Ride Aggressively Centered! MTB Braking Secrets and Positive Self-Talk for More Flow [RNL S2, Ep 18]
Boost your mountain bike confidence and braking skills on all spicy features, steep rolls and sketchy trails! Dan and Sage share positive mantras like “aggressively centered” and “keep ’em rolling” to help you stay calm, ride loose, and trust your skills on all sorts of trails.
With tips on using less front brake for more traction and plenty of laughs (yes, even Dan’s imaginary riding buddy Benoit), this episode is all about flow, self-talk, and having more fun on the bike. You're not who you think you are... you're better!
MTB Gratitude of the Week:
Sage: His Son Jack - Sage is stoked on his trusty van and all the MTB adventures it’s taken him on—but this week’s gratitude goes to his son Jack! Jack just graduated mechanic school, fixes the van like a pro, and inspires Sage by chasing his passions. Proud dad moment!
Dan: Lauren and Ella - Dan came home from a trip to find his office transformed into a personalized MTB workspace! Huge thanks to his wife Lauren and daughter Ella for making it awesome—and giving the podcast an even cooler backdrop.
MTB Tip of the Week:
Keep a clean (no pesticide!) pressure sprayer in your car filled with water. It’s perfect for rinsing bikes, cooling off, or cleaning cuts. Pro tip: strap it down so it doesn’t roll—and yes, the guys want a square Ride & Laugh version someday!
3 Gallon Pesticide Sprayer: https://amzn.to/3KCIB0b (Affiliate Link)
Featured Riders:
Terry - https://www.instagram.com/terryallenhaynes/ Zane - https://www.instagram.com/sploosh_mtb/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/adrnln_jnke Jeff Winsor - https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20/ Jack (Sage's Son) - https://www.instagram.com/jack.thpzn/ Lauren - https://www.instagram.com/painted_fields/
Additional Links:
Junction Bike Shop - https://www.instagram.com/junctionbikecompany/ Ride Reactive - https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive DJI Action Pro 5: https://amzn.to/4gXrrH3 (Affiliate Link)
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RJp0LonPni4
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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.
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