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Hey Reader, Mid-late season is supposed to feel good. You’re not alone. A lot of riders hit a performance dip around now—and it’s not random. Here’s why: 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: 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: 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. Join a crew of riders who are staying strong, sharp, and riding longer all season. Don’t overthink it. Just restart. —Chris |
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Hi , One of the junior athletes I worked with last off-season had a performance recently that really stood out to me. He's primarily been a downhill racer. Lots of time developing technical skills, riding fast and learning how to race DH. Last off-season, he jumped on board and put more focus into his physical development. Strength. Power. Aerobic fitness. Building a more complete athlete, not just trying to make him better at riding fast for 5 minutes. He's continued putting in the work all...
Plyometrics aren’t just “jump training”, or lifting a weight fast. They rely on something called the stretch shortening cycle. When a muscle is rapidly stretched, sensors within the muscle trigger a stronger, more forceful contraction. Think quick stretch → explosive rebound. That elastic response is what allows you to absorb force and immediately redirect it. Think of it as reducing your rebound damping. Less damping in your body is a good thing. On the bike, this shows up when you: • Pump...
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...