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PEDALING WHILE PUMP-MANUALING?


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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January 21, 2012 : Posted In: Ask Lee,BMX,Pump tracks,Skills/training : Comments (13)


FEET AND HIPS, FEET AND HIPS


I’m always impressed at how the same basic movement patterns seem to apply to all sports. Two of the most important dynamics for a mountain biker are 1) staying balanced on your feet and 2) driving powerfully from your hips.

Those skills are also important in the NFL. Today I had an All Pro linebacker on my pump track, and he killed it.

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December 29, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks,Skills/training : Comments (0)


10-LAP PUMP TRACK RADNESS INTERVALS


Thank goodness for pump tracks, and double-extra thank goodness for the pump track in my yard. So far this winter, I’ve been trying to mix up base intervals on the trainer and radness intervals on the pump track. That’s when I’m not shoveling snow off the track.

Check out this action. It might give you some ideas for your own training.

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December 28, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks,Skills/training : Comments (0)


COLD AND SNOWY, BUT PUMPING IT UP

The pump track in my yard has seen a few hundred laps, and it’s bedding in nicely. Thanks to diligent snow shoveling, Farid and I enjoyed a nice sesh yesterday.

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December 20, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks : Comments (4)


TESTING MY PUMP TRACK


Phase 2 of my pump track is built and ready to pack. Today I did a little flow testing. These images are so-so, but they show how the track flows.

I am super stoked with the track. It’s fun to ride, and it accomplished its goals.

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November 27, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks,Trail building : Comments (16)


MY PUMP TRACK IS RIDING


And it is sweet.

Photos from the first post-pack ride:

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November 10, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks,Trail building : Comments (0)


FIRST LAPS ON MY PUMP TRACK


James Hall and Ted Van Orman have done a great job on my backyard pump track, and today we rolled the first test laps.

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November 6, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks,Trail building : Comments (5)


STUMPJUMPER COMP 29 TEST: VALMONT BIKE PARK

It’s becoming clear to me (apparently everyone else has known this for a while) that a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels rolls over rough terrain way easier than a bike with 26-inch wheels. So, OK, maybe a 29er is a good idea for passive trail riding. But the question is, can a 29er be ripped?

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November 1, 2011 : Posted In: Dirt jumping,Pump tracks,Reviews : Comments (20)


BUILDING MY PUMP TRACK: UPDATE 1


Great progress yesterday and today.

Big snow tonight and tomorrow. I’ll be bummed if digging gets postponed, but the moisture will be good for the dirt.

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October 25, 2011 : Posted In: Pump tracks,Trail building : Comments (0)


HOW MANY CALORIES DO YOU BURN ON A PUMP TRACK?

Lee, I was wondering how many calories, on average, does some one burn riding a pump track for 5 minutes? figured you would be the man to ask..Let me know. Thanks, Alex

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October 5, 2011 : Posted In: Ask Lee,Pump tracks,Skills/training : Comments (1)


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