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Olov and Lars are back with another great episode. In this episode they invite a guest and have some fun. Listen in as they chat with their guest, Carl-Magnus, and chat about bikes and life in Swedish Lapland.
You'll hear a little about Carl-Magnus's start in triathlon, the website that is a free worldwide hospitality exchange for touring cyclists called Warmshowers.org, and a lot more. The guys also share the usual drink as well.
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In this episode, they discover the world of radlers. Ever heard of radlers? It's a style of beer that the guys try out for the first time. They were pretty surprised overall with the Dundee Beer Summer Shandy and the Stiegl Radler. Have a listen, try one out yourself, and let us know what you think.
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June 12, 2014
This new mental training tip helps you to calm your nerves and relax the butterflies you feel in anticipation of any challenge or event. Does your heart beat faster and your palms sweat when you are about to perform? Listen in and Carrie can help you!
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Carrie's Mental Training Tips episodes are meant to be short episodes that give listeners tips on improving their mental game. You'll take away everyday lessons that you can try immediately, practice, and work into your regular training routine.
If you like what you hear from Carrie, be sure to head over to her website to get more information, sign up for her newsletter, and learn about her book, On Top of Your Game.
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Do you have an upcoming race and don't have your prerace and during race plan written down? Do you even have a plan in your head? If not, you could be spending all that training time and money to only have it sabotaged at the last minute.
In this episode, Lynda offers up some great information, experience, and tips for listeners who are getting ready for an upcoming race to be prepared for all of the details. Save yourself some time, energy, and possible huge stress by listening in!
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Andrea's legs are swollen. Listeners gears are grinding away their 1x11 setups. Will gels actually kill you? What the hell are in those gravity riders' backpacks? You know the usual discussion...you get plenty of discussion that may or may not be kid friendly.
Have a listen now to hear about Andrea's solution to her swollen legs, another discussion about chainrings and 1 x 11 setups, and some thoughts about what could actually be in those backpacks (pumps, folding bikes, and weed were mentioned...).
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June 8, 2014 - Neil sits down with one of the most experienced bikepackers out there. It's an interesting discussion that covers a wide variety of topics, from Jefe's history in mountain biking and bikepacking to next week's Tour Divide.
They chat about a lot of the thoughts and details about racing long distances and listeners have the unique opportunity to get inside the head of one of the very few who has raced the Colorado Trail Race and Tour Divide several times. It's also a very interesting discussion because Neil, the host, is a very strong young rider who is coming into his own and Jefe is a veteran who has seen a ton and continues to push his boundaries. Listen in to hear what Jefe's advice is for Tour Divide rookies too!
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June 8, 2014 - Michelle and Ben are back this week with another episode giving you information about your favorite parks and related news. The episode starts off with mention of the recent death at Whistler Mountain Bike Park and then gets into the regular show. Michelle runs through the currently open parks, the list of parks opening up, events, and other information. They also discuss some information about learning skills and gear basics. If you run camps or skills clinics for park riding and would like to be highlighted on the show, please email Michelle. The new "Trail Conditions" segment is added this week as Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota checks in with trail conditions. If you are a bike park director/manager/employee and want your park to be mentioned on the show, all you need to do is email Michelle. Related Show Notes: MTBParks.com Website MTBParks.com Facebook Page MTBParks.com Twitter MTBParks.com Instagram MTBParks.com YouTube MTBParks.com Vimeo YouTube.com/MTBparksVimeo.com/MTBparks Email Michelle at MTBParks.com Support MTBParks.com Save $$$, Get great stuff, and Support MBR by becoming a member Currently Open Parks: The Rock Bike Park - WI Mountain Creek Bike Park - NJ Plattekill Bike Park - NY Blue Mountain Bike Park - PA Angel Fire Bike Park - NM Whistler Mountain Bike Park - BC Bryce Mountain Bike Park - VA Sir Sam's Mountain Bike Park - OntarioBromont Bike Park - Quebec Mount Snow Bike Park - VT Snowshoe Bike Park - WV Attitash Bike Park - NH Spirit Mountain - MN Highland - NH Mammoth, CA Snow Summit, CA Granby Ranch, CO Launch, PA Sundance, UT Upcoming Opening Dates Burke Bike Park, VT Upcoming Park Openings: Grand Targhee Mtb Park Opening Day - Friday, June 13Location: Alta, WY 83414 Whiteface Mountain Bike Park Opening Day - Friday, June 13Location: Whiteface, NY 12997 Evolution Bike Park | Crested Butte Opening Day - Saturday, June 14Location: Mount Crested Butte, CO 81224 Silver Mountain Bike Park Opening Day - Saturday, June 14Location: Kellogg, ID 83837 Bike Snowmass Opening Day - Saturday, June 21Location: Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Trail Reports: Spirit Mountain - Duluth, Minnesota - Spirit Mountain checks in