MTB Practice Lab

Race smarter: Olympic journaling strategies for mountain biking competitions

Harness the power of reflection to boost your MTB race-day performance

Aug 24, 2024 • 

Griff Wigley

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June 2024

Boost your MTB practicing skills with AI-guided 'Deliberate Practice'

See MTB Practice Lab's new comprehensive Deliberate Practice outline

Jun 30, 2024 • 

Griff Wigley

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April 2024

Take the poll: What's a better saying than 'practice makes perfect'?

A simple phrase can shape your mindset about mountain biking practice

Apr 28, 2024 • 

Griff Wigley

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February 2024

Overcoming expert blindness: Unlock MTB skills through peer learning

Discover the untapped benefits of learning side-by-side with your peers

Feb 29, 2024 • 

Griff Wigley

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Trail Mix: A blend of new MTB voices to follow on Substack

Welcome Berm Peak (Seth Alvo), Bike 198 (Robb Sutton), Porter MTB (Eric Porter), and Super Rider (Aaron Lutze)

Feb 28, 2024 • 

Griff Wigley

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January 2024

When is MTB sessioning practicing and when is it performing?

It’s important because it determines where you place your focus

Jan 31, 2024 • 

Griff Wigley

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December 2023

There are hidden benefits to a deliberate MTB sessioning group ride

Ride a little, talk a little, ride a little, talk a little, ride ride ride, talk a little more

Dec 31, 2023 • 

Griff Wigley

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November 2023

Mountain biking skills practice can mitigate age-related cognitive decline. However...

The sweet spot is likely different from what you think.

Nov 30, 2023 • 

Griff Wigley

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Use the power of 'so far' and 'not yet' when learning an MTB skill

When and how often do you say "I can't"?

Nov 14, 2023 • 

Griff Wigley

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August 2023

Part 1: It matters how you think about the stress of learning, practicing, and performing MTB skills

Combining a stress-is-enhancing mindset with a growth mindset is the key

Aug 26, 2023 • 

Griff Wigley

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Reflection can be more beneficial than additional practice

A surprising research result that has implications for your MTB practice

Aug 4, 2023 • 

Griff Wigley

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July 2023

What have I learned after two months of practicing "What did I learn today?"

Plateaus? Beginner? Any stage of learning?

Jul 25, 2023 • 

Griff Wigley

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