Video: Aaron Gwin on Riding Flat Corners with More Speed & Finesse by alicialeggett

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preach (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:41)

chill with the "He's old and just wants attention". If that was so he'd do some douchey publicity stunt, not actually put out helpful content that doesn't make him look cool. He's just trying to give back in a practical way.

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4thflowkage (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:08)

Gwin has forgotten more than most people here know. Everyone is acting like he suddenly sucks because he's now top 40 instead of top 10. IMO older riders like Gwin, Hill, Hannah, and Minaar probably have more actual bike skill than riders like Pierron, Iles, or Daprela. (EDIT: This is just a function of experience.) It's just that it is easier to stay in top 10 shape and risk crashing when you are 23.

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ReformedRoadie (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:26) (Below Threshold)

Giving back? Is he donating the YouTube ad money? Not to ripping Gwin, or saying they aren't good content videos, but let's be real about this.

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Biologybossman (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:39)

@ReformedRoadie: Giving back doesn't only mean money?

SATN-XC (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:46)

@4thflowkage: its the ebike

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stej29 (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:55)

@ReformedRoadie: Still better than harrassing people with adds with "the training that will make you become a WC rider" for 9000$ a month...

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jeremy3220 FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:23)

@4thflowkage: If Minnaar had Pierron's body nobody would stand a chance.

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ReformedRoadie (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:43) (Below Threshold)

@Biologybossman: No, of course not. But this is not 100% altruistic either. Do you think Remi is making content just for your entertainment, out of the goodness of his heart? Please.
To Gwin's credit, he doesn't seem to be pushing product.

And don't forget to smash that downvote button!

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Biologybossman (Mar 30, 2022 at 11:21)

@ReformedRoadie: But it doesn't need to be 100% altruistic for it to be good, and for him still to be giving back.

The world isn't either 100% altruistic or completely selfish, there is plenty of nuance in between.

cantaloupe13 (Mar 30, 2022 at 14:27)

@4thflowkage:

Blackhat (Mar 31, 2022 at 7:41)

@ReformedRoadie: LOL. Gwin out there hustling for a hundred bucks of YouTube revenue! Funny guy.

And if you can’t tell the difference between Remy’s content and this there’s no hope for you. In fact, Remy’s content is exactly the sort of thing he would make if he was trying to look cool, which was OP’s point. Not some “boring” cone drill that actually helps people ride better.

Obviously he benefits from this video, but he had a choice between this and a LOT of things that would help his bottom line more. You can’t be like “That trail builder isn’t giving back, he’s still getting a workout and a new trail to ride!”

ReformedRoadie (Mar 31, 2022 at 8:48)

@Blackhat: I made no comparison between Remi and Gwyn's content...just the fact that both generate revenue. Remi clearly has talent, that most PBers dream they had, but something like arm pump kept him from racing at WC level...
Gwin's accomplishments racing are unquestionable. He had a lengthy run where he was damn near unbeatable.

Gwin is just starting to build his YouTube following. He has 45K followers. Remi has 275k. He seems to be making more than the odd hundred bucks.

mollow (Mar 31, 2022 at 10:33)

@ReformedRoadie: arm pump, talent and speed prevented him.

thenotoriousmic (Mar 31, 2022 at 13:24)

@Blackhat: It’s got over 120k views on YouTube alone. Which the internet claims to be worth $500-$2500. That’s huge exposure for his sponsors and his bike brand and after doing another google estimates his earnings between $750k to 1m per year.

Blackhat (Mar 31, 2022 at 13:39)

@thenotoriousmic: I clearly acknowledged that he gets something out of this. But it’s peanuts for Gwin, and asking “is he donating the revenue” is just a petty, small minded way to dismiss someone who dares to appreciate that one of the best riders in the world is making content that helps us become better riders.

Blackhat (Mar 31, 2022 at 14:00)

@ReformedRoadie: if you weren’t making a comparison why bring him up?

Obviously you can make good money from a massive YouTube following. That doesn’t mean it’s anything but peanuts to Gwin, nor does it mean we can’t appreciate that one of the best riders in WC history is publishing very good skill videos for said peanuts.

thenotoriousmic (Mar 31, 2022 at 14:11)

@Blackhat: $500-$2500 a day is not peanuts for a days work when you’re due to retire in the next five years. $750k divided by 365 days equal $2k so if the estimates are right that’s about his going rate for a days work anyway.

a-m-c (Mar 31, 2022 at 19:11)

@4thflowkage: well said.

ReformedRoadie (Apr 1, 2022 at 7:06)

@Blackhat: How big do you think Gwin's next contract will be? Do you think maybe it is also part of him building a brand, bringing value to sponsors and staying relevant as his WC DH career winds down?

I brought Remi up as an example that you can generate serious revenue from a YouTube channel...and he doesn't have the cache of being one of the best DH riders of all time. I think you are naïve to think Gwin is just doing this out of the goodness of his heart. You also do not seem to have a clue about how much potential money can be made via a large YouTube following.

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lagunabeachbikepark (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:36)

Podiums or not, we’re still in his corner.

