The Official Ride and Laugh Drinking Game: 1. Dan says “you’re unlimited” - take a shot 2. Sage says “Arse” - take a shot 3. Sage laughing attack - chug beer for entirety of laugh attack 4. Dan gets unsolicited advice - shotgun beer for duration of advice given 5. Mt. Penn or Phoniexville Bike Park mentioned - Take a shot 6. Someone crashes - finish your beer 7. DennyJannetty mentioned - chug a bottle or everclear and punch yourself in the face Thanks for the love as always guys.
Lol!!!!!! This is fantastic Dennis! There are gonna be a lot of wasted people out there. Let's hope they are all doing it from the safety of their homes, lol. Sage
Commenting from my ride and laugh listening party here- I think body position is arguably the most important skill in MTB. It pretty much changes everything we do! LOL unsolicited advice shirts coming soon.
Want to thank you guys. Had surgery on back last year. Not able to ride like i used too. Depressing! But, this video got me stoked to go back to the pump track and try what you were talking about. Actually, stoked me enough to get back on the unicycle. Thanks again!
That is fantastic news, and we are pumped to hear the pod provided a little inspiration. If you don't mind me asking, what happened to your back that required surgery? Sage
Damn. Sorry to hear about Stick. Hope he get better soon. Such a great guy. I just broke my wrist casing a jump. Tough lesson. Winter is a good healing time.
Oh no!!!!! I'm so bummed to hear that Rob. Dan and I wish you a speedy recovery brotha. Listen to your body and we'll see you back on the trails soon. Sage
Yo Rob!! Sage told me about your fall and injury. SO bummed for you! Positive note is that it's winter & you'll be ready for spring riding. Heal up brother!! - Dan
Jumping back in! Sorry guys I’ve been away for a little, lot of life changes going on! Chatted and rode with sage today (heal up fast brotha!) but regarding DJ jumps vs mtb jumps, your jump history and starting discipline I’d say really plays a big part in how you handle jumps! Me and sage actually spoke today about dirt jump places within the tristate area and the “lip to landing” ratio is certainly much more aggressive with bmx style jumps. I’d say if you started jumping on MTB it’s much harder to dial in the speed and transition of a BMX style jump. MTB’s are much larger, heavier, and faster. BMX and DJ’s are lighter, more nimble, and slower. So instead of “letting your bike do the work,” it’s more of a “manipulate the bike to adjust the landing” I’d say dirt jumps are much more of a mental adaptation, making you now think in the air and physically adjust your bike’s angle and position to the transition of the jump. That’s where the “style” in air naturally derives from. When you’re so customed to moving your bike in the air to meet each transition!
I don't know who Salty_Shredz is, but I did speak with Nicky_Shredz today ;) and he was so helpful on the Ceres Jumps. This man knows his bikes and jumps!!!! Also kudos on the new Trail Gap, so impressive brotha. Thank you again for taking the time to show me around. Also your advice and feedback above was spot on! Sage
Great insight Nic!! I think that sums up what Sage and I have been experiencing on steeper/BMX style jumps... much more technique and mental 'adaptation' required. BMX jumps are so hard to learn after mtb jumps (and as adults) but that challenge also makes it fun and it's going to be super rewarding WHEN it happens! (Also, I didn't think 'Nicky_Shredz' sounded right when Sage said it but I didn't remember "Salty" either so I didn't say anything. LOL!) - Dan
Great episode. It was fun listening to you just talk without getting to the topic.. one thing I take from this is. I need to ride with Josh. So the invite is there slanted ground. Come ride my spot 🤙
Thanks Steve! Yeah, Josh is a very cool cat and super talented. A Bent Spokes and Slanted Ground collab would be awesome to see. Let's make it happen. Sage
Thanks for the compliment Steve! This was a really fun episode to record. Josh at Slanted Ground would love your trails!! I'd like to see that happen too! - Dan
One thing that wasn't touched on much this ep but I think is a really key aspect of MTBing (and really any action sport), is learning *how* to fall. Knowing how to roll out of a hard hit or to not instinctively extend your arms when going down can both help make an otherwise hard crash become something you walk away from and get you back on the steed on the same day. Another key to safely crashing is to know when to bail from the bike (e.g. if you're way short on a gap jump or falling off of a high skinny)--throwing it away and separating from the bike in those instances can help lessen the severity of the crash too. Having a moto background helps with that, but you can learn the methods of rolling out of things with a padded mat like you'd find at a gym or dance studio. I use a human-sized dog bed at home for practicing my crash roll outs for MTBing and GK dives for soccer. Really helps to develop that intuitiveness you'll need when things start going wrong on the trail!
