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Choosing Your Ultimate Mountain Bike

Choosing Your Ultimate Mountain Bike

Mar 31, 2024 | Bikes, MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

Have you ever wondered, “What is the right bike for me?” There are many categories of mountain bikes, from hardtail to 200mm travel downhill bikes. If you can only afford one, what should it be? Here is my advise on choosing your ultimate mountain bike....
The Ultimate MTB Cornering Drill

The Ultimate MTB Cornering Drill

Feb 18, 2024 | Mountain Bike Skills tips, MTB Skills Articles, Tips & Advice

The Ultimate MTB Cornering Drill  New Insights on the Ultimate Cornering Drill: Last year, I wrote, “I have found that focusing only on the front brake keeps me centered (not creeping back over the rear wheel while braking) and frees up bandwidth by eliminating...
Do You Have the Basics for Double Black Trails and Jumps?

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 you teach me? I want advanced skills!” I understand that. You can ride blue and green trails fine but struggle with black and double-black...
Does Great MTB Skill Require Great Fitness?

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 important for mountain biking. In the end, we realized that even though he was MUCH fitter than me and also enjoyed the advantage of being about 15...
Spirit Fingers: Want To Corner Like A Pro? Part 2

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 objectives of this drill for all you nerds out there! Here is a link to Part 1 of this article in case you missed it. Article: If you’re familiar...
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