The Ride Series How To: Drops UPDATE

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We're back with the hotly anticipated Drop UPDATE! I immediately knew I'd need do to a bit more explaining based on some of the comments that were received. I get it, this is a bit of a different technique than most are used to and I'm hoping this video provides some further clarification. Also, me showing this technique implemented on some bigger drops will hopefully ease some of the vitriol I experienced on the first drop video.
A few things to remember:
1) I will NEVER hit a drop blind if I don't have to. Check it out, see what it's all about, then tackle it.
2) This is a DYNAMIC movement. We did our best to showcase this multiple times in the video.
3) You'll fine tune as you get more comfortable. For example; I'll play around with how deep I get into the 1 position and this will dictate the speed of the 2nd position. It's not always cut and dry, as you see in the video.
4) BE SURE TO LAND WITH YOUR HIPS AS OVER THE BB AS YOU CAN!! Having your weight behind the bottom bracket when you land is a recipe for disaster.
PLEASE comment with any questions if this still doesn't make sense.
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  • @nigellax454
    @nigellax4544 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rich. Your attitude about being corrected in your last video is gonna get someone hurt. You’re dropping the same way as literally every other biker, including myself. From the slow-mo on the hammer, you’re literally doing the motions of a manual off of it, stopping just before your front tire lifts. It’s your bad you can’t understand that’s what other coaches are saying. You’re justifying to describe the same thing that every other tutorial does except you’re describing it wrong. There is no “push down”, there is an extension forward followed by a readjustment in body position for the transition on drops with some serious air time. Your drop looked smooth as butter. That doesn’t change this though: NO ONE PUSH DOWN on a drop. You’re describing the “manual technique” as if you have to manual off of it, which no one would ever recommend for learning as you well know the front wheel could drop into oblivion. The “manual technique” of dropping is just the shifting of your body down and back at the same time without the arms pulling the bars at all... or, the first two steps of popping a manual. What you’re describing will work at speed for an experienced rider, but will send any hesitant intermediate rider to a dentist. Come on, man. Most of your videos are so good to learn from, so take my advice..! Don’t get so offended that you have to post a come-back to the commenters who probably have just as much knowledge as you. Your tone this whole video was like a spoiled kid. You didn’t do a great job of breaking down a drop into steps, as many youtubers have done, it’s not the end of the world. There’s only a single “1” in the L column, take your beats like a man.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nigel! Thanks for the input man.

  • @tabbasi

    @tabbasi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pretty spot on.

  • @tabbasi

    @tabbasi

    4 жыл бұрын

    I looked at this video and I am like "finally this looks like a normal drop!"

  • @johnfitzgerald7891

    @johnfitzgerald7891

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, not seeing the manual you're talking about. Looks more like the #1 is a down unweight similar to snow skiing technique of dropping down quickly to unweight the skiis but in this case the bike so that it doesn't nose dive off the end of the ramp. #2 looks like you are driving the front wheel down to the desired landing spot. #3 moving to the center to stay balanced and in control. All makes sense when you think about it but I can see how it could cause some confusion. Rich, love the videos and the live chats, keep up the good work.

  • @DaStuntChannel

    @DaStuntChannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't see the manual...

  • @villimagg
    @villimagg4 жыл бұрын

    I was gonna say something positive but then I saw that almost every comment says the same thing I was thinking. Best drop video on the entire internet!

  • @dummkompf
    @dummkompf4 жыл бұрын

    peace out dumpers? lmao that's great, I'm going to say that next time I leave a public bathroom

  • @the10rv
    @the10rv4 жыл бұрын

    This is how the channel should be run, reading comments and making videos :)

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm REALLY trying!! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @hardtailparty
    @hardtailparty4 жыл бұрын

    You guys have the best drops @ Coler. They're built SO WELL! Drop the Hammer scared the crap out of me the first time, but it's so well-built that now it's super fun. Thanks for showing this technique on the bigger stuff.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true man, it's like a paved highway! Looking forward to seeing you in Sedona.

