DONUTS & BIKES: The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast

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Lindsey Richter and Katie Holden are reshaping the story of mountain biking—from the trails to the coaching ranks. Their journeys trace the rise of women’s freeride and the growing movement to make the sport more inclusive, supportive, and mentally empowering. Through coaching, mentorship, and community, they champion the idea that mountain biking isn’t just about competition—it’s about connection, confidence, and creating space for everyone to ride, grow, and lead.

In this episode we discuss:

From Riders to Revolutionaries: Lindsay and Katie’s trailblazing journeys into the mountain bike industry

The Coaching Effect: How teaching others continues to shape their own riding and leadership

Ride Smarter, Coach Stronger: How coaching transforms not just the rider—but the coach

Finding the Why: Discovering the true value of coaching in today’s mountain bike culture

The Power of the Climb: Why challenge is the heartbeat of mountain biking

Mind Over Mountain: Exploring the essential link between mental health and mountain bike coaching

Pedals of Empowerment: How mountain biking builds confidence, courage, and community

Mentors on the Move: The rise of women’s freeride and the leaders pushing it forward

Lift As We Rise: How mountain bikers can elevate others while chasing their own goals

Redefining Competition: Turning rivalry into community growth and shared success

Coaching the Future: Getting more women into the mountain bike coaching pipeline

Connection on the Trail: Why in-person events still matter in a digital age

A Trail for Everyone: Building a mountain bike world where every rider belongs

Closing the Gap: Confronting decades of underinvestment in women’s mountain biking

Next-Level Leadership: Paving the way for more women at the highest levels of certification and coaching

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MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

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The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Unlock Your Full Potential: Multi-Sport Coaching Insights with Jeff Chandler & Simon Holden | Donuts and Bikes Podcast

In this episode of the Donuts and Bikes Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast, we’re joined by two giants in instructor training and coach education: Jeff Chandler, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI), and Simon Holden, GSMBC Mentor, CASI Evaluator, and all-around legend.

We explore how embracing multiple sports can accelerate skill progression, boost coaching effectiveness, and enhance rider development. If you’re a mountain biker, snowboarder, skier, coach, or multi-sport enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why athletes and families often over-focus on a single sport
The pitfalls of early specialization, especially for kids
How snowboarding, skiing, and biking skills are interconnected
Lessons we can learn as coaches from teaching different sports
The mental, physical, and biomechanical benefits of multi-sport training
Why or how does starting a new sport like long-boarding help you as an experienced mountain biker?
How cross-training can elevate your main discipline
Why instructor education and certification courses help bridge the gap
And, of course… Simon’s Donut of the Day! 🍩

Whether you’re a new coach, seasoned instructor, or multi-sport athlete, this episode will inspire you to diversify your training, push your progressions, and have fun while doing it.

Quick note: sorry for the average sound on this one, we were on the road and didn't quite nail down the mics and recording room!

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MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

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The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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The Global Syndicate of Mountain Biking Coaches (GSMBC) Expert Coach - Level 4 Course stands as the pinnacle of mountain biking education, underpinned by two decades of research and industry development.

In this episode, we bring GSMBC Level 4 mentor Ross Dunlop and GSMBC mentor, Level 4 certified coach, and Take Aim Cycling’s Harlan Price onto the mics to bring a unique insight into the world of expert riding and expert skills coaching. Whether you’re an ambitious rider looking to understand what top-level coaching looks like, or a coach aiming to refine your craft, this conversation delivers insights into the heart of expert mountain bike coaching and rider development.

