Moving The Needle Podcast
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How to you CONTROL your nerves and anxiety
How to the top-level MTB athletes control their nerves and anxiety on race day, and how can we all apply that to our every day lives?
In this episode, we dive into the world of elite mountain biking with Jamie Read, of Athlete Optimization, a renowned high-performance MTB coach who’s helped some of the sport’s top athletes reach their peak. With years of experience blending cutting-edge training techniques and mental performance strategies, Jamie has built a reputation for unlocking riders' full potential both on and off the bike. Jamie is also studying for his Masters in Sports and performance coaching.
Join us as we explore Jamie's journey from his roots as a former British Army member, and sports and conditioning coach to becoming a sought-after coach, working with world-class pros and dedicated amateurs alike. We discuss the key elements of high-performance MTB training, some serious misconceptions of training, the importance of mental toughness, and how to overcome challenges that every rider faces. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an aspiring pro, Jamie's insights are packed with actionable advice to elevate your game.
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The BEST way to build COURAGE
มุมมอง 1374 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
What does it take to build courage and manage your nerves? Both for top-level athletes, but alos in our every day lives. Jamie Read explains the best practice to conquering your fears and managing your nerves. In this episode, we dive into the world of elite mountain biking with Jamie Read, of Athlete Optimization, a renowned high-performance MTB coach who’s helped some of the sport’s top athle...
The SCIENCE of Downhill MTB Training
มุมมอง 3209 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
Jamie Read, performance MTB coach details what some of the best ways, scientifically speaking of measuring and improving on the bike race fitness. He speaks of the importance of VO2 max tests and why we need to again scientifically standardise performance coaching. In this episode, we dive into the world of elite mountain biking with Jamie Read, of Athlete Optimization, a renowned high-performa...
The SOLUTION to your Arm Pump?
มุมมอง 22116 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
Arm Pump is a major element and talked about subject in the MTB world, professional coach Jamie Read breaks down the elements that contribute to it and how to control it, it's probably not what you think. In this episode, we dive into the world of elite mountain biking with Jamie Read, of Athlete Optimization, a renowned high-performance MTB coach who’s helped some of the sport’s top athletes r...
Do this to IMPROVE your everyday MTB fitness
มุมมอง 25821 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
Jamie Read, professional MTB coach breaks down the steps we can all follow to make ourselves fitter for riding. Simple easy to follow elements that can be adapted to your lifestyle. In this episode, we dive into the world of elite mountain biking with Jamie Read, of Athlete Optimization, a renowned high-performance MTB coach who’s helped some of the sport’s top athletes reach their peak. With y...
JAMIE READ: The Secrets to High-level MTB Fitness and Coaching
มุมมอง 32521 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
In this episode, we dive into the world of elite mountain biking with Jamie Read, of Athlete Optimization, a renowned high-performance MTB coach who’s helped some of the sport’s top athletes reach their peak. With years of experience blending cutting-edge training techniques and mental performance strategies, Jamie has built a reputation for unlocking riders' full potential both on and off the ...
Understanding patience and success with Clay Harper
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Clay opens up about his perspective about patience and success as he gets older. How with age you alter your perspective and your priorities change and adapt. In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event orga...
The crazy LOGISTICS of a US Pro Downhill Race
มุมมอง 6514 วันที่ผ่านมา
What goes into the running of a US Pro Downhill MTB Race? In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event organiser and ambassador for the sport. Clay shares stories from his time working with elite riders, the ...
How to RUN a Downhill MTB Series
มุมมอง 12014 วันที่ผ่านมา
Clay Harper talks to us about how he runs and manages a Professional MTB Downhill race. In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event organiser and ambassador for the sport. Clay shares stories from his time w...
