You’ve heard of downhill, downhill, downcountry and enduro … but what actually does it mean?? Where can you do it? What sort of bike do you need to ride it? In episode 6, Annie and Claire chat about different off-road riding styles, bikes and excellent MTB destinations within Australia.

A few bucket list destinations for each of us, a rundown of some awesome trails we’ve ridden and some manifestation for rides and bikes for both of us.

Have you ever wondered what exactly a tabletop is? Or what ‘off camber’ actually means? Sometimes MTB slang does what it says on the tin but other times, it makes no sense. In this episode, Annie and Claire discuss some lingo and terms to help you get the most out of all your trailhead banter!

In this episode, Annie and Claire share stories of riding and birth injuries and some of the challenges in returning to riding after those experiences.

What do you need to start MTB? Once you start, how do you progress? Should you trust YouTube to be your coach? Claire and Annie take a deep dive into some of the practicalities of getting started and what comes next, from considering bike storage to the dreaded skills plateau. From foundational clinics to intermediate skills sessions, they’ve seen it all. Did the ep get a bit unhinged? More than once. Did we have to edit some stuff out? Perhaps. Should you listen? Absolutely. Can Annie really see you in the gym? Maybe.

In this episode, Annie and Claire share their journeys into mountain biking, the evolution of Claire’s coaching business Dirt Maidens, and how representation and creating space matters when it comes to increasing women’s participation in MTB.

Our first ever episode! From the kitchen table (finally) to your ears. This ep is just a little bit about us and what we hope to achieve with the pod (hint: it’s to get more women riding bikes)