The Antidote to MTB "Survival Mode!" - You're Not the Rider You Think You Are! [RNL S1, Ep39]

That moment when you realize that you're not the mountain biker you thought you were... you're better!  Mountain bike trails featuring jumps, drops, steeps, slabs, skinnies and more can be so intense it compels us to stay present. And in this present moment you are more than good enough.  Move from 'survival mode' into confidence and flow.  Flow on the bike, flow in life! 

In honor of Halloween, the guys discuss what 'scares' them on the trails.  Agonizing over a feature gives it more power.  Learn to let it go and transmute that energy into positive momentum for your next ride and for your life!  Dan & Sage also talk more about Red Bull Rampage, favorite mountain bikers, Dirt Jumpers and much more!  As always, there's plenty of laughs and high vibes!  Thanks for listening! We appreciate you!   

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Gratitude Journal - Sage explains how the gratitude journal has changed his life. The simple act of finding gratitude and writing it down changed Sage's perspective for the better.  Life is good and getting better!  Thank you Gratitude Journal! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJ34MZ1J    

Dan: OptiPlus Anti Fog Pre-Moistened Cleaning Wipes - Dan is grateful to these wipes for adding an anti-fog element back to his favorite mtb sunglasses!  Use these wipes to clean your glasses or goggles before or during a ride and enjoy all the anti-fog features! Easy fix for foggy glasses! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085VDQYS4

MTB Tip of the Week

Zip Ties!  Zip ties are so inexpensive and light it's easy to carry a few on each ride. They come in handy in so many ways! Carry zip ties and see how they can save a ride!

Additional Links:

Redbull Rampage - https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/rampage
Redbull Hardline - https://www.redbull.com/us-en/event-series/red-bull-hardline
Megavalanche - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZfwwz-i1vg

Remy Metailler - https://www.instagram.com/remymetailler/
Goeff Gulevich - https://www.instagram.com/geoffgulevich/
Mathias Flückiger - https://www.instagram.com/mathflueck/
Dangerous Dave - https://www.youtube.com/@ddangerousddave
Jeff Lenosky - https://www.youtube.com/@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss
Wayne Devingo - https://www.instagram.com/waynedevingo/
Steve Mongold - https://www.instagram.com/stevemongold/
Rob Charbonnet - https://www.instagram.com/wissrider/

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xPyV4gafo24

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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