Ever notice how you start losing focus or power on longer rides, even when your legs still feel fresh? A specific moment is when I had been cycling up and downhill for 20 – 30 minutes straight, and wasn’t tired in my chest but in my legs. Lack of hydration is also why you may…
Cold-Weather Mountain Biking Gear Guide (By Caleb) Winter riding can be one of the most rewarding parts of mountain biking, but only if you have some of the best cold weather mountain biking gear. As someone who has learned through trial and error, I’m Caleb, and I’ve spent enough rides to know when temperatures drop….
Riding in the rain isn’t off-limits; in fact, when mountain biking in the rain with the right trails, gear, and mindset, it can sharpen your skills faster than almost any dry-day session. I’m Caleb, a growing mountain biker who’s spent the past year collecting tips, learning from mistakes, and figuring out how to stay safe,…
Muddy trail rides are where skill, patience, and respect for the terrain all come together. It takes mountain bike strength training, control, but also your mindset teaching you when to push through and when to step back for the sake of muddy trail riding tips following this guide. I’m Caleb, a prospective mountain biker who’s…
Ever realize that you’re always running out of energy while mountain biking, even with your trail bike? Sometimes it isn’t your bike, but a lack of strength or mountain bike strength training. According to National Library of Medicine, when on long climbs you are performing at 80% of your heart rate threshold, and you can…
What You’ll Achieve True Measurable Results! Improve your mountain biking skills, how you corner, line choice, and many different decisions for smooth riding. Overall, think about it as a plan for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders who are ready to take it to the next level. You’ll get a mountain bike training plan that blends…
I’ve learned over the past year or so that mountain bike line choice is the specific path you choose to ride through a section of trail. Pretty Simple, Right? You have to cover both multiple large and small decisions, like precise wheel placement over roots or rocks. It’s why I made my own mountain bike…
Cornering Matters in Mountain Biking I have to say, cornering well is the quickest way to ride faster with much less risk on any trail. You’ll notice you preserve momentum, reduce braking, and keep your flow smooth from top to bottom. Consider how these mountain bike cornering techniques free up and stress and at the…
Downhill mountain biking focuses on descending steep terrain as quickly and safely as possible. These trails feature big berms, rock gardens, jumps, including j-hops and English hops, drops, chutes, and high-speed sections, often found in lift-accessed bike parks. Bikes and gear are purpose-built for control, stability, and protection at speed. This guide is designed for riders transitioning…
Think about a time you slide straight into sand on a trail. Embarassing. This guide breaks down the essential mountain biking techniques you need to ride with more control, confidence, and speed. It’s designed for you building that foundation, sharpening MTB skills, and refining technical precision. If you want to know more about a beginner…