Get The Most From A Mountain Bike Trail Centre | Beginner Tips

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
  • Bike parks and trail centres are great places for legal mountain biking and suit a variety of skill levels, from first-time riders exploring how fun a mountain bike can be, to advanced riders sending downhill tracks or jumps in a freeride park.
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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  2 роки тому

    Where is your favourite trail centre? Let us know 👇

    • @denisrogers4358
      @denisrogers4358 2 роки тому

      Sedona... The center of the Redrock universe. Why don’t ya pasty blokes come get some sun..?!?

    • @deividas_kimontas
      @deividas_kimontas 2 роки тому

      Chicksands👌

    • @manzoorahmad7023
      @manzoorahmad7023 2 роки тому

      For 2022 bikes ua-cam.com/video/-pti1hU6nQI/v-deo.html

    • @miau31333
      @miau31333 2 роки тому +1

      Local streets

    • @mjbbell
      @mjbbell 2 роки тому

      Probably glentress, but I'm a glentress trailfairy 😉

  • @tbgiw
    @tbgiw 2 роки тому +39

    I would add, if you’re the person coming up on a slower rider, don’t be a twat and call continuously or shout at them to move. They may be new to mtb and don’t know the etiquette or even nervous of finding a spot to pull in!

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack 2 роки тому +6

      A cheery ‘good morning’ is much better than a ‘scuse me come on’ or ‘strava’.

    • @jankeydan9294
      @jankeydan9294 2 роки тому

      I was going to say this 🤘🏻

    • @superspecky4eyes
      @superspecky4eyes 2 роки тому +6

      @@Cous1nJack If someone shouted "Strava" at me I'd purposely ride slower. :P

    • @andrewince8824
      @andrewince8824 2 роки тому +2

      Offer encouragement. You might just inspire newer riders to keep going when they feel like giving up. Being overtaken all the time can feel demoralising.

    • @chrisw3327
      @chrisw3327 Рік тому

      Especially eMTBers often racing up behind non-electric bikers who might be tired and who are trying to get the most out of the trails too.

  • @yannhenriot2568
    @yannhenriot2568 2 роки тому

    One good practice I’ve learned and use now is to I indicate on which side I’m going to overpass someone : “ I am passing on the right/left” so the rider knows where to place himself on the track.

  • @ej1_drew
    @ej1_drew 2 роки тому +2

    that guy that shouts to pass ... not getting help with his flat haha. best way to pass is say hello and ask how their day is going.

  • @mattstubbington8805
    @mattstubbington8805 2 роки тому +1

    Just getting back into mtb after a few years break, decided to build my own bike up... oh yes a hardtail!! Atm I'm loving fhe trails local to me at Haldon Hill, Devon. Roll on summer when I'll have more available time to get back up there again

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Matt, Thats great to see your getting back into MTB! Good luck with the hardtail and safe riding! 👊

  • @yesyoucanTellme
    @yesyoucanTellme 2 роки тому +6

    I miss summer and riding on weekends.

    • @JDR71326
      @JDR71326 2 роки тому

      In the night?

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому +1

      Jersey weather is always the best! 👍

    • @yesyoucanTellme
      @yesyoucanTellme 2 роки тому

      @@JDR71326 sub zero temperatures.

    • @JDR71326
      @JDR71326 2 роки тому

      @@yesyoucanTellme it's either like -5°to-12° at like 2-4 am it hits different, or like when the air is still warm air on a summers night and it's a deep purple black sunset that's
      A nice feeling

    • @manzoorahmad7023
      @manzoorahmad7023 2 роки тому

      For 2022 bikes ua-cam.com/video/-pti1hU6nQI/v-deo.html

  • @bikeswithb8829
    @bikeswithb8829 2 роки тому +1

    That garbage bag top you are rocking bro is giving me hard Devo "whip-it" music video flashbacks man. Don't know why. Just go with it 🤣

  • @barrykatz6347
    @barrykatz6347 2 роки тому +1

    I wish more riders would learn proper etiquette. Great advice!!

  • @bigmikeshooter
    @bigmikeshooter 2 роки тому

    South Western Greece is my playground. Cheers...

  • @theleftbob
    @theleftbob 2 роки тому

    I'm yet to get to a trail centre near me, living in a city centre I've not owned a car for 20 years so need to utilise trains. Not many places that close to train stations. I think the last bike specific centre I rode was in the early days of PORC... Nothing like modern places!

  • @mark1webb956
    @mark1webb956 2 роки тому +1

    Merthyr Rocks is a Blue at BPW and that will only flow for the committed. The clue is in the name but if you drop in expecting some smooth surfaced flowing roller coaster then you'll be sadly disappointed. It's an absolutely great trail but you need to understand what you're in for. I guess the message is talk and listen to other MTBers. They will tell you more than the grading and they will be friendly.

  • @bikeswithb8829
    @bikeswithb8829 2 роки тому +1

    Windrock TN for the win for me!

  • @dolceitalia5846
    @dolceitalia5846 2 роки тому +2

    Also, if you’re going to stop on the trail due to a mechanical or for a break, please don’t stop on the actual trail! Please move yourself and your bike to the side instead, it’s safer for everyone.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому +1

      Agreed! 👍

  • @bikesbrosandbrews5380
    @bikesbrosandbrews5380 2 роки тому

    Hopefully gonna hit Trestle Bike Park for the first time later this year! Can't wait! This was great help!

