Learn how to ride your mountain bike with more grip and control by mastering your braking and body position! We can find flow on steep, loose, rowdy trails by being active on the bike and intentional in our movements.

Sage and Dan break down how smart braking, dynamic movement, and balanced body position can keep your tires hooked up on steep slabs, tech trails, and flowy descents. They share pro tips on when to use front vs. rear brake, how to stay low and forward, and why rolling faster often gives you more traction. With laughs, mindset talk, and real trail wisdom, this episode will help you ride smoother, safer, and with next-level MTB confidence!

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Dan: Manuka Honey and AJ - Manuka honey for the win! Dan’s giving a big shout-out to AJ (and his bro-in-law) for recommending it as a healing balm. It stings like crazy, but it’s been magic for his elbow gouge. Thanks, AJ — and thank you, Manuka honey!

Manuka Honey https://amzn.to/3WEfBI8 (affiliate link)

Sage: Kindness of Strangers - Kindness rules! 💛 After a fun day sending jumps at Ceres, Sage hit a cash only toll line with no cash. A total stranger covered his toll — trail angel vibes! He’s stoked to pay it forward.

MTB Tip of the Week:

Tackling a steep uphill switchback? Use one strong power stroke to lift your front wheel just enough to place it exactly where you want it. Smooth lift, smooth line, smooth climb!

Featured Riders:

Jeff W - https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20 Joe - https://www.instagram.com/mojoe_ Aaron - https://www.instagram.com/aaron_homiak Patrick - https://www.instagram.com/patrick__mulhern Rylan - https://www.instagram.com/rylan570 Evan - https://www.instagram.com/evankinzey12 Ryan B - https://www.instagram.com/butlerdoesit76 Nina Hoffman - https://www.instagram.com/nina.hoff96 Josh at Slanted Ground - https://www.instagram.com/slantedground Nathan - https://www.instagram.com/yomp_mtb AJ - https://www.instagram.com/aj_mtbrealtor

Additional Links:

Sage's Gold Canyon Video: https://youtu.be/4VLnajVYHzg Ride Reactive - https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive UCI Downhill - https://www.instagram.com/uci_mtbworldseries DirtSmart MTB Coaching - https://www.instagram.com/dirtsmart_mtb MTB Academy - https://www.instagram.com/mountainbikeacademy

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

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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

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Your mind is your most powerful mountain bike tool! In this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast, Dan and Sage dive deep into mountain bike mindset, positive self-talk, and trusting your future self to ride with flow, confidence, and grace.

As always, the guys mix in plenty of laughs about cooked taints, chamois cream, and the eternal MTB shoe battle of BOA vs. laces while reviewing the new Schwalbe Radial MTB tires. From the cost of mountain biking to manifesting pro-level confidence, the guys keep it real, relatable, and ridiculously funny. Whether you’re working on your MTB skills, visualizing your next feature, or just need a laugh on your drive to the trail, this episode brings stoke, wisdom, and good vibes to every rider.

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Dan: AJ and Vaughn - Dan’s grateful for his riding buddies, AJ & Vaughn! After a nasty crash into a rain rut, they totally came through — helping him back to the car, patching him up, and keeping the vibes positive. Nothing beats good MTB friends who’ve got your back. Thanks, guys!

Sage: Ride and Laugh Podcast - Sage is thankful for The Ride & Laugh Podcast! It keeps him connected to his best buddy, Dan, and guarantees a weekly hangout filled with awesome MTB conversations. The guys are stoked that listeners enjoy the laughs, lessons, and community that comes with every episode.

MTB Tip of the Week:

Got a tire slash but still plenty of tread? Patch it up! Just pull the tire, clean the area, stick on a tire patch, and boom — good as new. A quick, cheap fix to keep your MTB rolling strong!

Park Tool Vulcanizing Patch Kit: https://amzn.to/47dgfm2 (Affiliate Link)

Featured Riders:

Nik - https://www.instagram.com/lowkey.mtb/ AJ - https://www.instagram.com/aj_mtbrealtor Vaughn - https://www.instagram.com/v.spencer_mtb Shelly - https://www.instagram.com/o.hey.shell Ethan - https://www.instagram.com/hensmtb Dennis - https://www.instagram.com/dennyjannettymtb

Additional Links:

Gratitude Journal - https://amzn.to/3KFryuz (Affiliate Link) Shoe Glue - https://amzn.to/3J1nt35 (Affiliate Link) Schwalbe Tires - https://amzn.to/4nWZH7y (Affiliate Link) Pearl Izumi MTB Shoes https://amzn.to/4mTiD62 (Affiliate Link) Mountain Bike Action Magazine - https://www.instagram.com/mountainbikeaction

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

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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through the above links. Commissions earned through the Amazon Affiliate links help support this channel's content creation. Thank you!

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Ever wonder how pro mountain bike riders make riding gnarly trails look so effortless and smooth? In this episode of the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, we dive into the secrets of brain processing speed, staying perfectly centered, and learning to mountain bike at speed without overthinking.

Join Dan and Sage as we talk about mtb tire upgrades, jump techniques, and trusting your flow. Can you rewire your brain to see trails—and life—with fresh eyes? Tune in, laugh with us, and ride better every time you hit the trails!

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Dan: Specialized Henge - Dan swapped the stock seat on his indoor trainer for a Specialized Henge Expert saddle. Since he spends so much time pedaling indoors, keeping the butt/taint happy is key! Specialized’s fit system makes finding the perfect saddle size a breeze.

Sage: Mason - Shoutout to Mason at the Mountain Creek Bike Park shop! He noted Sage’s shredded tires, recommended fresh ones (two instead of just one), and even hooked him up with an industry discount. Thanks also to Ethan for noticing how sketchy those old tires were!

Schwalbe Tires https://amzn.to/4nWZH7y (Affiliate Link)

MTB Tip of the Week:

Tired of struggling to take your MTB shoes on and off? Hit your BOA dials with a drop of lube like Tri-Flow. The laces glide smooth, tighten easy, and release without a fight. Game changer for MTB shoes!

Featured Riders:

Ethan - https://www.instagram.com/hensmtb Dennis - https://www.instagram.com/dennyjannettymtb Nathan - https://www.instagram.com/yomp_mtb Curtis - https://www.instagram.com/curtismiller948 Evan - Venture - https://www.instagram.com/venture_mtb Joe - https://www.instagram.com/mojoe_

Additional Links:

TriFlow https://amzn.to/489ZglF (Affiliate Link) Evan’s Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9q4M9fYkFQ Ride Reactive - https://www.instagram.com/ride.reactive Schwalbe Tires - https://www.instagram.com/schwalbetires Mountain Creek Bike Park - https://www.instagram.com/mountaincreekbikepark TrainerRoad - https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad DirtSmart - https://www.instagram.com/dirtsmart_mtb Lee Likes Bikes - https://www.instagram.com/leelikesbikes

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/q1e4MpQZNEA

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 rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through the above links. Commissions earned through the Amazon Affiliate links help support this channel's content creation. Thank you!

#MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips