Skills clinics in New York Oct. 17 and 20
Coach Kevin Stiffler will be in New York to train high school coaches and riders. He’s teaching public classes Oct. 17 and 20.
Private sessions are available too.
Everything to help you ride stronger and better.
New tricks: Unstable single legged dead lift
The first snow of the year is on the ground here in Boulder, CO. While I’m bummed to be off the bike this winter, I’m excited to learn more and get stronger.
Mixing it up on a rainy morning
Today I was scheduled to get my butt kicked on a trail ride by my friend Nick, a recently retired World Cup XC racer.
But rain and busy.
So:
The power of kung fu skills
Niko Mulally’s chainless world championship downhill run!
Plus notes from two stoked Peoria, IL skills students:
End of season power testing for Lee
Yesterday I put Coach Kevin Stiffler through the gauntlet: 20-minute, 3-minute, 1-minute, 30-second and peak power tests — all on one sitting. This test is tough. Truly miserable.
Fair is fair.
Intensional and Untensional riding
There are only two states of Riding with a Capital R:
Intentional: Applying and releasing tension or force deliberately and briefly to create a desired outcome.
Untensional: Riding in a relaxed but stable and ready position between Intentional moments.
Standing when sprinting?
Hi Lee,
I’m on week 7 of Pump up the Base now and seeing results! I got a question though, can I stand up on sprints?
Senen
Kung fu skills in Alabama Sept. 19 and 20
I’ll be near Birmingham, Alabama training high school MTB coaches on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Join me for a public clinic that Friday or Saturday.
Give yourself the upgrade that lasts forever: skills!
Four days of Awesome in Peoria, IL
I had no idea mountain biking in the Midwest is so big — and excellent.
Just returned from four days of teaching and riding in Peoria, IL. Thoughts:
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:
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