Move Over MTB Climbers? Downhill Flow vs Uphill Effort: Who Gets the Trail? [RNL Quick Rip] Podcast By  cover art

Move Over MTB Climbers? Downhill Flow vs Uphill Effort: Who Gets the Trail? [RNL Quick Rip]

Move Over MTB Climbers? Downhill Flow vs Uphill Effort: Who Gets the Trail? [RNL Quick Rip]

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Who really has the right of way on mountain bike trails—climbers or downhill riders? In this episode of the Ride and Laugh MTB Podcast, we debate classic MTB trail etiquette, the long-standing rule that downhill riders yield to uphill riders, and whether that rule still makes sense on modern mountain bike trails and flowy descents. We dive into real riding scenarios—technical climbs, ripping downhills, trail karma, faster riders catching up, and even the special case of eMTBs.

What do you think—should downhill riders finally get the right of way, or should climbers always have priority? Join the conversation and leave your comments below or email us at rideandlaugh1@gmail.com

Links:

Chet Roy – https://www.instagram.com/ChetRoy1 Thomas – https://www.instagram.com/all_terrain_thomas Jeff Winsor – https://www.instagram.com/jwinsor20 Rob Drew – https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_UYFmC_yIpI

The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.

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