The Power of In-Person Training: Insights from Mountain Bike Coach Bekah Rottenberg The Ride MTB Podcast With Kyle Warner

In this podcast, Bekah discusses the advantages of hands-on coaching and the importance of personalized feedback, and human connection in maximizing your riding abilities. This was a really fun conversation and we hope you enjoy! Bekah’s website https://www.bravendeavors.com/

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0:00 Intro
0:32 Bekah Joins Podcast
1:32 Bekah's Background
7:52 Why Bekah Fell In Love With MTB &
10:17 How To Coach With Everchanging Variables
13:57 How Strength Training Effects MTB Riding
21:32 When Did Coaching Become Full Time
23:36 MTB Class Size Quality Vs Quantity
27:22 In Person Vs Online Coaching
30:07 How Can The Industry Improve Coaching + Certification Process
34:45 Wishing She Had Done A Clinic Earlier In Her Career
36:05 Will Technology Make MTB Too Easy?
45:24 What Does Getting Into The Sport Look Like For Newer Riders
47:02 Thoughts On Ebikes
51:12 Where To Find Bekah!

▶ Most Common Equipment Questions We Get:
● Bikes we use - ( Fezzari Delano, La Sal, Timp ) - bit.ly/44gAlsb
● Helmets we use - ( Jackal & Coyote ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr
● Kyle’s riding gear - https://www.tasco-mtb.com/
● April’s riding gear - https://jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN
● Shoes we use - ( Vice & Tallac ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/jWja9P
● Our favorite chain lube ( Chain Pro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy
● Handlebar we use - ( PNW Range 31.8mm ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/eK1PnQ
● Dropper Seat post - ( Loam & Rainier ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj
● Kyle’s clipless pedals - ( Mallet Trail, DH, & Enduro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/6ey5Gb
● April’s flat pedals - ( Range Composite Pedal ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/vNPq2y
● Tubeless sealant - ( Stans race for events / Standard for day to day riding) https://jenson.sjv.io/y2qQrb
● Wheelsets - ( Stans Mk4 Flow Wheels ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/75akbd
● Drivetrain - ( Shimano SLX / XT / XTR ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/5g5Pj3
● Favorite riding backpack - ( Camelbak Chase Pak ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/0ZQ91V
● Kneepads we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/Wqy36G
● Feedback bike stand - https://jenson.sjv.io/2rKyMG
● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Normal & Light Ebikes ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/JzKyq7
● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Heavy E Bikes / Shop Use ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/XYm31b
● Our Favorite Starter Tool Kit - ( Travel & Home ) - bit.ly/40Ve8No
● Favorite Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail - https://jenson.sjv.io/21a9Wg
● Favorite Rear Tire - Nobby Nic Super Trail - https://jenson.sjv.io/daOj7q
● Our Favorite Lock On Grip - PNW Loam Grip - https://jenson.sjv.io/4edQZ3
● Our Favorite Seat - Ergon Saddle - SMC Mountain - https://jenson.sjv.io/4PGjrM

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