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DoubleCrownAddict (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:20) (Below Threshold)

I respect his past racing accomplishments, but am not 'in the corner' with any of Gwin's Ivermectin promoting, closet Trump supporting, religion babbling nonsense.

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misteraustin FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:23)

@DoubleCrownAddict: uh oh..

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Rigidjunkie (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:24)

@DoubleCrownAddict: you can use these tips to turn left or right!

BenPea (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:56)

@DoubleCrownAddict: Links please (I know you have them to hand).

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nimble9378 (Mar 30, 2022 at 11:13)

@DoubleCrownAddict: bro... Who hurt you???

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jarrod801 (Mar 30, 2022 at 11:55)

@DoubleCrownAddict: you seem to use pb for in your profile words "social warrior". sounds like you don't like people that don't share your views..... good luck finding riding buddies or anyone else that share ALL your views

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Eaz06 (Mar 30, 2022 at 16:06)

@DoubleCrownAddict: Pinkbike not Politicalbike.

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cmcourtn (Mar 30, 2022 at 18:57)

Yeah screw a noble prize winning drug, political views, and believing in God!! @DoubleCrownAddict:

Mtn-Goat-13 FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 19:15)

@jarrod801: Great point on All The Belief. Im not a fan of Gwin’s beliefs but I don't need to be - Im not here for that and neither is he… if he wants to guzzle horse meds for a disease: fine. Im here to hear him talk cornering and he does that. I could give a s*** about his horse or religious pills - talk bikes and Im good

dhagz (Mar 31, 2022 at 5:09)

@DoubleCrownAddict: Cuz Bidens soooo much better. Idiot

DoubleCrownAddict (Mar 31, 2022 at 7:25)

@dhagz: At least Biden isn't a Russian asset like Trump obviously is.

www.google.com/amp/s/newrepublic.com/amp/article/165553/donald-trump-everything-vladimir-putin-wished-russian-asset

Another study actually came out yesterday proving Ivermectin is useless for Covid, Gwin is a typical right wing knucklehead.

www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/study-finds-ivermectin-horse-drug-071103424.html

Understandable that Gwin has to resort to making mediocre riding advice videos for profit now that he is no longer a competitive racer.

BenPea (Mar 31, 2022 at 8:18)

@dhagz: Hope they find the cure for whatever it is you people have got, and soon, otherwise we're all focked.

Mtn-Goat-13 FL (Mar 31, 2022 at 8:42)

@DoubleCrownAddict: Agreed - but I just don't care for all this BS here - I just want bikes. I see this type of medieval BS everywhere. Can we just keep it the f*ck off our bike site instead of letting it erode everything fun? Its a vid about turning - he's not a Nazi asset, he just has his own beliefs (dumb as anyone thinks they are). Why drag politics into every f*cking thing? Whatever it touches turns to shit.

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endurojoe (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:27)

Aaron Gwin's tips are precious, I am learning a lot with them. I am very grateful he spends his time helping us regular riders tô improve.

ChasingPhotons (Mar 30, 2022 at 17:36)

PB commenters just mad he's wasting their time, because they already know more and are better riders than AG. If Bryceland or Fairclough were putting out this same content they'd all love it though

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mollow (Mar 30, 2022 at 20:07) (Below Threshold)

Bryceland was beating Gwin in his prime while not even trying and sitting down in his world champs runs. So you'd be wise to fucking listen to him attentively when he gives you tips about riding a bike. You better put some respect on his fucking name

ChasingPhotons (Mar 30, 2022 at 23:51)

@mollow: This guy gets it lol

shaun-ridefast-michael (Mar 31, 2022 at 9:25)

@mollow: Wow... Hurt much??

mollow (Mar 31, 2022 at 10:34) (Below Threshold)

@shaun-ridefast-michael: stfu with your lame ass wannabe username

torro86 (Mar 30, 2022 at 21:29)

AG is putting out some of the better skills videos that I’ve seen. He breaks it down so clearly and explains things super well. Between him and Ben Cathro…I’ve been able to make more progress in a short amount of time. Better than some in person courses that I’ve taken. Thx

wtroost (Mar 30, 2022 at 16:13)

Loving the content Gwin! Thanks for all the great tips. Been thinking for a while now that riding in environments like Southern California and this are probably part of the reason why he has slipped so much. Getting up to BC or spending some time in the Alps would suit him well. Although that must get a lot harder with a family.

robito (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:31)

I missed what happened at the race besides him not being close to the top. He crashed in practice and couldn't get up to speed? I didn't see much else.... Someone enlighten me please.

tbmaddux (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:54)

That's pretty much it. I think Ben Cathro said it was a really big crash.

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CSdirt (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:58)

yup, did a big belly flop/superman onto a rock. Probably sore as hell. Ended up in 33rd, which sounds bad for him, but some perspective...The uplift was so slow it sounds like he got 2 or 3 practice laps. Mark Wallace go 40th, He beat Remi Thierion (usually a top 10ish guy), and was only 2.5sec off Minnaar.

