Just Get Into It! Turn MTB Frustration Into Flow, Confidence and Fun! [RNL S2, Ep 46]

Just Get Into It! Turn MTB Frustration Into Flow, Confidence and Fun! [RNL S2, Ep 46]

Train smarter, ride with more flow, and discover why sometimes less is more on the mountain bike and in life! In this episode of the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, we dive into MTB fitness, climbing motivation, mental focus, confidence, and how letting go of fear can unlock your skills and help you ride more centered and faster.  We also talk jump technique, technical descending, MTB imposter syndrome, eMTB progression, CushCore tire inserts, hydration packs vs hip packs, and using faster riders as motivation instead of comparison. Plus, hear stories from Bean Peaks and Goat Camp, listener questions, and mindset tips to help you trust your skills, stack wins, and find more flow on every trail.  What's your take: Would you rather bring too much water or too little?  And are tire inserts worth it for your riding?Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com] MTB Gratitude of the Week: Sage: Tom Thompson - Sage's MTB Gratitude of the Week is once again his awesome Dad, aka Big Pizon! After Sage's computer system crashed, Big Pizon spent countless hours repairing and restoring everything. Without his help, there would be no Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast this week. Thanks Dad for keeping the mountain bike podcast rolling! Dan: Jeff Winsor - Dan's MTB Gratitude of the Week goes to riding buddy Jeff Winsor for some clutch mountain bike advice. Dan recently installed CushCore tire inserts on his enduro bike, and Jeff wisely suggested bringing the wheels, tires and inserts inside where the air conditioning and a couple of fans could keep things cool. Since installing tire inserts for the first time can be a challenge, staying comfortable made the whole process much easier. Thanks Jeff for the pro tip and for helping keep the stoke high! MTB Tip of the Week: Like a skirt… but definitely NOT a skirt! A changing kilt is an absolute game changer for mountain bikers. It makes changing out of sweaty riding gear after a ride quick, easy and discreet. Unlike a towel that can unexpectedly fall off (and turn the parking lot into an awkward scene), a changing kilt keeps everything covered while you get cleaned up and ready for the drive home (or the diner!). Trust us, your fellow riders will thank you! Dan's Hydration Hose Carabiner: https://amzn.to/4vZrEzy [https://amzn.to/4vZrEzy]  (Affiliate Link) Featured Riders: Chris Huffmire – https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke [https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke] Nathan at Ride Reactive – https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive [https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive] Vaughn – https://www.instagram.com/v.spencer_mtb [https://www.instagram.com/v.spencer_mtb] Jeff Winsor – https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20 [https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20] Stick – https://www.instagram.com/stephenstoccardoJeff  [https://www.instagram.com/stephenstoccardoJeff] Jackson – https://www.instagram.com/jeffjacksonmtb [https://www.instagram.com/jeffjacksonmtb] Joshua Rozenboom – https://www.instagram.com/jerozen [https://www.instagram.com/jerozen] Rob Drew – https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew [https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew] Evan – https://www.instagram.com/venture_mtb [https://www.instagram.com/venture_mtb] Dennis – https://www.instagram.com/dennyjannettymtb [https://www.instagram.com/dennyjannettymtb] Joe Mullins – https://www.instagram.com/_mojoe_ [https://www.instagram.com/_mojoe_] AJ – https://www.instagram.com/aj_mtbrealtor [https://www.instagram.com/aj_mtbrealtor] Additional Links: USWE Hydration – https://www.instagram.com/uswesports [https://www.instagram.com/uswesports] Dakine – https://www.instagram.com/dakine [https://www.instagram.com/dakine] Camelbak – https://www.instagram.com/camelbak [https://www.instagram.com/camelbak] Specialized – https://www.instagram.com/specialized_bikes [https://www.instagram.com/specialized_bikes] Club Ride – https://www.instagram.com/clubrideapparel [https://www.instagram.com/clubrideapparel] HandUp – https://www.instagram.com/handupco [https://www.instagram.com/handupco] Orbea – https://www.instagram.com/orbeamtb_ [https://www.instagram.com/orbeamtb_] CushCore – https://www.instagram.com/cushcore [https://www.instagram.com/cushcore] Bean Peaks Trail System – https://www.instagram.com/beanpeaksaz [https://www.instagram.com/beanpeaksaz] RNL Costa Rica Trip with Adventure Meraki adventuremeraki.com/service-page/join-ride-laugh-podcast-in-costa-rica [https://www.adventuremeraki.com/service-page/join-ride-laugh-podcast-in-costa-rica?referral=service_list_widget] The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NupmtdMcwC4 [https://youtu.be/NupmtdMcwC4] 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]. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through the above links. Commissions earned through the Amazon Affiliate links help support this channel's content creation. Thank you! #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips

Anything Is Possible! MTB Visualization, Confidence and Flow for Your Next Ride [RNL S2, Ep 45]

Mountain biking is the perfect sport to prove that anything is possible, and this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast explores the mindset shifts that turn fear into confidence and help riders trust their skills. "Know thyself" doesn't mean avoiding progression—it means knowing exactly when to push limits, let go of pressure, and ride with flow.  We talk MTB visualization, jump progression, technical trail riding, moto vs. mountain biking, intuition, and why speaking with confidence in the present can change your riding.  How do you visualize yourself on the trail—through the handlebars (1st person), from a camera or drone view (3rd person), or from multiple angles? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com [rideandlaugh1@gmail.com]   MTB Gratitude of the Week: Sage: Tom Thompson - Sage shares gratitude for his amazing father getting remarried to the wonderful Toshiko. Sage's dad played a huge role in helping launch the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast, and we're incredibly grateful for his support. He's a great example of love, celebration, and making the most of every moment. Celebrate the wins and seize the moment! Dan: Amazon - Dan tells the story of losing his DJI Neo 2 drone during a mountain bike ride. Even at the time, he believed it would somehow work out for him—and it did! Dan shares his gratitude for Amazon's outstanding customer service after they refunded him for the lost drone. A great reminder that sometimes things really do work out for us. MTB Tip of the Week: Tired of your hydration hose flapping around on the trail? The guys share an inexpensive mountain bike hack using a retractable keychain carabiner ($7-8) to keep your hydration pack hose secure, accessible, and out of the way while riding.Dan's Hydration Hose Carabiner: https://amzn.to/43ApxGn [https://amzn.to/43ApxGn]  (Affiliate Link) Featured Riders: Dan Ackerman – https://www.instagram.com/danackerman8 [https://www.instagram.com/danackerman8] Steve at Bent Spokes – https://www.instagram.com/bentspokesmtb [https://www.instagram.com/bentspokesmtb] Zane at Sploosh MTB – https://www.instagram.com/sploosh_mtb [https://www.instagram.com/sploosh_mtb] Joshua Rozenboom – https://www.instagram.com/jerozen [https://www.instagram.com/jerozen] Jeff Winsor – https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20 [https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20] Joe Mullins – https://www.instagram.com/_mojoe_ [https://www.instagram.com/_mojoe_] Chris Huffmire – https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke [https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke] Additional Links: DJI – https://www.instagram.com/DJI [https://www.instagram.com/DJI] Adventure Meraki – https://www.adventuremeraki.com/service-page/join-ride-laugh-podcast-in-costa-rica [https://www.adventuremeraki.com/service-page/join-ride-laugh-podcast-in-costa-rica] The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/F3LV6cYo6yQ [https://youtu.be/F3LV6cYo6yQ] 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]. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through the above links. Commissions earned through the Amazon Affiliate links help support this channel's content creation. Thank you! #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips

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