Excellent video again James. Just what I was looking for, my current ladders were just starting to get too easy and I was looking to change things up. This one will be in my routine tonight.

I’ll try not to leave a dent in the gym floor from missing a handover. Sure it’ll make things interesting though!

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Is there a proper technique for breathing while riding? It seems like I’m about to yack up a lung on climbs, is this common or am I missing something?

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bikejames Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 4:59 am

No real advice there, although I am sure that learning breathing techniques such as thosse used in martial arts could help.

The main thing is building your anaerobic strength endurance. It sounds like you just redline so quickly on hills that you can not keep your heart rate down. Nothing to do there but some combio drills and intervals. Looks like you are in the right spot to find out more about those.

James Wilson

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Really comprehensive tips. I’ve been taking your previous tips on board and my downhilling control has really improved. I can drive the bike much hard through rough sections and bars are always stable on sketchy landings.

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Hey James,

I’m just wondering, should you stop in between rounds like you did in the video or keep going for the full 5 minutes?
And if you are meant to stop, for how long?

Thanks,
Greg.

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bikejames Reply:
August 12th, 2009 at 2:32 pm

No, keep going for the full 5 minutes, I was just showing what one round looks like.

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