MTB Jump Tip That Works! Plus eMTB Seduction, Social Media Detox, CushCore and More! [RNL S2, Ep 54]

This week on the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, we share an MTB jump tip that immidiately worked for Dan, plus a powerful reminder to focus on thoughts that make you feel good; because MTB progression isn’t linear!  We dive into MTB mindset, mental health, social media breaks, intuition, confidence, and positive self-talk, including why you should “rehearse success, not disaster” both on the bike and in life.

We also talk single-speed MTB suffering, eMTBs, bike choice, MTB tires, CushCore, trail technique, youth MTB coaching, and the amazing mountain bike community that keeps lifting each other up.

Have you tried the jump tip of tapping the top of your brake levers instead of brake-checking? Do you run front and rear specific tires?  Any X-Men name ideas for your favorite MTB Podcast hosts!? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Dan: Ride and Laugh listeners - Dan appreciates all of you for the encouragement, great MTB tips, and even the rock ’n’ roll stories! This week’s jump tip was awesome, and we love the comments, YouTube engagement, and Apple Podcast reviews. The MTB community is amazing, and Ride & Laugh listeners are even more awesome—thank you for the support!

Sage: Schwalbe Alberts – Sage is showing some serious love for his Schwalbe Radial MTB tires! He’s impressed by how well they hook up on the trail and how long they’ve lasted. Tire choice is personal, but Sage has been seriously impressed with the traction, durability, and performance of these tires.Schwalbe Albert https://amzn.to/4y4KqGU (Affiliate Link)

MTB Tip of the Week:

Running the same tire front and rear? Move your existing front tire to the rear and put the fresh/new tire on the front. Front-tire traction is especially important for cornering, braking, and control, so give your best tire the most important job!

Featured Riders:

Sean - https://www.instagram.com/saguarosingletrackDave Davidson at MTB Academy - https://www.instagram.com/mountainbikeacademyJohnnie MTB Q&A - https://www.instagram.com/mtb_qaRyan Butler - https://www.instagram.com/butlerdoesit76Arthur (TryRebooting) - https://www.instagram.com/arthurwithbikes/Tomomi Nishikubo - https://www.instagram.com/tomomi_nishikuboAaron Rock - https://www.instagram.com/oneeyeguymtbJeff Jackson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffjacksonmtb

Additional Links:

Keswick Cycles Paoli - https://www.instagram.com/keswickcycle.paoliOrbea - https://www.instagram.com/orbeamtb_Pivot - https://www.instagram.com/pivotcyclesCush Core - https://www.instagram.com/cushcoreEmigos Bike Shop - https://www.instagram.com/emigosbikeSchwalbe Radial Tires - https://www.instagram.com/schwalbe_mtbAdventure Meraki - https://www.instagram.com/merakirides RNL Costa Rica Trip adventuremeraki.com/service-page/join-ride-laugh-podcast-in-costa-rica