LLB skills student and pro racer Chris Kelly helped create the comprehensive functional wellness practice Nourish Balance Thrive. He and I recently spent an hour talking about riding, training and Flow.
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Lee,
Have you ever built a pumptrack surfaced with concrete? I’ve seen a few videos from Europe showing one or two but nothing I can see in the U.S. I asking since I may be trying to approach our city about installing a pump track in a public park and something that would be lasting and require little to no maintenance would be ideal.
I live in La Crosse, WI and even asphalt doesn’t last more than 4-5 years without upkeep/replacement. By the way I like your design and thank you for your website.
Thank you,
Derek
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Hi Lee,
I attended your Oct 21st class in Temecula with Jon Farinholt. I was the guy with the white Ibis.
I have been wearing a pair of Sidi SRS Race Dragons (with the twist-up nylon gut tighteners) for the past 10 years. They are tight fitting, lightweight, and perfect for cross country rides but I now question their applicability to the kinds of riding we were doing Saturday that included rocky and tricky technical downhill chutes and descents.
I have also noticed that I am reluctant to unclip (and put my foot down) going down steep (and or) rutted chutes. because the shoes have little grip (probably because the replaceable “treads” are worn down, and this has decreased my confidence and probably contributed to most of my get-offs and crashes.
So I am wondering whether I should get a pair of the contemporary “tennis-shoe” designs favored by most riders today. I do like all the advantages that clip-ins offer though, and I would like to continue to use my XT MTB “mini-platform” pedals.
What are your thoughts and recommendations on this?
Also, thanks for a very very memorable experience. All of us were impressed.
Thanks.
Bill
Just your typical back-lot track, completely dialed, with brilliant bike-making people and elite bike-racing people:
Hello Lee
I am a huge fan of your books, already got PUTB, P2TI and Mastering MTB skills, they really added a huge increase both in my fitness and skills.
PUTB got me trying XC racing this year, and now that the season is over I’m looking forward next year to improve my results.
Got one question: I just began PUTB, I am on W4 this week, and I’m planning to rock P2PI right after to get in great shape for March, when I have my first races.
I am doing these workouts on tuesday and thursday, and I always get a long, fun MTB ride with friends on sunday morning.
Is that a good strategy?
During the race season, what do you recommand as a workout for the weekday?
Regards
Julien
This beautiful video from Rocky Mountain Adventure Junkies shows Valmont Bike Park from the ground and a drone, and it gives a taste of a Lee Likes Bikes skills clinic.
Thanks to Kevin Stiffler for the stunt riding and the RMAJ crew for the great work.
I’m getting better on video, but I still need to control the OKs and LIKEs.
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We are rocking kung fu skills clinics at the world famous Soquel Demonstration Forest Nov. 14, 15, 16 and 17.
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My August trip to Peoria, IL was so successful, I’m coming back!
Kung fu skills clinics Oct. 17-20.
LEVEL 2 session on Saturday!
Friday, Sunday and Monday are sold out.
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We’re teaching at Vail Lake Resort in Temecula, CA on Oct. 10, 11 and 12.
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