The ORIGINS of modern US Downhill MTB
มุมมอง 17214 วันที่ผ่านมา
Clay Harper is known as the creator of the modern US Pro Downhill Series. Where did it all start? In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event organiser and ambassador for the sport. Clay shares stories from ...
Why is this such a POPULAR MTB race?
มุมมอง 35121 วันที่ผ่านมา
Why do fans and racers alike LOVE this race? In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event organiser and ambassador for the sport. Clay shares stories from his time working with elite riders, the challenges of...
Why the UCI wanted to BAN the US Open?
มุมมอง 4.4K21 วันที่ผ่านมา
What major challenges did Clay Harper face trying to set up a Professional Downhill mTB race series in the United States, and why did the UCI try to stop him? In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event orga...
CLAY HARPER: How to create a Pro Downhill MTB Series
มุมมอง 64321 วันที่ผ่านมา
In this episode, we sit down with Clay Harper, the driving force behind the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and a Co-Founder of the US Open. A lifelong advocate for mountain biking. With a career spanning decades, Clay is an event organiser and ambassador for the sport. Clay shares stories from his time working with elite riders, the challenges of organising top-tier events, and his vision f...
What does it take to win a Downhill World Cup race now?
มุมมอง 80121 วันที่ผ่านมา
Luca Shaw is one of the highest ranked Downhill World CUp racers today, but what does it take to be high up the rankings now? With so many other skilled riders and tracks becoming more relentless and margins becoming needle thin. Luca Shaw is one of the fastest and most skilled racers in the world of Downhill Mountain Biking. In a sport where risk-taking is often rewarded, Luca’s calculated app...
What is it like JOINING the Santa Cruz Syndicate?
มุมมอง 2K28 วันที่ผ่านมา
Luca Shaw was once brought on to his dream team, the Santa Cruz Syndicate. He speaks on what that experience was like and speaks of the highs and lows and some difficulties you face being on such a high-level team. Luca Shaw is one of the fastest and most skilled racers in the world of Downhill Mountain Biking. In a sport where risk-taking is often rewarded, Luca’s calculated approach sets him ...
What keeps World Cup Racers MOTIVATED late in a season?
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What keeps World Cup Racers MOTIVATED late in a season?
Does a new bike make you a QUICKER rider?
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Does a new bike make you a QUICKER rider?
Barel vs. Peaty: Who is the better manager?
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Barel vs. Peaty: Who is the better manager?
Will this be the most popular MTB race of 2025?
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Will this be the most popular MTB race of 2025?
LUCA SHAW: Pushing your limits and learning from the very best in Downhill MTB
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LUCA SHAW: Pushing your limits and learning from the very best in Downhill MTB
The PRESSURE of riding Red Bull Joyride
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The PRESSURE of riding Red Bull Joyride
Anton Thelander's First Year on FMB World Tour
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Anton Thelander's First Year on FMB World Tour
Did COVID bring Anton Thelander back to MTB?
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Did COVID bring Anton Thelander back to MTB?
How Anton Thelander signed his Red Bull DEAL
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How Anton Thelander signed his Red Bull DEAL
Why did Anton Thelander WALK AWAY from MTB?
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Why did Anton Thelander WALK AWAY from MTB?
How Sam Pilgrim HELPED Anton Thelander at Red Bull Rampage
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How Sam Pilgrim HELPED Anton Thelander at Red Bull Rampage
ANTON THELANDER: On retiring from MTB Slopestyle at age 24
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ANTON THELANDER: On retiring from MTB Slopestyle at age 24
The Logistics of Red Bull RAMPAGE
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The Logistics of Red Bull RAMPAGE
Tyler McCaul and Tom Istead's WILD Rampage Canyon
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Tyler McCaul and Tom Istead's WILD Rampage Canyon
Is Rampage the most UNIQUE event in Sport?
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Is Rampage the most UNIQUE event in Sport?

