The RIDEYOW Blog

Preparedness, Control & Performance: Psychological Aspects Of Mountain Biking

by Mike McGuire May 03, 2023

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.

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What's In That Pack Mister?

by Mike McGuire May 23, 2019

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

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Getting Started With Indoor Training

by Mike McGuire January 22, 2019

Whatever you’ve been up to since bike season wrapped up in the fall, if you plan on being bike-fit for the start of the season, you should consider doing some indoor training to get ready for your next epic bike season. Check out our getting started guide for equipment and software suggestions and how to get started training indoors.

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Indoor training with Zwift was a game changer for me!

by Sandra Beaubien January 03, 2019

When I mention to friends that I am going to ride my trainer in the basement, often their response is, “Really, it sounds so boring?”. Yes, it can be boring until you find out what works for you. It took me 3 years to get a system in place that I liked. Now I don’t just like it, I look forward to the regular exercise and fitness gains.

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