One thing to remember is that there are a ton of different riding styles and variable when it comes to drops, this is the method that has worked best for me and seemed to really click with April but there really isn't a definite one sized fits all approach to every drop. Sometimes the trail forces you to hit it with very little speed and in that case you will need to do more of a "manual" or "huck" off of the end but those are more advanced moves in my opinion. This method works best for drops with a little bit of speed and nice flat or slightly downward takeoff. Hope you guys enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions at all!

@sebastiendoucet2058

4 жыл бұрын

I like drops

@PLo312

4 жыл бұрын

your drop video is the best for beginners that i've seen.. thanks so much

@maafa21MustSee

4 жыл бұрын

You might want to "pin" this comment as that was my first question. Also, any tips for gauging speed without some to tow you in? Great video!

@gonzalozes116

4 жыл бұрын

Question, have you created a video on how to turn corners without really slowing down?

@angbangis

4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Subscribed!🤙

This honestly was the best explanation on dropping I have ever seen. I started mountain biking at 60 years old and now at 64 I am loving doing drops. I have not graduated to anything like the big one yet but after watching this I can see that it is possible. I have learned a ton from my 12 year old grandson but this video says it all. Thanks for making a ol' Granny's day!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! Thank you for the nice comment Brenda :)

@bobsmythe9949

Жыл бұрын

Am a spritely 52 and about to buy my first bike - wonderful video and inspiring comment brenda.

@Vokunos

10 ай бұрын

i am turning 29 this year and i wondered if i am allready to old to start mountainbiking... well thanks for the motivation lol

@nyquil762

7 ай бұрын

I'm 60 and started a year ago. Thanks for the inspiration.

@respond_code3

3 ай бұрын

​@Vokunos I started snowboarding at 41, I'm 44 and about to pull the trigger on a mtb so I'm not bored in the summer. I am a little concerned my dumb ass is going to send it like I did when I was a teenager and end up with something fractured and a long heal time due to age. But what other options are there? Stay home and read a book? Nah

I love GMBN, but when it's all pro's doing it, they already have their technique down perfect. I'd always been trying to bunny hop off drops as well, so having your girlfriend doing it "wrong" at the start makes it so much more relatable to me so I can follow along with her progression Next video...How to do drops onto flats.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Thanks Jonathan, its been really fun and we promise to keep them coming :)

@RandomUser_online

3 жыл бұрын

I drop flats the same way with drops that has transitions

@Nishit.C

3 жыл бұрын

EX-ACT-LYY! I've watched Gmbn's tutorials on repeat, I tried to go over each and every word to find where I'm going wrong, or is it just me who is doing a unusual mistake that no one has ever?But then I came across these "champions" and BAM! Learned to Wheelie, Drop, Bunny hop..all of it in within a month... Crazy! isn't it? I've been practising Gmbn's way for over a year now and I still couldn't wheelie at all, I tried every other tutorial out there, But you know what? They all said the exact same thing! But then I thought I should enroll for some personal coaching and that's when I met you, you saved me a lot of money!Thank you!, For just existing... Love you guys! Next time I gotta learn something "Kyle and April"is going in KZread's search bar for sure! ♥️✌️👊

@shawnpitman876

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nishit.C But why would you need to search for them with the youtube search bar when you're subscribed to them now? Or at least should be subscribed.

@Nishit.C

3 жыл бұрын

@@shawnpitman876 Sometimes when I want a specific tutorial KZread won't slap me with that exact video I gotta search for it...

Feels so good seeing someone treating his partner with that amount of respect and positive energy. I hope you guys are like that off camera as well. Best wishes for the two of you!

@ZeddisDead

Жыл бұрын

Of course he is. You can hear it in dudes voice, he's a gentle person.

@shawnstradwick5637

Жыл бұрын

👍

@SavageAudits

Жыл бұрын

*girlfriend.

@theuglydumpling4772

Жыл бұрын

@@SavageAuditsyeah, that’s a partner

@Steve-Karanja

2 күн бұрын

I need a girlfriend

Dude, you are a proper teacher. Absolutely brilliant. I've trained people in motorcycle riding, bicycles, software, photography. Absolutely the correct approach. don't teach if you aren't willing to give them the space and technique to learn at their comfort level. Fantastic to watch.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Adam!!!

