Dialing in the 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon HT World Cup
Specialized aims its 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon HT World Cup straight at hardcore XC racing on smoother tracks. I have other ideas for mine.
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Three Pump Up the Base workouts in a week?
/3 Comments/in Ask Lee, Pump Up the Base training program, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesLee, So if weather is just terrible and I am confined to the trainer for days or weeks at a time what would be better…? Stick to two Pump Up the Base workouts a week plus some level 2 time on the trainer or would it be ok to hit PUTB 3 times in a […]
Correct heart rate for Pump Up the Base intervals?
/0 Comments/in Ask Lee, Pump Up the Base training program, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesHi Lee ! I am now in week 4 of your awesome Pump Up the Base program. For the last couple of years i’ve got some concern about target heart rates, that gets me confused. I am 46 so my 85% heart rate should be around 148bpm ( 220-46X85/100). But here’s the thing, at this […]
First ride: 2014 Specialized S-Works Enduro 29
/5 Comments/in 29ers, Reviews/by leelikesbikesWe know this bike is made for serious DH shredding, but Ride #1 was all about climbing. Not bad, not bad …
First rides: 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon HT World Cup
/14 Comments/in 29ers, Reviews/by leelikesbikesI have been blessed with the ultimate tool for an aspiring MTB ninja: 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon HT World Cup • FACT IS 10m carbon frame • Chisel carbon fork • Roval Control Carbon 29 142+ carbon wheels • Less than 20 pounds This is surely a serious tool for XC racing on smoother […]
Enduro MTB Training: Complete training program for shredding
/1 Comment/in Skills/training/by leelikesbikesHey all, I’ve been working with trainer Dee Tidwell of Enduro MTB Training He’s offering a thorough training program for enduro racing (and all-around shredding). The six-month program costs $99 with a money back guarantee. Might as well check it out:
Go Alex Willie!
/0 Comments/in Coaching/by leelikesbikesOur friend and pupil Alex Willie is in the process of “making it.” He has a factory ride with Intense and strong relationships with Shimano and Fox. He’s currently crushing his senior year and training for his 2014 season. Always a gentleman, Alex sent in a nice quote:
Critique: Kung fu loop on lower Valmont pump track
/15 Comments/in Pump tracks, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesSki skills expert Ron LeMaster and I have been exploring the commonalities of pumping on dirt and snow. He shot this video for use in his books and lectures. I’m seeing some good moments and some lazy ones.
Riding with Dorcy Lights
/0 Comments/in Reviews/by leelikesbikesCheck out these affordable lights for riding, camping and trailside repairs.
Skills clinics in Temecula, CA on Jan. 5 and 6
/0 Comments/in Skills/training/by leelikesbikesHey all, I’m stoked to announce kung fu skills sessions in Temecula, CA on Jan. 5 and 6, 2014. The venue is super fun, with tons of challenging terrain. Give yourself the upgrade that lasts forever! SESSIONS ARE CLOSED Stay tuned for my next trip to SoCal.
Push backward into backsides?
/9 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesTalking about bike-maths (Galileo would have built sick rhythm sections): when you manual-pump a roller, should the force be directed vertically (to increase your weight as you suggest in Mastering Mountain Bike Skills), or perpendicularly to the backside (so that all the energy is used to push off the ground)? Provided that our aim is […]
Pump up my calves?
/0 Comments/in Ask Lee, Pump Up the Base training program, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesLee, I bought Pump Up the Base a couple weeks back. I am currently in week 2 and am enjoying the workouts very much. I have a question — I’m doing my best to drop my heel and then point my toes at the bottom of the pedal stroke. I’m getting a feel for that […]
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