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GSMBC ON THE DOWNTIME PODCAST!
This week I’m talking MTB coaching with Paul Howard from ZEP Coaching and the GSMBC. Paul’s been shaping mountain bike coaching for years, and his work has helped define the global standards we see today. We dig into how modern coaching has evolved, how elite-level riders are pushing the limits, and what we can learn from the way the best in the world ride.
Beyond Skills: The Six Key Factors That Drive Mountain Bike Performance
Beyond Skills: The Six Key Factors That Drive Mountain Bike Performance
When it comes to mountain bike coaching, performance isn’t just about perfecting your technique. Across sports and countries—Canada, New Zealand, the UK—coaches often reference the same six core performance factors, regardless of what they’re called locally. These six pillars are: Environment, Equipment, Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Psychological—or simply, EETTPP.