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Hogfly (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:16)

@CSdirt: Yep. I think the lack of uplift and practice really disadvantaged some guys (Minaar and Gwin) while giving the pin it and send it youngsters a better shot. They're riding on instinct and guts whereas other riders are riding on puzzling and technique, which requires more track time.

I've listened to about 4 different post-race podcasts, and they all were pretty chafed about the uplift situation. Sounds like it was ridiculous.

BenPea (Mar 30, 2022 at 10:58)

@CSdirt: oof... Seems like he has spent a while doing amazingly well despite constant injury and having a near-death experience at every race.

thinkbike FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:43)

"Farewell, my fair weather friends."

andrewfrauenglass (Mar 30, 2022 at 18:10)

@Rickus420: That's funny, I raced pro-downhill as a privateer from 1992 to 1998, Now I race enduro 60+ class.

mokydot (Mar 30, 2022 at 22:37)

Still e-Fbikes gwin? Psh.

Staktup (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:56)

So good, go Gwin

DHhack (Mar 30, 2022 at 17:03)

Step 1: Maxxis tires
Step 2: Profit!

vonb (Mar 30, 2022 at 22:05)

That bike tho

trisquel (Mar 31, 2022 at 2:51)

Big Aaron!!

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twonsarelli FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:32)

wait... is aaron a gwinger?

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schulte1400 (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:47)

All these corner videos can be summed up in two points...

1) Weight your tires
2) Lean the bike over so you're on the corner knobs

That's its. The correct body position will come naturally if you lean your bike over weight tires as needed.

SoCalTrev (Mar 30, 2022 at 11:00)

There's another one that I'd say is THE #1 thing, and that's using your eyes. It's said so much that it's pretty much a cliche. "Look through the corner.", "Look where you want to go", "Eyes up!", or some variation thereof, is something we've all told beginners, or maybe even a mantra we repeat to ourself, when we're pushing the edge of our comfort zone. So simple, but yet so hard to do consistently.

Bike, skis, snowboard, motorcycle, whatever, if anyone tells you they've never ever target-fixated on a rock, rut, apex of a surprise decreasing radius turn, etc, and ran wide, blown the corner, crashed into the object they were trying to avoid, etc. you just know they're lying.

Actually I think Gwin has a video on that too...

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andrewfrauenglass (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:37)

e-bikes... ok...

ruckuswithani FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:44)

…internet comment experts still think they know better than actual professionals…

andrewfrauenglass (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:51)

old goats still like to hear themselves...

Biologybossman (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:42)

@andrewfrauenglass: Do you hear your wife saying her boyfriends name during sex or are you too busy shouting about how e-bikes deeply hurt you?

andrewfrauenglass (Mar 30, 2022 at 11:24)

@Biologybossman: poser, must be an e-biker with no skills brag about

andrewfrauenglass (Mar 30, 2022 at 11:28)

@Biologybossman: user name does not check out. Biologybossman is an armchair turd with a fat wife, go plug in your vibrator and suck on it...

Dogl0rd (Mar 30, 2022 at 12:09)

@andrewfrauenglass: battery powered vibrator...

Biologybossman (Mar 30, 2022 at 13:36)

I seem to have touched a nerve on this one, being a cuck obviously hurts more than the ebikes!

andrewfrauenglass (Mar 30, 2022 at 18:03)

@Biologybossman: Still hiding? Why don't you have a bike? Why don't you have a face? Just another fishy smelling ghost poster, we can all only imagine how you must feel having such a hairy vagina for a face...

Biologybossman (Mar 31, 2022 at 0:53)

@andrewfrauenglass: Oh haha, after those insults I've realised you must be 16 years old right? I won't even bother, have a good day mate

andrewfrauenglass (Mar 31, 2022 at 6:40)

@Biologybossman: still afraid to show your face? Hahahahahaaaa, show us your face, oh right you don't have the balls, sad. Just another POS armchair loser... go ride your dildo, cracker. And the look in the mirror and see an internet poser,

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misteraustin FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:27)

I know Gwin has had a ton of wins in his career, but I feel like there are some new sheriff's in town. He kind of acts like he's still top dog, but the results haven't really shown that... The real winning formula? Baguettes.

loamaddict (Mar 30, 2022 at 8:47)

baguette and saucisson !!! (lil bit of red wine shouldn't hurt either)

Biologybossman (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:41)

How is giving advice to people are winning tens of world cups acting as if he's top dog? He's still better than >99% of people on a bike despite the fact that there are people even quicker than him now

snl1200 FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:48)

Can you elaborate on how he "acts like he is still top dog"? I haven't heard him say anything putting himself above other riders. I've never found him the most charismatic guy but there has never been any denying of his ability to ride a bike, train or perform in a race situation. I appreciate these videos he is making and think he has a lot to share with others. If not for you- no stress- but if your assumption is that he is sharing some of what he has learned and been passionate about for a couple decades to fuel his ego- not sure I agree.

misteraustin FL (Mar 30, 2022 at 9:58)

Alright alright, I am being too hard on Gwin. I think I saw a video a year or two back of him kind of trash talking Minaar and got a bad taste in my mouth since then, but that is probably unfair. Definitely not trying to take away from the success that he has had.