Why do we need certifications
Certification as a process
The role of certification in the industry
What is an “expert” coach
What is the Level 4 and where did it come from
The need for Level 4 coaches because riders, bikes, and trails are evolving
What the journey to Level 4 is like
The difference between coach education vs coach certification
Role of mentors in the development of an expert coach
Do expert coaches only coach expert riders?
How presenting to peers creates its own challenges
Learning to present the Level 4
The role of coach honesty and self-reflectiveness in coaching performance –
The impact of Being afraid of getting something wrong as a coach
A view into expert coaching strategies
Coaching out of the comfort zone
The relationship between expert riding and expert coaching
Harlan’s donut of the day

Thanks to our Season 4 partners:

Tsuga - Durable and innovative gear, crafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the rides we all dream of. Borne in Boone, perfected in Pisgah

tsuga.us

Local Lion Coffee and Doughnuts - Local Lion uses a 1930’s award winning recipe is a craft rooted in tradition creating the experience of authenticity and flavor

local-lion.com

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SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Can We Ride Like Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet? | Lessons from World Cup MTB Racers

Can everyday mountain bikers learn to ride like World Cup pros Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet? While their speed and style might seem out of reach, the truth is: they’re using the same fundamental skills that all riders can develop.

In this episode of the Donuts and Bikes Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast, Paul and Kristian dive into what makes these elite racers so good—and how you can apply those lessons to your own riding.

🎧 Topics covered include:

Why World Cup DH racers still use the same foundational MTB skills
The difference between position and movement on the bike
How consistent movement improves bike control
The role of strength and fatigue in maintaining stability
Why riding taller may give you better control
How to connect why you're moving with how you move
The power of quality movement for better trail performance
How jump training builds timing and coordination
Adapting to new terrain by refining your jumping skills
The importance of social support in rider development
What separates top racers from the rest of us
The role of mindset: positivity, happiness, and grounded performance
Experience vs. skill—and how mentors shape growth
Why reflection leads to mature riding decisions
And of course… a donut from down under 🍩🇦🇺

Whether you're a weekend trail rider or chasing race goals, this episode is packed with practical insights to level up your riding.

Thanks to our Season 4 partners:

Tsuga - Durable and innovative gear, crafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the rides we all dream of. Borne in Boone, perfected in Pisgah

tsuga.us

Local Lion Coffee and Doughnuts - Local Lion uses a 1930’s award winning recipe is a craft rooted in tradition creating the experience of authenticity and flavor

local-lion.com

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SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Want to get faster in corners? Maybe braking is the key.
In this episode, we break down the real role brakes play in cornering and how better braking can actually help you go faster. Paul and Kristian dive deep into the skills, habits, and mindset you need to unlock more control and confidence on the trail.

In this episode:

Fitness check-in with Paul and Kristian
Corners, direction changes, forces & traction
Getting grip — how to make your tires track where you want
Braking myths (and why they’re holding you back)
The variables: shape, surface, and speed
Braking on modern trails
Awareness and braking — a two-way street
Why skills coaching matters for braking
Bad habits from the era of terrible bikes and brakes
Where to start: the fundamentals of braking
Brake levers, biomechanics & body position
Feeling connected with your bike
Why “being centered” makes braking better
Modulation: what it really means
Creating pressure for better braking performance
Braking to stop vs braking to not speed up
"2-1-0 / both-back-none" braking explained
And… donuts — same treat, new tactic

If you want to corner faster, start by braking better.

Thanks to our Season 4 partners:

Tsuga - Durable and innovative gear, crafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the rides we all dream of. Borne in Boone, perfected in Pisgah

tsuga.us

Local Lion Coffee and Doughnuts - Local Lion uses a 1930’s award winning recipe is a craft rooted in tradition creating the experience of authenticity and flavor

local-lion.com

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SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Interview with Neko Mulally – The Goal is the Same: How to Go Fastest from Start to Finish

This week, Kristian and Paul sit down with the one and only Neko Mulally — professional downhill racer, bike designer, commentator, and Team Owner of Frameworks Racing.

Neko is a true powerhouse in the world of downhill mountain biking, and we were thrilled to catch up with him amidst his packed schedule. In this episode, we dive into everything from racing strategy and coaching insights to bike design, technique, and what it really takes to go fastest from start to finish.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or just a fan of the sport, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration. Tune in and enjoy the ride!

