Lost Your Flow? Here’s Why (and How to Get It Back)


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 to recover between big days? Dwindling. Old injuries? Starting to chirp again.

🔎 I wrote a short article breaking this all down:
👉 How Fast Do You Lose MTB-Specific Fitness When You Stop Training?

If you're feeling it right now, you're not broken. You’re just undertrained in the areas that count most.

So here’s your challenge this week:
Try this one-session reset to jumpstart your momentum.
💪 Click here for a free sample strength workout

Just 30-45 minutes. Minimal equipment. Max return. One workout can remind your body what it's capable of.

And if you're ready to stop winging it and start training with structure, you don’t need to go it alone.

✅ The MTB Strength Club is a proven system that builds strength, mobility, and power year-round—without stealing all your ride time.
✅ It’s self-guided but supported. Clear plans. Weekly targets. Ongoing access to workouts, progressions, and the structure that makes consistency easy.
✅ And when life gets busy? It flexes with you—without letting you fall off the wagon.

Join a crew of riders who are staying strong, sharp, and riding longer all season.
🎯 Check out the MTB Strength Club here

Don’t overthink it. Just restart.

—Chris


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