Do you need a new bike to level up your skills and make you better on the MTB? [RNL S1, Ep26]

Did the new Pivot Firebird mountain bike increase Dan's confidence, skill or both? What happened when Sage rode an old-school MTB on tech trails for a couple months straight?  Confidence can come from a shiny new bike but also from rocking success on an older, less capable bike.  Notice how the pressure of leading a MTB ride may help you commit to a tough jump or tech trail.  The guys also discuss mountain biking in the Olympics, e-bikes for fitness vs. fun, MTB jump coaching, the joy of a new MTB tire, meeting Ride & Laugh fans, tubeless vs. tubes and more!    Additional Links: WPL ForkBoost https://wplbike.com/products/forkboost-4oz Coffee Powered Cyclist https://www.youtube.com/@coffeepoweredcyclist   Pivot Firebird https://global.pivotcycles.com/bikes/firebird Phoenixville Bike Park https://www.morekidsonbikespa.org/phoenixville-bike-park MTB Gratitude of the Week Dan: USWE Hydration Pack - Dan appreciates his USWE pack and how well the "No Dancing Monkey" harness keeps the pack stable and comfortable in all conditions!  Thank you USWE for making a fantastic mountain bike hydration pack! https://uswe.com Sage: Dell Precision 5570 Laptop - Sage appreciates the speed and power of this mountain bike video editing machine!  To watch, process, edit and render video from modern 4K action cameras you need a lot of computing power.  Sage appreciates his laptop.  Thank you Dell! https://www.dell.com  MTB Tip of the Week Hum or sing a tune while riding flow and jump trails.  Stay connected to the present moment, tame your mind and keep skills unlocked by singing to yourself.  Try it out & let us know if it worked for you and what songs are best! The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yPQQ7fTF0lg The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage.  Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking!  Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life!  Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe.  Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or [email protected].   #MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #MTBtips