Sneak peak video with Rocky Mountain Adventure Junkies
The team from Rocky Mountain Adventure Junkies came out to Valmont Bike Park for a LLB skills clinic, and here’s their preview.
You gotta love the drone shots.
Scalpel in the middle, chainsaw on the sides
In the post about the new Specialized Slaughter tire, which comes in 650B and 29 sizes, David asked:
“Hi Lee – do you have any suggestions for similar 26″s out back? I love this concept!”
After one skills session …
Our friend Keith, a Cat 1 XC racer with legs that were crushing but skills that were disappointing, has signed up for 20 hours of skills sessions.
In session #1 we covered the basics, laid down some baseline metrics (time trials!) and plucked some low-hanging fruit.
Keith raced the following weekend. Here’s what he said:
Butcher vs. Purgatory for the front?
In the post Early impressions: Specialized Slaughter tire, Tjaard asked:
“What is your feeling on the Butcher vs Purgatory for the front?”
Speed ladder for MTB?
Hi Lee,
Thanks for Pump Up The Base, I rocked it last winter and now I am gaining the benefits (aside from the leg speed, “climbing” on a trainer helped my posture while climbing).
My question is, does the speed ladder help in MTB? I came across a speed ladder and I thought that the foot speed(?) and agility exercises were nice and since I do MTB, maybe I can incorporate it to my training.
Pin it!
Niño
Arm position when pumping?
Lee,
I have pump track envy! That just looks like so much fun.
I also have a question about arm/wrist position when pumping. I notice that some people cock/flex their wrist more at the grip that leads to a more elbows out position, and others keep their wrist more perpendicular to the bar and elbows more inline with their body. Which is correct? Or more effective?
Max
Riding my backyard pump track!
This track is as old as The Bugs, which makes it almost five years young. Finally, here are some riding videos: one of the kids, one of the dads.
Integrating bike and strength fitness?
Our friend Lars has an interesting question about timing his Pump Up the Base and Prepare to Pin It training programs, plus integrating strength work.
Shredders from Colombia
Jorge and Diego came from Bogota, Colombia to dial in their MTB skills.
We had two great sessions at Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, CO.
Kung fu skills clinic in Orange County, CA on Sept. 7
OK! We are bringing the Awesome to Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in Orange County, CA.
Come on out for a fun day of learning and riding with LLB coach Andy Somerville.
SOLD OUT.
First XTERRA win for a kung fu student!
Hey Lee, I don’t know if you remember me, I attended the Utah clinic you guys put on last spring … anyway, my daughter and I have been on the trails almost every day since then, always yelling out whatever Lee taught us that the other is not doing … I finally won my age group at an XTERRA, on the most technical course I’ve done. I still can’t keep up on 4,000 ft of climbing because I am 30-40 lbs heavier then the other guys, but the technical riding and more punchy climbs are mine. I have gotten to the point of zero hand callouses, no wrist pain, and no arm fatigue from death gripping the bars. I think about what you taught daily, and still go back and read your books fairly often. Thanks for taking the effort to single me out and give me some help.
Carl
Kung fu MTB skills in Peoria, IL Aug. 15-18
I’ll be teaching kung fu skills in Peoria, IL the weekend of Aug. 16, 2014.
Fitness and equipment are temporary. Skill is permanent.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday are sold out.
NEW: Monday session! >>> SOLD OUT. Thanks everyone!