The always outspoken Kurt Gensheimer (AKA "The Angry Singlespeeder") joins us to answer your questions, opine on the news and give us the local's perspective on Downieville.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How to use a mountain bike for indoor training

• Are rollers outdated?

• How to stay motivated throughout the season

• How to plan a season of racing

• How to make mountain biking less expensive

• Are carbon wheels really that good?

• How to build up a cheap, durable yet light wheelset

• Is the Rockshox RS-1 worth the cost?

• What's a better investment: carbon wheels or carbon frame?

• Is it possible to be a good climber while living in a flat area?

• How to train to be a better climber

• Enduro training and racing tips

• Lance Armstrong and some of the U.S. Postal Team are racing the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo

• GT Marketing Manager Andrew Cho paralyzed: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/wishing-andrew-cho-a-speedy-recovery-2017.html

• Old Rampage Site for sale for oil and gas: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/old-rampage-site-for-sale-for-oil-and-gas.html

• Scott Sports & Velosolutions Join Forces in 2017: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/scott-sports-and-velosolutions-join-forces-in-2017.html

• 2017 EWS Entries Open Next Week: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-enduro-world-series-entries-open-next-week.html

• Andrew Neethling retires: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/andrew-neethling-announces-his-retirement-from-racing-2017.html

• Anne-Caroline Chausson signs with Commencal: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/anne-caroline-chausson-returns-home-press-release.html

• 2017 Trek Factory Racing Roster: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/trek-factory-racing-announces-mtb-roster-for-2017.html

• Neko Mulally on YT: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/neko-mulally-joins-the-yt-mob-2017.html

• SRAM replaces ODLO as co-sponsor of Scott XC team: http://reviews.mtbr.com/sram-new-co-title-sponsor-of-double-olympic-champ-scott-xc-team

• Nate Hills Followcam Friday Best of 2016: http://reviews.mtbr.com/nate-hills-best-of-followcamfriday-2016

• Downieville, The Lost Sierra and Yuba Expeditions: http://www.yubaexpeditions.com

• Backcountry ski setups: http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com

• Steven's trainer music picks

• Mavic Crossmax XL Pro Shoes: https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/crossmax-xl-pro-shoe-d6196.html