Most riders think they have a skills problem…

But what if the real issue is how your body moves?

In this podcast, I break down why so many riders struggle to improve their cornering, manuals, and jumps — even after spending time and money on skills clinics.

The truth is, movement is the foundation of skill.

If you can’t move well off the bike, you’ll never reach your full potential on it.

You’ll learn:

✅ The difference between a movement problem and a skill problem

✅ How poor mobility and movement patterns limit your riding progress

✅ The key movement patterns that drive better bike control (and how to train them)

✅ Why strength training — done right — makes every trail skill easier

Think of it like this: Mobility → Movement → Strength → Skill

Once you fix the foundation, your skills start to take care of themselves.

Until next time...

Ride Strong,

James Wilson

p.s. Want a simple plan to build strength, cardio, and mobility that actually helps your riding?

👉 Grab my free guide — Strength & Cardio Basics for the 40+ Rider — and learn how to train smarter, ride stronger, and stay pain-free for life.

Get your free copy here → https://www.bikejames.com/40-sc-guide/

Some thoughts on the Red Bull Rampage - how we got here, where we're at and how to save it from itself.

Most riders try to get faster by doing more cardio or riding harder… but the real performance breakthrough comes from learning how to breathe better and control your tension.

In this podcast, I’ll show you how to use Breathing Gears — a simple system that matches your breathing to your effort — so you can stay ahead of fatigue, climb stronger, and ride longer without gassing out.

You’ll also learn how to use Ramping Isometrics to train your breathing control and strength off the bike.

Together, these two tools can make a noticeable difference on the trail in just a couple of weeks.

✅ What you’ll learn:

How to “shift” your breathing before the trail forces you to

The 3 Breathing Gears every rider should know

What to do if you struggle with nasal breathing

How to train your breath and body with Ramping Isometrics

Why these are game changers for 40+ riders

Whether you’re looking to crush climbs, improve endurance, or simply enjoy your rides more, this is one of the easiest (and most overlooked) upgrades you can make.

👉 Get started with my Strength & Cardio Basics for the 40+ MTB Rider program here: https://www.bikejames.com/40-sc-guide/

Do what most riders won’t… and you’ll perform like most riders can’t.