Who is Neko?
How did Neko learn to race?
Lessons in training
How to get better at technique
Determination and racing
Origins of determination
Grit and Success
The link between determination and creativity
What characteristics does Neko look for when building his team
The journey to running a team starts with a bike
Frameworks as a risk-taking endeavor
Why details matter
Meeting Asa – investing in success
Angel – Attention to details
The performance relationship between details and resilience
Anna – the perfect fit
How a lot of racers are within a small window of finishing time, but all do it differently
How different body types impact technique
Is it better to have technique before strength or strength before technique?
How to get the 2% more out of performance: Is it technique or other Performance Factors?
Critiquing technique vs. Pros and Cons of choices
Techniques are just tools
The racing triangle: Technique, Bike Set up, and Strength
At the race – you’re there to take the test, not to study
Pros and Cons of access to coaching for young racers
The value of sports psychology and racing in reframing success in racing and life

Thanks to our Season 4 partners:

Tsuga - Durable and innovative gear, crafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the rides we all dream of. Borne in Boone, perfected in Pisgah

tsuga.us

Local Lion Coffee and Doughnuts - Local Lion uses a 1930’s award winning recipe is a craft rooted in tradition creating the experience of authenticity and flavor

local-lion.com

Support the show

SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Donut holes are the “missing piece” at the center of the pastry. Our Donut Hole “Mini-sodes” are short, bonus content that focus in on a single idea. This first one asks the question “what can mountain bike coaches learn from Mountaineering Guides?”

In this field recording, Kristian sits down with Josh Whitmore, Apprentice Rock and Alpine Guide, and Certified Ice Climbing Guide with the American Mountain Guide Association. Josh also is owner and head Coach at The Mountain Bike Skills Factory and is a Mentor for the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches. He also has a great donut story!

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SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Getting better at mountain biking is all about performance. Often in mountain bike coaching, we focus on skills as a target to improve performance. While this approach may be effective in some cases, technical skills may not be the factor holding a rider back. We call these factors the performance factors, and they impact riders differently depending on their stage of development. In this episode, we dig into these factors, how they impact ordinary joes differently from pros, and how we as coaches can use these factors to increase performance.

In the show, we discuss:

Defining Pros vs Joes to highlight what factors impact riding other than skills
What is performance? How do we understand this concept on bikes and in coaching?
The relationship between performance and motivation
The Six Performance Factors: Equipment, Environment, Psychological, Physical, Tactical, Technical
Where do we start if we want to make an immediate change?
What are the timelines for change?
How do the performance factors work together?
What really holds us back from performance?
What does pressure to execute do to performance?
Why so psychological factors underlie most other factors?
Why is strength such an important component?
How is efficiency related to performance?
How do technical skills appear in performance?

And of course, the donut of the day!

Thanks to our Season 4 partners:

Tsuga -- Durable and innovative gear, crafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the rides we all dream of. Borne in Boone, perfected in Pisgah.

tsuga.us

Local Lion Coffee and Doughnuts -- Local Lion uses a 1930’s award winning recipe is a craft rooted in tradition creating the experience of authenticity and flavor.

local-lion.com

Support the show

SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Are mountain bike coaching and instructing the same thing? How are they similar? Why are the different? Does it matter? If so what does this mean for the mountain bike industry? In this episode Paul and Kristian take on this questions to discover how the answers impact the impact we have as coaches and instructors.

In this show:

Paul and Kristian explain the radio silence of the last year
What's coming up in season 4!
An update on the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches
A historical perspective on mountain bike instruction
How focusing on performance factors shifts the focus from instruction to coaching
Coaching and relationship building
Outcome vs process goals
How efficiency helps determine a coaches role
Why teaching styles natter
The "greyness" between instructing and coaching
Connectedness and the human factors
The role of fun as a tool
Metrics for success
Paul's Donut of the Day!

