Strange MTB terms, mountain bike dating apps, emergency pedal kicks and more! [RNL S1, Ep19]

MTB terms that we use all the time on the trails are stranger, and funnier, than we ever realized! Terms like 'babyhead rocks' and 'false-flat' are ubiquitous to mountain biking, but actually sound kind of weird & crazy when you really think about it!
Dan & Sage discuss and joke about all thing’s mountain biking. Would you date a mountain biker? Do you agree on our take on group riding dynamics? What's the difference between babyheads vs. rock-gardens? Laugh and comment on more benefits (and drawbacks) of single speeds, MTB dating apps, dirt jumpers, electric toothbrushes and more!
Dan visited the Phoenixville Bike Park with his daughter Ella and had an awesome time. If you want to learn more about the Phoenixville Bike Park visit their Facebook page / pxvbp and if you want to support this worthy mission check out “More Kids On Bikes” www.morekidson...
TrailSage video about the Phoenixville Bike Park:
• Progress your MTB skil...
Dan & Sage's ride this week was at Walking Purchase Park aka Sals
www.trailforks...
Learn more and support the park at VMB or Valley Mountain Bikers here: www.bikevmb.com
MTB Gratitude of the Week
Sage thanks his good friend Jess who hires him for freelance production work. This work really helps to sustain Sage's MTB lifestyle (and channels!). Thank you Jess!
Dan has so much gratitude for his daughters, Ella (13) & Summer (10). After a great day of riding bikes with Ella and then attending Summer's elementary graduation, Dan is just overflowing with gratitude and love for his wonderful children. Life is good! Thank you kids!
MTB Tip of the Week
Save your old toothbrushes to clean your bike. Manual toothbrushes work better than electric. LOL! Bonus tip - Dish Soap doubles as a cheap degreaser!
#MTB #MountainBike #MTBtips #MTBPodcast
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[@MarathonMindy]

You guys are the “Car Talk Radio” show of bikes! The banter, fun and and tips are amazing. Love it. New subscriber and will tell my biking buddies!

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Right on, thanks Mindy!!! We appreciate the love and support. Dan and I are having fun making these and it's nice to know folks are enjoying it. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Thank you Mindy! The Car Talk guys were awesome so that's a big compliment! Thanks for listening, commenting and telling your friends! We appreciate you! - Dan

[@rustychain9518]

You guys made my wife's day! FWIW her name is Kim, she was sitting there this morning when she heard her story being told and just lit up. She's older than me so her chain is definitely a little more rusty than mine 😂😂😂

[@RideLaughPodcast]

That's awesome!!! Please send Kim our love, and thank you for sharing that story with us. As for her chain, I won't tell her you said that, lol. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Kim is one of us! She's a mountain biker! And I'm sure her chain is immaculate! :) - Dan

[@steveandbike5889]

Steve with the Spot Rocker here! To answer a couple of questions, 1. Haven't broken a belt... yet. A rock did flip up and hit a belt causing a nick in one at about 800 miles. I rode it until a new belt arrived, but it held up for another 100 miles. 2. Bike is carbon and definitely flexes under my weight 3. Still going strong with the belt drive, but the availability of components and skipping under max power does have me considering a chain. My son is about to hit the same size bike as me which will change all of my bike math. We'll see what happens then.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

The bike math comment had me chuckling. Thanks for answering some of our questions Steve. If you make the switch to a chain please let us know what you think. I made the switch about a year ago and I'm not going back. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Thanks for answering our questions Steve! Sounds like the belt has been really good to you overall. I wonder if you would have broken a couple chains by now!? Hope your son enjoys the old bike while you're on something shine & new. LOL! - Dan

[@erinforsale]

another beautiful day to enjoy life

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Ain't that the truth! Thanks for watching and listening Erin

[@splooshmtb]

Went out for a Demo a few years ago and somehow wound up engaged...apparently I'm not allowed to demo others now?! Hah great episode guys. Dan you were unhinged on this episode LOL.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

lol!!! I don't know how you did it Zane, but hold on to that one for sure. It takes a special someone to put up with our crap ;) Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

LOL! Hilarious comment as always Zane!! And if being unhinged is wrong, I don't want to be hinged. Wait, that doesn't make sense... :) - Dan

[@ezigus]

for the record, I am pretty sure Dan said false flat before Sage said it and then was roasted. Seems like he gets a free pass for a future goof up.

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Right?!?! Thanks Eric! I have a feeling I will be needing a few of those passes, lol. Sage

[@TheRideAbides]

Oh you're 100% right! I roast friends 1st and take names later. LOL! Sage is a good sport to put up with my shenanigans! - Dan

[@brian_on_a_bike]

Just make sure you date a MTBr that rides the same size bike as you... then you have a backup!

[@RideLaughPodcast]

lol!!!! Yes. Let me know if Erin has a sister who is into guys that live at home with their dad and drives a dorky minivan ;)

[@TheRideAbides]

Brilliant plan!! Another strike against being a lanky dude. LOL! - Dan

[@brian_on_a_bike]

@@RideLaughPodcast really selling yourself!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@brian_on_a_bike]

@@TheRideAbides I get it... I ride a large, my wife rides a small... no luck. 🤣 Guess there's no point in buying her an ebike....

[@TheRideAbides]

@brian_on_a_bike lol! "Sorry honey, I must have ordered the wrong size... be a shame to return it though..." 🤣