Very well articulated and demonstrated. Probably the best vid on this topic Ive watched yet. Really want to try.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that! It was a lot of work to edit it all together in a way that told the story of the technique, there are so many nuisances and nothing substitutes for a 1 on 1 lesson but i am hoping these can be valuable for you guys!

@zamrudyfarid2258

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍🏼🤙🏼

@mastafu80

4 жыл бұрын

Same feeling here. Great tutorial!

@p10tr3k7

4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial i saw :D

@SirTubeALotMore

4 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen so far for these kind of drops ... 👍

Hey man watched this video and went to my local trail 3 hours after. I have been looking at these two rock drops for over two years. I felt confidant from your video I took my go at both of them and crushed them man. thank you so much for the tips and beautiful description on body position. you rock man.

I was proud of her seeing her do it!

@AprilRideMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm an ex triathlete and 30+ years roadie and getting my feet wet in MTB. Really enjoy witnessing the learning process. Almost cheered when April nailed the big drop smoothly!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so awesome! Thanks a ton Paul!

As a woman mtb-er, and an OLD one at that, I really appreciate seeing another woman do things that I would like to learn. I will not being doing those big ones, but I want to do small ones, and this really helped. Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool :) thanks for being a part of our youtube family!

@randydrew1444

3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome to see! Congrats all three of you. Made my day.

@titustiger27

3 жыл бұрын

Elaine -- I have been enjoying these... I feel Kyle is very respectful to April... but as a male (also OLD one) I wonder if that is true----- is it?

@SirCamsmorethanalot

3 жыл бұрын

@@titustiger27 IMHO he's somewhat patronizing "I'm proud of you" and she often thanks him. Reversing roles spotlights these things ie: imagine she is teaching him and makes his comments to him.

@titustiger27

3 жыл бұрын

@@SirCamsmorethanalot I can't say, but I think if she taught him to surf, there is a chance she would do that..

I mean. You're like "that was sick", "so proud of you". That's some true motivation right here. You seem like a really good person ! She's very positive and you're very kind and motivating, that's great to see !

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, i think that positive reinforcement is so key to getting people to fall in love with new hobbys. When you are constantly achieving new goals no matter how big or small it becomes addicting :)

@jking0.o121

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with this comment.

@nanny-state-ifornia3692

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, these two are a lot of fun to watch. And learn from! Cute couple.

@BIIIKES

3 жыл бұрын

agree!!

@dangerous8333

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao... Yeah, almost like a teacher huh.

I'm watching this at 10pm and I'm having a hard time not to grab my camera tripod, a portable lamp and my bike and going out to my local trails right now to practice this! Amazing teaching, and congrats April!

Dude - Give her a hug every once in a while. That was a major accomplishment.

I may have yelled "Yes" very loud when she made the big drop. She's awesome.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Haha i was soooo stoked for her! She was smiling so hard haha

@richmondpp

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@invisibleazn9330

4 жыл бұрын

I clapped with joy lol. Kyle is a good teacher.

@michaelwyatt4871

4 жыл бұрын

same

@lesleyadam6666

4 жыл бұрын

So did I.

Oh man! My heart was racing the first time April hit that big drop! Amazing. I have probably done something between the small and medium but I always try to bunny hop - old habit. Thanks for the info. You guys are great teachers!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Yeah i was so nervous for her! Thanks for watching!

@user-dx2kj3oj5r

3 жыл бұрын

Wait this is a drone channel

@readysetdrone

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-dx2kj3oj5r Yeah - but I love mountain biking too! Been doing it since 1989.

@bretev

3 жыл бұрын

Started in 1982! No one knew what a mountain bike was back then. Costs me $950. Still have that same bike, pretty old school now but still good for the street.

@neillunavat

3 жыл бұрын

@@bretev damn yall old... Im still 14 lol. I love mtb too.

Probably my favorite MTB channel. I'm 40 years old and brand new to this sport so I find your instructions very helpful. Thanks so much!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks Clint!

Great job April. Your position on the final drop looked absolutely perfect. I'm sure your example will help many people. Well done. Great coaching Kyle and good editing and flow of video. You guys gained a subscriber. Happy trails.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James! 😊

Anybody else get really proud when she did the big drop. Well done

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@dangerous8333

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. I don't even know her, why would I be proud of her?