Thanks to our Season 4 partners:

Tsuga -- Durable and innovative gear, crafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the rides we all dream of. Borne in Boone, perfected in Pisgah.

tsuga.us

Local Lion Coffee and Doughnuts -- Local Lion uses a 1930’s award winning recipe is a craft rooted in tradition creating the experience of authenticity and flavor.

local-lion.com

Support the show

SUPPORT THE SHOW! Like what we’re doing? Support us on Patreon for just $3/month. Your help keeps us delivering high-quality, independent content for mountain bikers and coaches worldwide. You're fueling better riding, smarter coaching, and the sport’s growth.
👉 patreon.com/donutsandbikes

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Get the latest updates, episode drops, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @donutsandbikes.

MTB COACH EDUCATION: Instructors and coaches—want to grow your skills or get certified? Explore the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches at www.gsmbc.pro.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.

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Berms, turns and cutties... cornering is rad so listen in to part 3 of our series on cornering to help get you 'learning ya turning'!

Cornering can quickly become complicated due to the variety of skills, biomechanical movements, terrain configurations, and speeds. This episode aims to simplify the rotational component of cornering that can help intermediate and advanced riders drive the bike through corners.

We start this week's episode with a quick chat about being inspired by older shredders from different sports and reviewing 1 year of Donuts & Bikes... and then we get stuck into cornering!

What's missing from some cornering tips... any pet peeves?
What when do we rotational movements?
The importance of Position, Braking & Line Choice before Rotation
When do we need rotation and using speed and intensity for more relevant, applicable demonstrations
Who has more control? The rider or physics?
What is rotation and how to use one body part to start teaching rotation...
What are the 'usual suspects' and what are some of the less common body parts or movements, people can be aware of to improve performance
Example progressions for developing rotation
How coaches can analyze a riders movements to improve lessons
How to use effective feedback to drive performance
DONUT OF THE WEEK: the legendary 1 kilogram Crocodile Dundee Donut!

Have you checked us out on Instagram and told your mates, yet? Well, get on it! @donutsandbikes

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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If you’ve ever wanted to nail down your endos, stoppies, nose manuals, nose pivots or euro turns, then this episode is for you! In this weeks episode we dig into why everyone should learn these tricks (maneuvers) and just how much they can transform your overall skills and riding, anywhere and everywhere. There's a number of different ways to teach these maneuvers, but listen in as we dig into some examples to help transform your riding or coaching...

Friends with the front of the bike
Difference between maneuvers and skills
Using maneuvers to develop and transform fundamental skills very efficiently

ENDOS - rear wheel lift as the bike stops
Phase 1: BRAKE & BRAKE - CONNECT & TIP
Phase 2: BRAKE & BRAKE - DISCONNECT, SCOOP & POKE

Using a static demo to feel the forces in an endo
Using emergency stops to introduce the core skills of endos
Releasing the front brake for confidence and safety to bring the back wheel down
Building confidence through repetition of correct form and technique
Using the ‘scoop’ and ‘poke’ to ‘disconnect’ to manage risk and make the endo higher!
Why we don’t teach people how to crash… but what can we do to help keep them safe when learning these tricks.
Using lines and numbers to quantify the timing and improve execution

STOPPIES - rolling endo, using the brake to slow down/stop
NOSE MANUALS - stoppies without the braking (using terrain, technique & speed)

Patience is key… master higher endos with scoop and poke, before starting stoppies
Stoppies - efficient and safer way to increase mileage and get comfortable with forces pushing the rider onto the handlebars
Ideal terrain and equipment for stoppies
Stoppies ideal for slow speeds and technical terrain
Nose manuals great for learning to balance with the front of the bike at speed, for style!

