Mountain Bike Movement Podcast

ATTENTION: Mountain Bike Fanatics…

The Mountain Bike MOVEMENT is the podcast where you will discover the “secrets” of riding harder, faster, and with more control.

If you are:

... a new rider looking for a safe way to get better without guessing …

... a weekend warrior looking for adventure while reducing injuries…

...or, an experienced rider looking to prolong your career …

This Mountain Bike MOVEment podcast is THE place for you.

It doesn't matter if:

You barely have time to practice...
You have tried every training, video, course, and book known to man...
You are just trying to figure out how to get back into riding after time on the sideline or an injury!

Tune in to hear:

Exclusive interviews with elite athletes who race on the World Cup and Olympic Circuits...
Amazing stories of how world-class trailbuilders shape the future of our sport...
Rarely-discussed tips, strategies, and methods elite riders use to blast the trails and amaze their riding buddies...

From the bottom bracket of our hearts, thanks for listening!

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Episodes

#11 | Dan Ennis : Family Man and Fast National Champion

How does Brevard, NC rider Dan Ennis shred so hard at 40 AND train to win? As a husband and father, he has a unique approach to competing and winning at the highest levels of the sport. In this episode we cover: How Dan went from a Florida XC racer as a kid to a USAC DH Masters National Champ... What changes to training and fitness Dan made to race as good or faster than he did in his 20's... What actually separates Elite riders from Amateurs, and how you can apply this today! Plus: How many whe...

Oct 16, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Dr. Matt Miller and BrakeAce: How To Get Faster Without Getting Fitter

How do the pros go so fast? They know how to ride fast without braking unless absolutely necessary. How do regular and advanced riders get faster? Through more intelligent braking, of course. Problem is, most riders brake by habit or instinct and have no idea how they can save time to win races. In this episode we talk about: - How an elite rider saved 7 seconds on their ride with BrakeAce... - The philosophy behind BrakeAce and why a coach a PhD in Exercise science would bother making something...

Sep 09, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Mountain Biking Tips and Tricks & YouTube Techniques- The Unholy Trinity of Mediocre Riding

Have you made progress in your riding but are stuck in a plateau? In this episode, I break down how the last thing you need is another tip, trick, or YouTube tutorial video and why. Listen to the end to discover: How information overload can short-circuit your skill progression… Why Insight, Inspiration, and Integration is a far superior process... An invitation to work with riders who have coached elite performers such as the late Steve Smith, Miranda Miller, Danny Hart, and the US Women’s Olym...

Jul 01, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Why I Secretly Miss Extreme Freeride Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking has become more and more "mainstream". In this episode, I'll show you secrets from freeride pioneers and how I apply the lessons learned from heroes such as the FroRiders, North Shore builders, and other leaders of our sport to achieve faster progression on and off the bike. All without having to risk your neck doing something crazy on your bike. Inside, you will discover... How it's not all about heavy metal and Red Bull, rather a mindset that keeps you safe when progressing... ...

Jun 21, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Balance Principles: How To Manage Family, Work, and Riding Mountain Bikes

Want to know the secrets to balancing riding and life? It's not what you think. In this episode, I take a decade of principles that have allowed me and other high-performance riders to balance family, work, and riding for more fun and enjoyment. Inside, you will discover... The "Productivity Secret" given to me by a Navy Seal... How to apply Pareto's Principle to convert a bike-hating spouse into your biggest supporter... Abraham Lincoln's thoughts on Wheel Size...I mean what to focus on to get ...

Jun 07, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Shaums March: Riding Red Bull Rampage, Coaching 1000's of Riders, and The MTB Family

In this episode I catch up with former Red Bull Athlete and veteran coach Shaums March. Shaums is considered one of the most prolific coaches in the entire sport. If you've ever had a lesson, it's likely Shaums had a hand in the result because of his experience in creating coaching programs. Shaums is the lead instructor and President of the Bike Instructor Certification Program and founder of March Northwest Mountain Biking. He has over 20 years of experience coaching both youth and beginner ri...

Sep 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Neko Mulally on 6 Cent Experiments, E-Bikes, and Encouraging New Riders

Want to know what National Champ and Pro Downhiller Neko Mulally has been up to during the Pandemic? I sat down with Neko after getting to ride opening day at Ride Kanuga Bike Park which he and Callie Horwath (along with much of the crew mentioned on the show) had a huge hand in building. Neko is a leader in the Southeast riding community. He’s built Windrock Bike Park to one of the best year-round downhill training facilities in the world. He is both intensely focused and approachable, a combin...

Aug 17, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Cody Wilkins: Lead Trail Builder for Sensus RAD Trails

This episode with Cody Wilkins is a wild one! Cody is the Lead Trail Builder with Cam Zink's Sensus RAD Trails. Cody is a veteran trail builder, has a deep bag of tricks, and knows exactly how to create amazing experiences for any rider. What you might not know about Cody is his depth of knowledge around how riding and trails impacts the community. He's a crucial advocate for the sport and is absolutely a leader in creating more and more accessible, safe, and progressive places to ride. The ulti...

Aug 04, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Dr. Jason “jRich” Richardson on BMX Championship Gold, Belief Systems, and Bikes after 40

In another great episode with a pro racer, I'm joined by Dr. Jason Richardson, or "jrich" for short. JRich is a World Champion BMX racer, PanAm (Olympic) Gold Medalist representing the USA, and an Olympic Psychologist. He is a leader who has been featured on outlets such as Inc. Mag, Good Morning San Diego, USA Today, ESPN Radio, and has worked closely with organizations including the NFL Players Association and Lexus. As well as coaching, he's also had the pleasure of on-air announcing internat...

Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Caroline Washam: The World Cup Wonder Woman From Western North Carolina

In this awesome episode, Caroline Washam recounts her origin story as a racer in BMX and the journey to World Cup tracks all over the world. Once you listen in, you will really like Caroline because she's so generous sharing her love of the sport and of people! Plus...I can tell you after riding with her on local trails she's an absolute ripper with amazing bike control. When you listen to this episode, you will uncover... - How to send a 40 foot gap...safely! - Which experience a racer is actua...

Jul 27, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Welcome to Mountain Bike Movement!

In this episode, I introduce the concepts of the Mountain Bike Movement Podcast, including a brief story of how I got started in riding, and then give you an idea of what you can get out of listening in. Remember, to get to the *really* good stuff, SUBSCRIBE and listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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