This athlete learned it the hard way. On the surface, everything looked right. The program was polished. The coach was well known. The investment was significant. Behind the scenes, though, something wasn’t working. As she put it: “My previous coach felt personalized at first, but over time it just became like she was spitting out some program she had on the internet.” That disconnect mattered. Communication was minimal. Context was missing. And when injuries and challenges in life got in the...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, You 're going to noticed a few things looking a little different around here. New visuals.A refined logo.Clearer language around performance, rehab, and what we actually do. This isn’t a pivot.It’s a sharpening. Alpine MTB Training becomes Alpine MTB Performance + Rehab Why the new branding? Initial Alpine MTB Training was focused on building effective fitness programs for the unique demands of mountain biking. After a short while, because of my Athletic Therapy background, it...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Reader You say you want to be a better rider. Stronger legs. Better fitness. More confidence on every trail. You want to ride longer days without blowing up halfway through. You want to keep up with your friends — or better yet, be the one setting the pace. You want to feel capable, not cooked, at the end of a big climb. So what’s stopping you? “I’m too busy.”“I’m too tired.”“It’s not the right time.”“I’ve got too many things going on.”“I don’t know if I’ll get the benefit.”“It’s too...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Good morning Reader, At 6 weeks after collarbone surgery I was back on the trails. Nothing wild, just mellow trails with smooth corners. Now, the obvious questions: Is this too early? Is it doctor or physio approved? For me, yes it was appropriate and 'approved'. I’m an Athletic Therapist, and I’ve been working closely with my colleagues to make sure every step back makes sense. The plan has been steady: parking-lot drills, pump track laps, and controlled exposure to dirt trails, all within...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Mid-late season is supposed to feel good. Fitness is up. Rides are rolling. You’re in the groove. But lately… feel like something’s missing? You’re not alone. A lot of riders hit a performance dip around now—and it’s not random. Here’s why: Once ride volume ramps up, it’s really easy to let go of the fundamentals: ❌ Strength training ❌ Mobility ❌ Aerobic base ❌ High-end power And when those start to fade, so does your performance ceiling. That spark in your legs? Gone. The ability...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Let’s face it—this Alberta summer has been soggy. And while our loamy trails are normally a dream to ride, many are clay-based and turn into peanut butter when it rains. Riding them when saturated doesn’t just suck—it causes major trail damage that takes serious volunteer hours and dollars to fix. So, while we all want to ride, being a good trail steward means knowing when to say, “Not today, dirt.” But that doesn’t mean giving up your riding fitness or flow. Here are smart,...
9 months ago • 2 min read
*** I originally wrote this post during the weekend of the race not knowing how Amaury was doing in practice and timed training and was speculating on how he may be able to get himself race ready. In the end Amaury raced and placed 10th in the race. An amazing feat of determination even with all of the medical support he must have had! Amaury Pierron, one of the top riders in downhill racing, is reportedly looking to race this weekend despite suffering a fractured clavicle. His recovery has...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Recently two of my clients as well as renowned DH racer Amaury Pierron fractured a clavicle (collarbone). This lead me to put my knowledge on this common injury into an article to share with the MTB and BMX community. Clavicle fractures are one of the most common injuries in mountain biking, particularly for downhill (DH) riders and BMX racers who experience high-impact crashes, it highlights just how common and serious clavicle fractures can be in the sport. Injury recovery is a...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Crew, I’ve been hitting the pump tracks lately with my kids, and they’ve been quietly dropping some serious wisdom. Not about gearing or trail tactics, but about mindset. When they want to learn something - manuals, hopping a curb, railing a corner - they just go for it. Over and over. No hesitation, no overthinking. They try, they fall, they laugh, and they try again. There’s no fear of “getting it wrong.” It’s just play. What if we brought that same mindset to our own skill sessions?...
10 months ago • 1 min read