Giant Factory Racing’s Eliot Jackson joins us to break down what makes pro Downhill racers unique and how average cyclists can learn from them, as well as a discussion on his Grow Cycling Foundation and how we can support them to make cycling more inclusive.

 

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

 

• Eliot Jackson’s background in motocross
• How Eliot made such a quick progression in mountain biking
• Bike setup tips from Eliot Jackson
• Beginner mistakes from a pro DH racer
• Why bike / body separation is so important
• How to turn a mountain bike
• What mountain bike and road bike handling have in common
• What sets apart the best mountain bikers in the world
• Manage risk on the bike
• How to build confidence in your bike handling
• Why pro riders can process everything at such high speed
• How to train for downhill mtb racing
• How to memorize a course
• How to race if you are having to ride a course blind
• How to mentally recover from a mid-race mistake
• What is Grow Cycling Foundation?
• What motivated Eliot Jackson to found Grow
• Grow Cycling Foundation’s fundraiser for the VeloSolutions pump track in Los Angeles, CA
• How can you make cycling more inclusive?

 

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