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Welcome to the Mountain Bike Skills and Mindset Blog!

My name is Roxy, and I'm on a mission to make mountain biking safer and more fun - by promoting a practice culture, by sharing how adults can SAFELY progress their skills and by busting myths!

Want to make mountain biking safer, too? Then read and share these posts!

Practice makes permanent - MTB Coaching

  • Nov 9, 2025

Three Tips for Effective Practice: Based on Neuroscience 🧠

    You’ve probably heard it before: “Practice makes perfect.” But that’s not really true. Find out why in this blog.
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    The Neuroscience of MTB Skills Training

    • Apr 20, 2025

    The Neuroscience of MTB Skills Training

      Neuroscience reveals how MTB skills reshape your brain, boost cognitive resilience, and counteract aging. Plus: the hidden risks of false progress.
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      How to ride tight turns with no fear

      • Apr 9, 2025

      Struggling with Switchbacks? Here’s Why (And How to Fix It!)

        In this post, we go beyond the usual tips and dive into the REAL reasons switchbacks feel so scary—and more importantly, how you can ride them confidently!
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        Drop Technique Coaching E MTB

        • Jan 1, 2025

        Learning How to Drop as an Adult - About Confidence, Bravery and a Common Myth!

          Learning to tackle drops confidently - is fear holding you back? How I went from being a scaredy cat to super confident on drops!
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          How to Jump - MTB Skills

          • Dec 22, 2024

          This Tip Will INSTANTLY Improve Your Jumps - Really?

            Pro Tips about learning to jump safely as an adult, "How to Jump" tutorials and quick tips for jumping from pro riders.
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            Ergonomic MTB Saddle - Roxy's Signature SQlab

            • Dec 15, 2024

            More Than Just a Saddle: The Deeper Meaning Behind my Signature "Enjoy" Edition

              This saddle wasn’t just designed to make biking pain-free – though that alone is a fantastic achievement – it represents so much more.
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              mountain biking gifts for him and her

              • Dec 14, 2024

              Best (Christmas) Gift Ideas for Mountain Bikers

                Ten practical gift ideas for mountain bikers and cyclists - unique gifts and useful mountain biking gifts for him and her!
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                MTB Braking - Tips and Myths

                • Dec 14, 2024

                3 False Beliefs About Braking in Mountain Biking

                  One of the most underestimated but crucial mountain bike skills is braking. Effective, controlled braking has a massive impact on safety, control and fun!
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                  Food Supplements for Mountain Bikers

                  • Apr 24, 2024

                  Food Supplements for Mountain Bikers...?

                    Our experience taking food supplements as mountain bike skills coaches - do supplements make a noticeable difference?
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                    Good mountain bike braking technique

                    • Apr 7, 2024

                    How to Brake a Mountain Bike - Essential Tips + Hacks

                      How to improve your braking skills, the most common reasons for arm pump, very popular braking myths and a braking hack for UPHILLS!
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                      Learn Mountain Bike Skills - MTB Coaching

                      • Feb 23, 2024

                      The TRUE secret to Mountain Bike Skills Mastery

                        Mountain Biking does not need to be scary, progressing safely IS possible, the 5 Pillars of Mastery and why there is no magic pill!
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                        MTB Skills Coaching - Is it worth it?

                        • Feb 9, 2024

                        Learning Mountain Bike Skills: Why invest in Skills Coaching?

                          What will you get out of investing in your mountain bike skills? Three tips to take your skills to the next level and...
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