Feeling stuck in your mountain biking progress? Frustrated learning wheelies, bunny hops or other MTB skills? In this episode, I share how to bio-hack your brain for faster skills growth, a practice hack to stay motivated when progress feels slow or invisible, and why to embrace the process. Tune in for practical tips and a mindset shift to help you overcome plateaus and enjoy the journey of mastering MTB skills. 

Links I mention and that are related: 

📖 My MTB-Skills and Mindset Blog: https://roxybike.podia.com/blog 

䷢ Work with my step by step drills and personal coaching to improve faster: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses

🆓 Get my Trackstand Course for FREE and tips directly into your inbox: https://roxybike.podia.com/sign-me-up 

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Taking you on a hilly walk (sorry for being a little out of breath), sharing how gratitude can revolutionize your mountain biking experience and life! In this episode, we explore the science-backed benefits of thankfulness, why it boosts joy - and deliberately choosing your focus can create flow and more happiness both on and off the trails. Learn simple, actionable exercises to embrace gratitude, enhance your mood, improve your mental and physical health, and deepen your connection with the sport and yourself.

Want to work with my drills and join my online community of practice aficionados to keep you accountable - which makes it easier to build new habits? Then start now - on your doorstep: https://roxybike.podia.com/sign-me-up (By signing up for my mailing list you will get my Trackstand Course for free) and don't forget my Black Friday Discount: Code BF-2024 valid until December 1st, 11 pm CET

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Here are the studies I refer to in this episode: 

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain 

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-3514.84.2.377

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/03/practicing-gratitude

#mtbpodcast #roxybike #gratitude #mentalhealth #rideandinspire #mountainbiking #mtblove #mtbtherapy 

Sharing a few surprising lessons I learnt racing in a local mountain bike (and e-mtb) hobby race on the weekend. If you want to see the type of trails we rode and a fun little moment when Berni's mom called, then watch this short video on YT: https://youtube.com/shorts/0MOuFHehn6A?feature=share 

I also talk about:

• an inspirational story one of the racers (aged 70+!) shared with us

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How can we leverage mountain biking to make the world more inclusive? What do mountain biking ladies think about sexism in the mtb world (and beyond)? Is hate on social media a reflection of society? Is there systematic misogyny? Is it a coincidence that most Nobel Prize winners are male? How can mountain biking help build skills for life? In this episode I address these and many more questions, sharing some of the wild comments I got below my last YouTube video (which contained a cheeky joke, that prompted some men to write pretty outrageous comments below it, and MANY people to write absolutely LOVELY comments and even send me super appreciative emails 😍)

Here's the video with the comments - DO read the pinned comment to find out more about WHY I said what I said: https://youtu.be/_eCNaa4hn1k?si=Kqkm5BN1x5OfLyLg

Here's the Facebook Group "Mountain Biking Ladies" I mention, founded by Dr. Liz Koch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtbladies/ 

Source of the percentages mentioned about toxic users: https://x.com/AdamMGrant/status/1846179226778849732/photo/1 

Not mentioned in this podcast, but very relevant article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_turn_down_the_tension_in_a_conversation

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In this episode I share a recording of an interview conducted by journalist Bay Hagebeek - a deep talk during which we dived into topics like mental health, sexism, soul vs. ego, authenticity, why I became a coach, spirituality, eating disorders, how being egoistic can actually serve the world and how I've started to take hate on the internet less to heart. Here's the written interview Bay published after our talk: https://bayhagebeek.nl/mountain-biking-a-tool-for-mental-strength/ and this is the recording of the interview, which I've separated into chunks to make it more digestible. 

Here's a timeline: 

0:00 - Intro and topics of this episode

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In this episode I talk about the dangers of free YouTube Tutorials (and internet tutorials in general), about the limits of tutorials and "how to" videos - and also my personal experience learning with tutorials, as well as my experience coaching a lot of riders who used to work primarily with free skills tutorials. Fun fact: when I said Tim the DIY guy, I meant Tim „The Toolman“ Taylor 😆 

Get in touch and find my methodical practice catalogues here: https://roxybike.podia.com 

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How is it possible to learn to jump as an adult without getting hurt? That's what I (as a full-time coach with many years of experience coaching both riders of all levels, but also other coaches) talk about in this episode. Want to learn front wheel lifts, how to bunny hop (which is the perfect preparation for jumping) and get PERSONAL feedback from me, to avoid practicing and ingraining errors? Then work with me here: https://roxybike.podia.com - remote coaching has the advantage that you have access to the best coaches worldwide, not just the ones in your neighbourhood - at a SUPER affordable rate! 

