How To Ride Switchback Turns - Hans Rey's Tips & Tricks

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Instructions of how to ride tight switchback turns by Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Hans Rey. Hans explains several techniques of how to master these situations. Every turn is different and depending on your style it may require a different approach. Do you want to be fast, safe or clean?

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  • @HWG-wm8ld
    @HWG-wm8ld3 жыл бұрын

    This guy has been the man since the late 80s, man, I’m old.

  • @benjaminzuckschwerdt4779

    @benjaminzuckschwerdt4779

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jeap....its really long time ago to see him training in his home city.

  • @bikebudha01
    @bikebudha013 жыл бұрын

    he should have been doing these tutorials for decades.. he is the best...

  • @Mile-long-list

    @Mile-long-list

    3 жыл бұрын

    He has. Back in 1994 he was doing this but not here obviously. Magazines was how we used to learn from Hans back in the day !

  • @1madmaxx80

    @1madmaxx80

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mark Nope Don't forget the VHS tapes! Hans is a legend. I highly doubt MTBing would be what it is today without his contributions 🤙😎🤙

  • @Mile-long-list
    @Mile-long-list3 жыл бұрын

    Hans thanks ! Back in 94 I would read articles about you in Magazines !

  • @russticale
    @russticale3 жыл бұрын

    I never stopped to watch a "How to..." video for biking, but when I saw Hans made one, I figured it was the day.

  • @76jazza
    @76jazza3 жыл бұрын

    When Hans Rey is offering advice on bike control, you best beleive I be listening real good.....

  • @onerider808
    @onerider808 Жыл бұрын

    You are the man. You inspired generations of riders, and showed us what was possible. So gland to find you have a channel. Herzliches danke!

  • @danielhdix
    @danielhdix4 жыл бұрын

    Do it more please Hans ! Good to have lessons from the best ! The doctore of mtb 😉

  • @biketothetop
    @biketothetop4 жыл бұрын

    Hans, I loved this video... it was so simple, so clear, and in a perfect venue for the lessons! Thanks so much! Keep going, enjoying, and living to the max!!

  • @mikefrank6319
    @mikefrank63193 жыл бұрын

    Hans looks as old as I do 30 years later. Talk about talent, technique and experience.Cheers my brother.

  • @jl-xs6ud
    @jl-xs6ud3 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial ive seen, who needs to edit slow mo when you can just do it in slow mo. Hans, your still the master 🚲

  • @philjones4903
    @philjones49033 жыл бұрын

    As a novice, I love these tutorials.

  • @chasingtranquility
    @chasingtranquility3 жыл бұрын

    That noise wheelie was on point

  • @timbillings6884
    @timbillings68843 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! I used to love technical single treck!!! There's lots of it here in the northeast! 👍👍👍 Fun fun fun! 😂 I can't ride anymore! 😥Sucks... I have been all over the US riding and Flyfishing! ✌️

  • @wsl5585
    @wsl55853 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Hans. Your explanation and the way you ride makes it look so easy.

  • @danwilliams9606
    @danwilliams96063 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. And Hans has about as much credibility as it is possible for a human being to have.

  • @MTBMOR
    @MTBMOR4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had seen this video before I rode the San Juan Trail for the first time.....I think I will always be working on my switchbacks....It's all about having fun, even if you need to get off your bike :)

  • @biketothetop

    @biketothetop

    4 жыл бұрын

    San Juan Trail is a perfect place for switchback practice... there are so many! There are numerous opportunities for railing the inside with the rear wheel.

  • @seadragonadventures

    @seadragonadventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bahaha, I know San Juan Trail well. Used to live in Laguna Beach and that was a fav. Now in Sabah, Borneo. Lots of empty vertical dirt here. :) - AB in Sabah, Borneo and Santa Barbara, California

  • @MTBMOR

    @MTBMOR

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@seadragonadventures Once a resident always a resident.... Laguna is such an awesome place. I no longer live in Laguna either, but we are still close. We have plenty of people, but we also have plenty of trails.

  • @guenterfrank3318
    @guenterfrank33183 жыл бұрын

    Klasse .... wer kennt den Namen Hans (No Way) Rey nicht, - was mir sehr sehr gut gefällt ist die spielerische Eleganz mit der er das macht, es schaut leicht und smooth aus, mal jemand der nicht "brutal bolzt" das fällt angenehm auf - so thumbs up

  • @glockasauruswrex6362
    @glockasauruswrex63623 жыл бұрын

    Hans, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us...switchbacks still give me the willies so this video is perfect 👌. More, please...sir! 😊

  • @spencermoon1371
    @spencermoon13713 жыл бұрын

    brill that hans cant wait get out and try some techies waahooo its like eighties again listening and learning from hans !!! cheers buddy.

  • @whiskyo
    @whiskyo3 жыл бұрын

    This is the best cornering vid ever!

