In this episode, Coach Jason pulls out his Arizona State Championship jersey and shares the story of earning it through the MBAA (Mountain Biking Association of Arizona) racing series. Discover how grassroots racing organizations like the MBAA—a fixture in Arizona mountain biking since 1991—create pathways for journeyman cyclists and shape the coaches they become.

Plus, Jason, John and Chad break down essential base season training principles to help you build a strong aerobic foundation for the year ahead, and we recap the recent Borderlands gravel race with insights from Tenac athletes who tackled the course.

Whether you’re training through base season, considering your first local race series, or just love a good cycling story, this episode celebrates the journey over the podium and the community that makes it all worthwhile.

In This Episode:

* The story behind Jason’s Arizona State Championship jersey

* 30+ years of MBAA racing history and its impact

* Base season training tips: volume, consistency, and avoiding common mistakes

* Borderlands gravel race recap and lessons learned

Join us Behind Every Jersey—where every story matters.

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