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BetterRide
- Member since May 29, 2011
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Moab , Utah - 19 Followers
- 737 Trailforks Points
I founded BetterRide in 1999 and it has been quite an adventure over the last 25 years. I have coached 1,000s of riders from beginners to top pro racers like Ross Schnell, Mitch Ropelato, Cody Kelley etc.
"You don’t need more nerve or more experience; you need to learn the correct techniques and practice them. MTB skills aren’t reserved for special people."
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BetterRide pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jun 17, 2026 at 16:51
Jun 17, 2026
Has Joe Breeden Solved Arm Pump? | Lenzerheide World Cup DH Tech
@gbeaks33: Ergon GA 3 grips really helped me. Another thing is the BMB 90mm stem which puts more of my weight in my feet and my hands and arms do a lot less work.
BetterRide mikekazimer's article
Jun 12, 2026 at 13:00
Jun 12, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Made You Stop Caring About Enduro?
That's a loaded question. What if one never cared about enduro in the first place? What if someone still cares about enduro? Click bated again!
BetterRide edspratt's article
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:05
Apr 18, 2026
Ella Conolly & Elliot Jamieson Lead Sea Otter Enduro Results
I was thinking the same thing. I found the 2024 results and there were 34 pro men and 10 pro women. I couldn't find 2025 results.
So the men's field has dropped to half of what it was and the women's field grew by 20%, a whole 2 more racers!
BetterRide mattbeer's article
Feb 26, 2026 at 12:34
Feb 26, 2026
Throwback Thursday: 13 Mountain Bikes That Used Two Rear Shocks
Watching Alex ride through the roughest sections of the Mount Snow NORBA track on the 2x4 was impressive! The rear end was so supple, definitely the best suspension design back then. I wanted one so bad but Alex wasn't confident he could make one strong enough for a 185lb rider.
BetterRide mattbeer's article
Feb 20, 2026 at 11:56
Feb 20, 2026
Built, Not Bought: Benjamin Amend's Homemade Carbon DH Bike
I hope Alex Morgan sees this! He would be proud of Benjamin.
BetterRide mikekazimer's article
Nov 22, 2025 at 10:45
Nov 22, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: Do Your Hands or Arms Hurt When You Ride?
@ohio: ergon GA3 grips for the win!
BetterRide pinkbikeaudience's article
Oct 3, 2025 at 19:12
Oct 3, 2025
BLM Opens 200 Miles of Trails in Moab to Class 1 E-Bikes
@suspended-flesh: you had a Rockshox Judy in 1992? I seem to remember either Mag 20s or 21s back then. Either way, it was fun back then.
BetterRide pinkbikeaudience's article
Oct 3, 2025 at 18:54
Oct 3, 2025
BLM Opens 200 Miles of Trails in Moab to Class 1 E-Bikes
@wyorider: I never encountered anyone coming down portal when I'm going up. I do it in the off season and in the morning. And I have ears and eyes, if you're bombing down I will hear you and see you. We push up it all the time, it's the best way to ride portal. You need to chill.
BetterRide edspratt's article
Oct 3, 2025 at 12:13
Oct 3, 2025
2025 Lake Placid DH World Cup Elite Qualifying Results from Q1 & Q2
Amazing how different the qualifier results look when the race is in North America. 7 US racers in the top 20.
BetterRide pinkbikeaudience's article
Sep 30, 2025 at 18:38
Sep 30, 2025
BLM Opens 200 Miles of Trails in Moab to Class 1 E-Bikes
I ride up Portal on my ebike, it's super challenging. A friend and I rode Mag 7 last year on ebikes chasing Asa Vermette, he kicked our asses the whole way on his enduro bike with really stiff gearing. I rode Rockstacker/Jackson's today on my ebike. I think an out of shape Gumby will turn around well before making it out that far. There are quite a few moves just getting there. And getting to Jackson's has always been ebike/moto/4x4 legal and I've never seen a Gumby (is that what we all were before we became skilled?) out there. Relax, everything is going to be ok.
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- BetterRide turns 25! Apr 22, 2024 – Comments: 0
- BetterRide Enduro MTB Skills Course with Cody Kelley on March 22-24, 2024 Jan 19, 2024 – Comments: 5
- Details Announced for 2024 BetterRide MTB Skills Courses Jan 17, 2024 – Comments: 6
- BetterRide Enduro MTB Skills Course with Cody Kelley Announced For November 10-12 Oct 6, 2023 – Comments: 6
- Registration Opens For 2023 BetterRide Skills Courses Jan 2, 2023 – Comments: 0
- BetterRide Video: How To Brake Effectively on Your MTB Oct 5, 2022 – Comments: 0



