How does Brevard, NC rider Dan Ennis shred so hard at 40 AND train to win? As a husband and father, he has a unique approach to competing and winning at the highest levels of the sport. In this episode we cover: How Dan went from a Florida XC racer as a kid to a USAC DH Masters National Champ... What changes to training and fitness Dan made to race as good or faster than he did in his 20's... What actually separates Elite riders from Amateurs, and how you can apply this today! Plus:  How many wheels pros actually destroy (and why you are slower than them!) What it's really like to test product for Trek, work at Cane Creek, and know the ins-and-outs of the best bike industry equipment! Enjoy!

How do the pros go so fast? They know how to ride fast without braking unless absolutely necessary. How do regular and advanced riders get faster? Through more intelligent braking, of course. Problem is, most riders brake by habit or instinct and have no idea how they can save time to win races. In this episode we talk about: - How an elite rider saved 7 seconds on their ride with BrakeAce... - The philosophy behind BrakeAce and why a coach a PhD in Exercise science would bother making something unrelated to fitness... - Exactly how to ride with more control - The $3,000 "guess" that resulted in an invention...   Links: You can follow BrakeAce at https://www.brakeace.com/ Matt can be found at https://www.instagram.com/mtb_phd/

Have you made progress in your riding but are stuck in a plateau? In this episode, I break down how the last thing you need is another tip, trick, or YouTube tutorial video and why. Listen to the end to discover: How information overload can short-circuit your skill progression… Why Insight, Inspiration, and Integration is a far superior process... An invitation to work with riders who have coached elite performers such as the late Steve Smith, Miranda Miller, Danny Hart, and the US Women’s Olympic team.   Work with me 1-1: https://www.mountainbikeacademy.com/apply

Mountain Biking has become more and more "mainstream". In this episode, I'll show you secrets from freeride pioneers and how I apply the lessons learned from heroes such as the FroRiders, North Shore builders, and other leaders of our sport to achieve faster progression on and off the bike.   All without having to risk your neck doing something crazy on your bike.   Inside, you will discover... How it's not all about heavy metal and Red Bull, rather a mindset that keeps you safe when progressing... Secrets of progression from a 45 foot "Bush Gap" I only was brave enough to do once... My 3-Step "Progression Process" to ride like a kid again... Plus more! Also, tune in next episode for a deep dive into the power of having a process vs. just wasting time with tips & tricks.

Want to know the secrets to balancing riding and life? It's not what you think. In this episode, I take a decade of principles that have allowed me and other high-performance riders to balance family, work, and riding for more fun and enjoyment.   Inside, you will discover...   The "Productivity Secret" given to me by a Navy Seal... How to apply Pareto's Principle to convert a bike-hating spouse into your biggest supporter... Abraham Lincoln's thoughts on Wheel Size...I mean what to focus on to get results... Plus more!   Links Mentioned: Free Facebook Group The Time Audit Journal

In this episode I catch up with former Red Bull Athlete and veteran coach Shaums March. Shaums is considered one of the most prolific coaches in the entire sport. If you've ever had a lesson, it's likely Shaums had a hand in the result because of his experience in creating coaching programs.  Shaums is the lead instructor and President of the Bike Instructor Certification Program and founder of March Northwest Mountain Biking. He has over 20 years of experience coaching both youth and beginner riders as well as leading multiple riders to National and World Championship titles, including Miranda Miller, Kate Courtney, and Danny Hart among countless others.  He is a two-time Downhill Masters World Champion, Former Red Bull Athlete for 15 years, and even finished 4th at the Red Bull Rampage in Utah.  He was the first African American to win a NORBA National Downhill Race and the first African American chosen to race Downhill World Championships.  Shaums shares his insight on what's still the same decades of the evolution in mountain biking, what drives him to help athletes, plus we uncover some hilarious situations he has been a part of with coaching some of the world's best. Listen in to hear more about Shaum's coaching programs, certification programs, and get a glimpse of what it's like to ride in some of the scariest events in Mountain Biking.  March Northwest Coaching Bike Instructor Certification Program Mountain Bike Training Center Follow Shaums on Instagram: Shaums March IG

