MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice Articles

BetterRide Turns 25!

Thanks for your support! It’s hard to believe I started BetterRide 25 years ago this month! Learn who inspired and educated me.

Build Your Confidence On Your MTB

Have you said to yourself: “I hope I make it” or “Just don’t crash”? Learn how to Build Your Confidence On Your MTB.

Choosing Your Ultimate Mountain Bike

Learn what you should look for when choosing your ultimate mountain bike. Here I compare the Canfield Lithium and the Scott Spark 910.

MTB Skills: How We Actually Learn

Why is it so hard to actually do a skill you understand? The answer is in my latest blog post. MTB Skills: How We Actually Learn

The Ultimate MTB Cornering Drill

Feb 18, 2024

The Ultimate MTB Cornering Drill New Insights on the Ultimate Cornering Drill: Last year, I wrote, "I have found that...

Don’t Take The Smooth Lines Fast, Take The Fast Lines Smooth

Feb 4, 2024

Before every downhill race, my teammate Kain Leonard used to remind me: "Smooth it out." This meant, “Don’t take the...

9 Ways to Overcome and Use Fear To Your Advantage

Jan 28, 2024

MTB: 9 Ways to overcome and use fear to your advantage. Mountain biking can be anything from a really fun experience...

The Ultimate Mountain Bike?

Jan 21, 2024

The Ultimate Mountain Bike for you does exist! I'm so excited. It just arrived today! Not just any bike, the Bike I...

My Favorite Winter Mountain Biking Destinations of 2023

Dec 17, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Want to take a fun winter mountain biking holiday? Here Are My Favorite Winter Mountain Biking Destinations of 2023...

Do You Have the Basics for Double Black Trails and Jumps?

Dec 3, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

A question I get nearly every week is, "Wait, you use the ____ trail system; I can ride those trails fine! What could...

Does Great MTB Skill Require Great Fitness?

Aug 27, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Two decades ago, bike fitness trainer James Wilson and I got into a discussion on whether skills or fitness were more...

Spirit Fingers: Want To Corner Like A Pro? Part 2

Jul 30, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Here is Part 2 of Brad Lowery's article on SPIRIT FINGERS. This is a more detailed break down of the benefits and...

Spirit Fingers: You’re Working Too Hard While Cornering! Part 1

Jul 23, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Here is an article on some great cornering drills from future BetterRide Coach, Brad Lowery! (Read more about Brad at...

MTB Coaching – Are You Wasting Your Money?

May 7, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

I have uber-students, they take every opportunity to learn more about riding. They take a 3-day course from me, camps...

MTB Bike Setup Video

Apr 16, 2023 | MTB Setup, MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Want to get the most out of your bike? I made an MTB Bike Setup Video to help you out. Start riding even better...

5 MTB Spring Season Prep Tips

Apr 2, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Yay Spring! Are you ready to ride? I don't mean excited to ride, I mean ready! Tip 1: Have you been cross-training...

You Are Entering Corners Too Fast!

Feb 28, 2023 | MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Two Big Cornering Pieces Of Advice I Learned From Greg Minnaar - the "Greatest of All Time". Before first working with...

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