NOSE PIVOTS - An endo with steering & rotation to pivot on the 'nose'
EURO TURN - rolling nose pivot as the bike is still moving forward
BRAKE & BRACE | STEER & ROTATE

"Steering" = OUT and IN to create rotational momentum and set up the turn
Why applying both brakes for all these maneuvers can help
Using cones and markers to help timing and coordination for nose pivots and euro turns
What's the progression from Endos to Euro Turns and what's the timeline?
Stoppies through an arc to build into Euro Turns
Slow in, fast out for smoother Euro Turns
The power of skills-based coaching

... and of course, the featured donut of the day from the wonderful @kenilworthbakery, in Queensland, Australia! Enjoy the show!

Have you checked us out on Instagram and told your mates, yet? Well, get on it! @donutsandbikes

DISCLAIMER
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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Are adults just big kids? The answer, as always, is yes and no. Adults present some specific challenges in the way the learn as compared to kids. In this episode your hosts focus on three important ideas to help your understanding of how to coach adult riders: Connectedness, Language, and Mindsets. Here we dig into:

Creating connections that foster trust
How the coach is a guide through cognitive terrain as much as the physical terrain
How adults sometimes need to re-learn how to learn
The connection between language and performance
Remembering to have fun
How to use positive self-talk
The relationship between judgement and emotions
Belief in performance as a key indicator of success
The power of objectivity
When not to coach
Three Mindsets -- Beginners, Growth-Oriented, and Sustainers
Dealing with burnout
The Donut of the day!

DISCLAIMER
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Have you checked us out on Instagram and told your mates, yet? Well, get on it! @donutsandbikes

DISCLAIMER
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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How can we keep coaching and riding into old(er) age? In this episode, your hosts reveal that they are not youngsters, while also divulging a few clues on how they've managed to keep the stoke for riding and coaching over the decades. This discussion builds from the last episode and expands these ideas to adult mountain bikers. Listen in for details on:

Adults vs kids – what are some differences in how they learn and how they ride?
Riding and getting older
Inspiration and riding
Why learning as an adult is difficult
Growth mindset and why this matters
How how we think impacts how we learn
Getting older or getting busy? – The relationship between cause and effect and performance
How to use self awareness and inner dialogue as tools
Lifestyle choices and learning
The Happy to Maintain Mindset
A Donut of the Day that sets the bar for Donuts of the Day.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Working with kids on bikes can provide some of the most rewarding moments for coaches. These times can also provide daunting challenges and seemingly endless frustration. In this episode, Paul and Kristian discuss some insights for successful youth coaching learned from over 20 years of practice. Topics this time include:

Our backgrounds working with kids
The power of Connection
- Learning as an act of admitting you don’t know something
- Connection as mechanism of trust and comfortableness
- Connection as a function of the group dynamic
The role of the parent in coaching kids
Connection tool: Language, energy and confidence
Connection and goals
Labeling: what it is and how to avoid it
Paraverbal communication – being adaptive to situational needs
Culture, discipline, and consequences
Human development – inward and outward focus
The value of teaching kids

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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It's World Cup Season!

Racing is back and we wanted to use this opportunity to discuss why lining up at a start gate is about so much more than wanting to stand on a podium. In this episode we explore the myriad of unseen benefits of racings for riders as well as some basic tips for "how to race."

The show focuses on:

Why people don't race and barriers to racing
Racing culture
Motivations for racing
The importance of clarifying goals
Focusing on process over results
Competition: Moving from a win/lose mindset to effort/outcome
Getting ready for racing -- tactics and equipment
Fitness training...Or not!
Technical Skills -- focus on the foundations
Why jumping is good training for racing
Race Day -- Identifying what we can and can't change
Race Day -- tactics
Race Day -- routine
Homemade Donuts? Yes, please!

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Cornering is a perennial hot-topic for coaches, riders, You-Tubers, and even Podcasters. Why is it such a popular subject? Well, simply put, it’s one of the raddest things you can do on a bike. Being good at it involves a refined application of all the mountain biking skills – which is a daunting task for riders and coaches alike.

In this episode, we revisit the topic of cornering. This time we take an angle to explore what might be holding us back from getting better at changing directions on our bikes and what we can do to enjoy the process.