  • @artem5603
    @artem56034 жыл бұрын

    Bravo Hans !!!Great video we want more more 👍

  • @mikethebike5014
    @mikethebike50143 жыл бұрын

    Yes my left is a lot better then my right when turning. Thanks Hans 😃

  • @guidok3762
    @guidok37623 жыл бұрын

    Great video Hans, perfect explanation!!!! Best regards from The Netherlands 👍🇳🇱

  • @dubblearr7622
    @dubblearr76223 жыл бұрын

    Great advice . I already put them to the test. Your a genius. I’ve been doing it all wrong for years. 😂

  • @LittleJulio.
    @LittleJulio.3 жыл бұрын

    The legend dropping knowledge....class is in session!! 🤘

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta4 жыл бұрын

    Really great and really detailed tips!

  • @travisradke9753
    @travisradke97533 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, please keep posting them!!

  • @taffycymroukmtb9073
    @taffycymroukmtb90734 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Hans great Tips 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @ivanteo1973
    @ivanteo19733 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video, its very easy to understand and useful.

  • @jg9008
    @jg90083 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! So helpful!

  • @frankywerner8763
    @frankywerner87634 жыл бұрын

    wunderbar, danke. Please make more how to ride videos

  • @markmtbrider
    @markmtbrider3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Hans !

  • @mountainlessmtb9940
    @mountainlessmtb99403 жыл бұрын

    Keeping it real and staying rad🔥🤘

  • @darrenmarney8577
    @darrenmarney85773 жыл бұрын

    The advice that Hans has is totally practical 😃 Technique is interesting personally as when i surf waves my left foot is back 🙂 On the mountain bike it's forward 🤔 when I'm rock climbing i have no preference of engagement 🙃 As long as it fun & the fundamental expectations are achieved 😁

  • @chriscollins260
    @chriscollins2604 жыл бұрын

    This was very useful.

  • @Nosaracasalaplaya
    @Nosaracasalaplaya3 жыл бұрын

    Fun how to video thanks

  • @paolohernandez8837
    @paolohernandez88373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @wilsonjrleon
    @wilsonjrleon2 жыл бұрын

    well explained. i thought i was the only one with a bad side😆

  • @MTBTexasBikeRider
    @MTBTexasBikeRider3 жыл бұрын

    Wow awesome video great job 👍😎🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @aymermartinez1580
    @aymermartinez15803 жыл бұрын

    Que maestro eres 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👌💪💪💪

  • @mauritiuswierer960
    @mauritiuswierer9604 жыл бұрын

    It sounds and looks very easy 😁

  • @juluisreyes9094
    @juluisreyes90943 жыл бұрын

    The last technique is the best..the enduro style. Making a pre-turn (wide and outside)

  • @HarryHallers
    @HarryHallers3 жыл бұрын

    Hans your my Idol

  • @Karl5983
    @Karl59834 жыл бұрын

    sehr gut . LG

  • @epicshangrila
    @epicshangrila3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @lamefart
    @lamefart2 жыл бұрын

    Others: slo-mo in post. Hans Rey: Hold my wheel.

  • @noejuliansaavedra
    @noejuliansaavedra4 жыл бұрын

    Hans.🤙

  • @DerbyRojo
    @DerbyRojo4 жыл бұрын

    I wish Hans could make a new video series of "how to" for trials and MTB, like "monkey see, monkey do"... keep with the good vids

  • @danielausbanders6102

    @danielausbanders6102

    4 жыл бұрын

    I loved Monkey see, monkey do! Had it on a video cassette.

  • @DerbyRojo

    @DerbyRojo

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@danielausbanders6102 VHS!..., Mr. Jiggs was a rad student

  • @mountainlessmtb9940

    @mountainlessmtb9940

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think he deffinitly could 🤘

  • @sonofagreatsouthernland
    @sonofagreatsouthernland3 жыл бұрын

    GO Hansie GO!

  • @richardjones2811
    @richardjones28113 жыл бұрын

    Seen on a few videos of riders using a Scandinavian Flick type method. What's that all about?

  • @epicshangrila
    @epicshangrila3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou 🤘🏿🤘🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @stevencole7331
    @stevencole73313 жыл бұрын

    Wish he showed some techniques going up those tight switchbacks

  • @lidarman2
    @lidarman22 ай бұрын

    Good old 1970s French skid turn. :)

  • @109sssss
    @109sssss3 жыл бұрын

    how do you do all this when going uphill?

  • @MatthewTafoya
    @MatthewTafoya3 жыл бұрын

    Is the rear wheel lift only for clipped pedals? I didn't hear if you are running flats or clips 🤔

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    3 жыл бұрын

    i was riding flat pedals, the technique works with either pedal, you don't just pull up on your feet, push your feet down, back and up in one dynamic motion to stick to the pedal and to swing / lift the rear wheel up.

  • @PaulHLowe
    @PaulHLowe3 жыл бұрын

    Do a "How to be the Greatest of All Time" video! Because that is what you are!

  • @bikebudha01
    @bikebudha013 жыл бұрын

    4:30 - who is the cute little forest nymph in the background???

