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If you nailed your preseason training, you probably feel it—you’re stronger, faster, and more confident on the bike. Your uphill power has improved, your downhill skills are sharper, and you’ve been out putting in the miles, enjoying your progress. But now… the gains have stalled. Your rides feel harder, your speed flatlines, and the plateau is real. Sound familiar? This is one of the most common challenges I see mountain bikers face during the season. So what can you do to k

Mountain biking is supposed to be fun.But what happens when it starts to feel like a chore? If you’ve ever hit that point in the season where riding feels more like an obligation than a joy—or when even easy rides feel heavy—you might be dealing with burnout . It happens to every athlete eventually.Even the pros.Even the coaches (ask me how I know). And the tricky part? Most riders don’t recognize burnout until they’re deep in it. What Causes MTB Burnout? Burnout is usually

With the MTB season in full swing, injuries are starting to roll in . Lately, I’ve been working with riders managing: A high ankle sprain (2–4 weeks out from trail-ready) A broken finger (recently back on the bike) Chronic back nerve impingement (now riding at ~95% send-ability) An ACL tear awaiting surgery Ongoing recovery from a motor vehicle accident (affecting shoulders, knees, hips) But alongside the “obvious” injuries—the ones that stop riders in their tracks—there’s an

— and How to Track Them 90% of my clients have families, jobs, and full lives. They’re not training to win Red Bull Hardline — they want...

(A “thought-exercise” for time-crunched mountain bikers) 90 % of my riders juggle families and full-time careers. That’s why every...

A Long-Term Look at MTB Strength, Skill & Injury Risk — and How to Turn It Into an Advantage The Big Idea Riding season is precious, and...

You’ve been building strength all winter, dialling in your mobility, and improving your engine. Then spring hits — and boom — you’re out...

Blog Article: How Fast You Lose Strength Gains—and How to Keep Them While Riding More Than Ever I had a ton of interest in last week's...

Why Ditching the Gym Sets You Back Every Season Every year, when the trails dry out and the stoke goes through the roof, there's one big...

(And How It Changes by Age, Sex, and Life Stage) When you’ve put in months of hard work, a proper taper can be the difference between...

Why Strength-to-Weight Ratio Matters Just as Much on the Way Down In the world of mountain biking, strength-to-weight ratio is usually...

It’s one of the most common things I hear from riders when they start working with me: “I’ve been grinding away on the trainer, but that...

If you want to ride harder, accelerate faster, and pop off the ground with control — you need power . Not just raw strength, but the...

“Should I still ride if I’m sore from strength training?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that, you’re not alone. DOMS—Delayed Onset Muscle...

Why Strength Training Matters: The Hard Lesson I Learned in My First MTB Race When I first moved to Squamish, I was a rookie mountain...

Why Bikers Should Keep Strength Training in Season (Even When the Trails Call Your Name) As the weather warms up and trails dry out, most...

It’s easy to assume that if you just keep riding, you’ll keep improving. But at a certain point, that stops being true. Without...

About a year ago, Nate approached me with a realization—if ski guiding and mountain bike coaching were going to be a long-term career for...

The Squamish Enduro on April 27 is rapidly approaching. It might feel like the distant future, but with just 12 weeks to go, now is the...

The Importance of Hip Rotation for Cyclists When we think about improving cycling performance and comfort, we often focus on power...