If you haven’t listened to the Cornering Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 5), check it out for specific tactics. In this episode, we take on:

· Why don’t we practice what we’re not good at?

· How motivation helps us learn

· The Comfort Zone model and what it means for practice

· A million ways to corner?

· Creativity and Motivation

· Stability as an Outcome versus a Position

· Stability, Strength, and Fatigue

· Steering, angulation, and letting the bike tip

· Scanning – why we stop doing something we know to do

· An important lesson from the Donut of the Day!

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This week we continue the conversation and dig into this fascinating riding and coaching topic with some of the PMBIA's rad US Instructor Trainers.

Shanna Powell, Meredith McFarland, and Harlan Price join us in a 1920's farmhouse on the edge of Dupont State Recreation Forest for our first in-person show. We put the coaches on the mics and ask them to discuss personal perspectives on confidence and fear. The result is an expansive and honest conversation about how our confidence gets challenged and how we work through it.

As always, there are donuts. Perhaps many donuts. You'll have to listen to find out!

Check out our Guests:

Shanna Powell
Endless Bike Girl MTB Skills
Endless Bikes

Meredith McFarland
Bristol, VT Recreation Department

Harlan Price
Take Aim Cycling

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Can we learn how to improve our confidence just like we do our position or braking skills? Can we learn how to deal with fear, anxiety or stress, just like we deal with training our muscles to get stronger? Can we really change how we react to or feel about something that we perceive as risky?This is the first part of our discussion on Confidence & Fear, where Kristian and Paul unpack all sorts of riding and coaching nuggets to help all the riders and coaches out there.

Some highlights from this episode include

Sharing experiences with fear and lack of confidence - can the listeners relate?
Using goal setting as a tool to reduce fear or increase confidence
What is confidence? what does it look like?
Why is quantifying confidence a helpful tool
Can a lack of confidence be a good thing?
How can we improve our self-confidence?
How to use self talk as an assessment tool
What is fear and how we can better assess risk?
Using tactics to change your pattern of behaviour to help reduce fear
Self awareness and purposeful practice
How can coaches work with riders with fear or anxiety
Loads more goodies and donuts... of course!

Enjoy the show!

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Paul and Kristian jump on the mics to discuss why jumping is an important skill for all mountain bikers. The hosts chat through their own backgrounds as riders and discover they were both paperboys, were both shaped by technical trails, and both learned to really jump as adults.

The conversation spans from the 80s and 90s, to their first trips to Whistler where they were influenced by the trails as well as the culture, and to the conclusion that no matter what or where you ride, jumping is an important skill to learn.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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Becoming a World Cup Racer involves much more than learning to be a good rider. Coaching at the highest level is more than just teaching. Claire Buchar knows these things. She shreds harder post-World Cup, rides smoother than most, keeps it humble, and enjoys a good (vegan) donut.

We sat down with the Canadian mountain bike legend to discuss her formative experiences as a racer, and how she has translated those learnings into coaching, and, life in general.

Claire's resume runs deep and includes multiple National Championships and a World Champion Bronze Medal. Her unique journey has much to teach aspiring racers and coaches alike about the power being your authentic self.

In this episode we discuss:

What inspired Claire to start mountain biking
Her early years of racing
Racing as a privateer
How her racing shaped who she is
Competition and ego
Challenges of being a top athlete
Transitioning from racing to coaching
Learning to coach
How racing experience influences coaching
The power of skills based teaching
The mental side of training
Kids these days!
Claire's favorite donut

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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You asked, and we brought it to you: a manual episode!

Join us as we breakdown one of the raddest things you can do on a bike. Here, we separate a basic "puddle manual" from the "BMX manual" and focus on learning the simplest version first. In this episode we discuss:

A bit of theory on stability and balance
How skill development relates to stability and balance
How this impacts our teaching
Some pre-reqs for the manual
Terrain choice
Stretching
Bike set up
Goal setting
Why we should know how to manual
The basic steps
How to practice
Patience and being kind to yourself
And of course, the donut of the day!

