The Roadie's guide to MTB! Brian Kennedy of popular YouTube channel BKXC is in studio to chat about the best trails in the world that he's ridden, and give his thoughts on everything else.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How to tune your suspension for clydesdales

• Are skills clinics worth it?

• Lee Likes Bikes and Ryan Leech skills clinics

• TrainerRoad training plans for mountain bikers

• How to figure out your own nutrition plan

• Is a 1x drivetrain worth the hassle of upgrading?

• What type of shorts should you use when riding?

• What is TPI on my tires and what does it mean?

• How to deal with a bike that is slow handling

• Andes Pacifico Recap: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/andes-pacifico-enduro-2017-the-final-day-video.html

• YT Jeffry 27: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/yt-jeffsy-27-first-ride.html

• Quarq Shockwiz: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/quarq-shockwiz-first-impressions-2017.html

• Brian Kennedy's favorite and most disappointing trails in the world.

• The BKXC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DFdy_qc-cqgKCyQTHLGzA

• The roadie's guide to mountain biking

• What are the different types of MTB racing

• How can roadies get started with MTB

• MTB gear explained

• Why do roadies fear mountain biking so much?

• Using a CX bike as a road bike

• Fabric Scoop Shallow Ultimate Saddle: http://fabric.cc/saddles/scoop-flat/

• Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/shoe-dog-a-memoir-by-the-creator-of-nike-unabridged/id1097936676