In this episode of Mountain Biking Explained, we’ll talk about what you need to know to ride your first trail. How do you find it? What do you look for? How do you keep from pissing everyone off? Watch to find out!

Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/X6J5WwllX1k?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JQoi8vhELX-9aYHmRtmCveT

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Mountain Biking Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JQoi8vhELX-9aYHmRtmCveT

All of Lisa’s Gear: https://www.sethsbikehacks.com/mountain-biking-explained/

IMBA’s trail ratings: https://www.imba.com/resources/maps/trail-difficulty-ratings

Beginner Workshop: https://www.facebook.com/events/1816541075280772

48 Comments

  1. I see a lot of comments saying that Lisa should get out of the saddle. Yes, we know this already. Please remind yourself that she is a beginner and WE'RE NOT DONE WITH THE SERIES. So far we have covered bikes and trail rules, both of which need to be reviewed before techniques.

    The workshop in the next video is all about bike control, but this is not in response to the comments. The comments are actually totally counterproductive, since Lisa is actually a real person doing this in front of an international audience of thousands of people. Cut her some slack, or don't watch.

  2. Finnaly got my mountain bike for my birthday and since I can’t go to the trails I found some cool urban things to ride and I really love big drops

  3. These are probably the most informative mountain bike videos on YouTube I've come across.. Everything is explained clearly and professionally without all the jargon that other videos seem to have. Good job!

  4. What happen at the end of the video Seth? Did you forget the bike??? Hahaha that's was a good one. Anyway thanks for the series, really enjoying.

  5. Amazing video! This is exactly what beginners like me need. Someone who has the patients to help a fellow MTB rider accomplish technical trails and practice proper body positioning. Unfortunately I live in a part of the world when experienced MTB rider does not help you and intend not invite you after gauging your skills.
    I highly appreciate this video. I wish there are more people other like you!

    Keep up the great work!

  6. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
    ‭‭John‬ ‭3:16-17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  7. Your channel is the absolute best. I’m new to mountain biking and I truly appreciate your channel,. I’ve always been into road cycling but I bought a Trek Marlin 8 about a week ago and I’ve gone out on a couple of trails and it’s TOTALLY different from road cycling and I really have a lot to learn.

  8. Thank you for sharing this video. I’m new to trail riding and it was extremely helpful for todays trail ride. Kept pedaling over rocks and tree roots was something I was focused on doing today.

  9. I'm 13, just started mountain biking a month ago with a Cannondale mtb. I started from being a noob, but im great now. But honestly, I've only done 1 bypass this whole month. If you don't bypass, you get more confident, and you don't need to bypass to much anymore.

  10. my first trail is bobsled on mount fromme and I was riding with my friend who has been riding for 4 years and I was mostly keeping up with him (also I don't get why people find standing up so hard lol)

  11. thanks for your videos,,,i am 58 and want start riding again,its been years,,first i will wan a entry level ike,im 6.1 there ae many trails here in bethlehem,pa old rail road trails,i dont plan doing aggressive trails…i wonder if lock in pedals are better for all round muscle use..do you have information on a good entry level bike.

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