Seemed like a great vid but I couldn't take the incessant, repetitious annoying background noise. Some might call it music? If I want music I have a radio. I really wanted to focus on the narration while watching.
Side hill riding in mud and wet grass is key to Cyclo Cross Bicycle Racing. You learn to never have unsmooth pedal strokes because any sudden power and your rear tire slides out (down hill).
1:29 Ahh, you didn't see that little root that slipped you into the edge of the green covered narrow path. I hate it when that happens. :) I shortened my suspension about .75" on each end of my bike, and have not ridden it much yet. I hope it is not too stiff for those roots I will not see. But most of my riding will be 3-4th gear natural sand whoops, (my fav.).
I gota learn that part look ahead not at your front wheel im a new rider too got my tao db17 125cc 4 stroke in may learning how to ride too Toronto' canada here
I like that trick you do on a uphill when you are almost stopped and want to pivot the bike in a different direction and keep going. A very nice controlled wheelie, and swing the front end where you want it. The move in in the vid a couple of times. Looks smooth.
Thanks as always, Ms Braap! Although you (and a few others) mention these control tips often, I believe more often = better. We're more likely to remember them when in said riding conditions. Have a day. 8D
Body position make a big difference. weight closer to the front will make the bike steer better and easy drift but harder to go through snow. weight on back wheel will add more rear traction but less steering and cuts easier through snow. Experiment and have fun.
For all the rock crawling you do, and the willingness to examine any obstacle in your way, you should get a trials bike also, (haul it in a truck to a great place if you have to). Those rock beds offer unlimited forms to conquer, and the variety of vertical terrain you encounter, (and I am sure there is more), begs for a trials bike,---and I think that national/international competition, (getting paid), is right up your alley with just 2 or 3 years experience. Jeesh, if you started on a woods bike, I can only imagine how those skills will transfer, and maybe even an advantage sometimes. I have a lot of respect for those trials riders. At 58 years old and used to race Am MX for a decade, (yea, I didn't make it, haha), the Pro national tracks today look like fun Vet tracks. But those trials riders, boy, they have skill. I bet you don't start off in the beginner class. :) Doug in Michigan.
Merry Christmas Megs. Robin from Alabama.
Can you please do a video on clutch control while riding in woods or trails?
Good Tips, Thanks! I keep falling down on rocks covered by snow covering ice.
Good video.
Thanks for sharing all your tricks. At least I know now in theory ;-)
Have a great New Year, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
My first time this summer when i got my bike in may 2021 i pushed my bike threw thr bush then i rode it. Going up hill is still a challenge for .me
Good video. Merry Christmas
Where in nys is this?? I live in wny and would love to pick up a dirtbike to ride this spring / summer.
BaRraaaaap :D
Brill tutorial Megs :-)
Meg Barry some we downunder riding 125
Megs braap some we down under rideing 125
Well described, and great riding! Braaaaaap!
Thanks for the T-Shirt just got it. Everyone should consider taking her class she is a great instructor.
Thanks for the kind words Arthur! Glad you received the shirt ☺️.
Looking forward to it. Tickets sold out fast here in BC Canada. 🔥💪
Seemed like a great vid but I couldn't take the incessant, repetitious annoying background noise. Some might call it music? If I want music I have a radio. I really wanted to focus on the narration while watching.
Halifax Nova Scotia, not BC ;)
Great video thanks! NS rider
Meg, your an awesome enduro rider
Thank you. Merry Christmas Megs.
Always so positive and helpful!
Thanks Meg,
Merry Christmas!!
Another great video! Merry Christmas!
The wetter and slippery the better.... O wait we're talking about riding dirt bikes. My bad 😸
But super great advice.
Awesome video
Great tips!!
Brap!! 🤘
Thanks Meg's, good tips. Your bike looks very smoky, why do you run it so rich?
How is riding with Zachatk1
It was an absolute blast! He’s such a fun guy to ride with and a great rider too.
Side hill riding in mud and wet grass is key to Cyclo Cross Bicycle Racing. You learn to never have unsmooth pedal strokes because any sudden power and your rear tire slides out (down hill).
1:29 Ahh, you didn't see that little root that slipped you into the edge of the green covered narrow path. I hate it when that happens. :)
I shortened my suspension about .75" on each end of my bike, and have not ridden it much yet. I hope it is not too stiff for those roots I will not see. But most of my riding will be 3-4th gear natural sand whoops, (my fav.).
I gota learn that part look ahead not at your front wheel im a new rider too got my tao db17 125cc 4 stroke in may learning how to ride too
Toronto' canada here
I like that trick you do on a uphill when you are almost stopped and want to pivot the bike in a different direction and keep going. A very nice controlled wheelie, and swing the front end where you want it. The move in in the vid a couple of times. Looks smooth.
Thanks as always, Ms Braap! Although you (and a few others) mention these control tips often, I believe more often = better. We're more likely to remember them when in said riding conditions. Have a day. 8D
Thanks for this short Lesson - Happy new Year!
Thanks for taking time to make these videos.
Merry Christmas Meg!!!
Happy Holiday's & Happy New Year Megan!
rainy season in Indonesia is very slippery this video is great for me..thanks
The tentative braaaap at the end was halirious lol
Happy Christmas 🎄 to!
Thanks Meg!
Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas 🎅!
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Could you tell me your tire size, 17-21 or 16-19?
Thank you.
18 rear / 21 front is most common for woods.
Good timing for slippery tips.
Few inches of snow in my area.
I’ve not ridden in snow.
Any tips ?
Yeah - don't, or get studded tyres if you have to.
Body position make a big difference. weight closer to the front will make the bike steer better and easy drift but harder to go through snow. weight on back wheel will add more rear traction but less steering and cuts easier through snow. Experiment and have fun.
For all the rock crawling you do, and the willingness to examine any obstacle in your way, you should get a trials bike also, (haul it in a truck to a great place if you have to). Those rock beds offer unlimited forms to conquer, and the variety of vertical terrain you encounter, (and I am sure there is more), begs for a trials bike,---and I think that national/international competition, (getting paid), is right up your alley with just 2 or 3 years experience. Jeesh, if you started on a woods bike, I can only imagine how those skills will transfer, and maybe even an advantage sometimes. I have a lot of respect for those trials riders. At 58 years old and used to race Am MX for a decade, (yea, I didn't make it, haha), the Pro national tracks today look like fun Vet tracks. But those trials riders, boy, they have skill. I bet you don't start off in the beginner class. :) Doug in Michigan.