There’s one performance tool that most mountain bikers completely ignore — and it doesn’t cost anything, doesn’t require extra time in the gym, and you can start using it on your very next ride. It’s your breathing. Not just “remember to breathe” breathing. I’m talking about functional breathing — training
There’s a moment most riders know well. You’ve been off the bike for a while — winter, life, whatever the reason. You finally get back out on the trail. And somewhere in the first 20 minutes, you get a very clear answer to a question you may not have even
What 82 studies actually say about how much protein you need to build strength after 40 Here’s something that might surprise you. You’ve probably heard the rule: eat 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight to build muscle and strength. It’s repeated so often in the fitness world that
This podcast is dedicated to bringing the 40+ year old mountain biker the best training strategies to help them ride stronger now and for year to come.
Most riders think they have a skills problem…
But what if the real issue is how your body moves?
In this podcast, I break down why so many riders struggle to improve their cornering, manuals, and jumps — even after spending time and money on skills clinics.
The truth is, movement is the foundation of skill.
If you can’t move well off the bike, you’ll never reach your full potential on it.
You’ll learn:
✅ The difference between a movement problem and a skill problem
✅ How poor mobility and movement patterns limit your riding progress
✅ The key movement patterns that drive better bike control (and how to train them)
✅ Why strength training — done right — makes every trail skill easier
Think of it like this: Mobility → Movement → Strength → Skill
Once you fix the foundation, your skills start to take care of themselves.
Until next time…
Ride Strong,
James Wilson
p.s. Want a simple plan to build strength, cardio, and mobility that actually helps your riding?
👉 Grab my free guide — Strength & Cardio Basics for the 40+ Rider — and learn how to train smarter, ride stronger, and stay pain-free for life.
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