@djmariofan6499

2 жыл бұрын

@@dangerous8333 Just dont comment then

And I also almost yelled when she went off the big jump. I would be too scared; she crushed it!!!

Watched a few of your how to videos lately. Love the straightforward approach and the real time results you see with April doing it. Very confidence inspiring

"Ride off the end" is a really good way of putting it. Mad respect on the progress!

Brilliant. Been riding 25 years and never hit anything that big. May try somthign a bit bigger, when hospitals freed up!

@ADY_SR

4 жыл бұрын

That would take few months

@dkv674

3 жыл бұрын

😂

As a woman mountain biker, I really appreciate videos of women learning skills. They are always much more helpful for me than watching men who have already mastered a skill. You do a great job breaking it down into basic and important key pieces. Thank you, Kyle, and please continue to make videos with April!!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! I am so glad you liked it :)

@MTBradley

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. They do a great job in their videos.

I'm getting into MTB and your tutorials a FANTASTIC! You and April are very thorough and give great examples of HOW NOT TO and HOW TO. Keep them coming!

I love your videos! You have a great way of explaining things. You are so kind and caring to your girlfriend and your viewers. I hope you get through your health issues quickly and get back to making videos. You have a lot people who are following you and we are listening. Stay strong!

April is brave, not to much fear for a beginner, well put together

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@Brainplastics

3 жыл бұрын

SIMP

@imosoawesome

3 жыл бұрын

Cameron Peterson just because someone is nice it doesn’t mean they are a simp

@jking0.o121

3 жыл бұрын

She's braver than 99% of the guys I ride with. And they are all in there 20s & 30s.

@bubsnicket

3 жыл бұрын

Creepy.... Real creepy...

50yo, been riding MTB since the mid 90’s and I honestly learned a lot from this.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool to hear!

@TheButlerNZ

4 жыл бұрын

I've been riding since the mid 70's and still have all the bad habits mentioned... (sore arm landings etc.) Never too old to learn as my cruddy video's show....

@nickgibbens3082

4 жыл бұрын

Same as I'm 51

@nvanpraag

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickgibbens3082 Same same here.

@csedan510

4 жыл бұрын

Me too man, I am 55 and been MTBing since off and on since '87, KW is a good teacher.

Hey guys, just wanted to say that I recently discovered your channel and have binged all the tutorials as I prepare for my first enduro race and just need to soak up all the knowledge and inspiration I can. You two seem like a humble and easy going couple, and Kyle is really great at breaking down into steps that seem logic and are easy to follow. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ingrid!

April you’re my hero!! The way your pony tail flies in the wind as you hit that big jump is epic. Thanks for being willing to be the demonstrator in these videos. As a woman it is so much more inspiring!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ashley, glad I can help inspire :)

Best drop “how to” I’ve seen yet. Subscribed.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Thank you!

i’ve watched so many of these videos and this is the ONLY one that actually helped me... thank you!!

I love this video! The dos and don'ts are really helpful and your girlfriend makes it more relatable. She's awesome!

I kid you not, when April dropped off the highest, I was not breathing!!!! I'm learning a lot from both of you. April has so much more skills than this proud grandfather of 3. Kyle, you've got oodles of patience. I've so enjoyed all your videos so far and I'm about 2-3 months since subbing y'all. And occasionally y'all make my heart skip a beat with some of your drops. Maintain your excellence and peace out.

I came across this while learning how to change/adjust my brake pads. I NEVER thought I could do drops because even doing the little drops made me feel like I was about to die. Now I know what I was doing wrong and can't wait to get out and try the right way. Thanks for making this video!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

This is the best drop video on KZread, hands down. You don't need much, if any, explosive movement on a drop. It's literally just shifting your weight back as your tire begins to go over the edge. There's no "lunging the bike" ahead of yourself either (unless you're going too slow). It's just tighten up your core, get your weight back until your arms almost lockout, and then come back forward in time to match the landing. This vid shows the correct and the easiest technique for drops.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video!

Thanks Kyle and Thanks April! Got into MTB this spring. This video helped me progress so much with my jumping. Did my first jumps last week and today I sent one that’s been looking at me for months. You two are a big part of the success! Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks so much for watching :)

Thanks, You have made something click in my head. I'll try and give this a go tomorrow.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thats so awesome! I am super glad to hear that, yeah give it a shot but definitely practice the technique on something small first and then have a friend film you in slomo and try to analyze your riding!