Bam! Nailed it Terry!!! I love everything you said, and you know we will be bring this comment up in the next episode. (well 2 weeks from now, lol) Thank you for all the insights and feedback over the year, and for being such a great supporter and friend. Sage
I built a small wooden ramp, pretty steep, only about 3 feet tall, along with a landing ramp, started them together, moved them apart over time. Round and round I went, got pretty comfortable with popping up off the lip, and landing where and how I wanted to on the landing ramp. Ended up with the ramps about 8 feet apart, as far as I could boost with that little setup. That's how I got used to steep ramps, though I don't get to apply that skill much, as I almost never ride jump trails. Like you said, though, jumping is a blast.
@RideLaughPodcast The ramps were discarded a while back, sadly. I looked, but I must have deleted the pics and videos as well. My jumping skills are hardly worth saving for posterity. Lol.
That's awesome Stan!! I may look for a little wedge landing ramp so I can use the kicker ramp in my backyard. 8 feet is pretty good!! And even if you don't use those skills on a 'jump' trail the ability to 'pop,' 'jib,' and maneuver the bike in the air is always useful! - Dan
@TheRideAbides Absolutely, and it also helps with getting comfortable in the air on flat pedals...if you know what I'm getting at. Lol. I'm pretty sure I remember one of you guys mentioning that they were not crazy about riding unclipped. It's honestly pretty easy with a little practice.
Dan and Sage, thank you for your concern. I was very lucky it could have been much worse. A shout out to the EMT's for getting to the scene quickly. I need to see a specialist in regards to injuries sustained during the crash, but Im hoping to be back at it soon. I love this sport, and I love you guys!
We both love and care about you so much Stick. I'm glad to see you are making good progress, but I'm sorry to find out there are some lingering effects. Stay positive and keep us posted. Sage
Oh! One of the best ways to learn to jump is learn how to flat ground bronco. Not bunny hop. Millions of tutorials how to “bronco.” Not bunny hop! Once you get comfortable with bronco’s on flatland, you can immediately apply it to jumps!
Is a flat ground 'bronco' the same as a J-Hop? Jumping front wheel 1st...? I think that's a skill I need to keep working on. Makes total sense that it'd be key to steep jumps! Thanks Nic! - Dan
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The Official Ride and Laugh Drinking Game:
1. Dan says “you’re unlimited” - take a shot
2. Sage says “Arse” - take a shot
3. Sage laughing attack - chug beer for entirety of laugh attack
4. Dan gets unsolicited advice - shotgun beer for duration of advice given
5. Mt. Penn or Phoniexville Bike Park mentioned - Take a shot
6. Someone crashes - finish your beer
7. DennyJannetty mentioned - chug a bottle or everclear and punch yourself in the face
Thanks for the love as always guys.
Lol!!!!!! This is fantastic Dennis! There are gonna be a lot of wasted people out there. Let's hope they are all doing it from the safety of their homes, lol. Sage
Dennis... you're hilarious!! (and unlimited! :) THIS is so awesome!! Appreciate you brother!! - Dan
Commenting from my ride and laugh listening party here- I think body position is arguably the most important skill in MTB. It pretty much changes everything we do! LOL unsolicited advice shirts coming soon.
“Come for the podcast, stay for the unsolicited advice”
I would totally agree Zane. Also, mark me down for one of those shirts ;) Thanks for watching and supporting. Sage
The more I apply some of these body position tips, the more I agree with you Zane! Of course, your advice is aways appreciated (and solicited!) - Dan
@@DennyJannettyMTB Haha!! Unsolicited advice given and received! We're here for it all!
