Big Jumps and Angry Taints: MTB Mind Games Every Rider Struggles With [RNL S2, Ep 15]

Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast

Casing jumps vs. overshooting jumps, trusting your skills, letting go of the brakes and conquering MTB fear. Dan and Sage dive into mountain bike skills, jumping mindset, and the hidden truth about chamois cream (and a hilarious revelation!).

Do you think a day at the bike park can add confidence to your next ride? Hear about an epic day at Mountain Creek Bike Park and finally clearing sketchy jumps at Blue Mountain. Learn how trust, pressure, and sessioning can transform your riding. Faster really can be smoother—if you can get past your brakes and your brain! Whether you’re on a hardtail or full-suspension, this episode is packed with mountain bike laughs, trail tips, and confidence-boosting insights to help you ride faster, smoother, and safer.

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Sage: Dan - Sage is grateful for the time he spent with Danny during his latest visit to Pennsylvania. The guys flipped their perspective—realizing that traffic and slow trucks were actually for them. More traffic meant more time together in the car. Gratitude for traffic, and for going with the flow!

Dan: Phoenixville Bike Park - Dan’s gratitude goes to Phoenixville Bike Park! He appreciates the well-built jumps, the chance to practice new moves, and the good vibes from the local riding community. He’s also thankful for all the riders who came out to see him while he was in town.

Phoenixville Bike Park https://www.instagram.com/phoenixvillebikepark/

MTB Tip of the Week:

Carry a cheap little coin purse in your pocket and fill it with electrolyte pills. If you start cramping, these pills can be a real lifesaver. On hot rides, take about two per hour to stay ahead of dehydration and keep your muscles happy.

Electrolytes caps/pills: https://amzn.to/3UZHytl (Affiliate Link)
Coin Purse https://amzn.to/45JQ1Hh (Affiliate Link)

Featured Riders

Shelly @Shelly - https://www.instagram.com/o.hey.shell
Steve at Bentspokes - https://www.instagram.com/bentspokesmtb
Ethan - https://www.instagram.com/hensmtb
Christian - https://www.instagram.com/goldenspeedska8t
Keeton - https://www.instagram.com/rideandshred
Ryan - https://www.instagram.com/wrolb

Additional Links

Slanted Ground - https://www.instagram.com/slantedground
Sticks and Stones Trail Co. - https://www.instagram.com/sticksandstonestrailco
Mountain Creek - https://www.instagram.com/mountaincreekbikepark
Blue Mtn Bike Park - https://www.instagram.com/bikepark_blue_mountain
Dirt Sculpt - https://www.instagram.com/dirtsculptllc

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/253m_ispP2U

The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or [email protected].

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