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!
High Speed "Superman" type MTB Crashes are our kryptonite on the trails but that won't keep Sage from a great day of mountain bike jumps, progression and stoke! Discuss technical climbing techniques…
Challenging technical climbs on analog mountain bikes is alive and well at the famous National Trail at South Mountain! What's the difference jumping steep "Dirt-Jumper Jumps" vs. "Mountain Bike Jump…
Unlock more flow, confidence and skill on your mountain bike by learning to jump on a smaller "Dirt Jumper" bike! What are the different techniques needed to ride/jump on a Dirt Jumper and how might…
Sage proves that a good rider can make any mountain bike look good as he sends big jumps on his 'old geo' single speed. Dan is stoked to see how Enduro racers prepare for a race on a double black te…
Embrace the cold, enjoy the frozen trails and ride your mountain bike all winter long! Discuss the top 18 Tips to keep you warm, comfortable and totally stoked on winter MTB rides!
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That moment when you realize that you're not the mountain biker you thought you were... you're better! Mountain bike trails featuring jumps, drops, steeps, slabs, skinnies and more can be so intense…
Once upon a time, fitness was a prerequisite for trail fun on a mountain bike! E-bikes have changed the MTB game, but is that a good thing?
Join the guys for a conversation about the benefits of card…
Mountain Biking Red Bull Rampage is the pinnacle of big mountain riding. What lessons can we learn from Rampage to lock in, focus and ride with full intention?
This week, the guys discuss how awesom…
As your mountain bike skills level up on the trail, we need to move from static to dynamic body position on the bike. Learn the benefits of being dynamic on your mountain bike and why this type of i…
Fun on a mountain bike often includes new and difficult features, but how do we know when we're truly ready to 'send it' on that tough slab, jump, drop or gnarly trail? MTB skills are important, but…
Incredibly long and steep slabs on trails require high level mountain bike handling skills, balance, confidence and commitment. Learn about your internal guidance system and how to know you’re ready…
Why is Mountain Bike Culture so awesome and what is it about riding bikes on dirt trails that brings out the best in people?! What are the reasons that give MTB such an amazing culture of friendline…
Mountain biking can be scary but what's the difference between rational fear and irrational fear when you're tackling jumps, drops and tech on the trails? Learn how a simple shift in perspective can…
Positive self-talk will increase your confidence to hit big features on your mountain bike. Feeling your practice pay off and progressing on MTB jumps and drops is thrilling, satisfying and oh so mu…
Discuss the different techniques between jumping your mountain bike on 'ramp' jumps vs. 'lippy' jumps. All jumps and features on the MTB trail have a 'commitment line' where riders must be comfortab…
Unlock essential tips on how to jump your mountain bike at your local trails or the bike park! Learn MTB techniques for crushing corners, railing berms and staying positive after a crash!
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Approaching new and big drops on your mountain bike can be very intimidating! Look before you leap, ask other riders, trust your skills, fully commit, spot the landing and fully commit!
The guys are…
As you start to clear jumps on your mountain bike, when do you add in 'style' moves like whips and bar-turns? We know moving the bike in the air looks awesome, but does it also add stability and flo…
Did the new Pivot Firebird mountain bike increase Dan's confidence, skill or both? What happened when Sage rode an old-school MTB on tech trails for a couple months straight?
Confidence can come fro…
Stoke is unlimited and mountain bikers are awesome! Letting go of judgements on the trail, MTB jump tips, insightful listener comments on ebikes, and bike parks we're excited to visit next!
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