Let us know if this helps you with your pursuit of the manual!

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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Learning to drop can be intimidating. Learning to teach drops can be even more fright-inducing. But it doesn't, and more importantly, shouldn't have to be that way.

In this episode, we how examine how good coaching is good risk management and that skills-based coaching is a powerful way to build purposeful progressions.

Drops come in all sizes, shapes, and configurations and as a result, there usually isn't a single "right way" to ride a drop. In this episode we focus in on the skills we can control to create optimal performance.

For our listeners who are riders, we discuss some of the key skills-components we used to understand how to perform on drops.

For our coaches out there, we present some details on designing progressions, understanding rider anxiety, and other important important nuggets for helping riders succeed.

This episode includes:

Paul's highlights from his Downtime Podcast appearance
Highlights from Cornering Part 1
Common Myths about "doing" drops
Limitation of a “prescriptive” approach to teaching and learning drops
Risk Management as an element of teaching progressions
Rider assessment and warm ups for drops
Risk, Anxiety, and Empathy
Sizes of drops for teaching
The importance of a Point of Commitment
The role of the press, absorb, poke in controlling the bike’s trajectory.
The idea of being a driver not a survivor
The goal of teaching drops is teaching adaptability
Getting better on drops doesn’t automatically mean going to a bigger drop
Teaching drops is really teaching skills
Consistency, Correct Technique, and Confidence as measurement tools
When is it time to move to a bigger drop?
The importance of identifying Performance Affecting Factors
Identifying student goals vs. instructor goals
Don’t try to learn drop techniques on crappy drops!
What makes a drop good for teaching?
A preview of advanced drops
Donut of the day!

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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Cornering: the piece of our riding we can always improve and seemingly can never 'perfect'... the holy grail of mountain biking! In this episode we discuss some of the myths and pitfalls riders can fall into and dive into some of the details behind the fundamental skills that a) will improve your cornering and b) you can work on anywhere, corners or no corners!

For coaches... there's a wealth of insight here to up your game and help make your cornering sessions more efficient, effective and fun!

Common myths
Pedal position
Switch foot
Absolutes vs pro's and cons
Techniques vs. Tactics
Highlighting the difference between "how to do" something vs. "how to learn" something.
Recipes and ingredients
Be patience - focus on ONE skill at a time
Flat corners vs. berms
Angulation and Inclination
Fundamentals of Position & Balance for cornering
Braking Progression... and yes, you can brake in corners!!
Leaning the bike... letting is lean first, before you 'make it lean'

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by Donuts & Bikes - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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How does the learning process interact with our work of coaching riders? What are some of the core practices of coaching mountain bikers? In this episode, we begin to unpack answers to these questions. We dig into some of the ways people learn on bikes and shine a light on a few techniques and concepts we use to train riders to become more effective in their efforts. Here we discuss:

A couple highlights from Episode 3 – A Chat with Aussie Coach Shannon Rademaker
The learning culture and debunking the adage “if you’re not crashing you’re not learning.”
The apprenticeship model
Goal setting and a menu in a restaurant?
The role of fun and playfulness in lessons
The idea of minimum terrain maximum technique
Learning is about change
Change isn’t comfortable
How do we build connections as coaches?
Respect and coaching
Divergent approaches to learning – right and wrong vs pros and cons
The role of feedback in the learning process
Feedback as a skill
Remember to have fun!
Jam on your face? A very memorable donut of the day!

