Author Archives: bikejames

A couple of days ago I read an article about a mountain biker being stabbed on the trail by a hiker and it brought to mind a couple of lessons I think we can all learn from the situation. I shot a FB Live video sharing these lessons and you can check out the replay […]

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I answer some rider questions that I’ve gotten over the last few weeks. They include: Q: Is it alright to turn your feet out on the pedals? Q: What are your new strength standards for MTB? Q: How can I use intervals to train myself to keep pushing […]

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I interview Chuck McGee III, a breathwork specialist from Northern California. Chuck is featured in the book Breath as the man who introduced the author James Nestor to the WIm Hof Method and someone has helped me a lot on my own breathwork journey. In this interview I […]

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I interview strength coach Dan John. Dan is one of the most sought after strength coaches for his unique insights and ability to produce results with a wide variety of clients and goals. Dan has also been one of the most influential coaches on how I look at […]

I recently got a question from a rider about my position on Standing Pedaling. As a lot of you know, I am a huge advocate of Standing Pedaling and recommend that mountain bikers use it as their Performance Position. When things get tough and/ or you need to use a lot of skill to get […]

In this new episode of the BikeJames Podcast I cover… Grip strength training for mountain biking – What to do, when to do it and why some common grip strength exercises aren’t very MTB specific. Avoid the “Attack Position” – Why spending too much time in this position makes it harder to steer and maneuver […]

As I get older I realize that one of the best skills you can have is to be a good problem solver. Life likes to throw you problems and not only you do have to figure them out but some of your best opportunities can come from the solutions you come up with. The first […]

Last week my family and I drove to Moab to pick up a puppy from the Underdog Rescue in Moab and now little Ajax is a part of the Wilson tribe. He’s been a great addition so far, although he does require a lot of attention and likes to cause distractions. Which is why I’m […]

My family and I have decided that it’s time to get a new dog and so we’ve been keeping an eye out for a puppy that seems like a good fit. My wife found a place in Moab that finds homes for puppies and last week we went to check out a puppy we had […]