  • @chancebex5947
    @chancebex59474 жыл бұрын

    Your a Damn Legend at conveying your fundamentals Rich. Good on you for revisiting this topic and proving how your Technique to teaching this skill is absolutley a sound and effective approach. Thanks so much for making these videos and dealing with the peanut gallery.

  • @zigzachmtb2821

    @zigzachmtb2821

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chance what's up bud!? Rich is out here dropping knowledge on these fools..lol

  • @chancebex5947

    @chancebex5947

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@zigzachmtb2821 Yes Indeed class is in session. I've spent the past few weeks in NWA and I can tell you first hand that the area has arguably more big boy lines than almost anywhere I've ever ridden and it takes confidence in your skillset and mind to safely and succesfully land these drops. From Lake Leatherwood Gravity area to "BTE" over at Fitzgerald, Ponca and of course Slaughter Pen and Coler the drops are very intimadating and I've yet to try any of the Big ones but when I do I'll definitely be using Rich's Ride Sereis 1-2-3 technique

  • @cabeasley1
    @cabeasley14 жыл бұрын

    kudos! I love how you put out the first one, listened to comments, and followed up to clarify, etc. I'll be tuning in again, for sure.

  • @maplic
    @maplic4 жыл бұрын

    This is the showing of an amazing teacher, not quitting until all of the students master it. Being one of those critical commenters, definitely appreciate the follow up. I will now sit down, shut it, and implement the 123 in my riding, because that is mighty smooth.

  • @ToshJucker
    @ToshJucker4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure how ANYONE could confuse your first tutorial with “slowing down step 2” you’re like an encyclopedia of all things mountain bike and I appreciate the pointers! Keep up the good work and don’t let them haters get you down 🤙🏻

  • @chezanzalone7505
    @chezanzalone75054 жыл бұрын

    Because of this video. I had the best time I’ve ever had on 2 wheels ever yesterday. Your videos are the shit. Thank you.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah Chez!! I love hearing this!

  • @rav1n3
    @rav1n34 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that you update the content because of the feedbacks you get. A really good way connecting with the audience.

  • @TheRicardoSanchez
    @TheRicardoSanchez4 жыл бұрын

    Rich - you're the best dude. I followed your 1-2-3 off moderate drops over weekend and had been too psyched out to do them before this vid. You ultimately have to trust and go - but having that little formula and playing it my head as executed was incredibly valuable. Big enabler! THANKS!!

  • @kjj9701
    @kjj97014 жыл бұрын

    Rich, your explanation is probably one of the Best I’ve seen on KZread. I tried it this morning and totally nailed it at my local bike park. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to hit the bigger drops on my favorite trails this riding season.

  • @rguitarist
    @rguitarist4 жыл бұрын

    Man, you’re videos are top notch. Every word you choose is on point. I’ve been performing these skills for a long time and coaching for 5 years, but you are raising the bar for skills coaching. I think if people don’t understand what you’re trying to convey, they’re probably not ready for the skill. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @peterpauleyiii7473
    @peterpauleyiii74734 жыл бұрын

    Rich, thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Keep doing you!

  • @R0kks0L
    @R0kks0L4 жыл бұрын

    I bet that some of the trolls with the negative feedback or lack of constructive criticism don’t even ride bikes. Joking aside, there is so many ways to do a drop and if they learned how to do it wrong but it works for them. They will never accept a better way than theirs because it is done differently. Can’t teach a stubborn old dog new tricks but those that are learning this trick for the first time, I think it is being illustrated the best possible way to attack drops for the first time. Practice makes perfection and confidence needs to be built before you can do anything higher that a 2’ drop. Keep up the good content ‘Rich’

  • @alex_4cj64

    @alex_4cj64

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also, everyone has a different stile

  • @chinson1984

    @chinson1984

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't see that many trolls, just criticism as no one teaches drops like this and people are concerned for the safety of beginners. Also you should take a remedial course in sentence structure and grammar (now that comment is troll-worthy!).

