Comments for BetterRide.net http://betterride.net Mountain Bike School, Mountain Bike Camps, Coaching Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:14:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Coolest Bike trick Ever? Video by New Trick for Bike « Jaded Monkey http://betterride.net/blog/2011/coolest-bike-trick-ever-video/#comment-2452 New Trick for Bike « Jaded Monkey Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:14:09 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=1331#comment-2452 [...] sufficient accumulation of envy, it becomes indistinguishable from [...] [...] sufficient accumulation of envy, it becomes indistinguishable from [...]

]]> Comment on 2 Things You Can Buy and Instantly Improve Your Bike Handling! by roberto sanchez http://betterride.net/blog/2010/2-things-you-can-buy-and-instantly-improve-your-bike-handling/#comment-2451 roberto sanchez Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:20:36 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=486#comment-2451 Hi Gene: I wrote in 2010. I had a Marin bike with a large frame and you recommend me a 60mm stem, (I am a 6 ft tall) now I change my bike to Specialized Epic full suspension large frame too, but I dont feel to comfortable as in the Marin, I need a shorter stem? I feel the handlebar little far. Best regards, Roberto Hi Gene:
I wrote in 2010. I had a Marin bike with a large frame and you recommend me a 60mm stem, (I am a 6 ft tall) now I change my bike to Specialized Epic full suspension large frame too, but I dont feel to comfortable as in the Marin, I need a shorter stem? I feel the handlebar little far.
Best regards,

Roberto

]]> Comment on Stop Riding Your Bike So Much! (Mountain, Road, BMX, Dirt Jump) by Jon http://betterride.net/blog/2011/stop-riding-your-bike-so-much-mountain-road-bmx-dirt-jump/#comment-2449 Jon Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:41:43 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=2447#comment-2449 Thanks for the reply Gene. I totally understand the business reasons behind your camp structure but was hoping there was something I was missing that might help me out. My wife is expecting our 2nd child in early May and I'm already planning on being gone for a week to go to the Olympics in London. I can't justify going out of state for 3 days to ride my bike even though it would be awesome. :( I've seen that you offer a camp in San Diego and recently added one in Orange County. I live in Orange County so that would be my best chance at attending. I'll run it by my wife...after Valentine's Day. :) Do you know where in OC you'd be riding? Thanks for the reply Gene. I totally understand the business reasons behind your camp structure but was hoping there was something I was missing that might help me out. My wife is expecting our 2nd child in early May and I’m already planning on being gone for a week to go to the Olympics in London. I can’t justify going out of state for 3 days to ride my bike even though it would be awesome. :( I’ve seen that you offer a camp in San Diego and recently added one in Orange County. I live in Orange County so that would be my best chance at attending. I’ll run it by my wife…after Valentine’s Day. :) Do you know where in OC you’d be riding?

]]> Comment on Creating a Pre-ride or Pre-race Routine for Mountain Biking. by Gene http://betterride.net/blog/2011/creating-a-pre-ride-or-pre-race-routine-for-mountain-biking/#comment-2447 Gene Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:32:06 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=1927#comment-2447 Hi Tom, The post important night for fueling is two nights before you race. So 2 nights before eat healthy and fill up, the night before eat just enough so you have enough enegy fo the race and feel "light". This takes some experimenting. What you eat should be healthy and full of good protein (fish or lean meats), good carbs (long grain rice) and veggies. As for energy drinks do not rely on them for energy and be careful not to drink so much that you are tense. I typically drink half of an 8 ounce ex energy about 45 minutes before my race run. More to help me focus than for energy. Again, experiment and find out what works best for you. Hi Tom,

The post important night for fueling is two nights before you race. So 2 nights before eat healthy and fill up, the night before eat just enough so you have enough enegy fo the race and feel “light”. This takes some experimenting. What you eat should be healthy and full of good protein (fish or lean meats), good carbs (long grain rice) and veggies.

As for energy drinks do not rely on them for energy and be careful not to drink so much that you are tense. I typically drink half of an 8 ounce ex energy about 45 minutes before my race run. More to help me focus than for energy. Again, experiment and find out what works best for you.

]]> Comment on Creating a Pre-ride or Pre-race Routine for Mountain Biking. by Tom Dunford http://betterride.net/blog/2011/creating-a-pre-ride-or-pre-race-routine-for-mountain-biking/#comment-2446 Tom Dunford Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:48:07 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=1927#comment-2446 Hey Dude, thanks so much for this post, really helpful! 2 questions though, what would you suggest to eat the night before? Like i know things like burger and chips will slow you down, but im not too sure what the best thing to eat is? And finally, what are your thoughts on energy drinks (i.e. Red bull, monster... Ect) before a race? Cheers Hey Dude, thanks so much for this post, really helpful! 2 questions though, what would you suggest to eat the night before? Like i know things like burger and chips will slow you down, but im not too sure what the best thing to eat is? And finally, what are your thoughts on energy drinks (i.e. Red bull, monster… Ect) before a race?
Cheers

