just going for it! I’m stoked for you for completing your goal! It’s going to continue to be up from here man.
Yoooooooooo my dude Travis!!!! Thanks man. Start small and go huge from the beginning 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Dope !!! I am almost 50 and just getting back into it. Your never to old, like you said long as you start. Keep killing it
Thanks bro 🤟 good for you Brian get out there and shred it🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@RydenDirty I just bought a kicker and a 6.5 tall air bag. Can't wait to try new tricks on it
@@briandhoward6137 dude I’m jealous
@@briandhoward6137 there is a kicker I want to buy too
@@RydenDirty I have an mtb hopper and a gnar factory ramp
Great job Champ .. ✊️🥳.. that feeling is awesome .. and we want more 🤛🥳
Thanks man!!!! This is just the beginning 🤙
I'm 28 and I want an enduro bike. I thought I might be too old. this video got me hyped thank you.
Hell ya dude. Get out there and shred
Damn! Congrats to you brother! Jumps are my weakness. I’ve been riding since 2016 and sadly I have not progress at all in jumping.
Its all good just remember you just need to start to see where you'll end up.