Want to thank you guys. Had surgery on back last year. Not able to ride like i used too. Depressing! But, this video got me stoked to go back to the pump track and try what you were talking about. Actually, stoked me enough to get back on the unicycle. Thanks again!
That is fantastic news, and we are pumped to hear the pod provided a little inspiration. If you don't mind me asking, what happened to your back that required surgery? Sage
@@RideLaughPodcast Had my lower vertebrae fused. Lost strength in my right leg, even with the surgery. But, I can walk again!
@@plethoraofpinatas. Wow, that is inspirational stuff #unlimited. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this with us!! Back on the bike & the unicycle!! Anything is possible!! - Dan
Damn. Sorry to hear about Stick. Hope he get better soon. Such a great guy. I just broke my wrist casing a jump. Tough lesson. Winter is a good healing time.
Oh no!!!!! I'm so bummed to hear that Rob. Dan and I wish you a speedy recovery brotha. Listen to your body and we'll see you back on the trails soon. Sage
Yo Rob!! Sage told me about your fall and injury. SO bummed for you! Positive note is that it's winter & you'll be ready for spring riding. Heal up brother!! - Dan
Jumping back in! Sorry guys I’ve been away for a little, lot of life changes going on! Chatted and rode with sage today (heal up fast brotha!) but regarding DJ jumps vs mtb jumps, your jump history and starting discipline I’d say really plays a big part in how you handle jumps!
Me and sage actually spoke today about dirt jump places within the tristate area and the “lip to landing” ratio is certainly much more aggressive with bmx style jumps.
I’d say if you started jumping on MTB it’s much harder to dial in the speed and transition of a BMX style jump. MTB’s are much larger, heavier, and faster. BMX and DJ’s are lighter, more nimble, and slower. So instead of “letting your bike do the work,” it’s more of a “manipulate the bike to adjust the landing”
I’d say dirt jumps are much more of a mental adaptation, making you now think in the air and physically adjust your bike’s angle and position to the transition of the jump.
That’s where the “style” in air naturally derives from. When you’re so customed to moving your bike in the air to meet each transition!
I don't know who Salty_Shredz is, but I did speak with Nicky_Shredz today ;) and he was so helpful on the Ceres Jumps. This man knows his bikes and jumps!!!! Also kudos on the new Trail Gap, so impressive brotha. Thank you again for taking the time to show me around. Also your advice and feedback above was spot on! Sage
Great insight Nic!! I think that sums up what Sage and I have been experiencing on steeper/BMX style jumps... much more technique and mental 'adaptation' required. BMX jumps are so hard to learn after mtb jumps (and as adults) but that challenge also makes it fun and it's going to be super rewarding WHEN it happens! (Also, I didn't think 'Nicky_Shredz' sounded right when Sage said it but I didn't remember "Salty" either so I didn't say anything. LOL!) - Dan
How about a Ride & Laugh T-Shirt that says Ride & Laugh podcast on the front and "Seeking unsolicited Advice" on the back?
Love it Barrett! Not sure how many people would buy that, but I know Danny would rock it well, lol. Sage
Yes!! Hilarious concept! "See Something, Say Something!" We're excited to get some R&L merch available! - Dan
Great episode. It was fun listening to you just talk without getting to the topic.. one thing I take from this is. I need to ride with Josh. So the invite is there slanted ground. Come ride my spot 🤙
Thanks Steve! Yeah, Josh is a very cool cat and super talented. A Bent Spokes and Slanted Ground collab would be awesome to see. Let's make it happen. Sage
@@RideLaughPodcast @bentspokesmtb y'all let me know if this happens and I am THERE.
Thanks for the compliment Steve! This was a really fun episode to record. Josh at Slanted Ground would love your trails!! I'd like to see that happen too! - Dan
One thing that wasn't touched on much this ep but I think is a really key aspect of MTBing (and really any action sport), is learning *how* to fall.
