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How We Build Strong, Durable Riders All Winter (Injury comebacks, Bulding on success, Body recomposition, and big goals ahead) 🎯 The Off-Season Reality Off-season training looks a little different for everyone I coach. Some riders are coming back from injuries. Others are tapering for multi-day enduro races overseas. Many are back for another season looking to build on their previous success. A few are brand new to structured training — but not letting it stifle their ambiti

(And How You Can Too) If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve been changing gears lately — swapping a bit of bike time for trail runs and other ways to move. Last week, I talked about why that matters. This week, I want to zoom out and talk about how to think about cross-training — from first principles. Start With the End in Mind Everything I do this time of year ladders up to three goals: Long term: Still be riding strong at 60. Medium term: Perform better next yea

Rethinking Fitness Testing for Riders Every fall, my inbox fills up with questions like: “Do I need a VO₂ test before starting my off-season?” “What kind of testing do you use to build training plans?” And honestly — I get it. When you see pro riders wired up and grinding through structured protocols, it’s easy to assume that’s what real testing looks like. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a lab to learn a lot about your fitness. What matters most isn’t the equipment — i

This week saw a shift - I'm back at the dirt jumps after school with my little guy, client calls - we're talking about more lifting and less riding, even prepping for ski season. And the World Cup Riders are back in town, crushing my V02max and self-esteem 😩 Here's how I'm framing things for me and my Riders... Seasons change. Routines shift. More rain, less daylight, colder rides. At first, Fall can feel like a problem: 🌧️ Wetter trails = less traction 🌒 Shorter days = f

Why We Train for Crashes, Not Just Rides Most training — in the gym and on the bike — is about performing intentional actions . Squats, deadlifts, push-ups, and rows. On the bike, it’s climbs, corners, and braking drills. All of it looks structured, controlled, and predictable. But mountain biking is rarely predictable. Dabs (momentary foot down) happen often. Falling off completely happens too, though less often. And once every year or so, you might have one of those crashes

– Why You Should Shift Your Gym Focus in the summer (Not Abandon It) Let’s be honest: here in the Pacific Northwest, summer doesn’t last long. We know that. Every sunny day feels like it could be the last, so we try to make the most of it—sunset laps, alpine missions, and maybe even the occasional multisport epic. And that’s exactly how it should be. But if you're riding more, sleeping less, and cramming adventure into every pocket of your week (guilty), it might be time to

If you nailed your preseason training, you probably feel it—you’re stronger, faster, and more confident on the bike. Your uphill power has improved, your downhill skills are sharper, and you’ve been out putting in the miles, enjoying your progress. But now… the gains have stalled. Your rides feel harder, your speed flatlines, and the plateau is real. Sound familiar? This is one of the most common challenges I see mountain bikers face during the season. So what can you do to k

Mountain biking is supposed to be fun.But what happens when it starts to feel like a chore? If you’ve ever hit that point in the season where riding feels more like an obligation than a joy—or when even easy rides feel heavy—you might be dealing with burnout . It happens to every athlete eventually.Even the pros.Even the coaches (ask me how I know). And the tricky part? Most riders don’t recognize burnout until they’re deep in it. What Causes MTB Burnout? Burnout is usually

With the MTB season in full swing, injuries are starting to roll in . Lately, I’ve been working with riders managing: A high ankle sprain (2–4 weeks out from trail-ready) A broken finger (recently back on the bike) Chronic back nerve impingement (now riding at ~95% send-ability) An ACL tear awaiting surgery Ongoing recovery from a motor vehicle accident (affecting shoulders, knees, hips) But alongside the “obvious” injuries—the ones that stop riders in their tracks—there’s an

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While some of us might be mourning the end of another awesome riding season, others are taking consolation in the excitement of winter...

We started our restorative movement block last week, and most of the athletes remarked how challenging the workout was and how they felt...

OK, so you've been convinced. This is the year to integrate a Strength Training Program in to your off-season. As the mountain biking...

We had a new addition to the MTB Breakfast Club this week and I found myself outlining the programming strategy that I use, so that he...

During the summer in Squamish, many people prefer to exercise outdoors, causing the gyms to empty out. This trend is likely common in...

how we measurably improved Upper body strength and pedalling power in the same month.

I was at the Squamish Enduro with my son this weekend and the descending skills and speed were off the charts with world-class Enduro...