The war between flat pedal and clipless pedals is heating up. Don't believe the myths surrounding both of them.
Interesting interview with me from a few years ago. Great insight in to why skills coaching is so valuable.
I started mountain biking (if you want to call it that) in 1988 in Norfolk, VA. There was an old trash dump behind one of the dorms (I was attending Old Dominion University) that we would ride. The “big hill” was around 30-40 vertical feet and I thought it was massive! I never thought I would be able to make it to the top without stopping to catch my breath! I still remember the first time I made it to the top, what a great feeling.
Wow, what a great three days! I get back from nine days of coaching in a wet and rainy Atlanta and my phone and email box was over following with happy riders sharing their stories. From excited Atlanta campers including a 51 year old women who started mountain biking at 41 to possibly the fastest [...]