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How to become a faster mountain biker

How to become a faster mountain biker

I recently spent a weekend training the CEO and coaches from TrainerRoad. All three riders started at different levels — and they all improved a lot. From our time together they created a video, podcast and blog post summarizing what they learned.

Check it all out:

Bike trainer + RipRow™ = Awesome

Bike trainer + RipRow™ = Awesome

If you're a mountain biker, pedaling fitness is important, but it's a small part of the complete package. To ride trails well, you also need balance, stability, mobility, strength, and riding skills. 

Combining trainer intervals with RipRow™ work makes the perfect mountain bike workout. 

RipRowing with Syd and Macky: the basics

RipRowing with Syd and Macky: the basics

In case you don’t know Syd Shulz and Macky Franklin, they are 1) professional enduro MTB racers, 2) nice people and 3) a cute couple. 

Syd and Macky take their job seriously. They work with the best physiotherapist in the world (Dr. Dane DeLozier at REVO) and the best mountain bike skills coach in the world (Lee McCormack at Lee Likes Bikes).

They use a RipRow™ for rehab, injury prevention, strength and skills. It fits into their sweet van — perfect for campground workouts. These videos show the movements they’re practicing right now, during their off season.