You seem like a good coach!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am learning a lot through these videos but just trying to share what i have learned from racing pro for almost 10 years!

@aaronenduro3168

4 жыл бұрын

You can see Kyle coaching Paul the Punter in his channel too! I remember when I saw him I scremed of excitement lmao

@altaiir4

4 жыл бұрын

Because the best coach is LOVE :)

I've seen a lot of tutorials around but yours is the easiest to understand and lets the viewers know the wrong techniques. Keep up with the quality content.

You two are the best instructors ever! Thank you for breaking things down into simple terms.

Loving the content Kyle! Found you through paul the punter/your manual vid super helpful. Loving the humility man subbed

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I really appreciate that! I just try to have fun with it!

Best girlfriend ever! I can't get my misses to ride off a curb! Awesome teacher though, proper confidence inspiring.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

@mickpowell8503

4 жыл бұрын

This comment did make me laugh, my Mrs is scared of even going on a bike so I normally ride alone hence I dont take risks but my daughter at the grand age of 26 has started coming out with me so I'll apply the tips given here. Great advice and immediately I'll stop hopping off the end of drops, thank you Kyle...

Since starting mountain biking this year(2021) I have watched your videos many times, great job, super helpful. Hope you recover fully Kyle.

OMG. It’s maybe one of the best MTB Drop video teaching I have seen.

@AprilRideMTB

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great stuff, Kyle! Your way of explaining how to drop and manual makes it so much easier to understand the technique. And it's very helpful showing the most common errors and how to fix them. Please make more of those!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! thanks for the comment!

for someone who’s confidence took a beating after a bad crash a few years ago, I took so much out of this. thank you. time to get back on the bike!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck vincent! Thank you so much for watching!

Thank you Kyle and April. I am 62year old and had just picked up MTB. Your videos are invaluable for me!! Very Clear step by step illustration! My MTB journey couldn't have been safer without these videos! Thank you again!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That is so great to hear! Making it safer and more fun are our goals!

Grateful for this. Best video on doing drops on YT and I've seen them all.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Martin!

Your GF is a BEAST! This was exactly what I needed to go attack some drops that I have been avoiding for months and months. Thanks so much! #subscribed

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the Sub! Glad you enjoyed!

Dude!! This is one of the best how to videos on drops out there. Nicely detailed and explained well. Thank you 🤙🏽

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you!

absolutely love your style of teaching. Ive learnt more watching these videos than any others on you tube. Thanks so much. Keep up the great work

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Really enjoy your videos. Brings a smile to my face and that goes hand in hand with the new found knowledge. Keep it up!

That was one of the most motivational mtb “how to’s” I have ever watched! I have been riding for decades and still find drops over 4 feet daunting. This video is a great help. Thanks 🙏🏻

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thats so cool that you enjoyed it :) thanks for watching!!

@Chris18445

3 жыл бұрын

Same here pal but was dropping 4ft today like child’s play. I used to hop a bit and this is much more stable. I’ll try 6 ft next week. We have some hero drops at 16ft. One day!

This was such a good video. I feel like I actually learned how to do this. Can’t wait to try it on some beginner stuff!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

I can't give this enough of a thumbs up. Freaking awesome instruction and demonstration. Thanks Kyle and Great Job April!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very well done - a great approach to teaching. Simple, to the point. The best I've seen.

Nicely done and I like the stepwise approach from ‘how to’ to ‘actually doing it’. Thanks Kyle and April 👍🏽

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Just saw you in Rich Drew’s video, I live in KCMO close to bentonville, I’m 53, been riding for approx. 3 yrs. After watching several of your vids, you inspired me to share something I’ve been ashamed of most my life. I also have struggled with depression and anxiety/panic attacks most my life. Unable to take meds due to chronic stomach issues it’s been trial and error, the one thing I discovered recently that reduced my depression significantly was magnesium 64 from rising supplements, one a day. Thanks for the onnit 5htp recommendation, I still have a lot of panic/anxiety and will look into it. Needless to say life’s been a rocky ride so thanks for sharing.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, yeah its something i have struggled with my whole life as well and honestly biking , and giving back are the two things that have helped make me feel like life is worth living. I appreciate the honesty in your post and yeah definitely try 5htp or that new mood supplement from @onnit. I take that daily and i notice a huge difference if i skip some days

@billbittick

4 жыл бұрын

What video are you on with Rich Drew? He puts out some great stuff too.