]]> Comment on Creating a Pre-ride or Pre-race Routine for Mountain Biking. by Tom Dunford http://betterride.net/blog/2011/creating-a-pre-ride-or-pre-race-routine-for-mountain-biking/#comment-2445 Tom Dunford Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:44:54 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=1927#comment-2445 Hey Dude, thanks so much for this post, really helpful! 1 question though, what would you suggest to eat the night before? Like i know things like burger and chips will slow you down, but im not too sure what the best thing to eat is? Cheers Hey Dude, thanks so much for this post, really helpful! 1 question though, what would you suggest to eat the night before? Like i know things like burger and chips will slow you down, but im not too sure what the best thing to eat is? Cheers

]]> Comment on The number one thing holding you back isn’t real! by Gene http://betterride.net/blog/2010/the-number-thing-holding-you-back-isnt-real/#comment-2443 Gene Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:14:39 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=571#comment-2443 Thanks Bernie. Great to hear that our mini lessons improved your riding dramatically after a ten year plateau! Can't help but say if those mini lessons dramatically improved your riding imagine what 18-20 hours of coaching over 3 days would do! Glad to be of help Bernie, keep on creating great rides, Gene Thanks Bernie. Great to hear that our mini lessons improved your riding dramatically after a ten year plateau! Can’t help but say if those mini lessons dramatically improved your riding imagine what 18-20 hours of coaching over 3 days would do!

Glad to be of help Bernie, keep on creating great rides,

Gene

]]> Comment on The number one thing holding you back isn’t real! by Bernie Kitts http://betterride.net/blog/2010/the-number-thing-holding-you-back-isnt-real/#comment-2442 Bernie Kitts Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:08:11 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=571#comment-2442 Gene, I couldn't agree with you more even as a metaphor for life. The only thing holding you back is you. That theme is codified in the James Allen classic "As a Man Thinketh." I applied your mini lessons and videos last season and my riding improved dramatically after at least a ten year plateau. I entered my first race which was on my home trails and came in 6th. That made me want to improve more and train even harder for this year. I will be 59 next month and am enjoying my trusty Ellsworth even more thanks to you! Bernie Gene,

I couldn’t agree with you more even as a metaphor for life. The only thing holding you back is you. That theme is codified in the James Allen classic “As a Man Thinketh.” I applied your mini lessons and videos last season and my riding improved dramatically after at least a ten year plateau. I entered my first race which was on my home trails and came in 6th. That made me want to improve more and train even harder for this year. I will be 59 next month and am enjoying my trusty Ellsworth even more thanks to you!

Bernie

]]> Comment on The number one thing holding you back isn’t real! by Gene http://betterride.net/blog/2010/the-number-thing-holding-you-back-isnt-real/#comment-2439 Gene Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:58:20 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=571#comment-2439 Thanks JT. Very well said! Thanks JT. Very well said!

]]> Comment on The number one thing holding you back isn’t real! by JT DeBolt http://betterride.net/blog/2010/the-number-thing-holding-you-back-isnt-real/#comment-2438 JT DeBolt Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:54:54 +0000 http://betterride.net/?p=571#comment-2438 Gene, This is fantastic stuff. A huge source of limiting beliefs is the incessant comparisons we draw between ourselves and others. It is powerful to learn from those who perform at a level above our current level, and aspire to raise our game to the next level. However, it is critically important to avoid comparing ourselves to others, especially if they are at or slightly above our level. A great way to avoid this is a simple mantra. I recommend something like this (in your own words), "That rider is awesome, and I'm on my way to that level of performance as well. I've worked hard to get where I'm at, and I have it inside me to perform like that too." In thinking and talking to ourselves in this way we are a.) acknowledging the excellence in others (which ironically comes back to us tenfold), b.) affirming our own value, and c.) focusing on uncovering our true potential though focus and commitment to our own excellence. Always know that you are awesome "as-is". There is no "improvement", but there is refinement of your existing skills into the finely honed edge that already exists inside you, just waiting to be uncovered! Keep up the awesome work, Gene! ~JT Gene,
This is fantastic stuff. A huge source of limiting beliefs is the incessant comparisons we draw between ourselves and others. It is powerful to learn from those who perform at a level above our current level, and aspire to raise our game to the next level. However, it is critically important to avoid comparing ourselves to others, especially if they are at or slightly above our level.

A great way to avoid this is a simple mantra. I recommend something like this (in your own words), “That rider is awesome, and I’m on my way to that level of performance as well. I’ve worked hard to get where I’m at, and I have it inside me to perform like that too.”

In thinking and talking to ourselves in this way we are a.) acknowledging the excellence in others (which ironically comes back to us tenfold), b.) affirming our own value, and c.) focusing on uncovering our true potential though focus and commitment to our own excellence.

Always know that you are awesome “as-is”. There is no “improvement”, but there is refinement of your existing skills into the finely honed edge that already exists inside you, just waiting to be uncovered!

Keep up the awesome work, Gene!
~JT

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