6 Apps to Help you Gain Strength, Focus, and Time on the Bike, all While Stuck in the Office
Avoid the deadly “sitting disease,” and read about how our office life is shortening lifespans. Here are 6 apps to help break up your desk time with movement, and hopefully help you get out of the office in less time.
4 Mountain Bike Recovery Drink Recommendations, Based on Science
Marty analyzes three recovery drinks (plus regular old chocolate milk) to see how well each delivers dietician-recommended nutrients.
Why Mountain Bikers Should Consider Yoga, Plus 3 of the Best Stretches with Trials Master Ryan Leech
Mountain bike trials rider Ryan Leech explains how yoga is beneficial for mountain bikers, and shares three of his favorite post-ride stretches.
Taking a Deeper Look at Recovery Drinks and Nutrition with a US Olympic Center Dietician
There’s a lot of information out there about sports recovery drinks and nutrition. We talked to a dietician with the US Olympic & Paralympic Center in Colorado Springs, CO to get a deeper understanding.
Thinking About Attempting a Mountain Bike Stage Race? These 6 Tips Are for You
6 tips for successful mountain bike stage racing learned at the Pisgah Stage Race.
MTB Strength Training Tips and Sample Workouts from Jonny Thompson of Fit4Racing
Fit4Racing has fitness training tips and programs to help everyone from weekend warriors to top-step mountain bike professionals. We get the low down on their approach, and share two sample workouts to get started.
CBD and Mountain Biking: Will It Help My Training?
Can CBD help with mountain bike training? We consider the current evidence.
How to Use Energy and Recovery Products Before, During, and After a Mountain Bike Ride
Dillon shares his strategy for fueling before, during, and after the ride, and provides a sample template for varying mountain bike ride lengths.
The Four Exercise Switchback Hack: MTB Strength Training to Improve Handling
If you struggle with riding switchbacks or find it more difficult to turn one direction than the other, these 4 mountain bike strength training exercises will help you improve.
3 Basic Plyometric Exercises to Boost Mountain Bike Power
We talk with strength training coach James Wilson to find out how mountain bikers can use plyometrics to get stronger.
5 Strength Training Moves For a Better Mountain Bike Ride
Mountain biking takes more than strong legs and a good set of lungs. Find out how to improve the next ride with strength training.
5 Things To Expect At Your First Enduro Mountain Bike Race
Bottom line: Enduro racing is not scary; you’re going to get passed; and you’ll have fun, meet new friends, and will become a better mountain biker.