- Right, we've all got bad habits.
I've just done a video on all these bad habits
and how to stop doing them, but there is good out there.
So I'm gonna point out a few of these good habits
and potentially help you start doing these.
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First good habit I wanna kick it off with
and it all starts with foot wear.
Look at that, look at how untidy that looks!
I am a neat kind of guy and I think that is super untidy.
So every time I get ready to go
shredding my bike on the trail, I just tuck my shoelaces in,
'cause you don't wanna get that caught in your chain ring,
'cause it's definitely gonna send you
over the bars and cause a crash.
So look at that, tuck that away, make that a good habit.
Clean.
- [Man] Oh look, a rider in distress, let's help him out.
- Hm, I've got a bike problem and I don't have a multi-tool,
plus I don't have any friends with multi-tools.
- Oh, hey, you alright?
- Do you have a multi-tool?
- I do, yeah.
Quite happy to help you out there.
So, what's up? Here you go.
- That's great 'cause my bars are loose.
Now I've found a friend and a multi-tool.
- You found a multi-tool and a friend.
- [Man] Bolts there do wiggle loose.
It can be catastrophic and cost
a hell of a lot in maintenance.
Hmmm, something doesn't feel right.
Alright, let's do a quick bolt check.
[Man] You don't wanna be finding out too late.
Stop and give it a once over before heading out
or, if you're anything like Blake,
stop and do it on the trail before going any further.
Check them all.
- Oh, that's better.
Oh, yeah!
No!
- [Man] Litter on the trail is literally the worst.
There's no need.
Stop, pick it up for all those lazy ass riders out there.
Well done, Blake!
Body position is always at
the top of the list of good habits.
It's a beginner mistake and it's easy to stop.
Bends the knees and bends the elbows, yah.
Which leads me onto looking ahead.
It's a good habit to look ahead of you
and not at your front wheel.
Looking ahead prepares you for
what's coming up on the trail.
Make sure to look two to three bike lengths
ahead of you, or more if you can.
It's called scanning.
Oh, yes, the level pedals.
This is a must when it's rough, as well as
when it comes to cornering, too.
Running one crank down is not safe.
Level footed all the way.
Oh look, here comes Mr. Sampson with the perfect example.
Nice, look at that bike work.
- Oh, man! Aw!
Puncture!
Oh, I hate punctures!
I got an inner tube, though.
- [Man] Oh, yes being prepared when it comes to that
god awful puncture or mechanical.
Just make it a good habit and take those essentials.
In conclusion being prepared for your ride
will fundamentally make it a more pleasant experience.
Likewise, being a good citizen
for the mountain bike community does everyone a favor.
- So there you've got a few good habits
for you to take away when you go on your next ride
and potentially tell your friends
to take up these good habits.
Especially if they leave their tools at home.
But if you didn't watch the bad habit video
click over here, it's pretty cool.
And if you've got any mates that have bad habits,
share that with them.
Share this with them to give them good habits.
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