“But shouldn’t I train in the gym in a way that looks like riding?” I hear this ALL the time, and I get it. You want to be "sport-specific". You want the time and effort you’re putting into your training to directly improve your riding. That makes total sense. But here’s the thing I need you to know: riding is primarily a SKILL. It's a highly SKILLED sport. One that demands precision, timing, awareness, coordination... but ALSO strength, power, aerobic capacity, and resilience to EXPRESS that sk

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