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Shannon Rademaker is the maker of RAD things! He is an Australian mountain bike coach who has trained and guided over 5000 riders. Shannon's resume includes work with Gravity OZ, All Terrain Cycles, PMBIA Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, coaching slopestyle athletes, trail building, and creating the Highline event, (part of the Freeride World Tour). Join us for a RAD conversation including the following topics:

Shannon’s background in BMX, Mountain bikes and racing
The nature of mountain biking in Australia
Mountain bike culture in Australia
Shannon’s background in mountain bike coaching
Perspectives on the evolution of mountain bike coaching
The benefits of skills-based coaching
The state of mountain bike coaching in Australia
Coaching and trail development
Access and availability of coaching
The culture of taking lessons debate
The newest generation of riders
Surfing and other distractions to mountain biking
The importance of being able to “see” mountain biking
Shannon’s work with high-level athlete
Designing slopestyle courses
The creation of the Highline event
Coaching Caroline Buchanan
Shannon’s favorite donut!

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

THIS PODCAST & IT'S AUTHORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

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Are you a trail builder, passionate about building the best trails possible?
Perhaps you're a coach that wants to learn more about trail building?
Are you are rider that wants to learn more about how to use different trails to progress your riding?

Either way, this episode is for you as we dig into the relationship between building trails and coaching, and why these two things should come together more often to help maximize the value, enjoyment and sustainability of trails, for everyone! Here's the main nuggets of gold in this podcast...

Why is synergy between coaching and trail building needed?
Kristian's history with trail stewardship and as trail boss at Rocky Knob MTB Park
The relationship of trail progression and skill development
Building for “ourselves” vs building for others
Seeing trails through the lens of the rider
State of trails today
The importance of blue trails
Consistency and predictability in trails
Exclusivity vs inclusivity in trails
Inclusive trails as a means of building community support
How labeling trails as “beginner, intermediate, expert” might be a disservice to riders
Trails good for coaching and good for learning
Benefits of fun and safe trails
What can trail builders do to know more about coaching?
What can coaches do to know more about trail building?
Donut of the day

Thanks for listening and please feel free to share... we are now listed on TuneIn and Alexa in addition to Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music.

Cheers,

Paul and Kristian
@donutsandbikes

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Welcome to the Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes!
Listen to this brief info and preview episode to learn more about the hosts, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard, who they are, what they do and why they are creating this new, industry first, mountain bike coaching podcast. The episode also digs into how these podcasts will work and what to expect.

*If you're a mountain biker interested in not only progressing their skills, but also keen to dig into deeper conversations regarding different approaches, tactics and tools that can be used to get to the next level, this podcast is for you!

If you're a mountain bike coach that seeks more knowledge, more ideas or different ways to thing about teaching, coaching, riding and all things mountain biking, then listen in and see how we can help!*

Each season or "chapter" we'll release 4 - 6 episodes, including interviews with guests from the mountain bike coaching world. This season, the topics will be...

EP1: Slow is Smooth Smooth is Fast
EP2: Why trail builders should coach and why coaches should build trails!
EP3: Guest Coach Shannon Rademaker on the state of skills coaching in Australia
EP4: Understanding 'how we learn' as riders and coaches to create more success

We have lots more ideas and topics to come, along with more guests planned as well. Find us on Instagram at @donutsandbikes to keep in touch and get the latest updates.

Enjoy!

Paul & Kristian

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Riders, do you want to progress more efficiently?
Coaches, do you want to be better riders?

In this episode, we unpack the saying “slow is smooth and smooth is fast” in the context of coaching and riding to unlock some ideas to improve performance.

In this episode we discuss:

· Possible origins of this saying
· Racing as measurement of percentages
· Riding at speed might not mean riding at 100%
· Slowing down to dial in specific performance goals
· The purpose of practice
· Skills vs techniques
· Applying slow is smooth to coaching
· Going fast vs rushing
· The mental side of being smooth
· Measuring success
· The secrets of going fast – timing and coordination
· Speeding up decision making
· How to ride at 100%

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Thanks for listening, have fun, ride smart, and we’ll see you on the trails.

Kristian and Paul

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are solely those of the authors, Kristian Jackson and Paul Howard and their guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the PMBIA, or any other company, person or organization mentioned or included in the podcast. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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