  • @ellerybice3787

    @ellerybice3787

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most likely his grand daughter.

  • @bikebudha01

    @bikebudha01

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ellerybice3787 kinky...

  • @ellerybice3787

    @ellerybice3787

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trying too stir up trouble are you, it is people like you that are the off spring of siblings.

  • @alcaholic640
    @alcaholic6403 жыл бұрын

    What model GT are you riding in this video?

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    3 жыл бұрын

    GT - EForce

  • @OKFrax-ys2op
    @OKFrax-ys2op3 жыл бұрын

    What kinda e-bike do you have?

  • @ahsiowsiow5219
    @ahsiowsiow52192 жыл бұрын

    han ,how long for you to learn Wheelies?cheers

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    2 жыл бұрын

    I started practicing when I was 12 yrs old, it didn't happen over night, and I am still practicing today.

  • @jerryx2000
    @jerryx20003 жыл бұрын

    was ist das für ein Bike?

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    3 жыл бұрын

    GT e-Force ebike and the babyblue bike was a regular GT carbon Force

  • @redjalapeno5714
    @redjalapeno57143 жыл бұрын

    I need to practice the first one; it's the one I am most comfortable with. Nose wheelie: no way. I'm old now and I am not interested in hitting the ground anymore.

  • @catastrophic82
    @catastrophic824 жыл бұрын

    Chocolate foot!

  • @Wutbart
    @Wutbart3 жыл бұрын

    Sehr schön gemacht und erklärt. Jetzt bitte eine Rechtskurve zeigen (kann ich auch nicht so gut) ;-)

  • @rhmike4283
    @rhmike42833 жыл бұрын

    Sir how old r u

  • @frits8986
    @frits89863 жыл бұрын

    When he says ‘down’ I hear Arnold

  • @coolmusic1579
    @coolmusic15793 жыл бұрын

    Does he still ride for gt? 🤔

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    3 жыл бұрын

    you bet - 33 years and counting....

  • @roadlesstraveledd
    @roadlesstraveledd3 жыл бұрын

    4:26 was that an angel?

  • @markmtbrider
    @markmtbrider3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a log crossing tutorial next.

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    3 жыл бұрын

    good idea

  • @1youwatch
    @1youwatch3 жыл бұрын

    Who dislikes a Hans Rey video? Do you even ride?

  • @pchykins6680
    @pchykins6680 Жыл бұрын

    THE BETTER WAY IS : with feet level, ride your front wheel a bit wide on the turn, then just before (not too early) you're about to turn, drop your foot (opposite of which way you're turning)...it would be soooo easy! And this way, you can do it on a relatively faster speed.

  • @jujuxtreme7903
    @jujuxtreme79033 жыл бұрын

    Experience world champion

  • @misterpister
    @misterpister3 жыл бұрын

    I was a little disappointed when Hans mentioned using your 'favourite' foot. I was expecting him to say 'chocolate' foot.

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia44593 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God I was going to be there this week with my GT Force but I canceled it because of Covid. If I was there and you were there I think I would have had a heart attack anyways. God damn it.

  • @soultrain1973
    @soultrain19733 жыл бұрын

    e Gruess us dr Schwiiz :)

  • @TheJupilo
    @TheJupilo2 жыл бұрын

    I see you really having your weight behind the saddle. This is something that would go against the advice of most instructions videos. Keep your weight right above the bottombracket is the general advice. This makes more sense since you need to have some weight on the front tyre to keep enough traction.

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you watch the actual video or did you just look at the screen photo? You obviously didn't.

  • @TheJupilo

    @TheJupilo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Hansnowayrey, I watched it and that's why I decided to place the comment above. From your reaction I understand you agree with having the weight above the bottom bracket but that's not what you show in the video. At 1.12 you're not heavy on your feet (like a lot of instructors like to call it) but you have your weight hanging above the rear wheel. Which is ok and probably makes it a little less likely that someone goes over the bars but you might lose traction with your front tire. I hope I explained myself well and you can deal with this feedback, because that's only what this is.

  • @Hansnowayrey

    @Hansnowayrey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheJupilo right on, all good. Every turn is different and they all need slightly different handling, also depending on how steep it is and what you goal is (trying to be fast, or safe or clean, etc...). Generally one should put the weight back only for as split second at the crucial moment, over doing it can be a common mistake. But in that particular turn, with its radius and it was pretty smooth, fast and safe to ride it as I did. But there are def. more than one way to do so.....

  • @blairspinney6667

    @blairspinney6667

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think these conversations are great. Break down the technique and see what works for you. Other videos say the hips should be over the bottom bracket and Hans is saying behind the seat but since he is going down a hill aren't they the same thing ? Watching the video his hips are directly over the bottom bracket when the camera is level.

  • @sapinva
    @sapinva3 жыл бұрын

    You need to find a more picturesque backdrop for your video. I'm very disappointed.

  • @XyzReeper
    @XyzReeper Жыл бұрын

    Hey Hans warum in englisch ??? Mach deutsch 💪

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