  • @Mtb-TrailTime
    @Mtb-TrailTime Жыл бұрын

    I got into MTB 1 month ago and I’m already doing drops. Your videos have help me! I like your enthusiasm and passion! 👏

  • @FoCoFlowShow
    @FoCoFlowShow4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the update/clarification vid! - the first video definitely left me concerned for new riders trying to “fire down” on bigger drops - love the content - keep em coming!

  • @TheSpokelore
    @TheSpokelore4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent update and clarification on your original 123 points. I especially appreciated getting to see your technique used on different sized drops, as well as from multiple angles-the side view helped me the most and the graphic callouts were a nice added touch. All the best!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt, love hearing this! We put a ton of work into it, especially on the editing side, and it's great to see it appreciated.

  • @classactracing
    @classactracing4 жыл бұрын

    Drop it like it's hot - Rich, you're super chill. We love your step by step instruction. Always dropping the knowledge by beating the steps into our heads. So quick to Build us up and then send us out on our own to send some drops with confidence.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah dude!! "beating the steps into our heads," has laughing my butt off!!!

  • @LibertwinsBR
    @LibertwinsBR4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you rich! Your 1 2 3 method made all the difference for me i was landing on my back wheel because every other youtuber were saying “just manual it” . Cheers

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love this feedback!! Glad it helped!

  • @pdpd-pd
    @pdpd-pd4 жыл бұрын

    totally agree with your point on manuals. thank you for this breakdown!

  • @dianepalomba7949
    @dianepalomba79494 жыл бұрын

    Ride goals for me! I appreciate that you point out different level of skills that are more appropriate than what I've seen on other channels. I look forward to practicing some new skills and attending a class at some point to master those skills. Great work on the videos and content!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Diane! It's funny you bring that up, it was one of the main reasons for setting out to create and grow this channel. I think some unrealistic expectations are set and that's just not healthy in my opinion. Bikes are meant to bring unbridled joy in my opinion and being more confident, and safer, is key to that happening. I look forward to having you attend a class very soon!

  • @MTBFreeks
    @MTBFreeks4 жыл бұрын

    I know Rich Drew is one of my favorite channels on KZread look forward to meeting you this summer and learning techniques from you sir keep sending it bro!!!!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah dude! Look forward to meeting you as well!

  • @brenbascos
    @brenbascos4 жыл бұрын

    This has gotten me excited to try bigger drops! Thanks as always!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear this Bren!

  • @otisoutlaw
    @otisoutlaw4 жыл бұрын

    Love the follow up video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge man!

  • @mr02gixxer1000
    @mr02gixxer10004 жыл бұрын

    Another great video sir, I am practicing my manual, so far I am able to do a manual for 30feet. Only been practicing for three weeks now. I will be using this technique to practice my drops for sure! Really enjoy your how to do jumps video, was practicing jumps with out any clue of how to do it and went over the bar a couple of times. But now my plans for practicing jumps is to start really small and with your technique. And then move to bigger jumps when I fully master the technique of jumping! Thanks again sir, hope to see you florida soon!

  • @victorrafa6540
    @victorrafa65404 жыл бұрын

    Awesome follow up. Liked the first one but this was a lot easier to follow and understand. Keep up the great content.

  • @rnnyhoff
    @rnnyhoff Жыл бұрын

    Well done and well spoken. Don't know whether I'll ever do a drop that big but it's impressive to see it done superbly. Bravo!

  • @scarfacexboy
    @scarfacexboy4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial. I've learnt from other videos before which emphasizes on putting your weight to the back but I tend to lend sketchy on those and might roll back if I dont do it right but with your technique I land it perfect everytime. Thanks Rich!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! I love this type of feedback!

