Why is riding fast so much better than riding slow?
Yesterday I did two rides, both on the same trail but each with its own group and pace. The difference in experience was striking.
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What are you afraid of?
July 22, 2020 /1 Comment/in Dirt jumping, Life with a capital L /by leelikesbikesMountain biking give us plenty of opportunities to face fears. Perhaps the most stark form of mountain biking is dirt jumping. The jump face looms ahead, all tall and steep and imposing. You’re either going for it or you’re not.
Brake Less and Let the Bike Roll
July 20, 2020 /1 Comment/in Life with a capital L, Skills/training /by leelikesbikesLately I’ve been SO STOKED on riding! I’m riding almost every day and getting really fit. As stoked as I am, I must admit I’ve descending slowly and carefully relative to my potential. Why am I riding below my potential?
Public MTB skills classes at Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, CO
July 16, 2020 /0 Comments/in Coaching, Skills/training /by leelikesbikesValmont Bike Park in Boulder, CO is a world class facility with a huge range of trails, tracks and terrain. It’s the perfect place for a skills class. 20% of your class fees go straight to supporting the park. We offer classes for all levels: Level 1 MTB skills at Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, […]
Is this too much clay for a pump track?
July 15, 2020 /0 Comments/in Ask Lee, Pump tracks, Trail building /by leelikesbikesHi Lee, I purchased your excellent book Welcome to Pump Track Nation v2 (hardcover) because my son and I are building a pump track in our backyard. I was wondering if I could ask you a question. I’ve gotten a dirt sample from a friend who’s got an excavator and can deliver it to me. […]
Should I ride a small or medium Specialized Epic?
July 10, 2020 /0 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment, Tech tips /by leelikesbikesHi Lee, The information in these books (Dialed and F6) is great. I do have one question. I am planning on upgrading from a 2008 Med S-works Epic to a 2021 Epic Pro. The geometry has changed drastically especially with the release of the 2021 bike. Based on your charts in the Dialed In book, […]
Solution to terrible hand and wrist pain?
July 7, 2020 /0 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training, Tech tips /by leelikesbikesHi Lee, Hope this email finds you well my friend. You might remember our convo, but I’m writing you b/c I’ve been experiencing terrible hand and wrist pain on my rides and wondering if you could provide some help as the discomfort is so bad, it’s really bumming me out. Some background info (again): I’m […]
How to pump bumps for free speed
July 1, 2020 /0 Comments/in Skills/training /by leelikesbikesMost mountain bikers have heard of pump tracks. Many have ridden one at their local bike park. With the right skills, you can fly around these dirt rollercoasters with ease. But did you realize that those same skills are immensely valuable on nearly any trail? Pumping the trail on your mountain bike makes riding so much more […]
Riding the 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Pro
July 1, 2020 /0 Comments/in 29ers, Reviews /by leelikesbikesI spent yesterday on the brand new 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Pro.
COVID rules
May 31, 2020 /0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by leelikesbikesHi All, We are stoked to ride with you! In order to maintain COVID safety, we will be following these rules in our private and public classes: Public classes and private groups will be limited to six students. We will maintain six feet of distance between all people. Instructors and students must wear masks. If […]
Pedaling ovals (about oval chainrings)
May 27, 2020 /5 Comments/in Uncategorized /by leelikesbikesThis piece originally appeared in the book Mastering Mountain Bike Skills v3, July 27 2017. People on the interweb have been asking me (Lee) what I think of the new oval chainrings. Before I tried them, my response was “I don’t need no help. My pedal stroke is awesome. Those are for people who suck […]
How fast do you need to go for a drop?
May 24, 2020 /2 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training /by leelikesbikesHere’s a great question from our remote coaching student Stefan in Switzerland. One last question to the drops and speeds: Is this reasoning right: given all things equal with the drop except its height, I could approach all drops smaller or higher with the same speed I‘ve been using now? With higher drops I‘ll land […]
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