Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast

From hardtails to rigid single speeds, underbiking forces you to ride more dynamically, improve line choice, work different muscles and build serious MTB skills. Underbiking is a fun, budget-friendly way to turn familiar trails into fresh challenges.  The guys also debate 'overbiking,' ideal bike setups, argue about gravel bikes (spoiler: Dan is not a fan), and agree that mixing it up keeps things...

Big milestone! Ride & Laugh Mountain Bike Podcast just hit 25,000 downloads and we’re feeling all the gratitude! In this episode, Dan and Sage talk about the power of rest — from skipping trail rides to skipping meals (on purpose). Dan took two full weeks off the bike and realized his body, brain, and adrenal glands were seriously thanking him.  From extended fasting to ditching sugar, the guy...

Dan hits Sunrise Mountain Bike Park and gets wrecked by dust, fear, and stiffness — until he finally commits and finds his flow.  Sage breaks down how being dynamic, not just low, is the key to unlocking control and confidence on the bike. Ride high and low, loose and centered — and practice being aggressive even on the easy trails.  The guys dive into the full-power vs. SL eMTB debate: are lighte...

Can the J-hop jump technique work on every MTB jump… or is that a fast track to disaster?  Dan and Sage dive deep into this potent skill—plus a surprising mountain bike balance tip that might change how you ride: widen your knees! Sage battles brutal humidity and wet trails (with a fresh new mustache!) while Dan faces scary desert gap jumps and questions whether his mindset — or technique — is hol...

Sometimes we need to ride our mountain bikes backwards to set up for a better line on the trail!  This week, Sage & Dan discuss how taking a step back, on the bike and in life, often helps move you forward. They share MTB mindset hacks for handling overthinking, finding flow, and staying stoked even when trails (or life) aren’t perfect. The guys discuss their recent test of the new Specialized...

Mountain Bike group ride dynamics have unspoken rules!  How do you know where to “slot” yourself in the pack on trail rides?  This episode is jammed full of jokes, but also packed with real technique gold. Sage learns a mind-blowing MTB jump tip! The result? More arc, more control, more style — and way less sketch. Sage’s whole jumping philosophy gets flipped, and yours might too.  The fellas also...

Ever ridden an “illegal” mountain bike trail? Has one of your favorite trails or features been recently shut down?  How do we deal with closures and rogue trail building?  This week, we dive into the wild world of mountain biking’s gray areas — from rogue builds and red tape to trail shutdowns and the passionate advocates fighting to keep the stoke alive. Whether it’s sketchy lines or battles over...

Raise the collective vibe, confidence, stoke and progression on your next mountain bike group ride!  Learn tips to maximize fun on the trails when riding with mountain bikers of all levels.  Whether you're the fastest, slowest or somewhere in between, let go of judgement, find your flow and appreciate the progression that is coming!  The guys discuss riding in difficult conditions like rain and du...

Letting go of expectations leads to more flow and progression on our mountain bikes!  Whether it's climbing incredibly difficult technical trails without 'dabbing' (foot down) or confidently riding steep rock slabs, being centered on the bike and in our minds is the key to ultimate confidence, flow and fun on all rides!   This week Dan and Sage discuss seeing the infamous "White Line" trail in Sed...

When you feel intimidated or anxious about a mountain bike trail, feature, jump or drop you can absolutely flip that anxiety to excitement and confidence!  Each MTB ride, you're going to focus on the best possible outcome, release expectations, use positive affirmations and give yourself grace!  You're not who you thought you were... you're better!   Join Dan & Sage as they discuss the mindset...

Sage's visit to Arizona and all the amazing trails in the southwest are just further proof that anything is possible on and off our mountain bikes.  The boys talk about how to break down complicated features, jumps and drops on the trail in order to gain confidence for that important 100% commitment moment!  We are not who we thought we were... we're better! And so are you!  Ride & Laugh Seaso...

"You gotta, 'Pump the Hump!'" Developing skills and technique on a pump track has direct application to your next mountain bike ride! Pump tracks teach free speed on trails along with the ability to crush berms, pull for jumps, stay perfectly centered and work on your manual game!  The guys may (hilariously) struggle to explain what a pump track is but they definitely agree that pump tracks are aw...

Pedaling through "Slow Speed Tech" trails on your mountain bike requires all your physical and mental MTB tools!  A good tech trail is like a MTB puzzle.  Use the tips discussed in this episode to unlock the puzzle, complete the trail and feel the stoke!   Eyes up, keep moving forward, dropper down, be dynamic... you got this!  Join Sage & Dan as they discuss their love for slow-speed tech as...

