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Skills in MTB XC Racing

Back when MTB XC racing was just dirt road racing, skills didn't really matter. Bikes were terrible, tracks were easy and brakes didn't...

LOTS of new articles on MTB

Here are some links to some things I have written or spoke about lately. A lot of those didn't make it onto this site, but since you're...

I asked OpenAI to write me an XCO MTB Training Plan

Artificial Intelligence is incredible. As a MTB tech creator, rider and coach, I've been watching this space closely. Since the inception...

The 4 Things Slowing You Down

There are 4 things slowing you down when you head out for any kind of ride. These often unseen ‘forces’ can be felt by all of us, and are...

PODCAST: Pacing, vibrations and braking in MTB

It's been great fun sharing my knowledge of MTB on other podcasts. Dave Schell of Kaizen Endurance was awesome - he knew all the right...

Talking MTB on TrainingPeaks and BikeJames Podcasts

A few years ago, Dr Will O'Connor and I started the Performance Advantage Podcast. We wanted to share our sports science knowledge and...

Is Zwift Good For MTB Training?

Smart trainers and gaming apps are roadie paradise. You can quickly log on, draft your mates, track your FTP, and really go full gas at...

Does FTP Matter for MTB?

Heading to a lab to do a blood lactate test is unfeasible for 99.9% of athletes. Sure, going all-out, taking bloods and measuring oxygen...

How can you go faster on downhills?

Getting fit for MTB is easy. If you have a power meter, we can measure your current fitness, then follow a training plan, track our...