AngryMountainBiker Show

Some sweet tips on setting up suspension sag for you. Also, Brits don't know Jack about the US beer scene so I do a little course correction for them on that issue. You're welcome.  Oh, I also rant about some advice I saw on Reddit about getting a new bike for a new rider...

Suspension video I mentioned is here

Today I break down my thoughts on the interview with Jade about gender bias, and I give more Christmas gift ideas.

Bacon Ridge trails are done! Get over and try them out, and give your thanks to the volunteers that made it possible.  Hear about how Specialized gave a big cash donation to help get it done, and hear my personal recommendation for three killer gifts for mountain bikers.

Bacon Ridge Trail Day

Trailwerks Cyclery on the Web

Local bikers and climbers Scott Kragen and Jade Goh visit and we try to decide how big a problem gender bias is in adventure sports. Oh, and the positive power of negative thinking.

News on this weekend's trail work days, why martini's and beer need to get back to basics, and more on strength training in today's show.

Today Anne and Dave Pike joined me and talked about strength and endurance training.  Anne has done 16 Ironman Triathlons, finishing in the top ten numerous times, including a 5th place finish in 2006 in the UK.  She has degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from U. of Bristol (UK) and is a certified sports massage therapist.  Dave has a masters in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University in New York and a variety of certifications in strength and conditioning and personal training. They have coached NICA youth cycling teams and run their practice from Crozet, Virginia.

Dave and Anne's website is dna-movement.com

They're sponsored by Charlottesville bike shop Endeavor Cycles

I break down my weekend riding on a group ride for the Global Fat Bike Day and also my experience photographing the Capital Cross Classic, a large cyclocross race here in the DC area.  I also talk about NICA, the high school mountain biking league. And, a rant on podcast quality and vocal fry.

Today I break down how the science is in on strength training improving your endurance for mountain biking.  I talk about the basic principles of maximal strength training and how to prep for it by using a general strength conditioning phase. Also, the 2017 19th Shenandoah Mountain 100 was announced and I talk about that. 

Here's a link for Training for the New Alpinism at Patagonia's web site. Amazon has it too.

I break down a thread on Facebook where we got into the advancements in bikes that have made it more fun and faster in the last 10 years.  Also, I get pretty worked up today over the lack of toughness we are teaching kids is acceptable based on some people I watched trying to avoid rain today. Finally, if you don't know Humble Pie, listen to this and then thank me. Then go burn your Steve Miller cd's.

Today, I break down the two most basic and important elements you need to know for buying a mountain bike today, and how it depends on the type of riding you want to have the most fun on.