I'm glad I found this. At my age (48) I thought it just wouldn't look right me being on a bmx. Now I know better. Thanks for this. Now I know I can crash into my midlife crisis n look good on the way to the hospital.
I’m 34 and just started riding again. Had my first crash and thought maybe I’m too old for this. Then I saw this video. Thank you bro. It’s people like you who help people like me not give up.
I'm 34, soon to be 35 in a month... just bought a house and in the process of building dirt jumps now. Also building a mini in the basement to skate in the winter and rainy days... I don't know if it's juvenile or if I just never grew up!
Thanx for the video. I use to ride dirt jumps all the time until I had a bad accident when I was 18. I'm 38 now and ready to ride again. Going to ease into it. After seeing this video, it did motivate me even more. Here's to a 20yr break from BMX, LOL
11 years in the future and this video is still worth watching Shovel etiquette /gauging speed watching / put hours in. I hope you’re still alive and enjoying yourself.
I'm 54 and ride a wolverine. Mostly around town and bit of parkland in the city. Never could get into the bike your riding. Simply cause my old legs can't stand riding upright. Love a bike I can switch the seat down..or up when heading to the Timmies. Love the video Brother.
Wished RU-vid and this video was around in 04'! Was the last time I was at a spot(9th Street) and it had been 4 years since riding any trails. As the saying goes "if you don't use it, you lose it" and at 9nth if you are lost, you can literally be in the sauce, your blood sauce!! Tried hitting one of the main sets which had a technical first set, nose cased the back of the knuckle, and landed on my face. Broke my nose and rashed up my mug. Saw Joe Rich and Chase Hawk ride the same set like a walk in the park but it was during a time I was just visiting. I digress, good tips, and now that I'm back on a bike again, I'm definitely taking these tips to heart(and not pay for my face again!)
Don't like your bike but props for getting in to bmx/dirt riding at the age you did, not worrying about peeps judging and just enjoying the flow. All the best mate.
Thanks man for making this video. I'm just now getting back into bmx and I'm bout to order either a 22" or 24". I also just got turned onto some trails near my house and have never ridin dirt jumps b4 so you just gave me allot of info. When i go I'll deff take a shovel. Thanks again.
i like it when people never give up on sports, even when they get older. don't know if you have kids, but if you have you must be one of the most awesome dads alive! btw, ever heard of jamie bestwick? 1 of the best bmxer is also 40+, age doesn't matter all that much
Glad I found your channel.....I shall now subscribe....got into MTB at 29 and bought a MirraCO 20Forty at 31....moving to Denver next week for real biking....thanks for the inspiration
Hello. There is no standard for Dirt Jump bikes. But if you are talking about 26" Dirt Jumpers the frames are measured by the top tube length. With the average being around 22.5 inches. Or what we call Plus Size BMX bikes. Cheers
Awesome... Am 40 and MTB loads; local trails are progressing and want to work on airtime. Just ordered my 1st 24 inch BMX; your vid has spurred me on. Only problem I have i there don't seem to be that many dirt jump trails in the uk... mostly pump tracks. I guess I could build one!
Thanks for posting this vid as it is a bit inspiring to me. I got back into riding last summer and was 39 as well at the time. Looking to take it slow as well but would love to start hitting some dirt jumps here in Boulder at Valmont park once I am ready. Cheers!
If you use a similar technique to the bunny hop it will help you boost higher on the jump. I would recommend though, that you not use this technique at first until you get more comfortable leaving the ground. Just relax and let your speed carry you over the jump at first.
Only tip is dont be scared! get all the speed yu can and make sure no matter what your front tire is over the landing. Leave the track knowing yu did better each day!
Nice Stuff , maybe this encourage some ex racers to join some trail. i've just started one year ago and started having so much fun, .. keep doing some videos like this! =)
If I'm going to be hitting something new that I haven't done before, I'll spend some time watching other riders hit it and asking questions. Some jumps are easy to over jump and some you need to get as much speed as possible to clear. I want to know these things before I hit it. You can also follow other riders through the first time. Hope this helps and good luck!
Get a Sunday! Go to Sunday Bikes dot com and check out their completes. If your a big guy, get a 24" Model C. If your not go for one of there other completes. Thanks for the compliment!
Awesome vid, thanks. Us old guys need this level of detailed help... wiping out sux. Do you grab the brake midair to turn nose down, or are you just pushing bars down? I’m finding my new 24” cruiser handles a lot bigger than my muscle memory is used to (from riding street on a 20” in the 90s!)
question... every now and then when I hit the jumps i have the tendency of "monster trucking" land with the front tire horrible biased up, i never bring the front wheel down. I have fallen a couple of times already. what am i doing wrong? thx
Wh0 are 24” bmx meant for ?, Are they for heavier or taller riders ?, I am 5”,10 @ 85 kilos , I currently ride a 26”dirt jumper , but they are so fragile and the replacements for the DJ wheels cost more than the bike .
For beginners, roll into the jump, kina sink down at the bottom of the jump and gradually rise up going to the top. make sure the whole time ur leaning to the front end of the bike with ur balls of feet on the pedals nothing else. If your weight goes to the side accidentally just stiffen, land and ride it out.
Hey, Im 13 and i have just got in to 'BMX'ing' I can do a couple of jumps at the BMX track but thats it!:( Can any of you give me tips on how to hit bigger jumps because i can't seem to crack them just yet and also i can't nail any tricks just yet, if any of you could get back to me with a beginner trick that I could try i would be highly greatful, Thanks -Alex.
