Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast

Apr 02 2025 60 ep. 61 mins 10
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Join us on the fastest growing best mountain bike podcast! We’re talking all things MTB including mindset, riding tips, technique, nutrition, gratitude, gear, trails, fitness, training and more. If you love riding, you’re in the right place! The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, flow in life!

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Mountain Bike Pads on Trial! A Case For And Against MTB Protection [RNL Quick Rip]

Apr 02 2025 17 mins  
Mountain bike knee pads, elbow pads and full face (enduro) helmets add protection but maybe they don't help all riders!? Is Sage right to refuse MTB pads on trails and bike parks!? Let the trial begin! Flow on the trails starts with confidence and comfort. If we believe that pads protect us and add confidence, then they are already working! But the same is true for the opposite be

MTB Passion - Go All In! With Special Guest Johnnie U From Mountain Bike Q&A! [RNL S1, Ep 59]

Mar 26 2025 64 mins  
The final episode of Ride and Laugh Season 1 with guest star Johnnie U from MTB Q&A is all smiles as we discuss finding and following your passion, mountain bike enthusiasm, hugs over fist bumps, trail pizza, ebike joy, MTB friendships, stoke and of course; unlimited gratitude & appreciation! Learn about Sage's crazy '1 minute hug rule', magnetic pedals, dropper posts &

Riding Laps and Hitting Big Gaps – How Routines Can Help on Hard MTB Features! [RNL S1, Ep 58]

Mar 19 2025 62 mins  
Learn a valuable MTB breathing and visualization routine to apply to your next mountain bike ride featuring intimidating jumps, drops rocks and gnarly trails. Choose your riding partners carefully as group vibes matters when you're looking to take your mountain bike riding to the next level. How much time do you need to get ready at the trailhead (Dan needs too much!?) What makes m

Ride Dynamic, Fist Bump vs. Handshakes, Pump Track Skills, Hip Hinge & More! [RNL S1, Ep 57]

Mar 12 2025 61 mins  
When you're open, present, and centered on the mountain bike, all your skills will flow effortlessly. Use your excitement to be active and dynamic on the bike as you confidently ride all the jumps, drops, tech, steeps, skinnies and climbs. Settle the debate... mountain bike fist bump vs. hand shake (or bro-hug!)? Are some features visually misleading or actually harder to ride? Dan

Drop Your MTB Limits, Set Bold Goals, Add New Skills, Thrive at Enduro Races & More! [RNL S1, Ep 56]

Mar 05 2025 60 mins  
We are what we believe we are so let's CHOOSE to believe that anything is possible on a mountain bike! Your Passion for mountain biking will reveal your true talent for riding bikes on trails with all the cool jumps, drops, tech and features you can imagine! Sure, hikers and other non-riders may think we're nuts but that's fine with us! We are shifting our mindset to "YES" for any

The Hardest MTB Feature, Intuition, RevGrips, DJ vs Gravel Bikes, and More! [RNL S1, Ep 55]

Feb 26 2025 59 mins  
Certain MTB features are visually unsettling and can get stuck in our heads! The dreaded "downward facing drop" may require more technique on our mountain bike trails than we're accustomed to! Access your MTB intuition, trust your skills, stay present and effortlessly flow through any and all features on your next mountain bike ride! Do calloused hands mean we're gripping the hand

Are We Born With It? The Love of Mountain Biking Starts with These Innate Talents! [RNL S1, Ep 54]

Feb 19 2025 61 mins  
From the pros racing Red Bull Hardline Tasmania to brand new riders, all mountain bikers possess the three prime MTB talents of balance, coordination and comfort on a bike. What makes some people fall in love with mountain biking but scares others away from ever taking a bike on a trail again? Join the fellas for a fun debate on how soon new riders know if they love or hate mounta

Your Best NEXT Mountain Bike May Surprise You! E-bike vs. DJ for Progression! [RNL S1, Ep 53]

Feb 12 2025 64 mins  
We can all agree that hardtail mountain bikes and full suspension bikes are great choices, but what is the best NEXT bike for most riders to excel on? E-bikes (aka E-MTBs) allow almost limitless laps and miles on your trails, but e-bikes are expensive while Dirt Jumpers (aka DJs) are inexpensive and demand precision from riders. Listen to the episode & then let us know which yo

Buy THIS Bike – Hardtail, Full-Sus or E-bike! Ideal 1st MTB to Own! [RNL S1, Ep 52]

Feb 05 2025 60 mins  
What type of mountain bike do experienced riders recommend for new MTB trail riders? Join a "Ride & Laugh" mountain bike debate about hardtails, full-suspension, e-bikes, skills, fun, budget, weight, passion and much more! How important is the right bike to a new mountain bike rider's joy of our amazing sport? Do most riders start on hardtails, or can we go right to a full-susp

Riding Blind! 8.5 Tips to Increase Your Confidence When Riding Trails for the 1st Time! [RNL S1, Ep 51]

Jan 29 2025 61 mins  
Maximize the fun and excitement of mountain biking on a new trail for the 1st time, aka “Riding Blind!” Learn the top tips to boost your confidence, speed and flow on new and old MTB trails!! Is it still riding blind if you’re following another rider? Dan rides partially blind (Pirate style!?) on the double black "Old Man Trail" at South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. Does a �