@sammoore2184

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are constantly becoming happier :)

I have watched dozens of videos on how to drop. This video was the best I've seen and did a great job with showing the correct technique. I've subscribed.

@AprilRideMTB

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It was 2 years ago but now I'm watching it. Maybe it's because now I'm enjoying the bike. Ms april's really brave

I've always been scared of drops. I was super stoked to see April's progression and your coaching of her techniques! These videos are super informative and I can't wait to get my bike and try! Looking forward to watching more of your videos! Subscribed!

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

So glad! Thanks!

Thank you so much April! I mean I know Kyle's tips, support, and leading helped. But watching you practice, improve, and walk through that fear is extremely helpful and inspiring for me! I reeeally want to work on my drops and learn how to do them properly and safely. I know I do the same as April and always hop off of it, then feel like I'm slamming into the ground. Thank you both!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found this so helpful Brooke!

Have watched a number of your videos and wanted to say thanks. I'm a first year MTBer and your descriptions of the mechanics/technique has been really helpful.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks so much Mark!

My favorite moment(s) of the video: 1) The gap jumps with the Mtns in the background. 2) At the end when he jumps up on the bars! Great video, thanks Crankbrothers, I have your pedals on many of my bikes!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I feel like I learned a lot. I had resigned myself to believe I was too old to try this "old dog new trick". But I see it can be done with the techniques so well explained here. April way to go!! Subscribed

@timrogers1068

3 жыл бұрын

Mate I'm 54 and love learning new mtb stuff #nevertooold !

@icejunki

3 жыл бұрын

@@timrogers1068 Love it man, thanks for the encouragement. I'll try to remember your mantra. Cheers.

It put a big smile in my face when she succeeded the big drop. Great job!

Great Video!!! Excellent step by step info. Stoked to go out and conquer new trails!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You two have one of the best mtb education channels on KZread. Gmbn help me starting out, but the details and excellent organization of your lessons are what I really need to progress, starting with this and your riding position video. Thanks so much!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear, thanks Joel!

Wow! I’ve been coaching for 22 years, and you’re one of the better coaches I’ve seen. So good in fact, that April got you at 9:20; her drop was softer than yours! Great job guys! Lol

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I was doing the same thing as April and never sure how I should approach a drop. Thank both you. Improving every ride with all your helpful videos

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randolf!

Thanks for the pointers ya'll, been bunny hopping off everything for years lol. Always had hardtails and just got my first trail bike coming, stoked to try this!

April just FLOWING off the big ramp in 1 day? Inspiration! What a great story. Proud of you.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tom :)

Really good video. The difference in technique between April’s first runs off the small drop and the big one at the end is incredible, she looks like a complete pro and the landing is lighter from the big drop than it was from the little one! Definitely need to get out there and practise this as I think I still have a tendency to hop off drops.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Wow!!! YOU ROCK APRIL!!! Way to go! So great to have a good and patient teacher! I have been riding about 5 years but primarily solo and self taught. As a result, you are a far better rider than I am. I’m 52 so I don’t bounce as well as I used to haha but I would love to learn to be a better rider than I am now so I appreciate ALL your videos. Keep them coming and I’ll keep watching you two! Thank-you so much to you both!

@AprilRideMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John, it is really helpful to have Kyle throughout my whole journey!!!

I love how supportive of her you are. Thanks for making this video.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

This is the 'one' that ive been waiting for. What a perfect video. Thank you both and especially April for being so game to let us see how someone can learn and how proper teaching can make you look so confident and well skilled. Thank you both again. I'm off to practice this and take my son also. :)

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! its was so fun to make! Just make sure to start small and then scale the technique up and have a lot of fun while you do it :)

I need an April in my life

@0harris0

4 жыл бұрын

:'(

@jeisongarrido7376

4 жыл бұрын

me too, so that we can go biking together :'(....Kyle sure is a lucky guy!

@erikalittle1469

3 жыл бұрын

Get your girls into it. If someone told me I’d be doing stuff like this a couple of years ago I would have laughed. People can be inspired!