  • @plumbingbyjay
    @plumbingbyjay4 жыл бұрын

    Great Follow up. The technique is solid and I really appreciate the explanation on this follow up. Can’t wait for the next how to video to Drop. 😜

  • @Hunter5604
    @Hunter56044 жыл бұрын

    I think you were very clear on the first video on the timing point. You exactly said to slow the 1-2 down depending on the drop. Great job. Learned a lot from you 👏

  • @Redpot91
    @Redpot914 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Wow...to hit those one day. Great to meet you and your team. Hope to see you again soon. Love the Troy bro!

  • @danboisvert6407
    @danboisvert64074 жыл бұрын

    "Alright, Alright, Alright. That's what I love about mountain biking, the older I get, the techniques stay the same"

  • @noniecabrera
    @noniecabrera4 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your 10K+ subs..no doubt many more will follow you. Great content always!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nonie!! I'm very excited about the future of this channel.

  • @neilmccutcheon6046
    @neilmccutcheon60463 жыл бұрын

    Awesome meeting you on the trail the other day! Thanks for the advice. Keep it up man.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    3 жыл бұрын

    You too Neil!

  • @tomcrawley9338
    @tomcrawley93384 жыл бұрын

    Great follow up from previous. Trying to master jumps and drops at 60 is hard enough but your explanations are the best I have seen to date. Great slow mo shots with clear simple steps takes the guesswork out. Just need to practice more now my confidence is higher. Keep em coming. My teacher is my son whose name is Drew. Hope one day he is Rich. Cheers Tom

  • @theorangedog34
    @theorangedog343 жыл бұрын

    Rich, this technique is awesome. It takes all of the opportunities of jerking the handlebars out of the equation, and super stable in the air, and super stable landing. Did drop the hammer today thanks to your tips.

  • @alexwolo5632
    @alexwolo56324 жыл бұрын

    Brand new MTB rider, liked and subscribed. Thanks for the great videos, you're great at breaking it down and making it approachable. Thank you from Seattle!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah Alex! Pumped it's all making sense to you. Hoping to make it up that way for a TRS and to do some filming.

  • @DW-dl7bk
    @DW-dl7bk4 жыл бұрын

    This just reaffirms my decision to register for your upcoming clinic in McKinney - thanks for all the great videos!

  • @ToogyHowser
    @ToogyHowser4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video man! I wish I had watched this before I almost went OTB at Mountain Creek on the Phantom Drop haha

  • @Simplicity1207
    @Simplicity12074 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome tip, very detailed. Good job!

  • @ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND
    @ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND4 жыл бұрын

    For the record I heard the last part of the last video where you said "Slow down the 2nd step to match the drop". Thanks for the videos.

  • @kneadmusic6366

    @kneadmusic6366

    4 жыл бұрын

    I heard it too.

  • @s0ckeyeus429
    @s0ckeyeus4294 жыл бұрын

    I'm just another dude on the internet, but the only part I don't agree with is hips over BB. I'm a light hands, heavy feet, weight centered over BB, bike moving underneath kind of guy. Hips might be behind the BB or over top. Other than that caveat, the advice in the video is pretty spot on. I appreciate the video spanning a variety of different drops.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback s0ckeyus!

  • @shanewright9735
    @shanewright97354 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and I appreciate the clarification! After watching the prior video, I too wondered how this technique would be applied to bigger drops (but being a South Mountain guy, and seeing the results of the Ride series on other riders, I knew there was a simple answer). With that said, I would still like to get a view of this technique applied to large drops to flat. I'm always a little sketched out landing that front wheel to flat first and tend to try to land both wheels at the same time. Maybe if you ever do a Misc techniques video you could include that. Thanks again!

  • @serpent7677
    @serpent76773 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Drew Thanks for the Tip!👍 I’m oldie Guy of 55 yrs old and I like my Drops and jumps at a medium level but there are times I really like to go for the Bigger ones it’s more Fun and uplifting and it makes ur day knowing u just did a Big one if u know what I mean..Thanks again and Great Vid

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah dude! 55 is just gettin started 😉

  • @headoverbars8750
    @headoverbars87504 жыл бұрын

    The Techniques place to be! great vids brotha!

  • @scgear3847
    @scgear38474 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I love how willing you are to share your skills and put out great videos. You get me excited to get out there and try your techniques or take one of your classes. Please do a video on getting over logs next, my nemesis! 😀

  • @robdrew596

    @robdrew596

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where did 3 go?

  • @scgear3847

    @scgear3847

    4 жыл бұрын

    I saw the lifts video, but not sure how the lift technique changes when your going over a log. When going over a log the front wheel drops, suddenly, would putting you weight forward cause you to go over the bars?

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@robdrew596 Well Rob, it was initially called out in the first video. However, here it was not verbally called out while being executed since there wasn't enough time. That being said, there was a tracking callout late in the video that points out the 3rd movement and reminds riders to bring their hips back over the bottom bracket.

  • @Hogidibi
    @Hogidibi2 жыл бұрын

    New rider here. Watched all your drop videos, tried them out without practice on drops I was too scared to tackle previously and felt comfortable. Still alive.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you made it through David!!! ;)

  • @Hogidibi

    @Hogidibi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richdrewtherideseries cheers for the instruction! The biggest thing I noticed was that the drops feel much smaller since I adopted your method. Still working up the courage to go over the steepest drop in the skills area yet

  • @thebeardedman-drenaline5546
    @thebeardedman-drenaline55464 жыл бұрын

    Now that's some Rich information 💰💰 ignore the negative comments brother, these vid. Drops yall are doing are far superior to most anything I've seen so far, keep it up man🙏🙏 and THANK YOU!

  • @in_10z
    @in_10z27 күн бұрын

    Dam I wish I would've watched this before my first trip to Bentonville this year's 2024 Bike Fest. My buddy who is a ripper, parks the truck, goes straight to Drop the Hammer 8AM as says "COME ON follow me". I'm like nope. I need to enjoy this week in one piece haha. This video helped ease those fears. I know it's designed well, but I've never done a drop that big and there are consequences. Next trip out there, looking forward to warming up on those other two drops then hitting DTH. Thanks.

  • @choanlpoto
    @choanlpoto4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this 2 video. and thanks for the rectification about drop and manual... The comment on the first video are hilarious. Noob mtber who argue with a pro about tecnik, youtube at his finest. You show us the true drop technic to go fast and safe, we use this method on jump for decade in motocross. The manual and pull method is for slow rider who dont know the track or flat drop...

  • @johnk7390
    @johnk73904 жыл бұрын

    Much better. Glad you did the update.

  • @JunglejitsuINC.
    @JunglejitsuINC.4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ! Your videos are great and very helpful. Negative comments are always going to happen on this platform, dont let it shake you. Thanks again !

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Vic! I've gotten used to shrugging them off.

  • @robass22
    @robass224 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the lessons Rich !!!! Thumbs up and let's go! Best wishes from Poland !!!

  • @graemegoddard7237
    @graemegoddard72374 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great tutorial! Thanks a lot from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Got yourself another sub! Look forward to more vids!

  • @jsinnott5952
    @jsinnott59524 жыл бұрын

    love the content . very different technique but whatever works right :) .. great channel , subscribed

  • @KeithMoonMTB
    @KeithMoonMTB4 жыл бұрын

    Good Vid RD precise and to the point, keep um coming!!

  • @Rad-n-Colorado
    @Rad-n-Colorado4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing new video, keep up the great work!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Troy!

  • @kingdaniel69
    @kingdaniel694 жыл бұрын

    Hey man. Just discovered your videos, they're brilliant. Thanks heaps from Newcastle, NSW.

  • @jeremytaylor799
    @jeremytaylor7994 жыл бұрын

    I love this drop. Im excited to try your technique instead of just hucking.

  • @rlkmtb6272
    @rlkmtb62724 жыл бұрын

    This is way more safer and smoother drop than other drop technique i saw in youtube.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for that feedback RLK!

  • @SS-TX

    @SS-TX

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree 💯.

