They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions and the longer I’m alive the more I realize that it is true. We are often sent on the road of frustration and dead ends based on someone trying to help us with what ultimately proved to be bad advice. In the fitness world I see it all the time with...

Hope you had a great holiday weekend. I had a good one myself, getting some riding in with Aka the Trail Mutt. Aka is getting a little older - just like his master - but he just refuses to slow down. I joke that he gets me out as much as I get him out but it’s true...without his enthusiasm for getting out on...

This past month has been pretty busy with the opening of my new training facility in Fruita CO. I call it The Catalyst Training Center and I’m excited about this next evolution of MTB Strength Training Systems. It’s the perfect spot to help more riders who not only live in this area but are visiting as well....

Nothing kills the momentum of your riding season like getting hurt. And while some injuries are unavoidable, a lot of injuries that mountain bikers suffer from can be avoided. This is especially true if the injury is an ache or pain that gets worse until you have to take time off. The low back is a great...

This week I’ve got a new BikeJames Podcast for you. A lot has happened since the last one and I had a few interesting topics to share, including... The opening of my new Catalyst Training Facility in Fruita CO Rider Q&A: Is speed determined by power? Why your handlebars are too wide Resistance...

One of the most disheartening things I’ve seen over the last few years is the popularity of wide handlebars. Almost every rider I see is on bars in the 800 mm range, with few if any using bars in the 700-725 mm range. This is a result of the infamous “elbows out” advice that was born in the days of super...