Race Track Full Run – Dyfi Bike Park
I just got back from a mega weekend with the boys at Dyfi Bike Park. It has been two years since I rode there last, and I am already planning my next visit. This place is awesome! This is a full run down Race Track, a double black rated track. For the first half, I […]
This Transformed My Riding | MTB Tips
This winter I took the plunge and took out the hacksaw to trim my bars down after years running them at 780mm. If you want to hear about why I did it and how it has changed my riding, then hit play….. Stay Strong Ben The Over 40s MTB Programme: The Over 40s MTB Programme […]
Taper For a Race or Event | MTB Tips.
You have trained hard and now the big race or trip is approaching. You want to turn up feeling fast, fresh and motivated, not tired, sore and slow. This is where a race week taper comes in. It is simply a process of altering your training and recovery so that you arrive at the start […]
Fuel Your MTB Riding & Racing
You have done the training, prepped your bike and then on the big day you are lacking energy, feel rubbish and cream in. All because you didn’t eat enough, or because you ate the wrong things. Luckily for you, I have laid out exactly how to approach fuelling your riding. Whether it is a long, […]
MY NEW VITUS SOMMET 29 CRX. BIKE CHECK
I am so excited about my new bike and today I get to show it to you all. | have just taken delivery of a shiny new Vitus Sommet 29 CRX enduro bike. Based on the same frame as last year – that I loved! – it is dripping with top line parts for the […]
Testing A Mullet Wheelset vs 29″
In about a month I am hoping to pick up my 2022 bike from Vitus. Normally this is very straight forward as we choose the model and then wait for the size large to come into stock. This year though, the Sommet range of enduro bikes come in two versions….. 29″ Wheels OR 29/27.5″ Wheels, […]
Arm Pump – Everything You Need To Know | MTB TIPS
For some of us, arm pump on the mountain bike is an occasional annoyance, for others it wrecks holidays, races and trips with the boys. I want arm pump to be a thing of the past for you and your riding buddies, so I have literally put everything I know about arm pump into this […]
You Can’t Buy Performance | MTB Tips
Money can’t buy you happiness, or so they say. But can it buy you performance on the bike? Tune in to find out my thoughts…….. Over 40’s MTB Programme: The Over 40s MTB Programme You can check out my Vitus bike here: 2022 Vitus Sommet CRX in 29″ https://tidd.ly/3N5Pi7b Stay Strong Ben
I Got A Bike Sponsor!
After years of bike and product testing for Wideopen and MBUK, both based here in Bristol, it is time to do my own thing. I am now an ambassador for Vitus Bikes! Don’t worry though, my videos will not just be one long sales pitch. You will still get the same MTB, fitness and health […]
The Over 40’s MTB Programme | Online Training
This video will tell you everything you need to know about how The Over 40’s MTB Programme will help you improve your health, fitness and of course, your riding. As we get older, it can be tempting to train like we are still 20 something, copying the latest pro workout on social media or going […]
SIMPLE… How To Plan Your MTB Training For A Race or Event.
If you are booked in for a MTB race, big ride or holiday this summer and you want to make sure you are ready, but are unsure how to plan your training, then look no further as I have all the answers you need right here. Whether you are racing for podium spots or just […]
Tips To Rebuild Your Confidence After a Crash or Injury.
As a mountain biker, we all know that crashing is part of the game. Most crashes tend to be pretty low consequence, with nothing more than a bruise or scrape, but every now and then we all have a big one. Earlier in August I took a big slam whilst racing the Enduro National Champs […]
Self-Coach Your MTB Skills Using Roots & Rain.
If you follow my channel, then you are probably interested in improving your mountain biking, both in terms of fitness, but also skills. Whether you are a hard core racer, or simply enjoy riding with friends, working on your skills will give you more confidence, speed and ultimately let you have more fun. Skills coaching […]
Southern Enduro Stage 2 Race Run. 2021.
This was my first run down stage 2, on the Saturday afternoon. This was at the National Enduro Championships held at Minehead in Somerset. This is blind racing – meaning there is no practice and I had not walked the track before hand, so there are a few mistakes, but overall I am pretty happy […]
BLIND RACING! Stage 3. National Champs Minehead
Enduro National Championships 24-25 July 2021 Minehead, Somerset. Stage 3. Saturday. Full Race Run. Veterans 40+ Category! This is my race run down Stage 3 from day 1 of racing at Minehead. It starts with a decent sprint into some awkward and slippery flat turns before picking up the pace and diving down the hill […]