  • @LandonArkens
    @LandonArkens Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rich! I came here to see the speed you’re bringing into drop the hammer. 👍

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope it helped Landon!

  • @GrantSpoon
    @GrantSpoon4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Drew. Very useful and I learn so much from you that I can actually apply. Please do more on jumps. I still don't have the hang of getting air without losing control. Hope to meet you so I can buy you a beer. Thanks mate!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Grant, so glad you're getting something out of the content. We will get some more jump info up very soon.

  • @dcouture79
    @dcouture792 жыл бұрын

    I want to come to your classes! I’m a skilled rider and very comfortable on the bike but always struggle on bigger drops and jumps. You make it look so easy and smooth!

  • @CHOPERUS23
    @CHOPERUS234 жыл бұрын

    Great video and you're lucky to have such amazing trails to ride. Rich

  • @yoimaren
    @yoimaren4 жыл бұрын

    👍 happy to know better and more about drops manuals and wheelies thankyou bro.

  • @MountainBikePete
    @MountainBikePete4 жыл бұрын

    Really pleased you used the technique on much bigger drops Rich! Works a treat. I've just got to get big boy pants before I try that height! :)

  • @nevermore4633
    @nevermore46334 жыл бұрын

    this helps all the overthinkers lol. thanks !! great video!

  • @gwynnjason
    @gwynnjason4 жыл бұрын

    at the beginning of the video i was like, "that aint a drop, that's a fall". XD

  • @ScottsMTB
    @ScottsMTB2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, I had not come across the video until after I flew to Bville and did the drop, well, all 3 of them. But I wanted to share this comment to anyone that happened to come across it to say I thought this was a really great video explaining how to think about and do these features!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott!! Hope you enjoyed your time here!

  • @ScottsMTB

    @ScottsMTB

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richdrewtherideseries best trip I ever had!! Honestly can't wait to get back and spend more time at the boneyard, more of slaughter and coler again

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ScottsMTB I love hearing that! How could it have been better?

  • @ScottsMTB

    @ScottsMTB

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richdrewtherideseries your video was money and the trip was just too short. I needed 2 more days to fully explore everything!!

  • @rylandwillis1128
    @rylandwillis11284 жыл бұрын

    Cool to see you follow up to the comments! It's a bonus it was so professionally done. +1 sub!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ryland! I LOVE hearing this type of feedback!

  • @stumpjumper1dc
    @stumpjumper1dc4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rich. Really enjoyed the video. You are the Mike Rowe of mountain biking.

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome David! I’ll take the “Mike Rowe of MTB any day!”

  • @Thepackman1997
    @Thepackman19974 жыл бұрын

    So I watched the first video and thought damn that’s a good way to go OTB. Then I realized that I kinda do the same thing going over a drop, just perhaps less intentional. But I usually will drop my chest and let the bike go a little ahead of me, shifting my weight a little back. I tried going real low on the bars similar to the video and it felt good and safe if not more efficient. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Your videos are awesome

  • @phoenixdixon5644
    @phoenixdixon56444 жыл бұрын

    Great video bro! Great fundamentals. Keep it up

  • @justbike5415
    @justbike54152 жыл бұрын

    pushing the bar works for me in drops with proper timing I was able to do it with 8ft drop the biggest so far ive done. thanks to this video I keep wathching this for refresh me before hitting another drop. 😄

  • @sapyproducts
    @sapyproducts4 жыл бұрын

    Your technique described in this video is very clear, and it makes total sense. I've done some drops (not the Drop the Hammer), but after watching this video, I want to start practicing your technique. The slow motion helps a lot BTW! 👌

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lovin this feedback. Drop the Hammer is menacing for sure! We were excited about getting the slow mo here to people could really see how dynamic this technique is.

  • @sapyproducts

    @sapyproducts

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rich Drew It does look scary, even on video, but your explanation on how to tackle is truly encouraging. Now I just need to visit Bentonville sometime!

