Once upon a time, fitness was a prerequisite for trail fun on a mountain bike! E-bikes have changed the MTB game, but is that a good thing?

Join the guys for a conversation about the benefits of cardio fitness on our mountain bikes. Since e-bikes have eliminated the need to 'earn your turns,' is fitness still necessary? What are the reasons and benefits to train hard for your analog bike? Does riding an e-bike make rocky/technical trails easier? How should beginners learn mountain biking? Pump tracks! We also discuss more techniques like “torso tracking" and dynamic riding that you can take to your next ride!

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Road bike! 2014 Giant TCX Pro - Sage has appreciation for his trusty road bike. The road bike allows Sage to walk out his door and train for mountain biking. Intense road riding prepares Sage's legs, lungs & body for an intense day of riding and climbing on his mountain bike. Thank you road bike!

Dan: TrainerRoad "AI FTP Detection" - Dan has so much appreciation for the elimination of the dreaded "FTP Test" on the indoor trainer. FTP or "Functional Threshold Power" is the baseline often used for cardio fitness. Utilizing the "AI FTP Detection" means no more incredibly difficult FTP Tests, more training and an accurate FTP! https://www.trainerroad.com

MTB Tip of the Week

Save your old mountain bike parts. Sage was able to help a friend with a broken jockey wheel with parts from an old derailleur. So, think twice before you discard your old gear, you never know when it might come in handy.

Additional Links:

TrainerRoad MTBers instructed by Lee Likes Bikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GAaheigvgg

Mountain Bike Academy video on Torso Tracking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eEG9n0XNgc

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/LUqYHFpMCi4

The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

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Mountain Biking Red Bull Rampage is the pinnacle of big mountain riding. What lessons can we learn from Rampage to lock in, focus and ride with full intention?

This week, the guys discuss how awesome it was to watch women compete in Red Bull Rampage this year as well as some of the awesome runs by the male riders. We break down a mountain bike intuition marker called, "The Rule of Three" and why this works so well. Gratitude to mountain biking for all the challenges and lessons we learn. Flow on the bike, flow in life!

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Local Shredder - 9 Year Old Lucas! After weeks of trying to complete the intermediate jump at Phoenixville Bike Park, 9 year old Lucas not only has completed the intermediate jumps, but this week he completed the full expert line of jumps! Sage has been encouraging Lucas at PHXBP for the past few weeks & seeing him unlock jumping and is awesome! His little sister, Mia, 7 years old is also shredding and having fun on mountain bikes! Mountain bikers are awesome!

Dan: Ride & Laugh Podcast! Gratitude for all of our listeners, listener feedback, high vibes and life lessons! The podcast has been so fun to record, work on and listen to. Sage and I have enjoyed everything about the Ride & Laugh Podcast and appreciate all our personal growth since we started! The podcast raises vibes while adding stoke, progression and inspiration to listeners and to us! Thank you to everyone who watches and/or listeners. You are unlimited!!

MTB Tip of the Week

When riding a new feature, make it easier for your brain by setting up visual cues. Mark a rock on the ground or pick a tree in the distance as your target. This will help you know the 'line' and add confidence for the full commitment you need!

Additional Links:

Dennis: https://www.youtube.com/@DennyJannettyMTB

Red Bull Bike – Redbull Rampage 2024 Mens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9-L3njfe4g Womens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAMg-XEygfA

Phoenixville Bike Park: https://www.phoenixville.org/2861/Phoenixville-Bike-Park

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/B55tk5EaMyw

The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

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As your mountain bike skills level up on the trail, we need to move from static to dynamic body position on the bike. Learn the benefits of being dynamic on your mountain bike and why this type of intuitive riding will level you up! You are unlimited!!

Listen along this week as the guys discuss their evolution on riding slabs, the 'attack' MTB position, why we lean back on the bike & what to do about it. Shift from "Technique to Instinct," and gain more confidence, more traction and more flow! Of course, enjoy all the usual jokes, laughs, ride stories, high vibes and high stoke as always on Ride & Laugh podcast!

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Completely finishing FULL Skyline Trail! After riding Mt. Penn trails for at least 14 years, our summer of jumping has leveled up our jump skills. Completing the full Skyline jump trail was an amazing feeling. Gratitude to this experience and all the trails and people along the way. We are all unlimited! Anything is possible and Sage & Dan clearing all of Skyline is proof positive!!

Dan: Keswick Cycles Paoli! Dan appreciates the assistance and expertise of the all the employees at Keswick Cycles. The people are top notch and totally understand the high stoke aspects of mountain biking. Support your local bike shop! https://www.instagram.com/keswickcycle.paoli/

MTB Tip of the Week

Trailstand Technique! The trailstand is a key MTB skill to stay still on the trail while navigating difficult features. The guys recommend practicing the trailstand should be practiced safely on a slight incline. Add pressure to your pedals and add this awesome skill to your MTB rides!

Additional Links:

Skyline Trail on Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/skyline-53365/ Phoenixville Bike Park: https://www.phoenixville.org/2861/Phoenixville-Bike-Park

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3RNVyFCojZU

The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

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