Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast

Raise the collective vibe, confidence, stoke and progression on your next mountain bike group ride!  Learn tips to maximize fun on the trails when riding with mountain bikers of all levels.  Whether you're the fastest, slowest or somewhere in between, let go of judgement, find your flow and appreciate the progression that is coming! 

The guys discuss riding in difficult conditions like rain and dust.  Dan explains the gnarly trails...

Letting go of expectations leads to more flow and progression on our mountain bikes!  Whether it's climbing incredibly difficult technical trails without 'dabbing' (foot down) or confidently riding steep rock slabs, being centered on the bike and in our minds is the key to ultimate confidence, flow and fun on all rides!  

This week Dan and Sage discuss seeing the infamous "White Line" trail in Sedona, AZ.  How riding with no expect...

When you feel intimidated or anxious about a mountain bike trail, feature, jump or drop you can absolutely flip that anxiety to excitement and confidence!  Each MTB ride, you're going to focus on the best possible outcome, release expectations, use positive affirmations and give yourself grace!  You're not who you thought you were... you're better!  

Join Dan & Sage as they discuss the mindset for optimal success and fun on mou...

Sage's visit to Arizona and all the amazing trails in the southwest are just further proof that anything is possible on and off our mountain bikes.  The boys talk about how to break down complicated features, jumps and drops on the trail in order to gain confidence for that important 100% commitment moment!  We are not who we thought we were... we're better! And so are you! 

Ride & Laugh Season 2 kicks off with tips that you ca...

"You gotta, 'Pump the Hump!'" Developing skills and technique on a pump track has direct application to your next mountain bike ride! Pump tracks teach free speed on trails along with the ability to crush berms, pull for jumps, stay perfectly centered and work on your manual game! 

The guys may (hilariously) struggle to explain what a pump track is but they definitely agree that pump tracks are awesome for mountain bikers!  You don...

Pedaling through "Slow Speed Tech" trails on your mountain bike requires all your physical and mental MTB tools!  A good tech trail is like a MTB puzzle.  Use the tips discussed in this episode to unlock the puzzle, complete the trail and feel the stoke!  

Eyes up, keep moving forward, dropper down, be dynamic... you got this!  Join Sage & Dan as they discuss their love for slow-speed tech as well as their key tips and moves to...

What are your favorite mountain bike features on the trails?  Mountain biking provides endless fun and challenges with all kinds of skinnies, drops, jumps, slabs, berms and more!  

Join the conversation as the guys discuss their top 7 mountain bike features and the 1 feature they can do without!  Do you agree with Sage and Dan?  What is your favorite MTB feature?  Which is your least favorite feature?  And what makes some of these ...

The best mountain bikers in the world have an elite level perspective!  Raise your vibration, access a positive attitude, focus on the good, visualize success, be prepared, remove expectations and more!  

Use these mountain bike mindset tips to access your flow state!  Ride with more confidence and have maximum fun!  Unlock all of your unlimited progression!  Let each ride be what it's supposed to be.  If you're having fun without ...

The evolution of mountain bikes has been nothing short of amazing! These top innovations lead to more confidence, comfort, safety, flow and fun on all bike trails, jumps, drops, features and tech!  

Join the conversation about the top MTB innovations!  From dropper posts, disc brakes, 1x drivetrains, wheels sizes, tubeless tires and more!  It's an awesome time to be a mountain biker.  Modern mountain bikes are amazing!  What is you...

Mountain bike knee pads, elbow pads and full face (enduro) helmets add protection but maybe they don't help all riders!?  Is Sage right to refuse MTB pads on trails and bike parks!?  Let the trial begin! 

Flow on the trails starts with confidence and comfort.  If we believe that pads protect us and add confidence, then they are already working!  But the same is true for the opposite belief system!  Debate the pros and cons of weari...

The final episode of Ride and Laugh Season 1 with guest star Johnnie U from MTB Q&A is all smiles as we discuss finding and following your passion, mountain bike enthusiasm, hugs over fist bumps, trail pizza, ebike joy, MTB friendships, stoke and of course; unlimited gratitude & appreciation!  Learn about Sage's crazy '1 minute hug rule', magnetic pedals, dropper posts & bike geo, Florida jump trails, MTB tan lines, fit...

Learn a valuable MTB breathing and visualization routine to apply to your next mountain bike ride featuring intimidating jumps, drops rocks and gnarly trails.  Choose your riding partners carefully as group vibes matters when you're looking to take your mountain bike riding to the next level.

How much time do you need to get ready at the trailhead (Dan needs too much!?)  What makes mountain bike jumps different from traditional dir...

When you're open, present, and centered on the mountain bike, all your skills will flow effortlessly.  Use your excitement to be active and dynamic on the bike as you confidently ride all the jumps, drops, tech, steeps, skinnies and climbs.

Settle the debate... mountain bike fist bump vs. hand shake (or bro-hug!)?   Are some features visually misleading or actually harder to ride?  Dan 'focuses on not focusing' in order to enter th...

We are what we believe we are so let's CHOOSE to believe that anything is possible on a mountain bike!  Your Passion for mountain biking will reveal your true talent for riding bikes on trails with all the cool jumps, drops, tech and features you can imagine! 

Sure, hikers and other non-riders may think we're nuts but that's fine with us!  We are shifting our mindset to "YES" for anything on a mountain bike (and in life!).  Join th...

Certain MTB features are visually unsettling and can get stuck in our heads!  The dreaded "downward facing drop" may require more technique on our mountain bike trails than we're accustomed to!  Access your MTB intuition, trust your skills, stay present and effortlessly flow through any and all features on your next mountain bike ride! 

Do calloused hands mean we're gripping the handlebars too hard?  Does an electric Dirt Jumper ac...

From the pros racing Red Bull Hardline Tasmania to brand new riders, all mountain bikers possess the three prime MTB talents of balance, coordination and comfort on a bike.  What makes some people fall in love with mountain biking but scares others away from ever taking a bike on a trail again? 

Join the fellas for a fun debate on how soon new riders know if they love or hate mountain biking?  Are all mountain bikers fans of progre...

We can all agree that hardtail mountain bikes and full suspension bikes are great choices, but what is the best NEXT bike for most riders to excel on?  E-bikes (aka E-MTBs) allow almost limitless laps and miles on your trails, but e-bikes are expensive while Dirt Jumpers (aka DJs) are inexpensive and demand precision from riders.  Listen to the episode & then let us know which you would choose: e-bike, DJ, or something else! 

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What type of mountain bike do experienced riders recommend for new MTB trail riders?  Join a "Ride & Laugh" mountain bike debate about hardtails, full-suspension, e-bikes, skills, fun, budget, weight, passion and much more!

How important is the right bike to a new mountain bike rider's joy of our amazing sport?  Do most riders start on hardtails, or can we go right to a full-suspension trail bike?  How much do we spend on a 1st...

Maximize the fun and excitement of mountain biking on a new trail for the 1st time, aka “Riding Blind!”  Learn the top tips to boost your confidence, speed and flow on new and old MTB trails!!

Is it still riding blind if you’re following another rider?  Dan rides partially blind (Pirate style!?) on the double black "Old Man Trail" at South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona.  Does a ‘big’ bike with more suspension travel, such as the Piv...