MTB Advice: When you're not crashing, you're not learning! Is it really true? #001

What are basic skills every mountain biker should be able to perform? Which order should you learn skills in? Is a bunny hop a basic skill? Why should a beginner book the most experienced coach? Why does unlearning take longer than learning? How you can learn mountain bike skills at any age? In this episode MTB Coach Roxy answers these questions and talks about one of the most common progress jeopardizers mountain bikers commit. This is the Roxybike Skills Pyramid (MTB Skills Algorithm) I talk about in this episode: https://youtu.be/N4B3OcSReCc ddff3e6f5c810d11e15b61f6e6bcf260And here are the Bunny Hop Videos: Why you do NOT need a rear wheel lift to learn a Bunny Hop: https://youtu.be/aHzkHN_uRhs Bunny Hop breakdown - in case you still think it's a basic move, then check this out: https://youtu.be/EI8PtGXhFb0 Get a FREE trackstand course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength with my proven and easy-to-follow drills: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses   😍 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast: By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires 🥰  

Losing contact to your flat pedals? "Just ride clipless pedals!" But is it really that easy? In this episode MTB Coach Roxy looks at some causes for riders' feet slipping off the pedals and how to correct these errors - and of course WHY you should do so, if you would like to become a well-rounded mountain biker. Also, you will find out why you should NOT drop your heels as a default, why your feet are not staying connected to the pedals, how to use flat pedals to become a better rider, a common reason for front wheel washouts in corners, and why using clipless pedals/clipping in does NOT solve the cause of the "problem". Also, you will hear about how riding clipless pedals too early (or for the wrong reasons) may limit your safety and progress in the long run. Want to turn this knowledge into abilites by getting access to my proven drills? Then start with my free course here and find all my home training courses here: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses Here is deeper info about some points mention in this podcast: Why place your foot in front of the axle: https://www.bikejames.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Flat-Pedal-Revolution-Manifesto-2017.pdf  Scientific research showing no significant increase in efficiency of clipless pedals vs. flat pedals: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424280.2016.1140817  You will also like these videos: More about the balanced stance and why not to "drop your heels": https://youtu.be/VgddegvDvzU The most underrated element to control on your mtb (your ankles) and how to use them: https://youtu.be/VgddegvDvzU What is "Pressure Control"? And why you do not need "weight in hands": https://youtu.be/CUBZNVaPvkM The 4 elements of control on trails: https://youtu.be/8RQqxdg8B2g How to ride gnar: https://youtu.be/fxDpHR1iJjM The BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program) I mention in this Episode: Europe: https://bicp-europe.com/ US + Canada: https://icp.bike/ 😍 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast: By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires 🥰  

Learning MTB Skills - and in fact the acquisition of any skill (or knowledge) - involves 4 stages. The transition from stage 1 to 2 is the most crucial step - but often our ego, our experience or our current skill level stops us from reaching stage 2, which then of course entirely keeps us from ever reaching stage 3 or 4. And then, there is still the "Valley of Comfort" which I have deliberately named "Idiot Valley" to provoke thought 😉 In this episode MTB Skills Coach and Mental Trainer Roxy explores why seasoned riders often hit a plateau in their skills, why learning skills CAN be frustrating, how to work your way through this frustration and WHY it's worth doing so! Learning to Mountain Bike and Skills Mastery is a process - and this model may help you way beyond mountain biking. Get a FREE trackstand course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses Watch my video about my MTB Skills Algorithm (The Roxybike Skills Pyramid): https://youtu.be/N4B3OcSReCc ddff3e6f5c810d11e15b61f6e6bcf260These videos may be of interest, too: Why Flat pedals make you a better rider: https://youtu.be/_Q38nkiAbR0 5 reasons for flat pedals: https://youtu.be/8xAYkCNnSfk Beginner Mindset - THE Mindset for success: https://youtu.be/WIFw2sCBPiQ  😍 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast: By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires 🥰 

Fear on trails CAN be healthy and helpful - BUT it can also simply be a sign for an over-activated nervous system. In this episode mental trainer Roxy explores how pain and stress affect your nervous system: with easy, neuroscientifically proven tools to instantly regulate your stress levels. We briefly explore whether stress is bad and what the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems do and how this knowledge can serve you! Also, we look into how the choice of ride can actually hinder you from blowing off steam.  (Sorry for my new slight lisp - it's a side effect of my braces...) Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses This is the video I talk about in this episode: ddff3e6f5c810d11e15b61f6e6bcf260This video may also be of interest: ddff3e6f5c810d11e15b61f6e6bcf260😍 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast:  By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires

