There is no doubt that utilizing beginner to expert level "Trials Skills" on a trail will unlock infinite progression, confidence and ability on your next mountain bike ride!  Old habits may die hard, but when we practice being present on the bike, we can unlock all the balance, skill and ability we want! 

Sage was super stoked to ride with "The Trail Boss," Jeff Lenosky at Mt. Penn in Reading, PA.  Jeff's incredible skills and experience teach us that anything is truly possible!  Sage also enjoyed being back on a smaller mountain bike as he sends a new trail gap at Brandywine Park in Delaware.  Dan experiences the exact ride he needs in beautiful Sedona, Arizona.  Besides incredible beauty, Sedona boasts all the slabs, tech, climbs and jumps any mountain biker could ask for!  National Trail in Phoenix, AZ claims a victim in a nasty crash but the ride is saved in an expected way! 

The guys also discuss the new "Ride & Laugh" Strava group, mullet bikes vs. 27.5 bikes, trail gaps, breaking old riding habits, clipless pedals vs. flat pedals and so much more!

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Dan:  Web MD / Internet Search!  - After Neil dislocated his shoulder on a ride on National Trail at South Mountain, the guys learned how to 'relocate' a dislocated shoulder from the internet!  While still on the trail, they were able to instruct Neil how to pop his shoulder back into the socket and get back to the trailhead.  Gratitude to the internet!  Mountain bikers are awesome! Heal up Neil!  

Sage:  Sage's Ibis Mojo 3 - As Sage contemplates adding a new mountain bike to his garage, he is overwhelmed with gratitude for the excellent and trusty Ibis Mojo 3.  The Mojo has brought countless hours of flow, fun, joy and progression to Sage on the trails.  Thank you Ibis Mojo 3!

MTB Tip of the Week:

Endo Turn/ Nose Pivot!  Hit the front brake to unweight your rear tire then swing the bike to either side.  Practice small endo turns on the trail 1st.  You don't need to go very fast and put yourself on a slight turn to make the endo turn easier to initiate.

Featured Riders:

Jeff Lenosky - https://www.instagram.com/jefflenosky/

Additional Links:

Ride and Laugh Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1335621

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WP_V4x0bmBk

The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage.  Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking!  Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life!  Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe.  Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or [email protected].  

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