Mountain Bike group ride dynamics have unspoken rules!  How do you know where to “slot” yourself in the pack on trail rides?  This episode is jammed full of jokes, but also packed with real technique gold. Sage learns a mind-blowing MTB jump tip! The result? More arc, more control, more style — and way less sketch. Sage’s whole jumping philosophy gets flipped, and yours might too. 

The fellas also discuss flip chips, pedal strikes and log over/lift techniques (Hint: The J-Hop may be the key!).  Sage demoed the beastly new Specialized Levo 4 and Dan fell into the Salt River!  Listen for a great mix of laughs, insights, and the joyful struggle of becoming a better rider!

MTB Gratitude of the Week:

Dan: Jeff Winsor - Huge thanks to Jeff Winsor for organizing an epic day — mountain biking and stand-up paddleboarding on the Salt River near Phoenix! From ripping trails to relaxing on the water, it was the perfect balance of stoke and chill. Grateful for the good rides, good vibes, and good friends. Thanks, Jeff!  

Sage: Will from Keswick Cycles - Will hooks Sage up with a demo of the all-new Specialized Levo 4 — and it does not disappoint. Huge thanks to Will and the Keswick crew for the opportunity! The more Sage rides e-mountain bikes, the more he sees their potential — and the Levo 4 blew him away with its power, precision, and insane customization  

MTB Tip of the Week:

Tubes Helping Tubes! Tired of flats with tubes? Cut up an old inner tube and use it as DIY rim tape — a quick, cheap fix that helps protect against punctures from the inside out!  

Featured Riders:

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

Will - https://www.instagram.com/will_costa_25/

Shelly - https://www.instagram.com/o.hey.shell/

Additional Links:

Specialized - https://www.instagram.com/specialized_mtb

Stumpjumper - https://www.specialized.com/us/en/stumpjumper-15-pro/p/4221403

Turbo Levo 4 - https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-levo-4-expert/p/4218704

Keswick Cycles Paoli -  https://www.instagram.com/keswickcycle.paoli/

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

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/N9y7i0kUxA4

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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