April 26, 2017
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
John Burke is the President of Trek and wants the best for everyone at Trek, as well as the entire country. He has tremendous experience working with people and enjoys reading and current events. Throughout his life, he’s been interested in learning from other leaders and taking action himself.
In this episode, John shares his life and experience during his early years at Trek and some of the early lessons that have contributed to his current status. Then John discusses his newest book, 12 Simple Solutions to Save America. Listen in for some good perspective from one of the cycling industry’s leaders about how we can help change the country for the better.
About the book, 12 Simple Solutions to Save America:
“In 2011, John Burke attended his son’s graduation ceremony at Marquette University. Author David McCullough was the commencement speaker, and he gave some advice that day that really stuck with Burke. Those words were: “at some point, do something for your country.” That evening, Burke began to think about what he could do for his country. For years he had been disappointed by the Government’s inability to solve any of the big issues our country faced.
It was that evening on the drive home from his son’s graduation ceremony that Burke decided he would write a book about the big problems America faces and solutions to fix those issues. In 12 Simple Solutions to Save America, Burke talks candidly about what he believes should serve as America’s core values and offers 12 simple solutions to some of the most complex problems that America faces.”
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April 24, 2017
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Learn what you need to know about getting a job - while they discuss their shop specifically, you get to hear some thoughts from an owner, which could pertain to any shop and many other jobs.
But, if you're looking for more of The Path goodness, you're in the right place. Modern geometry discussion? For sure. Auk and Tani similarities? Why not? Shifting topics? Yeah. Bearings too? Oh yeah.
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April 19, 2017
ABOUT THE EPISODE
The shows starts off with a bombshell as Kenny tells everyone where the hunt for nuggets takes him next, Matt and Andrea rehash their plans that are mentioned in the newest episode of Inside Mountain Bike Radio, and Kenny gives a motivational speech fit for a high school commencement.
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LISTENER QUESTIONS
Questions answered by the crew in this episode:
– Mike from Toronto wants to know how to improve his Crave and save it from the dumpster fire.
– Luri sent us the Rinsten Spring.
– Matthew F tells us who is really behind the bad Fox customer service.
– Josh R from Maine has loads of questions about fueling and recovering from long races and rides + SS marathon racing.
If you have any comments or questions for the Just Riding Along show, email to jra@mountainbikeradio.com
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April 9, 2017
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Matt gets Ben on a hot mic to sit him down and pick his brain. Tune in to take a ride through Ben’s noggin and get an insider perspective on some of the things that make him tick. There are a few AHA moments that show how MBR has evolved over time and points to where things are going. The show wraps up with a different segment recorded by Matt and Andrea on some big news they have. Tune in for an insider look into MBR.
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April 7, 2017
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The guys launch into a brushing teeth in the shower story. They get you going with some more of the patented Path Podcast discussion. They go through the usual – shop news, discussion, and some q & a. Nathan has cracked the code on making his exit and entry for his rides from home marginally better… Plus, another round of Auk’s photo tip of the week.
The guys answer the following listener question:
– Hollis doesn’t understand singlespeeds and wants to know why people do it
The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.
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April 6, 2017
The gang hadn’t gotten together in a while due to Kenny traveling and then Andrea and Matt heading to Moab Rocks. Now they sit down and catch up. Kenny has a good time in Utah, Andrea has a laughably bad story about Fox along with the word that her shop is hiring, and Matt goes full shoe expert in this episode of JRA.
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Questions answered by the crew in this episode:
– Michael has a few questions about SRAM cassettes and riding road in a full face helmet.
– John wants to propose a sliding scale for bigger tires for bigger guys.
– Mat from Australia wants to know why we have no love for Formula forks.
– Seth from the internet shares a funny place to find bad bikes.
If you have any comments or questions for the Just Riding Along show, email to jra@mountainbikeradio.com
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April 5, 2017
What do you do when your rear wheel is about to impact a decent size rock, log, or ledge?
If you're a beginner or intermediate-level rider, you probably rely on some combination of momentum, traction, rear suspension, hope and prayer.
If you've taken an MTB 101 course, your instructor probably taught you how to 'load and explode' followed by a lifting of the rear wheel with a scooping/clawing of the pedal with the rear foot. And you probably never do that type of 'lifting' for good reason.
In this episode, Griff explains why rear wheel unweighting is much more useful than rear wheel lifting. Plus, it's much easier to learn.
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at ben@mountainbikeradio.com.
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I recorded this video of me going over this rock at Lebanon Hills Mountain Biking Trails on a hardtail fat bike about a year ago. As you can see in the stop motion segment, I’m not using a bunny hop.
I’m using a manual to lift my front wheel so it kisses the top of the rock. I then load/compress my weight (not enough, it appears) and then ‘explode’ straight up, unweighting my rear wheel early enough so that it is rising up off the ground as it impacts the rock.
I’m not scooping or clawing or lifting my rear wheel with my trailing right foot at all.
"Using a manual and rear wheel unweighting to get over a big rock"
I made this short video a couple years ago, demonstrating rear wheel unweighting over some small firewood, followed by rear wheel unweighting up a curb, no front wheel braking.
In the last segment, it might look like I’m using a scooping/clawing/lifting technique with my rear foot, toes pointed down. But I’m not. I’m just leaping, with hand pressure on my bars opposed with foot pressure on my pedals.
"Rear wheel unweighting vs rear wheel lift"
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