Incredibly long and steep slabs on trails require high level mountain bike handling skills, balance, confidence and commitment. Learn about your internal guidance system and how to know you’re ready for 100% commitment on high consequence and dangerous MTB features!

We discuss the proper technique for riding super steep features as well as why practice and repetition breed confidence through muscle memory. Turn your thinking mind off, fully commit and succeed! But what if there is doubt and the brain is still in survival mode? Listen and find out what happens!

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Dan: Arnica – Arnica is a plant with anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been known to increase circulation. For mountain bikers (and other athletes) this means accelerated healing! Dan is currently using arnica to heal a contusion on his quad from a scary fall of his MTB. Arnica can be applied topically and taken orally. Anything that helps us heal and get back on the bike faster is a win! Arnica is an affordable and natural way to speed up healing. Gratitude and appreciation to arnica and the companies that package this amazing plant medicine!

Topical: https://www.amazon.com/Bruising-Swelling-Natural-Montana-extracts/dp/B08KT7Q7YX Oral: https://www.boironusa.com/product/arnica-30c-tablets

Sage: Aaron Homiak! - Sage has so much gratitude and appreciation for Aaron and his friends giving us a tour of their local trails. Aaron has a lot to do with the building and creation of many of those high level trails and gnarly features. In addition to being an amazing rider, Aaron is also an incredible photographer. Gratitude to Aaron for giving us a tour but also for his friendliness, trail-building and being an all-around high-vibe/awesome mtb’er! Mountain bikers are the best! Check out Aaron on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_homiak

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Body position and technique on SUPER STEEP slabs. When the slabs are more like walls, it’s impossible to get far enough behind the bike and stay balanced. Sage explains how to keep your body centered and in control while riding the super steeps.

Featured Riders:

Phoenixville Bike Park Nik @jns1014 Scott @scottherbert43 Steve @bentspokesmtb

Natalie (Roaring Creek) Ride Aaron @aaron_homiak Brett @mfnfbm666 Ed @bassface462 Ryland @rylan570 Dane C. Patrick M.

Additional Links:

Mt Penn: https://www.trailforks.com/region/mount-penn-preserve Phoenixville Bike Park: https://www.phoenixville.org/2861/Phoenixville-Bike-Park Roaring Creek: https://www.trailforks.com/region/roaring-creek-tract-weiser-state-forest

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/q9WCG1yHJM4

The Ride and Laugh 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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Why is Mountain Bike Culture so awesome and what is it about riding bikes on dirt trails that brings out the best in people?! What are the reasons that give MTB such an amazing culture of friendliness, support, encouragement and stoke!?

The guys are discussing all the reasons that make mountain bike culture so inclusive and fun. Dan & Sage also get into their MTB mindset tips, rides of the week, perfect headtube angle for modern trail bikes, jumping MTB vs. BMX, the magic of the present moment and how updating our belief system can change everything we thought was possible!

Featured Riders: Eric @erik.thorell.35 Rob @huckedtophat Stick @stephenstoccardo

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Action Cameras / GoPro - Sage has so much gratitude for all the amazing moments that his GoPro allows him to capture. Action Cameras allow us to document MTB memories and have opened the world of "Mountain Bike YouTube." Now we can see what else is possible on a mountain bike, MTB Destinations and MTB tutorials! It's a great time to be a mountain biker! Gratitude to GoPro and all MTB Action Cameras! https://gopro.com

Dan: Dirtsculpt & BAMBA! - Dan is incredibly grateful for the incredible Skyline Jump Trail at Mt. Penn in Reading, PA. Dirtsculpt built an amazing bike park quality jump trail that has unlocked enormous progression for the guys this summer. BAMBA is the organization that had Skyline trail built and maintains this epic trail! Gratitude to DirtSculpt, BAMBA & all the people who built and maintain Skyline Jump Trail!

Dirtsculpt: https://dirtsculpt.com/ BAMBA: https://berksmountainbiking.org/

MTB Tip of the Week

When you go to the bike park, instead of bringing a full hydration pack, you can use a water bottle and a much smaller hip pack to hold some key items: Tube, Tire Plug, Mini-Pump & Multi-Tool! Less weight on your back and more comfortable sitting on the chair lift!

REI Amphipod Hip Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/883556/amphipod-airflow-microstretch-plus-belt

Additional Links:

Skyline Trail on Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/skyline-53365/ Phoenixville Bike Park: https://www.phoenixville.org/2861/Phoenixville-Bike-Park

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: Coming Soon!

The Ride and Laugh 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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Mountain biking can be scary but what's the difference between rational fear and irrational fear when you're tackling jumps, drops and tech on the trails? Learn how a simple shift in perspective can quiet the fearful mind and unlock unlimited MTB Progression!

The guys discuss techniques for dealing with fear on MTB trails and in life. Perspective is everything and we are all unlimited! You are unlimited! Listen along to learn more about dedicated bike park bikes, coil shock vs. air shock, tire plug tips, shark-fins vs. wall rides and, as always, lots of laughs, gratitude and high vibes!

Additional Links: Heather Munvie on the massive Banana Peel line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5JI0YQ6yUE

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: His buddy Anthony - Sage has gratitude for his awesome friend Anthony. While Anthony may not be a rider, he's the type of friend who is always supportive and excited for Sage. Whether it's riding or not, good friends are always appreciated. Gratitude to Anthony & all the awesome people who support us in our crazy passion for mountain biking!

Dan: Listener Comments! - Dan is blown away by the awesome feedback and comments from Ride & Laugh Podcast listeners! Supreme gratitude that the pod is resonating with mtb'ers! R&L listeners are awesome, each comment is valued and we're all becoming better riders together. This is so cool!! Thank you R&L listeners and everyone who comments or emails us!

MTB Tip of the Week

Stan's Dart! - The "Stan's Dart" is an upgraded version of the traditional 'bacon strip.' Stan's Dart is designed to plug holes in your mountain bike tire right on the trail. Sage has saved many a ride by using the Stan's Dart to fix a flat tire! Check out the TrailSage video on the Stan's Dart to learn more: https://youtu.be/kezpNatwChA

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/o-Zxe4U9484

The Ride and Laugh 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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