Want to lose weight, get stronger, and climb your MTB faster? We dive into MTB weight loss and management, high-carb fueling versus becoming fat-adapted, and practical mountain bike climbing tips to help you ride stronger and feel better on the bike and in life.
We also tackle the pain cave vs. cramping, overcoming fear after crashes, improving climbing fitness, breathing and heart-rate control, and whether you really need all those gels and sports drinks. Plus, we talk about the wild Les Gets DH race finish, MTB progression, berms, eMTBs, and some hard-earned comeback lessons.
What do you think about high-carb fueling vs. fat adaptation—and would you like us to do a deeper dive into becoming fat adapted for MTB? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com
MTB Gratitude of the Week:
Sage: Floor Pump - Sage is grateful for his trusty floor pump! He’s had the same pump since he started mountain biking over 15 years ago. The pump finally gave up, but Sage is nothing but grateful for the years of reliable service!
Dan: G-Form X4 Knee Pads - Dan gives gratitude to his G-Form X4 knee pads. These mountain bike knee pads offer excellent coverage, are comfortable to wear, and have protected his knees through multiple crashes! They’re also incredibly durable and still going strong despite taking a serious beating on the trails.
MTB Tip of the Week:
Learn how to ride a MTB berm with confidence and speed! Push your weight into the berm with strong legs and stay connected to the trail. The same technique works on straight rollers: get light, then heavy. In shorter berms, you can really pump the transition, while longer berms make it harder to generate that same pressure. Either way, enter every berm with strong legs and actively push into it to maintain traction, control, and speed.
Featured Riders:
Jeff Winsor - https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20
Jeff Jackson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffjacksonmtb
Sam Bawden - https://www.instagram.com/sam_bawden
TryRebooting - https://www.instagram.com/arthurwithbikes
John - https://www.instagram.com/828_450x
Chris Huffmire - https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke
Chris Strange - https://www.instagram.com/piste_beast
Josh at Slanted Ground - https://www.instagram.com/slantedground
Additional Links:
Blue Mountain Bike Park - https://www.instagram.com/bikepark_blue_mountain
Talk Gnarly to Me Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/talkgnarlytome.pod
Hammer Nutrition - https://www.instagram.com/hammernutrition
G-Form X4 Pads - https://www.instagram.com/gformofficial
Brenden's Drone Services - https://www.instagram.com/elevatedexposuresllc
Adventure Meraki - https://www.instagram.com/merakirides
RNL Costa Rica Trip adventuremeraki.com/service-page/join-ride-laugh-podcast-in-costa-rica
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rQLQKel8ldc
The Ride and Laugh MTB 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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