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#66 - Skills Coach & Mental Performance Coach - Dr. Gareth Jones of ALine Coaching

MTB Fitness - Mountain Biking Podcast

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Analyzing Approaches to Skill Improvement and Trail Riding

When learning from a pro rider, it's essential to consider their specific circumstances and not blindly follow their methods. For expert riders, a key skill to improve might be riding new trails at race pace, while for regular riders, focusing on different skills like jumping and braking is more appropriate. The importance of balancing sessioning, which improves absolute speed, with riding different trails, which enhances performance in various scenarios, is emphasized. The optimal approach involves a mix of both methodologies to enhance overall skills and speed, ensuring a well-rounded development for riders.

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