Knowing how to roll out of a hard hit or to not instinctively extend your arms when going down can both help make an otherwise hard crash become something you walk away from and get you back on the steed on the same day. Another key to safely crashing is to know when to bail from the bike (e.g. if you're way short on a gap jump or falling off of a high skinny)--throwing it away and separating from the bike in those instances can help lessen the severity of the crash too.
Having a moto background helps with that, but you can learn the methods of rolling out of things with a padded mat like you'd find at a gym or dance studio. I use a human-sized dog bed at home for practicing my crash roll outs for MTBing and GK dives for soccer. Really helps to develop that intuitiveness you'll need when things start going wrong on the trail!
Bam! Nailed it Terry!!! I love everything you said, and you know we will be bring this comment up in the next episode. (well 2 weeks from now, lol) Thank you for all the insights and feedback over the year, and for being such a great supporter and friend. Sage
Chin on the stem is what changed my Jumping forever.
Right on! I'm excited to try this technique on some up coming rides. Thank you for watching and commenting. Sage
Right on! Stoked to work on this! Great to know it worked for you. Stay tuned... let's see what happens!! - Dan
I built a small wooden ramp, pretty steep, only about 3 feet tall, along with a landing ramp, started them together, moved them apart over time. Round and round I went, got pretty comfortable with popping up off the lip, and landing where and how I wanted to on the landing ramp. Ended up with the ramps about 8 feet apart, as far as I could boost with that little setup. That's how I got used to steep ramps, though I don't get to apply that skill much, as I almost never ride jump trails. Like you said, though, jumping is a blast.
That's awesome Stan! We would love to see this set up. If you have a picture of them please send it to rideandlaugh1@gmail.com. Sage
@RideLaughPodcast The ramps were discarded a while back, sadly. I looked, but I must have deleted the pics and videos as well. My jumping skills are hardly worth saving for posterity. Lol.
@@stanmustard7292 Lol no worries. We appreciate you looking Stan.
That's awesome Stan!! I may look for a little wedge landing ramp so I can use the kicker ramp in my backyard. 8 feet is pretty good!! And even if you don't use those skills on a 'jump' trail the ability to 'pop,' 'jib,' and maneuver the bike in the air is always useful! - Dan
@TheRideAbides Absolutely, and it also helps with getting comfortable in the air on flat pedals...if you know what I'm getting at. Lol. I'm pretty sure I remember one of you guys mentioning that they were not crazy about riding unclipped. It's honestly pretty easy with a little practice.
Dan and Sage, thank you for your concern. I was very lucky it could have been much worse. A shout out to the EMT's for getting to the scene quickly. I need to see a specialist in regards to injuries sustained during the crash, but Im hoping to be back at it soon. I love this sport, and I love you guys!
We both love and care about you so much Stick. I'm glad to see you are making good progress, but I'm sorry to find out there are some lingering effects. Stay positive and keep us posted. Sage
Hi Stick - it’s Shelly and I’m so sorry to hear about this but glad it wasn’t worse! Heal fully 💪
Love you Stick!! You're healthy and strong. No doubt you'll heal quickly & come back stronger than ever! Ready for spring MTBing! - Dan
Oh! One of the best ways to learn to jump is learn how to flat ground bronco. Not bunny hop. Millions of tutorials how to “bronco.” Not bunny hop! Once you get comfortable with bronco’s on flatland, you can immediately apply it to jumps!
I really apologize for never mentioning this! Never really thought about it. The bronco is the number one staple to learn how to boost on jumps
Love that Nick! I'm going to have to look that up. Sage
Is a flat ground 'bronco' the same as a J-Hop? Jumping front wheel 1st...? I think that's a skill I need to keep working on. Makes total sense that it'd be key to steep jumps! Thanks Nic! - Dan
I have a comment, wait i have to pee lmao. Get well soon stick
Lol! Thanks Erin. I'll pass on your well wishes to Stick. Sage
Thank you(Stick)
Super pee! Unlimited cactus growth! LOL! Thanks for listening & commenting Erin! - Dan
2 handlebars and no front wheel.
That would be a sight, lol.
Don't judge me bro! 🤣🤣