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Preparedness, Control & Performance: Psychological Aspects Of Mountain Biking

Preparedness, Control & Performance: Psychological Aspects Of Mountain Biking

Feeling prepared and confident is the key for me when I want to attempt bigger trails or features.  Personally, this comes to me through repetition, variation, and visualization.

 

A Midsummer's Bikepacking Trip

A Midsummer's Bikepacking Trip

Sandra recently went on a 3-day solo bike packing trip and wants to share what she did to help you prepare for your next bike packing adventure.  Read on to find out how she got her bike ready, what equipment and food she packed, and how she packed it and carried it. 
What I Have Learned Switching From Clipless to Flat Pedals.

What I Have Learned Switching From Clipless to Flat Pedals.

This season I switched to flat pedals after 20 years of clipless Shimano SPD's.  Here is a summary of what I have learned about myself.
Kids Bikes - My View as a Dad and Instructor

Kids Bikes - My View as a Dad and Instructor

Content by Chris Wood Being a dad of fledgling cyclists and teaching mountain bike lessons to other people’s kids has taught me a lot about how to...
What's In That Pack Mister?

What's In That Pack Mister?

If you're wondering what instructors carry with them, on and off lesson, here's some insight into what is in that huge pack.
Control Leads to Performance

Control Leads to Performance

Mental preparedness and control is part of becoming a better athlete. As a PMBIA instructor I believe that learning foundation skills and then more complex maneuvers helps with this preparedness because you will have more control on your bike. And this leads to more performance which might mean more speed, bigger drops, or just more fun.
Ottawa-Gatineau Fatbike Trail Primer

Ottawa-Gatineau Fatbike Trail Primer

If you're looking for fatbike trail in Eastern Ontario, the Ottawa-Gatineau Fatbike Trail Primer covers where the trails are, trial maps, and how to ride them.  We have kick-ass trails. Come and try them!