  • @MrRicanpapi20
    @MrRicanpapi204 жыл бұрын

    Great video man! 🙏🤘🏼 I’m always trying to find ways to get better, thanks!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @maximosmorgan9727
    @maximosmorgan97274 жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best video I have ever watched that explains how to do confident drops. I tried it on a couple of decent drops that lands a bit harsh. The 123 drop was smooth and fast!

  • @jdavis417

    @jdavis417

    4 жыл бұрын

    BINGO! When people stop talking about it and actually put Rich's advice into action, the smoothness, speed and "lack of drama (variables)" ends any debate! That being said, I got caught going too slow on a drop and was thankful to know how to use other methods.

  • @maximosmorgan9727

    @maximosmorgan9727

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't blame you....think about moving head over handle bars in a compact position....as you come off of the drop slowly extend your arms for a front wheel first landing. With bigger drops you will have to extend arms a bit slower. You will get it!

  • @jeffedmisten6576
    @jeffedmisten65764 жыл бұрын

    Looks like you're about to hit drop the hammer...guns blazing! Tuned in !

  • @jimbob5b200
    @jimbob5b2003 жыл бұрын

    Inversely we have to start small but the bigger drop allows the viewer more time identify the stages , Nice riding and Nice shirt !

  • @justsayin3600
    @justsayin36004 жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong at all with a do- over on your video/s. Even though you get criticism, you stepped up and gave an answer. I like the way you keep it simple. Do a ride series class in Austin, Texas!

  • @ericavery6099
    @ericavery6099 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this for the 5th time. Great video as always. Can't wait to visit the MOUNTAINBIKE of the WORLD

  • @DHOBSESSIONS
    @DHOBSESSIONS4 жыл бұрын

    sick channel, mate, great job on this video

  • @toddfathermtb6942
    @toddfathermtb69424 жыл бұрын

    Damn, you make that HUGE drop look easy.

  • @GregoryMSchmidt
    @GregoryMSchmidt4 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Rich! Gotta be honest. I’ve ridden up to the end of that takeoff at least 10 times. Still trying to get that nerve up. This perspective helps!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Greg! Guaranteed you could handle it no problem! I'll tow you in at some point and you'll be kicking yourself for waiting.

  • @rhyslodwick7182
    @rhyslodwick71824 жыл бұрын

    clear simple and well explained, now just got to get over the "that's way too big for me' bit

  • @JoeIsCrazyWillman
    @JoeIsCrazyWillman5 ай бұрын

    Hey, I was there in December... And I spent 45 minutes probably sizing up, analyzing, and testing run ups and pop I wanted... Terrified me, but did it... And in total I did it 7 times that day

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    5 ай бұрын

    Heck yeah, that's awesome! Congrats

  • @tommybutler7629
    @tommybutler76294 жыл бұрын

    10k subscribers! Congrats!

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tommy, we're pretty pumped up!!

  • @seaneeeg1
    @seaneeeg13 жыл бұрын

    Rich, yer 1st video made it plenty clear that step 2 is dictated by the size of the drop...not sure who couldn’t understand that unless they didn’t finish the video!!!! GREAT STUFF THOUGH RICH, GREAT STUFF👍👍👍👍

  • @IthacaDon
    @IthacaDon4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rich. Hope someday be part of your ride series.

  • @bocap1980
    @bocap19804 жыл бұрын

    You make it looks so easy man💪

  • @lagwall
    @lagwall4 жыл бұрын

    I loved the last video and after sharing the technique with a friend it worked great on smaller drops on the trail for both of us! Don't ever get caught up in the negative comments online. They will never stop and you must remember to never take anything personal. Yheir negative comments have nothing to do with you and are all about them. A piece of philosophy from Stoicism.

  • @serpent7677
    @serpent76773 жыл бұрын

    Damnn!! Rich U make that look so easy and smooth Man!!...There was this 5 Foot drop I was about hit it but i just froze!!..So I hope with this Lesson I'm going to Hit it with Confidence.