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  • @bionic909
    @bionic909 19 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    The amount of ads on here is ridiculous

  • @bionic909
    @bionic909 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It would be great to find out more about nutrition. Not just what to eat, but how much per macro per bodyweight and or discipline, the best time to eat, and the best source of macro.

  • @MTNMAX88
    @MTNMAX88 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Super interesting! I love this sort of stuff. I could listen to him all day

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thats awesome to hear. Glad you like it. Must try do more similar episodes in the future.

  • @sapinva
    @sapinva 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think the solution is in the brain. Stop over gripping. People with tremendous fitness can have this issue, and yet people with no fitness may never experience this problem. If you increase vo2 and endurance, that just means you can grip harder when maybe you just needed to grip less in the first place.

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I wish it were this simple and this may play a role BUT have you ridden down Val Di Sole at speed? Sometimes not an option to grip it lighter..

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@MovingTheNeedlePodcast I'm sure Val Di Sole is epic. But not so exotic of a problem as you might imagine. Have you spent an hour with your body weight hanging from your fingers? First thing you learn is not to over grip, else the easiest climbs will spit you out in minutes. Fitness plays a minor role in grip endurance, you have to specifically train isometric holds.

  • @chiefteefteefreturns3320
    @chiefteefteefreturns3320 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That guy is sweating so bad like he is withdrawing from opiates.

  • @ojanpohja
    @ojanpohja 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So 100mm rise bars all around in DH next season? Get them legs straight 😅

  • @riskymaneuvers6460
    @riskymaneuvers6460 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    science > exercise > sport > play

  • @thadgillespie5255
    @thadgillespie5255 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such fun film. The girls killed it!

  • @jamiethorne4809
    @jamiethorne4809 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    💪

  • @williammorris4419
    @williammorris4419 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There needs to be an alternative to the UCI.. its tainted from all the money and they aren't to be trusted .

  • @tynelson9003
    @tynelson9003 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the film is so sick!

  • @emteehillshawaii
    @emteehillshawaii 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    bren and sam Deathgrip 3 LFG

  • @worldstallestmidget
    @worldstallestmidget 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The us open at mountain creek when it was Diablo bike park had all the great riders! From the early to mid 2000s! I remember Sam Hill was on iron horse going down the rocks and never heard a bike make noises like it was about to blow up and go so fast!

  • @damien_tutton
    @damien_tutton 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely love this section of the film

  • @YoshimuraUSA
    @YoshimuraUSA 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Clay’s passion and vision is so awesome. Roll on Maverick!

  • @Sai-tb1xt
    @Sai-tb1xt 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    every big regulatory organization is a cancer to the undertaking, no exceptions: UCI FIFA FIA IOC FIS ...

  • @Spark_MTB_BMX_Coaching
    @Spark_MTB_BMX_Coaching 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    UCI is trash. I wish all the riders would boycott.

  • @federicomarmolejo1952
    @federicomarmolejo1952 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good stuff, that was the last fun Syndicate team. Best of luck Luka next year!!

  • @Loam.agency
    @Loam.agency 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome! Tuning in

  • @savageferria505
    @savageferria505 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The fact that Bren can keep up with some of the fastest world cup riders and still do rampage . Crazy

  • @samhowe2183
    @samhowe2183 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hate uci

  • @TeddyParker
    @TeddyParker 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We finally fixed the bike design to get away from roadie influence... Now it's time to fix the events and organizations to get away from roadie influence. Particularly for DH being a much smaller discipline. I dunno how much these rules would still be 'necessary' in XC but closing the walls on DH more and more is gonna kill the sport. Shout out to everyone running 'local' events now. They are needed now more than ever (regardless of sanction/uci points).

  • @chris.kneeland
    @chris.kneeland 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man Clay is such a class act. Pro downhill series is going to produce the next best riders in the world.

  • @leecarter9072
    @leecarter9072 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This maverick attitude is what makes this sport so great. Things can easily become very rigid and formal when investments need return etc etc but it takes away somewhat from what we all love about the sport and industry. Clay is showing the way it can be done and look at the support and love he's getting for it. We all have national series but having national based events that are done with this depth and professionalism would seriously grow the sport away from in Clays words "The custodians of the sport up until now who don't care about the things we have said. But, i do!".

  • @johnlinvill8819
    @johnlinvill8819 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You were working OT in VT

  • @lostboysrideordie
    @lostboysrideordie 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Respect!

  • @TheRideCompanion
    @TheRideCompanion 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a boss

  • @_Jake.From.Statefarm_
    @_Jake.From.Statefarm_ 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So stoked on this series!

  • @michaelarmstrong9612
    @michaelarmstrong9612 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cheering for this guy!

  • @adrianwilkinson2547
    @adrianwilkinson2547 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a great interview Needles, awesome job. Luca is such a nice guy and very open and honest. You have an uncanny knack for making your guests relax and open up. Keep up the good work 🤘❤️🌈🕊️🌎

  • @charlesjordaan4731
    @charlesjordaan4731 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great episode 🤘

  • @benanderson4639
    @benanderson4639 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the UCI's shortcomings are opening up more opportunities for usdh.

  • @purelymountainbiking4697
    @purelymountainbiking4697 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great episode

  • @mickross4352
    @mickross4352 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Classic chat! Love it guys.

