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Transitioning from Off-Season to In-Season
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The off-season is where the work happens. The in-season is where it all comes together. But making the transition between the two? That’s where a lot of riders get tripped up. You’ve put in months of strength training, mobility work, and structured intervals—now it’s time to get back to full-on riding without losing your progress or burning out too soon. If you’ve ever felt sluggish when you first get back on the trails or found yourself overtraining as the season progresses, you’re not alone. Here’s how to shift from off-season to in-season training while staying strong, fresh, and fast. Does this sound familiar from past years? I wrote and article with a collection of tips to help avoid mid season burnout.
The transition from spring to summer is a time I see lots of mountain bikers struggle to manage. Varying weather, not adjusting training as bike time increases. Do you want guidance on how to train during shoulder season with a group of like minded mountain bikers? The spring session of MTB Strength Club starts next Monday, April 7. Click below to sign up!
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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...