Flowing with Judy Freeman
Yesterday I ripped some pump track and pumped some big rocks with Crank Brothers pro XC racer Judy Freeman.
Everything to help you ride stronger and better.
Hucking with Erin Huck
Fun session this week with Tokyo Joe’s pro XC racer Erin Huck.
The day after a private MTB kung su session
Emails like this get me stoked.
Skills clinic this Saturday at Valmont Bike Park
The conditions are perfect! Come rip it up with me this Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. I also have spots Wednesday, June 6 and Saturday, June 9. Braaap!
Are there diminishing returns from ongoing pump track use?
This is one of the best questions in a long time. That’s why it got buried in my email.
Breaking 200
Thank goodness I haven’t weighed 200 pounds since I started riding bikes two decades ago.
We’re talking pedal cadence!
Pedaling drill: Tens
I just stumbled upon a new pedaling drill. It helped me drag my sore carcass up the hill to my house, and it made me more aware of my standing-sitting-standing transitions. Fun!
Tackling long essays
A little change of pace, but a useful one. Clear writing is one of the most useful — and bankable — skills you can develop.
Cool folks, new skills, rad trails and a sweet bike in Fruita, CO
Last weekend I taught a skills clinic with EPC Multisport in Fruita, and it was rad.
A quick hit featuring: EPC Multisport, Fruita Bike Park, 18 Road trails, Kokopelli trails and the incredible Stumpy 29 S-EVO
Public clinic at Valmont Bike Park this Saturday
 Ripping corners at Valmont Bike Park. |
Let’s rock the kung fu this Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon.
Class is limited to six riders. The forecast calls for sunny with a high of 78!
We’ll cover whatever the group wants and is ready for, but we will start with the basics and work our way up. This way everyone stays safe, and they build real, usable skills. Expect to cover:
• Position
• Braking
• Cornering
• Riding up and down things
• Pumping terrain
Once you get a feel for these fundamentals, it’s a series of simple steps to more advanced stuff like:
• Dropping
• Jumping
• Pumping turns
• Flat-out ripping!
Learning to pedal on flat pedals
Lee-
In one of your recent blogs, you stated that you switched to flats to learn to pedal. Could you please expand on that in a future article? I am a downhiller bitten by the enduro bug and am trying to turn mashing into spinning. I was under the impression the first step was to clip in. No? Thanks and rubber side down!
Tobin
Thanks for signing up for an LLB skills clinic at Valmont Bike Park!
Hey!
Thanks for signing up for a Lee Likes Bikes skills clinic at Valmont Bike Park.
Some notes:
Sign this electronic waiver >>>. Riders under 18 should have their waivers signed by adult guardians.
Meeting place: Meet in the dirt lot off Valmont Rd., the one by the dog park. Look for the shade structure.
Arrive early and be ready to go at the beginning of the session.
Bring your normal bike and riding gear. Helmet and gloves are mandatory. Knee and elbow pads are not a bad idea. Expect to lower your seat for part of our session.
Your bike should be in good working order. If you need any equipment, riding gear or service, check out The Fix Bike Ship just east of Valmont Bike Park on Valmont Rd. They carry most stuff you’ll need, and they specialize in “bike park” items like flat pedals, flat-pedal shoes, short stems, dropper seatposts, pads, etc. Good guys. Tell ’em I sent ya! www.thefixbikes.com Map: http://goo.gl/maps/Jc94L
Bring enough food and fluid to keep you sharp for our entire session. You’ll be doing a lot of mental and physical work.
As fun as mountain biking is now, it’s about to get way funner!
— Lee