Mountain biking is all about mindset—positive self-talk, progression, and pushing your MTB skills without pushing past your limits. In this episode, Dan and Sage share mountain bike tips on building confidence for downhill, enduro, and trail riding while keeping the laughs rolling. From jump line trains and party laps to hardtail challenges, MTB crashes, and the always-hilarious chamois cream debate, we cover the culture and the comedy of riding.

Whether you’re into MTB training, downhill bike park laps, enduro racing, or just love hearing real riders talk skills, gear, and mindset, this podcast has something for you. Hit play, ride along, and laugh your way to better mountain biking!

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Sage: F1RE - Huge shoutout to the F1RE Enduro ladies! Their support for each other and their ability to instantly apply coaching blew Sage away. Inspiring, impressive, and just plain awesome—MTB community at its best.

Dan: Flagstaff, AZ - Flagstaff delivered big time! From the trailbuilders to following Jeff down steep, technical lines, it was all flow and stoke. Dan’s jump-line body position practice in PA paid off perfectly on the tech. Grateful for friends, trails, and the confidence MTB brings!

MTB Tip of the Week:

Skip the big hydration pack at lift-assisted bike parks. Sage recommends a small hip pack with three essentials: mini-pump, Stan’s Dart (or tire plug system), and a multi-tool. Light, simple, and ride-saving—more laps, fewer mechanicals, maximum stoke!

Featured Riders

DennnyJanettyMTB - https://www.instagram.com/dennyjannettymtb

Ryan - https://www.instagram.com/butlerdoesit76

Keeton - https://www.instagram.com/rideandshred

Avalon - https://www.instagram.com/avocado.av/

AJ - https://www.instagram.com/aj_mtbrealtor

Jeff Jackson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffjacksonmtb

Jeff Windsor - https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20/ 

Additional Links

TrailSage Coaching - https://trail-sage.com/coaching/

F1RE Team - https://www.instagram.com/f1remtb

Flagstaff Biking - https://www.instagram.com/flagstaffbikingorg

Sticks and Stones Trail Co - https://www.instagram.com/sticksandstonestrailco

Mountain Creek - https://www.instagram.com/mountaincreekbikepark

Mini Bike Pump - https://amzn.to/4ghhnbs (Affiliate Link)

Stan's Dart - https://amzn.to/3IbRZqV (Affiliate Link)

Hip Pack - https://amzn.to/4mS2639 (Affiliate Link)

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/20AySNuyfbc

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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