What are your favorite mountain bike features on the trails?  Mountain biking provides endless fun and challenges with all kinds of skinnies, drops, jumps, slabs, berms and more!   Join the conversation as the guys discuss their top 7 mountain bike features and the 1 feature they can do without!  Do you agree with Sage and Dan?  What is your favorite MTB feature?  Which is your least favorite feat...

The best mountain bikers in the world have an elite level perspective!  Raise your vibration, access a positive attitude, focus on the good, visualize success, be prepared, remove expectations and more!   Use these mountain bike mindset tips to access your flow state!  Ride with more confidence and have maximum fun!  Unlock all of your unlimited progression!  Let each ride be what it's supposed to...

The evolution of mountain bikes has been nothing short of amazing! These top innovations lead to more confidence, comfort, safety, flow and fun on all bike trails, jumps, drops, features and tech!   Join the conversation about the top MTB innovations!  From dropper posts, disc brakes, 1x drivetrains, wheels sizes, tubeless tires and more!  It's an awesome time to be a mountain biker.  Modern mount...

Mountain bike knee pads, elbow pads and full face (enduro) helmets add protection but maybe they don't help all riders!?  Is Sage right to refuse MTB pads on trails and bike parks!?  Let the trial begin!  Flow on the trails starts with confidence and comfort.  If we believe that pads protect us and add confidence, then they are already working!  But the same is true for the opposite belief system!...

The final episode of Ride and Laugh Season 1 with guest star Johnnie U from MTB Q&A is all smiles as we discuss finding and following your passion, mountain bike enthusiasm, hugs over fist bumps, trail pizza, ebike joy, MTB friendships, stoke and of course; unlimited gratitude & appreciation!  Learn about Sage's crazy '1 minute hug rule', magnetic pedals, dropper posts & bike geo, Flor...

Learn a valuable MTB breathing and visualization routine to apply to your next mountain bike ride featuring intimidating jumps, drops rocks and gnarly trails.  Choose your riding partners carefully as group vibes matters when you're looking to take your mountain bike riding to the next level. How much time do you need to get ready at the trailhead (Dan needs too much!?)  What makes mountain bike j...

When you're open, present, and centered on the mountain bike, all your skills will flow effortlessly.  Use your excitement to be active and dynamic on the bike as you confidently ride all the jumps, drops, tech, steeps, skinnies and climbs. Settle the debate... mountain bike fist bump vs. hand shake (or bro-hug!)?   Are some features visually misleading or actually harder to ride?  Dan 'focuses on...

We are what we believe we are so let's CHOOSE to believe that anything is possible on a mountain bike!  Your Passion for mountain biking will reveal your true talent for riding bikes on trails with all the cool jumps, drops, tech and features you can imagine!  Sure, hikers and other non-riders may think we're nuts but that's fine with us!  We are shifting our mindset to "YES" for anything on a mou...

Certain MTB features are visually unsettling and can get stuck in our heads!  The dreaded "downward facing drop" may require more technique on our mountain bike trails than we're accustomed to!  Access your MTB intuition, trust your skills, stay present and effortlessly flow through any and all features on your next mountain bike ride!  Do calloused hands mean we're gripping the handlebars too har...

From the pros racing Red Bull Hardline Tasmania to brand new riders, all mountain bikers possess the three prime MTB talents of balance, coordination and comfort on a bike.  What makes some people fall in love with mountain biking but scares others away from ever taking a bike on a trail again?  Join the fellas for a fun debate on how soon new riders know if they love or hate mountain biking?  Are...

We can all agree that hardtail mountain bikes and full suspension bikes are great choices, but what is the best NEXT bike for most riders to excel on?  E-bikes (aka E-MTBs) allow almost limitless laps and miles on your trails, but e-bikes are expensive while Dirt Jumpers (aka DJs) are inexpensive and demand precision from riders.  Listen to the episode & then let us know which you would choose...

What type of mountain bike do experienced riders recommend for new MTB trail riders?  Join a "Ride & Laugh" mountain bike debate about hardtails, full-suspension, e-bikes, skills, fun, budget, weight, passion and much more! How important is the right bike to a new mountain bike rider's joy of our amazing sport?  Do most riders start on hardtails, or can we go right to a full-suspension trail b...