How to Gate Start - for beginners 

As a more ‘mature’ person just getting into BMX racing, this video was AWESOME - so much information and really helped eliminate a lot of the intimidation!

This was good for those that haven’t been at it very long. That young lady saying yes sir to you let me know there is hope in the world. Can’t beat Southern values.

My son used to be fast out of the gate. Since the switch to flats he's been awful, and I realize now it's because of his hip position. He hasn't had the comfort level to really get out in front of the bike like he used to. This video is super helpful.

Man I wish I had someone explain this so clearly as your did when I was racing back in the 80’s in Germany. I learned through trial and error, well mostly error.

Thanks! I have my first race tomorrow and this cleared some things up for me.

I raced a little in the 80s. I'm in my 40s now. I went back and tried to do some heats in cruiser class in my mid 30s. It was fun af! I wont lie, I was awkward off the gate and my legs didn't like me like they did when I was a kid. Lol. I got 4th place in a 6 man heat. Was fun. I'd love to start doing it for exercise now and get better again. Cool video for the kiddos. And even refreshing my mind. Lol. In the 80s, I never had any show me gate techniques. Lol. Just got up there and went. Lol. I still ride bikes every week. Got a 29er SE, a 26er REDLINE, and an oldschool torker. Well, I kinda gave my torker to my nephew, but I miss it. 😢 lol

Thanks Barry for this content ! So helpful not only for BMX racing. We are preparing for pumptrack race and found so much useful information and by the way i like the way you present and explain. Clear advice just on point ! I am sure this will change our starting practice... Greats from Germany

Nice video! Really like those little inside tips like getting into place quickly so that you can relax before the gate drops. Can't wait for my first gate drop.

Fantastic!!! Thank you Barry! My five year old grandson just started racing a few days ago and I really appreciate all of your expertise and pointers...He finished 3rd, 1st, 3rd and got a Trophy today...

My first practice I could hardly gate start (1 week ago) I found this video and now I can gate start faster than my competition, helped my win my first 2 races ever!!

Great how to man, nice to see you helping that little girl Bike is looking fresh, gotta love that Citizen frame

Great job on this one Barry! I think this is best video on your channel so far! Keep up the great work!

Pretty sure I’ve watched this video 10+ times in the last 3 months and it’s been so helpful now I have the best gates in my category tysm

Bruhhhh... great video! I’m a huge fan! Keep up the great work

Really appreciate this! I’m about to start again it’s been a few years but this really helps :)

I love how you take the time to show others what you love

Hey dude, great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this.

Really useful! As a dad who has somehow become a BMX coach (as no-one else wanted to do it), I'm going to use this when we have horrible weather for an indoor session!

This is an awesome video and has helped my gate starts so much ☺👍 Thank you for your advice

great video Barry, my son and I are new to BMX and there are some fantastic tips

GREAT and THOROUGH Video!!! Can't wait to get back after it!!!! THANKS!!!

Hey Barry miss being at the track with the boy and having fun looking up to all the guys he looked up to as a gromit!!! Eventually he was part of the gang but it took riding the circuit and going to the tracks where all you guys were locally to get to that point...I don't know if he will ever race at that high of a level again but just wanted to give a shout out to ya and glad to see you are still hard at it making a living doing what you love!!! We all know it's a very difficult thing to do..That was always a goal we had but I suppose life and injuries are difficult to overcome...much love to ya buddy!!!!

HELLO MY NAME IS MATA FROM NEWZEALAND. I WATCH YOUR LESSONS, IT HELPED ME MAKE THE BIGGEST JUMP FRO A 6YEAROLD IN NZ.

I was just chillen in the back with the red and white helmet

Thanks man! This helped me a lot and I can get infront of more people now!!

Great video probably the best gate video out. One thing though with the pedaling innovation pedals. You don't plant foot like a normal pedal. You want foot centered not the ball of foot. Those pedals are heavy but the best flats you can buy !

Just gettin bck into bmx….got a lot outta this video. Cheers mate

Great video. Great step by step instruction.

Best gate video I’ve found!

I’ll make sure I practice these things cuz gates are the things I’m not good at. Thanks 👍

Hi Barry thanks for helping me with some gate advice hope to see you at the grands or the state

Thanks Barry ! Great Video !

I love Oak Mtn Great track and people Perfect video

Awesome video. Helped my kids out a lot. Would love to see you come ride Akron's track

You are awesome buddy !! Thank`s for your tips !!

