Once upon a time, fitness was a prerequisite for trail fun on a mountain bike! E-bikes have changed the MTB game, but is that a good thing?

Join the guys for a conversation about the benefits of cardio fitness on our mountain bikes.  Since e-bikes have eliminated the need to 'earn your turns,' is fitness still necessary?  What are the reasons and benefits to train hard for your analog bike?  Does riding an e-bike make rocky/technical trails easier?  How should beginners learn mountain biking?  Pump tracks!  We also discuss more techniques like “torso tracking" and dynamic riding that you can take to your next ride! 

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Road bike!  2014 Giant TCX Pro - Sage has appreciation for his trusty road bike.  The road bike allows Sage to walk out his door and train for mountain biking.  Intense road riding prepares Sage's legs, lungs & body for an intense day of riding and climbing on his mountain bike.  Thank you road bike!   

Dan: TrainerRoad "AI FTP Detection" - Dan has so much appreciation for the elimination of the dreaded "FTP Test" on the indoor trainer. FTP or "Functional Threshold Power" is the baseline often used for cardio fitness. Utilizing the "AI FTP Detection" means no more incredibly difficult FTP Tests, more training and an accurate FTP! https://www.trainerroad.com

MTB Tip of the Week

Save your old mountain bike parts.  Sage was able to help a friend with a broken jockey wheel with parts from an old derailleur.  So, think twice before you discard your old gear, you never know when it might come in handy.

Additional Links:

TrainerRoad MTBers instructed by Lee Likes Bikes:

Mountain Bike Academy video on Torso Tracking:

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/LUqYHFpMCi4

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 [email protected].  

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