  • @Lingkm1982
    @Lingkm19824 жыл бұрын

    Your technique is very useful especially for noob like me. Thanks !

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Your are doing a great job with these tutorials. Congrats! Greetings from Spain 😉

  • @richdrewtherideseries

    @richdrewtherideseries

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! My brother is actually in Ainsa right now riding, it looks amazing!

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    @@richdrewtherideseries Ainsa - Zona Zero is one of the best mtb spots in Spain. Nice to hear that your bro has come to visit it! Hope he likes it :)-

  • @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss
    @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss4 жыл бұрын

    you seduce me... every.... damn.... video... You had me at "You ready? Let's do this..."

  • @TheSaucyMTBr

    @TheSaucyMTBr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rich, since we have Lenosky here (feel free to chime in Jeff), and I was just comparing this to his "How Not To Drop" video, would you say your movement into position 1 is to make yourself lite on the bike as to not get kicked off by any lip on the drop? My take away is that both of you guys are aiming for the same thing through different techniques (springing up vs dropping down). Am I looking at this correctly?

  • @mikeowen000

    @mikeowen000

    4 жыл бұрын

    I literally just watched that video by Jeff yesterday and was wondering the exact same thing. Jeff’s technical explanation makes sense to me (and that’s the example that I follow). It seems like Rich’s technique would be more likely to leave a lot of weight on the back wheel, making it prone to hanging up and causing you to land nose heavy. I’ve only been riding a couple of years though, so there’s probably something that I’m missing there. (I’m also aware that, in most sports, when it comes to technique, there’s more than one path up the mountain, so to speak.)

  • @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss

    @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mikeowen000 check out my comment above! Thanks for watching my video.

  • @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss

    @JeffLenoskyTrailBoss

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSaucyMTBr Hey Cody, thanks for checking out my video. There's so many nuances to drops. Rich's technique is great for flatter take off's and getting you down as quickly and as safely as possible on a fairly predictable drop. My video was aimed at riding unpredictable terrain, where you there could be something to hang up your back wheel etc. I think we are both on the same page as far as stressing that as a rider you should have some active input on your bike so you don't just go off a drop as a passenger. With Rich's 1-2 style you'd most likely push your bike through some ground inconsistencies as well so it would be good technique. You just don't want to go off a drop, throw your weight back to lift the front wheel and risk hanging up your back. I did another popular video on my channel titled "why you many never need to bunnyhop again" . It ruffled some feathers from bunnyhop die hards. I set the bunnyhop world record years ago so I can bunnyhop pretty well, and on flat terrain it's my preferred technique but my point was, there's never flat ground on a trail so learning the "punch" technique to get over stuff is more versatile in my opinion. I would compare the two drop techniques to the bunnyhop vs punch. Both are tools you need to have in your back pocket, they're just used differently. Make sense?

  • @MTBGarage

    @MTBGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss So being someone who often gets a bit scared right before a drop and might scrub some speed, I fear that only having the 1-2-3 method as my technique could easily end in a OTB. I know he says "match the timing for your drop" but let's be real, people watching this to learn, are not going to know what that IS until they do it a few times. I think this method is preferred if you're the type to come into things hot and need to make the drop shorter/scrubbed. SO i suggest to all, watch all the videos you can you have options appropriate to your riding style and capabilities! btw I love the "punch" Jeff, great technique.

  • @michaelslater4841
    @michaelslater48414 жыл бұрын

    Great video I can’t drop those heights but I realise I use that technique although I wasn’t sure I was doing it correctly. Thanks I’ll keep working on it

  • @arjaysuper
    @arjaysuper2 жыл бұрын

    This is a Very Good "how to" Video. Very specific. Thanks for this Video

  • @freendeed8410
    @freendeed84104 жыл бұрын

    Yep... I over-shot that big on a hardtail the first time off....like huck to flat off the house. Chiropractor on speedial..lol Great job. 95% of us got it the first time. Common sense fills in the gaps. I appreciate your tips Rich. Great stuff. Respect your expertise 👍

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