Want to know what National Champ and Pro Downhiller Neko Mulally has been up to during the Pandemic? I sat down with Neko after getting to ride opening day at Ride Kanuga Bike Park which he and Callie Horwath (along with much of the crew mentioned on the show) had a huge hand in building.  Neko is a leader in the Southeast riding community. He’s built Windrock Bike Park to one of the best year-round downhill training facilities in the world.  He is both intensely focused and approachable, a combination not many riders can pull off.  On this episode, listen in to find out: What really drives Neko to WIN- both on and off the bike (it’s not what you may think)... The “experimental” innovation Neko and the Ride Kanuga team use to potentially triple the value of your bike park experience… The future of riding and how to get involved yourself... Sponsor Shoutouts: Intense Factory Racing Drink Newground Fox Racing Handup Gloves Crank Brothers Afton Shoes Where to Follow Neko: Instagram YouTube Twitter Other Mentions: https://windrockbikepark.com/ https://ridekanuga.com/ https://www.riveternc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davelamond/ https://intensecycles.com/pages/intense-factory-racing

This episode with Cody Wilkins is a wild one! Cody is the Lead Trail Builder with Cam Zink's Sensus RAD Trails. Cody is a veteran trail builder, has a deep bag of tricks, and knows exactly how to create amazing experiences for any rider.  What you might not know about Cody is his depth of knowledge around how riding and trails impacts the community. He's a crucial advocate for the sport and is absolutely a leader in creating more and more accessible, safe, and progressive places to ride.  The ultimate effect isn't just more kids on bikes or growing the sport...he's literally helped revitalize towns, made places more desirable to live, and brought communities together.  In this episode we cover: - Cody's insights into how to learn to jump... - The most important steps to take if you want better trails in your area... - The 3 most common issues that RAD trails helps solve for communities... Plus more conversation around riding in general! You can follow Cody here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/code_loco/ Other shouts: https://www.instagram.com/sensusradtrails/ https://www.instagram.com/sensusgrips/ https://www.bansheebikes.com/ https://flylowgear.com/ https://ridetenet.com/ https://www.wtb.com/ https://www.pocsports.com/us/home/ Cody's call to action is for YOU to reach out and engage wit your local community leaders. A great way to get involved is to find your local bike chapter through IMBA. https://www.imba.com/engage/find-your-local-group

In another great episode with a pro racer, I'm joined by Dr. Jason Richardson, or "jrich" for short.  JRich is a World Champion BMX racer, PanAm (Olympic) Gold Medalist representing the USA, and an Olympic Psychologist. He is a leader who has been featured on outlets such as Inc. Mag, Good Morning San Diego, USA Today, ESPN Radio, and has worked closely with organizations including the NFL Players Association and Lexus.  As well as coaching, he's also had the pleasure of on-air announcing international bike racing events such as the Olympics.  Tune in to find out: - How to continue to progress after 40... - What jrich believes is the key to achieving balance and control... - What patterns and decisions you can focus on to get what you really want out of life (all in bike terms, of course)... Plus much more!  You can follow jrich on Instagram @realdrjrich  www.drjasonrichardson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjrich https://www.instagram.com/realdrjrich/ Sponsorships and Partnerships:  Transition Bikes- https://www.transitionbikes.com/ Profile Racing- https://www.profileracing.com/product-category/profile-mtb/mtb-hubs/ Dvide Brand- https://dvidebrand.com/ Troy Lee Designs- https://troyleedesigns.com/ CushCore- https://www.cushcore.com/ Seven Protection- https://7protection.com/us/

In this awesome episode, Caroline Washam recounts her origin story as a racer in BMX and the journey to World Cup tracks all over the world. Once you listen in, you will really like Caroline because she's so generous sharing her love of the sport and of people! Plus...I can tell you after riding with her on local trails she's an absolute ripper with amazing bike control. When you listen to this episode, you will uncover... - How to send a 40 foot gap...safely! - Which experience a racer is actually most proud of... and it's not always a podium! - What is it like conquering fears and "accidentally" racing world cups... - Why BMX is a great way to get into cycling...and how it translates quickly into Downhill riding... - What you DON'T learn from BMX... - How she met her husband through riding :) ... - Her current projects as a coach and the awesome community with Liv Racing! Caroline is a certified PMBIA Mountain Bike Coach, Elite Pro World Cup Downhill racer, and has represented the USA in the World Championships.  Caroline is sponsored by:  SRAM, Liv Cycling, RockShox, Industry 9, Schwalbe Tires, Flat Tire Defend, Joes No Flats Her coaching company is @Spokedllc You can follow her on Instagram @caroline.washam and her ultra cute puppy @thisdogchuppy

In this episode, I introduce the concepts of the Mountain Bike Movement Podcast, including a brief story of how I got started in riding, and then give you an idea of what you can get out of listening in. Remember, to get to the *really* good stuff, SUBSCRIBE and listen in!