MTB Podcast – Episode 24 – World Cup & Pro XCT results, SRAM GX Eagle and your questions answered!

With Steven back from vacation and Jonathan getting ready for Carson City Off-Road, we jumped into the biggest product releases, race results from the XC and DH world and answered your questions. Topics covered in this episode: • Leogang World Cup: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-leogang-dh-world-cup-2017.html • Missoula Pro XCT: https://competitivetiming.com/missoula-xc-results/ • SRAM GX Eagle: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/gx-eagle-srams-new-wallet-friendly-12-speed-drivetrain.html •Ohlins Forks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hlins-debuts-new-trailenduro-forks.html • X-Fusion Manic Dropper: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/x-fusions-199-manic-dropper-post-review-2017.html • Fox Float DPX2: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-float-dpx2-shock-first-look-2017.html • Carson City Off-Road Prep • How to choose between updating your shock or simply servicing it? • What can you power while spinning on a trainer? • How to get stronger as a cyclist • Why pushing a big gear doesn't make you stronger • How to strength train for cycling • Are you sure you're bonking and not just tired or not warmed up? • What your body does while warming up • Why the beginning of your workouts is always hard • MTB road trip from Colorado to California • Squish Dynamics: http://squishdynamics.com • WTB Riddler: https://www.wtb.com/products/riddler