MTB Confidence Crisis! Trust Your Skills, Ride With More Flow and Have More Fun [RNL Quick Rip]

MTB Confidence Crisis! Trust Your Skills, Ride With More Flow and Have More Fun [RNL Quick Rip]

Are you letting mountain bike imposter syndrome steal your confidence? In this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast, we dive into why your worth has nothing to do with your skill level and why your crashes, mistakes, and failures do NOT define you as a rider—or as a person. We explore mountain biking confidence, fear, comparison, progression, mindset, riding with faster riders, and the Ride & Laugh mantra: "The Skills Are In There." Learn how to trust your abilities, stack wins, lean into your strengths, and let go of self-doubt so you can ride with more flow, fun, and freedom. Do you ever struggle with MTB imposter syndrome or compare yourself to other riders? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com] Links: Luca Cometti – https://www.instagram.com/luca_cometti [https://www.instagram.com/luca_cometti] Rob Drew – https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew [https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew] Patrick Mulhern – https://www.instagram.com/patrick__mulhern [https://www.instagram.com/patrick__mulhern] Evan Kinzey – https://www.instagram.com/evankinzey12 [https://www.instagram.com/evankinzey12] Sean Kelly – https://www.instagram.com/xseanvaldez [https://www.instagram.com/xseanvaldez] The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZlAhTEez7tw [https://youtu.be/ZlAhTEez7tw] The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides [https://www.instagram.com/the_ride_abides/] and Sage @TrailSage [https://www.youtube.com/@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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com]. #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips

First Dirt Bike Ride! How Moto Can Push MTB Limits, Add Skill and Increase Balance [RNL S2, Ep 44]

What happens when a mountain biker tries moto/dirt bike training for the very first time? This episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast dives into MTB mindset, overcoming fear and resistance, flow state riding, group ride pressure, and how trusting yourself on the trail can completely change your riding experience. Dan shares lessons from his first moto training session, the guys discuss comparison and peer validation in mountain biking, and Dan tells the painful story of losing his brand-new DJI Neo 2 drone! Plus, they talk Costa Rica MTB trip stoke, progression without pressure, and learning to let go of thoughts that don’t serve you on the trail. Have you ever felt pressure trying to impress other riders on a group ride?  Anyone tracking drones with air-tags?  Have you tried electric dirt bikes yet? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com] Featured Riders: Rob Drew – https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew [https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew] Steve at Bent Spokes – https://www.instagram.com/bentspokesmtb [https://www.instagram.com/bentspokesmtb] Chris Huffmire – https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke [https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke] Shelly – https://www.instagram.com/o.hey.shell [https://www.instagram.com/o.hey.shell]    Additional Links: DBT – https://www.instagram.com/dirtbiketraining [https://www.instagram.com/dirtbiketraining] Lee McCormack - https://www.instagram.com/leelikesbikes/ [https://www.instagram.com/leelikesbikes/] DJI – https://www.instagram.com/DJI [https://www.instagram.com/DJI] Adventure Meraki – https://www.instagram.com/merakirides [https://www.instagram.com/merakirides] The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GcWOUQnPEJU [https://youtu.be/GcWOUQnPEJU]  The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides [https://www.instagram.com/the_ride_abides/] and Sage @TrailSage [https://www.youtube.com/@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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com]. #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips

MTB Skills - Better Jumping, More Flow and The Rise of The Dynamic Mantis! [RNL S2, Ep 43]