with a report of the open trails and great news that there is a lot of work in progress. It sounds like the trails will be in great shape this summer. Upcoming Events: Blue Mtn PA - PA State Championship - June 22 Sun Valley, ID: June 27-29, 2014Part of the North American Enduro Tour This two day race featuring an evening prologue on the 27th promises to be one of the longest and most grueling enduro races riders will find anywhere in North America. British Columbia June 28-July 5, 2014 BC Bike Race, all competitors start each day together in a mass start, working their way against the clock and through the course to the daily finish line. Racers' finish times are recorded at the end of each day completed. At the end of the race, each of the stage race times is added up to calculate the overall winners in each category. In BC Bike Race, we have 7 days, or 7 stages, of incredible mountain bike racing. July 5 Killington VT East Coast Showdown – VT State Championship Canyons Resort, UT: July 19, 2014The North American Enduro Tour comes to Utah! Enduro Cup at Canyons Resort features a true European format, 6 stages covering 17 miles, 3 timed technical descents and 3 untimed climbs. While the climbs are untimed, there is a cut off time.Racers will be treated to a premier event based out of the Canyons Resort village, in the mountain bike mecca of Park City, Utah. Beautiful and challenging aspen lined trails, professional chip timing, a post-race meal, athlete gift bag and raffle. July 20 Plattekill NY Plattepalooza Winter Park, CO: July 25-27, 2014Part of the North American Enduro TourAs part of the Colorado Freeride Festival, the Specialized Enduro is a 3-day, 5-stage race that will showcase some of the world’s fastest, fittest, and most technical mountain bike athletes battling it out throughout the trail system of Trestle Bike Park. Whistler, BC: August 9-10, 2014The SRAM Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized is part of the legendary 10 day Crankworx Whistler mountain bike festival. This much anticipated competition will showcase the world’s fastest and fittest mountain bike athletes competing for the largest prize purse in Enduro racing history. The race will feature both the Whistler Valley and the world famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park and the stages are regarded as some of the finest, most technical trails in the NAET. The five stage, single day format, with almost 50 minutes of racing, and approximately 50km of riding will be a true test of athletic endurance, versatility and mountain bike skills. August 17 Attitash NH NH State Championship Highland Bike Park – Northfield, NH: August 24, 2014Triple Crown: The OverMountain Enduro is an event open to racers of all abilities. The 4 stage race spans across Highland Mountain- incorporating everything from trail riding to downhill. The course will challenge participants in both fitness and technical riding ability. The OverMountain Enduro puts the fun back into racing. Sept 7 Killington VT Eastern USA Regional ENDURO Championship Series Finals Mountain Creek Bike Park – Vernon, NJ: September 14, 2014Triple Crown: The King of the Mountain Enduro race will be comprised of several timed “special” stages and non timed “transport” stages. The “specials” will consist primarily of downhill and technical sections but riders should expect to climb up to 10-20% of the total distance of each stage. The “transport” stages between each “special” will move riders from one area of the mountain to the other and may include some significant climbs. Burke Bike Park & Kingdom Trails - Burke, VT: September 28, 2014 Triple Crown: The 2014 Kingdom Enduro is a 3 stage race showcasing everything that the Burke Bike Park has to offer. From cross-country to single track to downhill, this race will test your endurance and technical skill. The race will be held Sunday, September 28, with a practice day scheduled for Saturday, September 27. The race will be divided into 3 stages consisting of timed specials and untimed transport sections. The Kingdom Enduro is the final stop in the Triple Crown Enduro Series Big Mountain Enduro at SnowmassSaturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 22Location: Snowmass, CO Durango - June 28-29 The Durango Enduro is not for the timid; it is a true backcountry event that will Keystone - July 12-13 This premier stop will also be part of the 2014 North American Enduro Tour. The Keystone Bike Park contains some of the most raw and rugged lift-accessed mountain biking in the US. With rock gardens, drops and high-speed features, there will not be a dull moment on your bike. Our courses will challenge riders to the fullest and combine the top trails on the mountain, along with unique course designs never seen before at Keystone. Throughout the weekend, expect to see at least six rowdy stages with some pedal transitions, a non-stop festival taking place in the village and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. Moab - August 23 Big Mountain Ultra Enduro at Crested Butte Big Mountain Enduro Finals: September 3 - 7, 2014The Crested Butte five-day Enduro is not for the faint of heart!Riders will be challenged with five days of racing, four of those days deep in the backcountry, with big climbing transitions that will literally take you to the top of the world overlooking majestic peaks. The fifth and final day of racing will be held at Evolution Bike Park, also where awards and festivities will culminate. This will be a stand alone event and not a part of the Big Mountain Enduro Series overall rankings. Registration for the Crested Butte Ultra Enduro will include five days of enduro racing in the backcountry, organized shuttles each backcountry day, lift ticket on the final day at the Evolution Bike Park, coffee and beer provided each day by our respective sponsors, breakfast and lunch each day, BME apparel kit, an annual subscription to Mountain Flyer Magazine, a large awards ceremony and an adventure experience of a lifetime. 