"E-Bikes are for lazy people, they are just motorcycles in disguise, and e-bikers don't deserve respect; you need to earn your climbs!" - is this something you have heard, thought or said? Then this episode is for you! In this episode of my RawCast I explore E-MTB Hate, share my own experiences with E-Bike Hate and share some insights about E-Mountain Biking you may not yet have considered. Would you like to access my proven drills to crash less and ride safer? Then start my free on-bike equilibrium course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses 😍 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast:  By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires

As a full-time mountain bike coach I see SO many avoidable crashes - in this episode I am sharing some of the top reasons why I see riders crash and how you can avoid them, by following easy and practical rules, practicing in a specific environment and by choosing your riptides wisely. Would you like to access my proven drills to crash less and ride safer? Then start my free on-bike equilibrium course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses Find the Everathlete Podcast episode I talk about here: https://everathletepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2179961/13527695-essential-keys-to-developing-skills-w-pro-mtb-skills-coach-roxy-ride-inspire  Tutorial: How To Dismount & Bail Safely on Steep Downhill Tracks | Mountain Bike Skills on Point Ep. 3 ddff3e6f5c810d11e15b61f6e6bcf260If you liked this episode, you will also like these YouTube videos: Learning MTB Skills over 50 - this is how you'll succeed: https://youtu.be/x36l-aJxIoQ The science of learning MTB Skills: https://youtu.be/k2Mv2PqYVEQ 🥰 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast:  By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires

Fearful of making mistakes? Not learning fast enough? In this episode MTB Skills Coach and Mental Trainer Roxy addresses some common misconceptions about learning mountain bike skills, how to learn skills (and in fact, anything) faster and how our ego often gets in the way of learning. Of course, you'll get 3 precise and practical tips to follow.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Is crashing really part of the game of mountain biking? (Where I also go more into depth on Learning Zone vs. Performance Zone) https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/episode/mtb-advice-when-youre-not-crashing-youre-not-learning-is-it-really-true-001-242932/  The MTB Skills Algorithm (the order of mtb skills to learn): https://youtu.be/N4B3OcSReCc Start working on your skills methodically with my free Trackstand course and more home training courses: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses  How Learning Skills actually works: https://youtu.be/k2Mv2PqYVEQ Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast:  By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire Become a monthly subscriber on Instagram (Click on subscription on my profile:)  https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/  Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires     

In this episode long-time skills instructor, mental trainer and psychological counselor Roxy answers the following questions: Why do women tend to feel more fearful on trails? Why does a man often ride faster than a woman? Why is "if in doubt, ride it out!" NOT a good piece of advice to give to your wife? Why women and men react differently when faced with a dangerous situation on the trails? What can you do if you notice that you are fearful?  More topics about fear on trails to come in future! Do share your wishes for topics with me on social media.  LINKS mentioned in this episode: Work with me from home to refine your riding foundation and/or mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses  Get a free Trackstand course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy  How to dismount safely:  4 minute video on YouTube ddff3e6f5c810d11e15b61f6e6bcf260Buy me a coffee to say thank you for another ads-free episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire

In this episode I share two huge errors I committed as a mountain bike beginner. I also talk about my first crash, negative self talk, comparing myself to others and dangerous tip traps. Delve into this episode with me to learn from my mistakes!  Video mentioned in this episode, featuring Dr. Liz Koch - Who is a professional physiotherapist and strength training coach for mountain biking ladies: CLICK HERE Find out more about MTB Coach Roxy, get proven drills and get a FREE Home-Training Course to learn the Trackstand here:  CLICK HERE  Find snackable MTB Skills Tutorials on Instagram: CLICK HERE Mountain Bike Tutorials and more on YouTube: CLICK HERE  Buy Roxy a Coffee to say THANK YOU for this ads-free podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires  Hier findest Du den deutschen Podcast von Roxybike

Crashing your mountain bike too often? Heard riders promote a "crash-culture"? In this episode Professional Mountain Bike Coach and Mental Trainer Roxy explores two common reasons why mountain bikers crash (too) often and whether crashing is part of the game of mountain biking. You will also learn about some basic principles of the neuroscience involved in motor learning, how we really learn MTB skills, and whether we need to be crashing to learn.  Find out more about MTB Coach Roxy, get proven drills and get a FREE Home-Training Course to learn the Trackstand here: https://roxybike.podia.com  Find snackable MTB Skills Tutorials on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxybike_coaching/ Mountain Bike Tutorials and more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9RCQmgJEycab_JPp_Gftbg  Buy Roxy a Coffee to say THANK YOU for this ads-free podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires  Hier findest Du den deutschen Podcast von Roxybike:  https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/roxybike-on-the-go/