Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast

MTB Confidence, Cornering and Flow with Dean Tennant! [RNL S2, Ep 62]

Special guest Dean Tennant joins the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast to share the mindset, focus, and confidence behind riding some of the gnarliest trails in the world! We di

The 5 Hardest MTB Features and How to Conquer Them [RNL Quick Rip]

In this episode we discuss the five most challenging features in mountain biking, and how to conquer them.  From jumps, slabs, skinnies, drops and slow speed tech, all th

MTB Hardtails Make You a Better Rider! Cheaper, Faster, Simpler but Are They Fun?! [RNL Quick Rip]

MTB hardtails aren’t just cheaper beginner bikes—they can make you a better mountain bike rider! We break down the benefits of riding a hardtail, from faster and more eff

MTB Speed: Why Riding Faster May Be Safer, Courage vs. Fear and Social Media Debate [RNL S2, Ep 61]

How do you find MTB Flow State, build confidence, and overcome fear on the trails? We explore whether mountain bike social media inspires us or hurts our confidence, why

MTB Confidence Over Skill, Riding Relaxed, Red Bull Rampage and Evading Big Crashes [RNL S2, Ep 60]

How do you find your edge in mountain biking without crashing? We’re talking MTB confidence vs. skill, focusing on riding successes instead of past failures, and practica

MTB Flow State vs. The Zone! Cornering Tips Tested, Jumps Unlocked, and PreRide Fail [RNL S2, Ep 59]

Cornering tips tested at the bike park! We put berm techniques like strong legs, eyes up, braking control, and “moon the berm” to the test while breaking down what we loo

Ride Like It's Done! MTB Confidence vs Skill, B-Rage, Braking, Fueling and more [RNL S2, Ep 58]

Refine your MTB visualization technique and unlock new levels of confidence on the trail!  We discuss positive self-talk, confidence vs. skill, front vs. rear braking, an

Enter MTB Flow State, eMTB vs Analog, MTB Age Limits, and the Legendary Dead Sailor! [RNL S2, Ep 57]

eMTB vs. analog, finding the MTB flow state, and why getting older isn’t a limitation; it’s a source of wisdom! Dan and Sage dig into how to enter flow on the mountain bi

Fat Adapted vs High Carb, MTB Weight Loss, Les Gets DH, G-Form X4 Pads and More! [RNL S2, Ep 56]

Want to lose weight, get stronger, and climb your MTB faster? We dive into MTB weight loss and management, high-carb fueling versus becoming fat-adapted, and practical mo

MTB Corning Tips that Work! Ride Skinnies for Downhill Skills? Group Rides and More! [RNL S2, Ep 55]

Want to corner your mountain bike faster, smoother, and with more confidence? We test a pro-level MTB cornering tip from Slanted Ground MTB - and it works! We break down

Crush MTB Climbs! How to Push Through Mental and Physical Fatigue on Tough Trails [RNL Quick Rip]

The MTB Pain Cave is real! We’re sharing mountain bike climbing tips for managing the mental and physical fatigue that hits during max-effort MTB climbs, tough trails, an

MTB Jump Tip That Works! Plus eMTB Seduction, Social Media Detox, CushCore and More! [RNL S2, Ep 54]

This week on the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, we share an MTB jump tip that immidiately worked for Dan, plus a powerful reminder to focus on thoughts that make you feel go

Call it a Comeback! Hidden Benefits of MTB Injury plus Indoor Trainer vs. Road Rides [RNL S2, Ep 53]

In this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast, we explore the MTB redemption arc; finding appreciation after injury, learning the lessons life is providing for us, and

Are You Over-Biked? MTB Suspension Travel and Sage’s Rear-Wheel Steering Theory [RNL S2, Ep 52]

How much suspension travel do we REALLY need on a mountain bike? Dan and Sage dive into the “over-biked” debate, asking whether less suspension travel can actually mean m

Does Crashing NEED to be Part of Mountain Biking? MTB Coaching, eMTB update and more [RNL S2, Ep 51]

Do mountain bikers NEED to crash to improve, or can the right MTB skills, coaching, and trail intuition help prevent serious injuries? In this episode of the Ride & Laugh

Mountain Biking Will Change Your Life! Adventure, Fitness and Lifelong Friends! [RNL Quick Rip]

Whether you're mountain bike curious or already obsessed, this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast dives into the many reasons to start mountain biking and why MTB is

Stop Overthinking MTB Features! Trail Intuition and Technical Climbing Tips [RNL S2, Ep 50]

Ride new trail features with confidence as we dive into trail intuition, flow state, and when to trust your first instinct instead of stopping to overthink every obstacle

Ride With Certainty! The MTB Mindset That Unlocks Confidence and Flow [RNL S2, Ep 49]

Ride with certainty, not doubt, and learn how to tune into your bike, body, and the trail instead of distracting thoughts when tackling difficult MTB features, technical

MTB Progress Stalled? The Hidden Power of Variety and Riding Without Pressure [RNL S2, Ep 48]

Mountain bike progression isn't linear—and the secret to riding with more confidence, flow, and fun is embracing variety while letting go of pressure and expectations. In

Break Your MTB Progression Plateau! Dave Davidson's Skills and Mobility Secrets [RNL S2, Ep 47]

Ready to break through your mountain bike progression plateau? This week on the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast, we're joined by Dave Davidson of MTB Academy to dive into MTB sk