  • @andystreet339
    @andystreet339 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #holeshot

  • @Mr037rally
    @Mr037rally หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent interview as always. Keep up the great work, guys 😎🤘🏻.

  • @jadejenny2134
    @jadejenny2134 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Old NORBA days were awesome, so many people involved both on the Pro side and Amateur side. Came back to racing 2 seasons ago after 15 years away and was so surprised and bummed to see how small and underwhelming the race scene is despite SO many more people riding mountain bikes.

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast หลายเดือนก่อน

      Were you at US Open this year tho ?

    • @jadejenny2134
      @jadejenny2134 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MovingTheNeedlePodcast Not this year, but I raced it last year, and Killington is my home mountain for riding so familiar with the race, it's awesome...bummed to see the Enduro was pulled this year. I also raced the Monster race down in North Carolina in the spring. Awesome to see what Clay and Lars are doing and hopefully we'll see this come full circle again where there is a real series outside of the World Cup. Love to see them be able to put it together with Enduro, and bring back Dual Slalom. 4X was cool, but the old days of, I think, Friday night Slalom at the Norba Nationals with all of the best in the world was awesome to watch, not to mention getting to race on the same courses as all the pros.

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@jadejenny2134 Yes BRING BACK SLALOM. What you say @prodownhillseries

  • @LCCycleworx
    @LCCycleworx หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dropped him a DM 😂😅

  • @geronimo9595
    @geronimo9595 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rampage has to decide if it stays true to its roots and reward the sickest gnarliest lines or its going to be joyride in the desert. Right nows its ambiguous at best and has 100% lost its way

  • @JakubMancal
    @JakubMancal หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guys... It is what it is, you can't do anything about it. Judges might to know what they've done and what might to be done better.... Grab your bike and go for ride instead of typing upset comments. This sport as any other should be about getting joy of it for most of us isn't it like that

  • @andystreet339
    @andystreet339 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve got a bum knee and have been on the couch the last couple days, so thank you for the content! Cheers 🍻 from Tennessee

  • @williamhamill813
    @williamhamill813 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brendog was the real winner of the even. He has gotten more press then anyone out of this. Always better to be the peoples champion. Rejects the Red Bull like a legend.

  • @williamhamill813
    @williamhamill813 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The format is bad. It is the corporate bullshit that ruins everything good. They run the numbers and tailwhips are sell the most redbull. Technical lines is what made Rampage rad. It is just a big air show now.

  • @mdc123-v2v
    @mdc123-v2v หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely we do. Rampage was founded as a freeride big mountain event that was meant to emphasize the most insane, risky and unique lines. Now it's a well groomed slopestyle event. Comparative to the ability of the riders, this new Rampage is boring. I find hardline is far more gnarly with it's tech and enjoyable to watch.

  • @TheDirtyDownhiller32
    @TheDirtyDownhiller32 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine being bren in 10 years and looking back saying yeah I did all that 👌what a guy!!

  • @stevenlaxton3618
    @stevenlaxton3618 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rampage needs to stop trying to be the biggest slopestyle event and concentrate on being what it was made to be..big mountain freeride…I’d rather see a run like Brendan’s where yes he made it look easy but somehow also looked like he was shitting his pants half the time lol over seeing someone flow down the mountain with the coolest tricks.

  • @mellow2wild
    @mellow2wild หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks gents, this was a super valuable vid for me personally, appreciate it. All the best Anton 🤘

  • @andystreet339
    @andystreet339 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great episode mates! Cheers 🍻 from Tennessee

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome stuff. Appreciate the love. Anton is a G

    • @andystreet339
      @andystreet339 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ agreed! Thank you for all the content, makes my work days go by a lot faster. Keep up the good work.

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andystreet339 Much Appreciated

  • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
    @MovingTheNeedlePodcast หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sick man! Appreciate the support

  • @dcorkhill07
    @dcorkhill07 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Funny listening to the LCQ pitch now shortly after the UCI announcement for 2025…

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean.. did start talking about it in 2023...on the Bernard K epi...

    • @dcorkhill07
      @dcorkhill07 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ just meaning they’ve obviously been listening to your ideas

    • @MovingTheNeedlePodcast
      @MovingTheNeedlePodcast หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dcorkhill07 Appreciate that....