Co-coach Lars Thomsen, owner of Trail Head Cyclery, rips a DH run at Santa Teresa in 2003.

Stoked:

I’m teaming up with Trail Head Cyclery to rock a NorCal skills clinic.

When: Friday, Feb. 17; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Santa Teresa County Park in San Jose, CA

What: We will work skills and drills in the morning, eat some tasty lunch then apply our new kung fu on trails. Expect to learn about:

• Body position
• Braking
• Cornering
• Going up and down obstacles
• Pumping terrain
• Reading lines and just plan ripping

How much: $200 per rider, 10 riders max

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The 29er adventure officially begins when all the parts arrive and coalesce.

Tires are covered in a big way.

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Hey Lee!

What do you think about using flat pedals for high level XC and Enduro DH racing? I have been a clipless guy for years but have recently made the switch back and have found that I prefer flats, mostly because they are just more fun. It seems like everyone (literally) racing expert level Enduro is on clips. Do you think it’s possible to be competitive on flats?

Thanks. -Markus

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Lee,
Have you given any thought to a 29er version of Captain America? How do you think a do-it-all bike with 29er wheels would go for occasional pump and jump?

Thanks, Ben from Melbourne, Australia

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This question is spurred by Pedaling in attack position?

Lee,

Do you have any pro tips how to pump-manual while still pedalling? It’s OK to me if I want to do it on a table-top or with a small speed, but when the speed goes up and bumps get bigger I can’t keep up with the terrain…

Jakub

WITH VIDEO

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(But you already know that.)

When I imagine riding trails, this is what I look like.

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Check out this video action from old friend, former pupil and Team Yeti ripper Joey Schusler.

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Hi Lee!

First of all : Best wishes for You and Your Family in 2012 !

Just short question. Enduro racing, terrain is something like Superenduro in Italy or Trans Provence. One day race, total distance about 30 miles.

Which tyre is better: 2,35 or 2,5 from Maxxis ? Both are Minion 2ply (lots of rocks, don’t wanna puncture at all) 2,35 is slightly lighter and I think it’s rolling easier. 2,5 may provide better traction ? Rims are en 321 form Mavic. Which one would You choose ?

Thanks and (as always) greetings from Poland

Szczepan

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Hey Lee,

I hope you don’t mind I’m emailing you. I am reading your Mastering Mountain Bike Skills book and just had a quick question. It’s actually quite simple and maybe a bit silly. Do you actually pedal in the Attack Position? Or is the attack position used when you are off the gas so to speak? The reason I ask is because in the attack position, your butt should be off the seat a bit. However, when reading the pedaling chapter it seemed best to have yourself firmly planted on the seat to generate maximum power (essentially using the seat to push off of). Anyways, let me know what you think.

Very much appreciated!

Scott

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In Bike for Texas (and other) trails?, Scott asked about switching from a Stumpy 29 to a Camber 29 for the rocky trails in Austin, TX. I told him I enjoyed the Camber on his terrain, and that he should give one a try.

Well, he did.

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