Static vs. Dynamic Riding: Unlock MORE MTB Confidence! - MTB Body Position [RNL S1, Ep36]

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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