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому +1

      It's great you found the video useful! Thanks for the support! 👍

  • @FhargaZ
    @FhargaZ 2 роки тому +1

    Here black in one trail could mean hard natural trail and in another a gap going up to a wooden platform.

  • @Warmagon
    @Warmagon 2 роки тому +4

    Personally, I'd be wary of trusting the official trail difficulty too much, since the variation within trails of a given grade is often at least as significant as the gap between grades. Especially around here where it's uncommon for people to actually use a Red rating. Within around 30 minutes of driving, I could find a place where blue includes a 15 foot gap jump, versus blue trails with no jumps or drops.
    If you don't have the array of skills need to ride most anything on actual trails already (I definitely don't), then you need to pay more attention to what's actually there and what you actually know how to do than to how other people categorize things. An unexpected type of feature or trail surface that rides differently from you're used can be a big problem.

  • @ArtHistoryNstuff332
    @ArtHistoryNstuff332 2 роки тому

    No trail centers anywhere near me - not within several hundred miles. Any mtb trails are usually just made by hikers and people on quads. Gotta make our own way around here.

  • @bauke-LV426
    @bauke-LV426 2 роки тому

    5:30 "Yes I hear you. And you're welcome."

  • @stev41007
    @stev41007 2 роки тому

    Nice colours on the new version of the canyon lux....

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому

      Canyon have some great colours out this year on the lux! 😍

  • @johns9974
    @johns9974 2 роки тому +2

    Blue trails are NOT the same at different bike parks!

  • @joeappleby
    @joeappleby 2 роки тому +1

    6:43 - how bad was the crash that Rich lost his leg?!?

  • @ericgounant4051
    @ericgounant4051 2 роки тому

    I wish we had more trail centers in France 🐸

  • @deividas_kimontas
    @deividas_kimontas 2 роки тому

    Stunning content, well done Rich👌👌 I love Chicksands💯

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому

      Thanks, Deividas! 👊

  • @TheROOTminus1
    @TheROOTminus1 2 роки тому +11

    I think you're down playing the skill requirements for Red trails. Whilst everything at that level should be rollable, an enthusiastic beginner is still gonna have some bad moments if they don't know what they're doing. Blacks require full commitment all the time to non-basic skills

    • @andrewince8824
      @andrewince8824 2 роки тому

      Definitely. I stupidly hit a red on my third run after about 20 hours total riding time and it was all done on a 2005 Marin East Peak. Honestly don't know how I didn't die. 😂

    • @dolceitalia5846
      @dolceitalia5846 2 роки тому

      Also found that they vary so much too! I’ve rode red trails that could have been graded blue and then others that could be graded black! I always either research new trails or go with a local or more experienced rider now as nearly died a few times 😅

  • @andrewince8824
    @andrewince8824 2 роки тому +1

    Make sure your bike is in great condition. The last thing any trail centre wants is a bad accident, the least you can do is make sure you've minimised the risk.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому +1

      Good shout, Andrew! 👍

  • @motofocus7927
    @motofocus7927 2 роки тому +1

    Early gang where u at?

  • @williamdurant5070
    @williamdurant5070 2 роки тому

    is there any good trails or centres in derbyshire ?

  • @carrotman2871
    @carrotman2871 2 роки тому

    I just hate doing gaps just because I’ve seen a guy case it so hard and I’m absolutely terrified of it happening to me

    • @mattgies
      @mattgies 2 роки тому

      bail, tuck, and roll (in theory)

  • @Cous1nJack
    @Cous1nJack 2 роки тому +5

    Carry a karma tube to give to needy souls. What goes around comes around.

  • @boabsta
    @boabsta 2 роки тому +8

    So this makes out that it's ok to shout at slower riders to get out the way. Not cool.

  • @kristenzaldivar6338
    @kristenzaldivar6338 Рік тому

    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!

  • @rubenmehta1586
    @rubenmehta1586 2 роки тому

    i wish i could ride i winter but i'm in Canada

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому

      It looks like it's time for the fat bike or Skis? 😅

    • @mtbmadman187
      @mtbmadman187 2 роки тому

      Ah man your missing out!

    • @diviscadilek1764
      @diviscadilek1764 2 роки тому

      There's always skiing

  • @mareklesniak8768
    @mareklesniak8768 2 роки тому

    Oh noo, @6:37 he's lost his left leg in a bike accident! ;-)

  • @marcusaustin8628
    @marcusaustin8628 2 роки тому +1

    And ride them at night.

  • @bobothericefarmer1878
    @bobothericefarmer1878 2 роки тому

    E

  • @RicardoPetrazzi
    @RicardoPetrazzi 2 роки тому +1

    2nd.😀

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому

      🥈 Better luck next time! 😅

  • @thesmf1210
    @thesmf1210 2 роки тому

    excuse me, c'mon, coming through...... nah nah nah, u shudnt be using the c'mon part, disrespectful as hell

  • @marcusaustin8628
    @marcusaustin8628 2 роки тому +1

    1st.

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  2 роки тому

      🥇👊