MTB technique, fear vs. excitement, and trusting your skills — this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast is packed with mountain bike progression, mindset shifts, jumping tips, and aggressive riding confidence! The guys discuss elbows out riding position, bunny hop/J-hop practice, staying dynamic on the bike, and how “just get into it” applies both on the trail and in life. Dan shares breakthroughs practicing downhill MTB skills on his eMTB, while Sage talks modern vs. older mountain bike geometry after a recent ride on his 2018 Ibis Mojo. Plus: Arizona MTB riding, MTB travel stoke, jump technique, pump track practice, DJI drone fun, and a HUGE Costa Rica MTB trip announcement! What MTB technique or mindset shift has helped your riding the most lately? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com] MTB Gratitude of the Week: Sage: YouTube! - Sage is incredibly grateful for YouTube and the amazing MTB community built through his YouTube channel, TrailSage. From meeting riders on the trails to connecting with people who discovered new mountain bike trails through his videos, it’s been an awesome experience seeing the MTB community come together. Be sure to check out all the new Arizona mountain biking content now live on the TrailSage channel! TrailSage Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TrailSage [https://www.youtube.com/@TrailSage] Dan: Emigos Bike Shop! - Dan purchased his new eMTB from Emigos, and both Dan & Sage stopped in the shop multiple times recently for mountain bike repairs and service. The Emigos staff was incredibly helpful, the mechanics were top-notch, and the overall bike shop experience was awesome every time. Highly recommended for mountain bike sales, demos, service, and repairs in the Phoenix area! Emigos Bike Shop – https://www.instagram.com/emigosbike [https://www.instagram.com/emigosbike]  MTB Tip of the Week: Use beverage koozies to cover flat pedals with sharp MTB pedal pins when transporting your bikes! The koozies help protect bike frames from scratches and damage, especially when carrying multiple mountain bikes on a bike rack. Simple, cheap, and super effective! Featured Riders: Dan Ackerman – https://www.instagram.com/danackerman8 [https://www.instagram.com/danackerman8] Josh at Slanted Ground – https://www.instagram.com/slantedground [https://www.instagram.com/slantedground] Zane at Sploosh MTB – https://www.instagram.com/sploosh_mtb [https://www.instagram.com/sploosh_mtb] Chris Huffmire – https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke [https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke] Tyler – https://www.instagram.com/red_dot_rec [https://www.instagram.com/red_dot_rec] Rob Drew – https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew [https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew]   Additional Links: Specialized Stumpjumper – https://www.instagram.com/specialized_bikes [https://www.instagram.com/specialized_bikes] Ibis Mojo – https://www.instagram.com/ibiscycles [https://www.instagram.com/ibiscycles] DJI Neo 2 – https://www.instagram.com/dji [https://www.instagram.com/dji] Sourdrew Bread – https://www.instagram.com/sourdrewbread [https://www.instagram.com/sourdrewbread] Adventure Meraki – https://www.instagram.com/merakirides [https://www.instagram.com/merakirides] TrailSage Coaching - https://trail-sage.com/coaching/ [https://trail-sage.com/coaching/]  Ride Reactive – https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive [https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive] The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DjS_o8o9-RI [https://youtu.be/DjS_o8o9-RI]  The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides [https://www.instagram.com/the_ride_abides/] and Sage @TrailSage [https://www.youtube.com/@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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com]. #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips

This Changes Everything! MTB Perspective Shift for Unlimited Flow on Trails AND Life! [RNL RoadTrip]

Ride your ride, trust your skills, and replace negative self-talk with gratitude on this week’s Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast! We dive deep into mountain bike mindset, positive self-talk, flow state riding, confidence on technical terrain, and why we’re all better riders than we think we are when we stop comparing ourselves to others and simply stay present. In this episode, Dan and Sage recap an epic ride through the granite slabs and slow-speed tech of the Granite Dells in Prescott, talking body position, aggressive riding, jumps, confidence, visualization, abundance, and how MTB skills transfer directly into life. From “The skills are in there” to “Ride Your Ride,” this pod is packed with MTB progression, mental game tips, trail stoke, and mindset shifts for riders of every level. What negative thought or riding comparison are you currently working through on the bike? And what positive self-talk helps YOU unlock confidence and flow on the trails? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com] Featured Riders: Arturo – https://www.instagram.com/byclas_mtb  [https://www.instagram.com/byclas_mtb] Ryan Butler – https://www.instagram.com/butlerdoesit76 [https://www.instagram.com/butlerdoesit76]  The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/aTssUbGGakY [https://youtu.be/aTssUbGGakY]  The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides [https://www.instagram.com/the_ride_abides/] and Sage @TrailSage [https://www.youtube.com/@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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com]. #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips

MTB Fear to Excitement! Trust Your Skills and Find Effortless Flow on the Trails [RNL RoadTrip]

Learn how to trust your MTB skills and tap into your amazing MTB intuition to find the rhythm of even the gnarliest of trails!  In this episode of the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, Dan and Sage dive into mountain bike progression, jump technique, aggressive body position, trail confidence, and how trusting yourself helps unlock smoother riding on jumps, tech, and steep terrain. We talk about why mtb skills practice should still feel fun, how to shift from fear to excitement, and why riding loose and present creates better flow on the trail. From learning proper jump technique to trusting intuition and riding aggressively with confidence, this episode is packed with MTB mindset tips and riding progression insights. Do you struggle with overthinking on the trail? What helps YOU shift from fear into excitement before a feature, jump, or technical section? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com] Featured Riders: Jeff Winsor – https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20 [https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20] Chris Huffmire – https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke [https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke] Joe Mullins – https://www.instagram.com/_mojoe_ [https://www.instagram.com/_mojoe_] Rob Drew – https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew [https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew] Aaron Homiak – https://www.instagram.com/aaron_homiak [https://www.instagram.com/aaron_homiak] Lauren Adams – https://www.instagram.com/laurenadamsloves_life [https://www.instagram.com/laurenadamsloves_life] The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vGeRSPMbkqE [https://youtu.be/vGeRSPMbkqE]  The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides [https://www.instagram.com/the_ride_abides/] and Sage @TrailSage [https://www.youtube.com/@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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com]. #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips