In this tutorial, we start by breaking down the technique, and then look at the nuances and what needs to change when we slow the speed down and ride some more committing features. From there, we head out and explore a bunch of drops of different shapes, speeds, and sizes in Squamish - while discussing the different things to keep in mind for each one. The intention here is to give you a broad overview of how this technique can apply to a variety of situations out on the trails.

Tasmania has quietly built a reputation as one of the most diverse and rewarding mountain biking destinations in the world. In this special episode of The Mind Mountain Podcast, recorded at Maydena Bike Park over the final days of our Tasmanian Mountain Bike Expedition, I sit down with our partners Mark and Brendan from Tailored Trails  to dive into all things riding bikes in Tasmania. We talk about what makes Tasmania such a special place to ride - the abundance of terrain all packed into a...

Motivation, as you may know, is incredibly important as a Mountain Biker. It's what gets us out there in the rain or the heat, fuels that extra lap after we've run out of snacks, and powers the hours of research we do before heading off on that summer road trip. But, as you may have realised, not all motivation is equal. In fact, there can be a huge difference in how we feel on the bike, how swiftly we progress towards our goals, and how we feel about our riding in general, depending on...