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This podcast is dedicated to bringing the 40+ year old mountain biker the best training strategies to help them ride stronger now and for year to come.
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Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
In this podcast I cover...
Skills
Trackstands: The most under-rated skill in mountain biking.
- At its core this is the skill of balancing without any momentum.
- The slower you are going the more you need your slow speed balance.
- Skills like switchbacks, technical climbs and rock gardens all require this skill.
- Allows you to use skill instead of momentum and luck.
- Easy to improve/ One of the best uses of your “off trail” training time.
- Make sure you work both feet forward.
Rider Q&A
Are flat pedals bad for your knees/ role of float in clipless pedals.
- Your leg and foot don’t create energy in a straight line, they use a spiral motion where the foot “screws” into and off what it is on.
- This movement is in relation to the ground/ what you foot is on.
- When you strap the foot to the pedal and restrict its movement in relation to the pedal then your knees will blow up from this lack of rotation.
- Putting float in clipless pedals allows a little rotation before you unclip, allowing the foot to rotate a little and taking stress of the knee.
- On a flat pedal your feet aren't restricted in relation to the pedal and so it can create that screwing motion into the pedal.
- This is the more natural way for your foot to function and captures the rotational energy the foot and leg produces.
- This is why people with knee problems often see improvement when switching to flats despite the lack of “float”.
- Float is a solution to strapping your foot to the pedal, which is a product of the unstable forces going into the pedal.
- Your foot doesn’t need or want “float” as you find it in no other sport or situation.
- If you fix the problem of the unstable energy through a pedal like the Catalyst Pedal then you don’t need to strap your foot on the pedal in the first place.
Gear Review
Sense Of Motion Shoes
- Small operation making shoes in Montrose CO.
- Foot healthy shoes.
- Light and breathable.
- Dry quickly.
- Just enough sticky rubber to do the job, especially on Catalyst Pedals.
- www.SOMfootwear.com
Until next time...
Ride Strong,
James Wilson
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
In this episode I cover...
Training - The 3 Axioms of MTB Training:
- Behind every technique on your bike is a movement skill your body requires - you can’t control your bike if you can’t control your body.
- Athleticism is contextual - movement demands are specific to the environment.
- Mindful movement practice helps to supplement the rest of your training.
Skills - Effects of bar rise on your body and ride: Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of more rise and what you shouldn’t be using them to make up for.
Rider Q&A - Isometric Training for Low Back Pain/ Slipped Discs: Should you avoid certain exercises and should you feel you low back getting “sore” from training?
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I talk about a few topics and how they can help your training and riding.
On Bike Movement Skills
Inside hand pressure for front wheel traction during cornering - The #1 thing you need to focus on to corner with precision.
Bro Science
1 Set vs. Multiple Sets for Strength Training - Why you need both for best results and how I’ve been using Isometric Training to help me safely do this.
Gear Review
Wim Hoff Method app and Fundamentals Course - I’ve spent the last 4+ weeks following the Wim Hoff method and I’m convinced that it has a lot of value for riders looking to improve their performance and recovery.
If you have any questions or comments please leave them below this post or send me an email to james@bikejames.com, I’m always happy to help.
Until next time…
Ride Strong,
James Wilson