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...

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,...

*** 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...