2014 POC ESC Enduro Cup USAC Regional Championship SeriesJune 22 Blue Mtn PA – PA State Championship 2014 POC ESC SuperD Cup USAC Regional Championship SeriesJune 21 Blue Mtn PA -PA State Championship ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy one complimentary, one-day lift ticket at each of these bike parks during the 2014 season. The list of bike parks offering one free day of riding this season–with your MTBparks Pass–is still growing, so be sure to check back often! Get the MTBParks Pass NOW (Use code "MTBradio" to get $10 off!) RIDE FREE AT THESE PARTICIPATING BIKE PARKS: United States Colorado | Bike Snowmass @ Aspen/SnowmassOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. MTBParks Pass holders also get a free Budweiser draft beer at the Elk Camp Restaurant. Colorado | Evolution Bike Park @ Crested ButteOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Idaho | Silver Mountain Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Minnesota | Spirit Mountain Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. Montana | Big Sky Mountain Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.New Hampshire | Attitash Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.New Mexico | Angel FireOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.New York | Plattekill Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. 10% off recurring visits after you use your complimentary day.New York | Whiteface Bike Park One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. 10% off lift tickets all season long with your MTBparks Pass.Bike and Stay package coming soon! Pennsylvania | Blue Mountain Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Utah | Brian Head Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Vermont | Burke Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Vermont | Mount Snow Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. Virginia | Bryce Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Washington | Stevens Pass Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.West Virginia | Snowshoe Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. Wisconsin | The Rock Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. Wyoming | Grand TargheeOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. CanadaNew Brunswick | Sugarloaf Bike ParkOne complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS: California | China Peak Bike Park 50% OFF LIFT TICKETS ALL SEASON for MTBparks Pass members in 2014. Montana | Whitefish Bike Park50% of one lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season. New Jersey | Mountain Creek Bike Park50% OFF LIFT TICKETS ALL SEASON for MTBparks Pass members in 2014. All Mountain Cyclery | Boulder City, Nevada50% off shuttles through the end of the year. WANT EVEN MORE GREAT DEALS? Ray's Indoor Bike Park | Cleveland, OH One FREE day pass to check out Ray's Bike Park in Cleveland (valid during 2014/2015 fall/winter season) Ray's Indoor Bike Park | Milwaukee, WI One FREE day pass to check out Ray's Bike Park in Milwaukee (valid during 2014/2015 fall/winter season) Canfield Brothers Bikes MTBparks Pass holders are eligible to receive a 15% discount on ANY purchase. * SPECIAL 30% OFF CRAMPON CLASSIC PEDALS FOR CHARTER MEMBERS (through 5/31/14)
Full show notes at the publisherJune 6, 2014 - The recent Battle of CamRock proves that summer is here and racers are starting to find their groove. The younger riders are starting to flex their muscles while the veterans continue to use their experience to keep on the podiums. It already shaping up to be an exciting year.
The Capital Off Road Pathfinders put on a great race at CamRock Park near Madison, Wisconsin. WORS reporter, Todd, checks in to give a detailed report of what went down last weekend at the 3rd race of the Wisconsin Off Road Series.
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June 3, 2014 - Andrea discusses her successful Dirty Kanza 200 race this past weekend. Finishing 1st in the 39year old and under and 3rd overall, helping an injured riders, and fighting through some real heat issues, she has some good stories. Listen in to hear all about the course, the experience, the people, the tires, and more.
Why would anyone want an integrated bar and stem....especially for over $600....or over $900. What do you think the crew says about the Motobecane Sturgis fatbike? Listen in to hear it all.
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June 2, 2014 - One of James' favorite guys to hear speak in the fitness industry is Gray Cook, one of the guys behind the Functional Movement Screen. Gray has an amazing way of putting complex concepts into simple, easy to understand terms that James really admires.
The other day James was driving around listening to a recorded presentation he had done when he dropped another gem -
Perception drives movement function and movement function drives perception.
This is a very profound concept that James has understood for a while but had trouble explaining to riders. It is so important, though, because it explains how your equipment and bike set up can negatively change how you perform without you even realizing it.
This podcast is part of a larger blog post. The below podcast goes into more detail than the blog post, so we encourage you to listen before drawing too many conclusions from the notes. James has posted his notes and discussion on his blog post. You can read them and get a good feel for what he is trying to explain.
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