Losing contact to your flat pedals? "Just ride clipless pedals!" But is it really that easy? In this episode MTB Coach Roxy looks at some causes for riders' feet slipping off the pedals and how to correct these errors - and of course WHY you should do so, if you would like to become a well-rounded mountain biker. Also, you will find out why you should NOT drop your heels as a default, why your feet are not staying connected to the pedals, how to use flat pedals to become a better rider, a common reason for front wheel washouts in corners, and why using clipless pedals/clipping in does NOT solve the cause of the "problem". Also, you will hear about how riding clipless pedals too early (or for the wrong reasons) may limit your safety and progress in the long run.
Want to turn this knowledge into abilites by getting access to my proven drills? Then start with my free course here and find all my home training courses here: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses
Here is deeper info about some points mention in this podcast:
Why place your foot in front of the axle: https://www.bikejames.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Flat-Pedal-Revolution-Manifesto-2017.pdf
Scientific research showing no significant increase in efficiency of clipless pedals vs. flat pedals: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424280.2016.1140817
You will also like these videos:
More about the balanced stance and why not to "drop your heels": https://youtu.be/VgddegvDvzU
The most underrated element to control on your mtb (your ankles) and how to use them: https://youtu.be/VgddegvDvzU
What is "Pressure Control"? And why you do not need "weight in hands": https://youtu.be/CUBZNVaPvkM
The 4 elements of control on trails: https://youtu.be/8RQqxdg8B2g
How to ride gnar: https://youtu.be/fxDpHR1iJjM
The BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program) I mention in this Episode:
Europe: https://bicp-europe.com/
US + Canada: https://icp.bike/
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Losing contact to your flat pedals? "Just ride clipless pedals!" But is it really that easy? In this episode MTB Coach Roxy looks at some causes for riders' feet slipping off the pedals and how to correct these errors - and of course WHY you should do so, if you would like to become a well-rounded mountain biker. Also, you will find out why you should NOT drop your heels as a default, why your feet are not staying connected to the pedals, how to use flat pedals to become a better rider, a common reason for front wheel washouts in corners, and why using clipless pedals/clipping in does NOT solve the cause of the "problem". Also, you will hear about how riding clipless pedals too early (or for the wrong reasons) may limit your safety and progress in the long run.
Want to turn this knowledge into abilites by getting access to my proven drills? Then start with my free course here and find all my home training courses here: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses
Here is deeper info about some points mention in this podcast:
Why place your foot in front of the axle: https://www.bikejames.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Flat-Pedal-Revolution-Manifesto-2017.pdf
Scientific research showing no significant increase in efficiency of clipless pedals vs. flat pedals: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424280.2016.1140817
You will also like these videos:
More about the balanced stance and why not to "drop your heels": https://youtu.be/VgddegvDvzU
The most underrated element to control on your mtb (your ankles) and how to use them: https://youtu.be/VgddegvDvzU
What is "Pressure Control"? And why you do not need "weight in hands": https://youtu.be/CUBZNVaPvkM
The 4 elements of control on trails: https://youtu.be/8RQqxdg8B2g
How to ride gnar: https://youtu.be/fxDpHR1iJjM
The BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program) I mention in this Episode:
Europe: https://bicp-europe.com/
US + Canada: https://icp.bike/
😍 Say THANK you for my ads-free podcast:
By becoming a Supporter/Patron on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire
Or buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires 🥰
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