Episode
MTB Skills - Better Jumping, More Flow and The Rise of The Dynamic Mantis! [RNL S2, Ep 43]
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- Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast
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- May 27, 2026
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- 3656
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Summary
MTB technique, fear vs. excitement, and trusting your skills — this episode of the Ride & Laugh MTB Podcast is packed with mountain bike progression, mindset shifts, jumping tips, and aggressive riding confidence! The guys discuss elbows out riding position, bunny hop/J-hop practice, staying dynamic on the bike, and how “just get into it” applies both on the trail and in life. Dan shares breakthroughs practicing downhill MTB skills on his eMTB, while Sage talks modern vs. older mountain bike geometry after a recent ride on his 2018 Ibis Mojo. Plus: Arizona MTB riding, MTB travel stoke, jump technique, pump track practice, DJI drone fun, and a HUGE Costa Rica MTB trip announcement! What MTB technique or mindset shift has helped your riding the most lately? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at [email protected] MTB Gratitude of the Week: Sage: YouTube! - Sage is incredibly grateful for YouTube and the amazing MTB community built through his YouTube channel, TrailSage. From meeting riders on the trails to connecting with people who discovered new mountain bike trails through his videos, it’s been an awesome experience seeing the MTB community come together. Be sure to check out all the new Arizona mountain biking content now live on the TrailSage channel!TrailSage Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TrailSage Dan: Emigos Bike Shop! - Dan purchased his new eMTB from Emigos, and both Dan & Sage stopped in the shop multiple times recently for mountain bike repairs and service. The Emigos staff was incredibly helpful, the mechanics were top-notch, and the overall bike shop experience was awesome every time. Highly recommended for mountain bike sales, demos, service, and repairs in the Phoenix area!Emigos Bike Shop – https://www.insta…