Here's the mini jumping tutorial on IG I mention in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/reel/C86l80hstvS/ 

Also uploaded it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/I_2iOczrpdU?si=uybUj09radRe-7sm - but the comment I mention is on IG.

If you want to find out more about how motor learning actually works (based on neuroscience), check out this video and podcast of mine:

The science of learning motor skills on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k2Mv2PqYVEQ?si=jBt24npvZKH5DcrU 

Podcast - Why you may spontaneously "forget" about your skill on a jump/on trails: 

https://www.podcastics.com/episode/273598/link/

Podcast - The 4 stages of learning skills (detailed explanation of "unconscious competence" mentioned in this episode): 

https://www.podcastics.com/episode/263253/link/

I'm NOT an influencer, so I do not live off the content I release, actually, it COSTS me money for hosting it and a LOT of time! 

Support me and the content here, to keep it coming: 

Buy me a coffee ☕️ - https://buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires

Become a Patron on Patreon 💖 - https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire 

And/or leave me a friendly comment and share the content 😍🚀

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In this episode I share a simple, yet highly effective 4-step recipe for learning MTB Skills (and motor skills in general). I developed this protocol based on neuroscience, sports science and have been applying it my daily experience as a MTB Skills Coach, International Instructor Trainer and Graduate Mental Trainer for years. I also share why some people progress quickly and safely, while others stagnate and/or develop fear in technical trails. 

Body Positioning Breakdown: https://youtu.be/SydGB5NN3Zg 

Work with me personally, simply follow my proven step-by-step drills and get personalized coaching: https://roxybike.podia.com 

How to Bunny Hop - NO, you do not need a rear wheel lift (actually, practicing rear wheel lifts LIMITS your bunny hop success): https://youtu.be/aHzkHN_uRhs

Scientific studies showing the efficacy of DELAYED feedback and more resources about the science of learning: 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262305212_Delaying_Feedback_Promotes_Transfer_of_Knowledge_Despite_Student_Preferences_to_Receive_Feedback_Immediately

The Effect of Immediate and Delayed Feedback (Virtual Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing): Article Download

Why you need to practice in a safe learning zone: https://youtu.be/u54_U4GqNUs

The science of learning mtb skills (the neuroscientific background of what I say in this mtb podcast): https://youtu.be/k2Mv2PqYVEQ

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Does popular Mountain Bike Marketing distort expectations, decrease self-esteem & ruin trails? I certainly believe it does to some extent - especially for adult riders new to the sport. In this episode I share my doubts and my thoughts about what really matters for most mountain bikers, what truly makes an expert rider and I appeal to the marketing experts of the huge brands. 

Here's the Reel I mention in this podcast episode: https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/reel/C86l80hstvS/ 

Here's my Body Position Breakdown: https://youtu.be/SydGB5NN3Zg

Work with me personally with my Signature 4-C-Formula for less fear and more fun on trails: https://roxybike.podia.com

Support my work 🩵 https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire 

In my daily job as a MTB skills coach and instructor trainer I hear SPEED IS YOUR FRIEND a lot - and while it does have its truth, it also has its limits and dangers. In this episode I talk about why it may help, why and when it won't, why it can cause mountain bikers to plateau and crash, and how you can improve your skills without having to crash or "balls"/courage. 

I also answer these and more questions: When is speed your enemy? Which maneuvers/features/trails require speed? Why is braking more impressive than being able to bunny hop? Is a fast rider a skilled rider? What do I work on with advanced riders? Why will women not be able to use "speed is your friend" as often as men? Is courage the trick to progress? 

Here's the video about "how to wallride" I mention in this episode: https://youtu.be/1Rjo5iR2sMk

Here's my FREE track stand course: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy 

Here's my FUNdamentals course: 

Here are all my home training courses with proven, easy-to-follow drills to learn and develop the movement patterns you need for technical trails in a SAFE learning zone right on your doorstep, before you risk trying them on trails: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses 

In contrast, it actually costs me money and time, as I need to pay for hosting and spend a lot of time researching, recording, editing and publishing it.