I absolutely love watching y'alls videos. I'm still on noob status, bought my first timberjack hard tail about a year ago and have really started to dedicate more riding during this pandemic era. Living in Central Texas, our trails are very technical and chunky. Drops are something I'm unfamiliar with but recently grasped the "effortless" technique doing circles around a parking lot recently. I'm still on about a curb to 12" in height level, but this video was so helpful! I also love seeing another gal rider. I ride with mainly dudes and seeing another gal being a badass is amazing. Keep the vids coming!

Hey I watched a few of your uploads, coz I have been thinking about riding mtb's again. I thought your channel has great refreshers. I was very active back in the day (when I was 9 til 17 years old) Then came to motorcycles, and now I'm 35! 😂 Your uploads are a great help! Earned a subscriber/supporter (coz I haven't skipped ads 😂) Ride safe both of you!

Doooode. I realized I’ve been popping off drops English bunny hop style, always landing differently. First try after watching your video I smashed my local trail’s biggest drop like butter over and over constantly. Keep up the awesome content!!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome to hear!

Actually went "hell ya!" when she nailed the big one 😂😂

@scranneroram

3 жыл бұрын

Me too ! She's got guts.

Great vid! This is one of the best how to’s. Ive seen others that have too much fluff and talking. This vid is all about executing the drop.

@AprilRideMTB

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love these kinds of videos, so detailed and helpful!

I'm kind of jealous on April, she is progressing in almost no time on things that took me months or even years. I just started to get confident on drops last year but did not try anything that big as the biggest. Now I got the tips I need! BTW, the quick progress from small to big is just ...wow...really impressive! Congrats to both of you on that!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Dont feel too bad, she has so much experience from motocross that transfers over and it gives her a massive advantage. Thank you so much for the nice words though!

I finally had the ah ha moment with my drops today. My feet kept falling off the pedals and back tire landing first. I watch this video again while on the skills course and realized I was not far enough back when shifting back. A few times on the small drops and I started going off the middle drop. Thanks again For these how to videos. Also, I am hitting the jumps on Flow a lot better now from watching your vidz.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, so glad it clicked for you!!!

One of the best drop tutorial of all the gazillion YT videos. This helped me fixed my always back wheel landing first

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Really cool to see you two work on that together. Great teaching and excellent job, April! You two make a great team :)

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

She has the right attitude! And you’re a great teacher. Well done.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Your channel literally relieves anxiety lol like you need to realize that great stuff

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

First of all, great coaching and awesome job April! I'm a beginner rider and I found this video very helpful because of how you break down the process and techniques. Can't wait to try it out this weekend. 🤙

I stumbled across you guys a few months ago. You are fantastic! Thanks to April for being willing to put it all out there. Thanks Kyle for being so patient! If I were that relaxed maybe my wife would still be biking with me. I’ve learned more patience as I’ve gotten older. You are lucky to have each other.

@AprilRideMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kurt! It is a skill to be on both sides of learning and teaching 😊

That was sooooo good!!! Love seeing the helpful tips, positive feedback and super impressive progression!!!! Great job to both of you!!! Now to see if I can get better on drops...2.5-3' is my limit, its my weakness and pretty sure I'm doing things wrong. Ha. Cheers!!!!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Now that just makes sense. Love the freeze frames. I think I can do this now and not take the chicken out.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great tutorial. You explained it very well and the visuals made it make so much sense. Kudos to April for being such a quick learner.

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

watched 1 video, subscribed and am in love with this. So technical, great explanations, this is what you were meant to do in life.

Please don't take this badly but her last two drops looked better than yours 😲 sorry bro she's a beast 💯👊

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

haha no offense taken! she is a bamf haha!

@willimies

4 жыл бұрын

I was looking the same :D

That was awesome, well done April!

@AprilRideMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher!

I got on to show my 5yo b/g twins gear changing and my son saw your video. Kyle-you are an excellent coach. Very intuitive and patient. You really let April just stay in her comfort zone which gave her confidence. Great job, April!

Thx for the video. Nice to see things from the start of the learning curve, the analysis, ways to improve, and description of the techniques. Needed. Great to see the transformation as April learns to do drops. Well done!

Nice job, April!!...I learned a ton from watching this.

@AprilRideMTB

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks!