Most riders think they have a skills problem… But what if the real issue is how your body moves? In this podcast, I break down why so many riders struggle to improve their cornering, manuals, and…
Some thoughts on the Red Bull Rampage - how we got here, where we're at and how to save it from itself.
Most riders try to get faster by doing more cardio or riding harder… but the real performance breakthrough comes from learning how to breathe better and control your tension. In this podcast, I’ll…
One of the biggest upgrades you can make to your riding is learning how to master the standing position. Once you feel strong and stable when standing up then you’ll unlock a whole new level of…
Perhaps no term gets thrown around more when talking about riding your bike than “body position”. It is recognized as being an essential part of your riding skills and performance, but what does the…
If you have followed my newsletter for any length of time then you know that I am a huge advocate for better breathing habits. Breathing is the one lever that you can pull that will improve just about…
As you get older dealing with pain becomes more and more of a reality. Old injuries flare up, wear and tear add up and it all leads to more and more pain. Pain leads to time off or even surgeries and…
While most people come into mountain biking worried about their fitness and cardio, it doesn’t take long to realize that your technical skills play a big role in your performance. Better skills mean…
When I started MTB Strength Training Systems in 2005 I did it so I could share how functional strength training could help my fellow riders enjoy riding more. I was 30 at the time and my focus was on…
Over the last 5-10 years my cardio training program has changed a lot. My old plan was to ride 5+ days a week and hit some hard intervals after my workouts. But now I can’t ride as much as I used to…