Martha was too sweet calling you sir! Good stuff

Barry dude I didn’t know you had a RU-vid I’m that one kid from the clinic today

Very nice articulation and explanation. Like it.

The local track I raced at in the mid 90's had a gate that dropped by gravity & an arm that lifted it from underneath. Sometimes the person on the gate would forget to drop the arm and the gate wouldn't fall.

soooo thanks for make this video so good 🔥🔥

Great video!🤗 Really good explanation!😎👍 The best part is you don't miss all tiny miny details to get it right. A bad day for the devil😎😈. Please keep up the good work!👍 David

Thanks Barry your gate start is fast man.

excellent instruction Big Boss Barry

Thank you for the great tips.

Hell yeah thanks man im nervous but tempted to get into bmx racing i just ride street or race my bike on like pump tracks that are for any off road bike and dirt jumps and street racing

What a masterpiece class.

Just returned to racing after 30 years away. I was really surprised ABA changed the gate cadence. The old ABA start was: Okay riders lets set'um up. Riders ready, Watch the lights. (Red...Green lights only). I used to listen so that on that W I was throwing my weight and snapping the gate. I need to work on my timing but it seems that if I start on that first beep that would be about the same.

What I’ve noticed on the snap is if u just need to drive ur head forward quicker I’ll roll my wrist more forward then normal but if I need to snap a little slower so I don’t smack the gate I’ll put my wrist closer to a straighter position

That little lady saying "sir" just got me

Nice! I’ve been wanting to do a gate start video for our tech tip Tuesday. Haven’t been to the track though😂

The only videos I actually sit an entire 15 min through on RU-vid, I love the education man💪🏾💪🏾🔥

Nice one very informative, when is the next one on cornering/berm technique?

Thanks!!

Those smug looks from dude in yellow with ‘No.1’ 😂 what a clown. Great video Barry 👏🤙. Thank you.

Your vides are great

Hey man nice you are a pro what kind of haro is that

any tip to get balance in the bike for gate start. I cannot stay straight.. I am pulling the whole bike to one side...I love your video and I hope one day I will be able to start with both feet on the pedals... I am over 50 and I really like this sport

thank you

I’ve watched so many gate vids and this one is my favorite, though much as I work at this I can’t quite get the snap out start where the bike shifts back just a little. How do I get that?

Racing 21-26 nov. lmao talk about a late start racer. Pro is I get to always race mostly expert class 17-20. Drawback is most of them are nag top ten. Me over here with district Tripple numbers! I’ve been hovering at 9 wins for two years.

Legal 👊

I sometimes go to oak mountain. I recognized the track

Congrats to Martha, she’s doing so good for 3 months of riding

At 4:00 is it Eric Carter with the G.T mountainbike ? :-))

I've heard strong foot is supposed to be your second pedal, although I haven't been doing that. Is it something you recommend switching to improve, or would it not be any improvement?

OK i was watching your video and i said i was going to try it out today but what i don't understand is just before you go i don't understand how you go back and then forward like is that just pulling on your bars and pedaling as hard as you can? i used to race when i was little and then we moved and never raced again. i kinda wanna get back into racing again but i don't think the redline i have will be able to race and i would also have to really get back into shape.

Barry, you don't look like you're left handed yet you start with the left foot. Do you do that so that your right foot, or the power stroke, is the first revolution after leaving the gate?

Thanks for the tips. Where do I find the camo Fly shirt and pants at?

What sucks is that it’s Novice and 12 and under so I’ve been racing for 3 years and rode clips for a good 1 1/2 seasons before I wasn’t able to cause I was novice.

Hey Barry, what kind of pedals are those in the video? Getting back on a BMX track for the first time since I was 16 (35+) year ago.

Any advice for teaching a toddler to gate start?

Got a race tomorrow first one

How does the bike stay up? Is there a slot for the front tyre to go into?

OK do push with you left foot or right foot because for me I'm right footed can you make a start gate for right footed

Vidio yang sangat bagus. Aku juga sangat suka BMX tapi tidak punya sepeda 😭😭😭. Keinginan yang belum tercapai

Is my Felt Sector XL is good enough to race?

Can apply the same principle on a 24 cruiser?

What size pedals are those?

The guy in Tevas and socks just pulled up ...

damn boi u have to tighten your chain

A good gate start is just as hard to learn as say a good turndown. There is so much going on to get a gate start right

Is that oak mountain

Yo he at Oak Mountain Teack

Seeing a kid on a BMX track without gloves is terrifying

Sorry to be that guy but I have to say... light travels faster than sound. You should be watching the lights.

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