Static vs. Dynamic Riding: Unlock MORE MTB Confidence! - MTB Body Position [RNL S1, Ep36]

[@jeffjacksonmtb]

You guys are awesome for mentioning listener comments from previous episodes. Thanks!

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Always brotha! Thanks for always commenting and watching Jeff. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Easy to do when we have such great commenters! - Dan

[@povtrails1219]

Nice job putting the whole Skyline trail together. That consistent practice paid off. In regards to the dynamic riding, one of the best things I heard for making this idea resonate into my riding is keeping your torso just in front of the trail. What I mean by this is when the trail has a little raise in it, right before it, you come up slightly from neutral and when there is a dip or little decline, right before the dip, push your torso down. This has helped me move my body more when riding instead of being just high or low. Not sure how this translates to steeps or jumps but that is something I'm working on now. Thanks for the great episode as always!

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Love that Mark. I might try experimenting with that technique. We appreciate your feedback and support as always. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

This sounds like a great technique for being more 'dynamic' on the bike. Instead of just saying, 'be dynamic!' I will definitely experiment with this approach! Thanks for the tip!! - Dan PS I think I heard this called "Torso Tracking." I had just started playing with the technique on the pumptrack and it worked well!!

[@LetShFred]

It’s so funny how much progression we’ve been able to gain from Skyline at Mt Penn.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Heck ya! Is this Fred that I rode with today at Skyline? Sage

[@LetShFred]

@@RideLaughPodcast Yes Sir.

[@TheRideAbides]

Absolutely! Sage and I have so much gratitude for Skyline trail. What a gem!! - Dan

[@stanmustard7292]

I think that modern bike geometry allows a more natural riding position when descending, as opposed to the old, more upright geo. Allows us to feel safer on the steeps, when moving the body forward. That's been my experience, anyway.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Excellent point Stan!!! I didn't think about it, but that old geo forced us to be more dynamic with our moments. With the newer bikes they are so much more capable and allow for safer riding and more confidence when moving around on the bike. Thanks for the feedback and comment. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Very true! Modern geo feels like you're sitting 'in' the bike. Much safer than on TOP of the bike. Still feels weird every time I get on my old single speed for this reason! - Dan

[@splooshmtb]

My thought why people get so far back on steeps- It's further away from the danger of going OTB, they get as far back as they can from the bars as a precaution, obviously, not good 😅. If there's a risky thing that I've gotten down to a science, I'll happily do them on my solo rides cause they just feel so good, but yeah if it's still pretty new to me, there's no reason to risk it solo. LOL some lighthearted crashes recently, love to see everyone's okay but Dan's slow-mo OTB has to be the funniest!

[@RideLaughPodcast]

OMG I was holding back my laughter so hard on that one. The best part was the bike ending up on top of him at the end. Glad we all got away with just a few bruises and scratches. All a part of the game right?!?! Thanks for commenting as always! Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

I'm continuing to practice getting forward on steep slabs. I thought I was good at slabs but there's lots of room for improvement, which is cool! And yes... that slo-mo fall was so annoying!!! But it's hilarious video. Right on brand! LOL! - Dan

[@jeffjacksonmtb]

22:36 😂😂😂 🍑

[@RideLaughPodcast]

I was set up!!! lol Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

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[@erinforsale]

I would try harder stuff if i am with other people. If i'm by myself i'll take the safe route

[@RideLaughPodcast]

I think that's the smart way to go Erin! Good stuff. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

A wise strategy Erin! - Dan