Entrails to Bony Elbows, Squamish Mountain Biking
Testing out the new GoPro on this wet January day!
Bleeding your Shimano Levers
Hey guys, Rachelle from Zesty Life here. Today I am going to show you how to do a Shimano brake lever bleed.
This is something that’s good to do in between your full brake system bleed. When you feel your brakes become inconsistent or that they pull all the way to the bar, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to take your bike to the shop! It can simply mean there’s an air bubble we need to get out of there! Easy!
Zesty New Year!
It’s not about the destination we will reach, it’s about chasing our better selves and making incremental steps towards our ultimate highest good—that’s where we discover a full, rewarding (and zesty!) life. Have a very healthy new year!!
Bravery/ Happiness/ Meaning & Passion/ Mindfulness/ Zesty Adventures
Life Lessons We Can Learn From Mountain Biking
The cadence of freedom
My legs find their flow, round and round in the cadence of freedom. I begin to notice beauty everywhere. Life becomes simple, existing within and for this moment only…
Mountain biking for some is like a religion, an on-going adventure, and the way to freedom. It can help us to avoid getting caught up in our thoughts and our worries; bringing a whole new perspective into focus. When riding, we remain centred, blending mindfulness with movement; the bicycle is one of the greatest teachers we have. Continue Reading…
You got this!
Getting scared is part of mountain biking, especially when you’re returning from injury. When you feel fear coming on, relax, trust your skills, don’t think too hard, and approach confidently. Fear can keep you safe from physical injury or it can push you to be better. Sometimes it wins, but other times you overcome it, and you’re rewarded with joy and gratification.
If you’re coming back from injury, as I am now, don’t expect to jump back into it with full confidence. Work your way back up with smaller features and familiar trails, learn to recognize how you’re feeling and decide when the timing is right to push it. You got this!
Athletic Performance/ Mountain Biking/ MTB/ Zesty Adventures
Pilates: The Mountain Biker’s Secret to Strength, Balance & Recovery
Crash with grace
Whether you pitch yourself over the bars, slip off a skinny or send yourself wayward on a wet root, if you ride a mountain bike you’re going to crash once in a while…but, I have a secret practice for landing on all fours.
I’ve had a number of crashes, close calls and tricky situations that I know Pilates has saved me from. Whether it’s addressing posture, breathing, strength, flexibility, coordination or awareness, for over 10 years Pilates has trained me to work with my body as whole to increase performance and resilience. If you think Pilates is only for women and ballerinas, you’re way wrong my friend. Continue Reading…